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| Table of Contents | Spring 2006, Issue 1 |
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Steven P. Guerriero
Department Chair
Chair’s Corner
In the Department of Organization & Management, as in all organizations, change is inevitable. Over the past year the department has undergone some exciting transformation and is in the process of developing several new and innovative programs. Please read below to learn more about the work going on in the O&M Department.
Revised Master’s Degree Curriculum
This spring marks the completion of the first full cycle of courses in the new Master of Science curriculum. In the fall of 2005 we completed a major overhaul of the MS program, moving from 50 to 40 credits. The reduction in credits was necessary within the context of an increasingly competitive market. In the process, we developed a number of new courses and revised most of the remaining courses. The result is the most integrated curriculum design to date in O&M. I applaud our faculty members who have worked diligently to design and revise courses and have so effectively collaborated to create a cohesive and comprehensive curriculum. When you have a chance please check the MS program on our Web site.
Along with curricular changes, and in conjunction with ANE and the University, we are developing student assessment protocols that will help us more accurately measure student success and provide on-going feedback to improve our programs. In spite of the hysteria of assessment that has swept the world of education at every level, I can honestly say this has been a very useful exercise for us as a department to be able to clearly articulate student learning goals and how we measure them.
Our New “Green MBA”
We continue to work on the development of a Master’s in Business Administration focused on Organizational and Environmental Sustainability, or “Green MBA,” scheduled to begin in the summer of 2007. The Green MBA is now in the University approval process, and we expect to be actively marketing the program later this spring. The interdisciplinary program will integrate the principles of sustainability across the curriculum from finance and accounting to developing human resources.
A unique feature of the program highlights the vital importance of understanding natural systems. The Natural Systems competency will include courses in:
- “Principles of Sustainability in Complex Systems”,
- “Earth Systems Science”, and
- “Community Ecology.”
We are grateful for the interest, enthusiasm and collaboration we have received from our colleagues in the Environmental Science Department in developing this curriculum.
Our New Organizational Development Certificate
The OD Certificate program, scheduled for launch in fall, 2007, is a perfect choice for individuals seeking additional knowledge, skills and practice in the confusing and exciting world of organization change. This is a fifteen credit program designed to be completed in one year.
Along with an array of expertly designed courses, one of the special features that sets our OD program apart is a supervised practicum experience. Like all O&M programs, the OD program is a low-residency weekend/intensive model that allows people from a broad geographic area to attend. Peter Smith, O&M faculty member, is leading the development of this program.
The Tomey Center for Organization Development
We continue our outreach work to organizations through the Tomey Center. Our projects over the past year have included research and evaluation work, executive development through the Nonprofit Management Institute, and several climate and culture assessments and interventions in the educational field. We have been able to offer a few students opportunities to participate in and learn through these projects. Our aim is to generate more of such opportunities as we go forward.
In the midst of all this activity, we are constantly reminded of how important our alumni and students are in bringing the practice of the O&M experience to life into their organizations, communities, and families. We greatly appreciate it.
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