| Semester | Requirement | Course Title & Description | Credits |
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Spr 2007
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Management
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Developing a Good Volunteer Program Your organization has to work harder and smarter to get volunteers to choose your organization - and to keep them coming back. Appropriate for anyone involved in a public or private organization that uses volunteers. Topics include recruiting, training, leading, recognizing, and keeping volunteers. Fri-Sat, January 19-20, February 9-10 Alison Bunte, Instructor |
2 cr.
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Spr 2007
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Management
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Developing Successful Educational (and other) Grants
Thorough planning and project development is the key to getting government and private grants. Learn to plan successful projects and present them to prospective funders. Discover the importance of research and use of data, elements of a successful grant, and finding the best funder for your project. Fri-Sat, March 2-3 Ricky and Marilyn Rolfsmeyer, Instructors |
1 cr.
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Spr 2007
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Management
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The Art of
Financial Management
This course will benefit all stakeholders involved in arts organizations as well as all those involved in related nonprofit organizations. No prior technical knowledge in accounting or finance is assumed or required. The only prerequisite to this course is a desire to develop a more thorough understanding of the financial decision making issues facing arts organizations and related nonprofit groups. The topics covered over the next four sessions include accounting best practices, cash flow budgeting and management, reporting of financial results, and basic principles of internal control. Fri-Sat, April 20-21, May 4-5 John Hammermeister, Instructor |
2 cr.
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Sum 2007
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Arts
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Studies in Art
Topics vary - glass, ceramics, mosaic, etc. |
1-3 cr.
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Fall 2007
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Management
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Community Leadership
TBA |
3 cr.
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Fall 2007
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Management
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Art and Constructing Knowledge
TBA |
3 cr.
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Spr 2008
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Education
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The Adult Learner
Analysis of the principles and instructional models applicable to the instruction of adults. Emphasis will be on the teaching/learning transactions that encourage and assist adults in their learning activities. Characteristics of the adult learner, historical and current perspectives of adult education, in both formal and informal settings are also covered. |
3 cr.
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Spr 2008
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Education
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Program Planning for Adults
Examination of program development concepts, approaches, and practices used for planning, conducting, and evaluating programs for adults. Analysis of framework for identifying relationships among learner goals, content, format, setting, learning objectives, learning activities, and outcomes. Processes and procedures for identifying and addressing educational needs and interests. Tools for managing financial and non-financial resources. Strategies for conducting formative and summative evaluation of program elements. |
3 cr.
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Sum 2008
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Arts
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Studies in Art
Topics vary - glass, ceramics, mosaic, etc. |
1-3 cr.
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Sum 2008
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Education
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Research Procedures
Definition of problems and issues, critical examination of the research literature, review of trends in curricula and methods, and planning of investigations including historical, descriptive (including ethnographic), and experimental. |
3 cr.
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Fall 2008
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Management
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Marketing Management - (1 credits)
TBA |
1 cr.
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Fall 2008
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Arts
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Studies in Art
Topics vary - glass, ceramics, mosaic, etc. |
1-3 cr.
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Fall 2008
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Education
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Public Relations in School and Community
Emphasizes the importance of designing programs around the needs and problems of the school and community. Economic, social, and political characteristics of communities, methods of assessment, communication, involvement, and conflict resolution. Activities and programs including bond referenda, advisory committees, volunteers, public relations, etc.; organization, operation, implementation and evaluation of school-community relations programs. |
3 cr.
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Fall 2008
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Education
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Seminar Paper or Educational Project
This course requires demonstration of the ability to survey a field of knowledge and assemble, organize, evaluate, interpret, and present evidence in a logical and intelligent manner. The seminar paper may or may not be a report of original and independent research. A copy of guidelines for the preparation and submission of graduate papers may be obtained from the School of Graduate Studies. |
2 cr.
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