Organization & Management, Summer 2005 - Courses - Antioch University New England

Organization & Management Courses
Summer 2005

OMD 643
Assertive Management
Competency Area: Self Development
Priority to 2nd year O&M students.

“What should I do when someone doesn’t follow through on what they promised?” “What do you say to a team member whose negativity is dragging everyone down?” “How do you handle a boss who says every task is Ôtop priority’?” “How can I encourage someone who seems so afraid to speak up?” These are only a few of the situations participants bring to this course, and there’s likely a successful approach to all of them. The solution begins with us. We need to learn how to take charge of ourselves - and our jobs - and then stay in charge when there’s resistance. Often, however, we set ”traps” for ourselves through a variety of ineffective interactions with employees, peers, and bosses. This course examines managerial practice from three behavioral perspectives - passive, aggressive, and assertive - and offers models and coaching to assist participants in responding more effectively to difficult situations involving others in the workplace. Pre-course readings and in-class case presentations are required. Students may do additional readings and discussions, field or research projects, or case study analysis on-line.

Section K: Ed Tomey
Time: Saturday & Sunday, July 16 & 17,
9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Maximum: 20
Credits: 1

OMSI 502
Critical Issues in Educational Leadership
Competency Area: School Law/School Issues
Required of and Priority to Principal Certification students.

This course explores pressing educational concerns from the perspective of the building level administrator. Through lecture, group discussion, research, and presentations of issues, class members will explore and seek solutions to issues surrounding students, assessment and accountability, curriculum, teacher supervision and staff development, parent and community planning and the change process. Several working practices will be proffered including a “big picture” model, which may help prevent educational leaders from being overwhelmed. Students will do additional readings and discussions, field or research projects, or case study analysis on-line. Pre-course reading will be required.

Section K: John Carr
Time: Fridays & Saturdays, June 24 & 25 and
July 22 & 23, 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Maximum: 18
Credits: 2

OMG 531
Diversity in the Workplace
(formerly Managing Diversity)
Competency Area: Collaboration & Group Dynamics
Required of O&M Spring 2005 Enterers.

Successfully managing diversity and understanding the dynamics of difference in organizations requires skills in diagnosing and leading individuals and groups to acknowledge and capitalize on the richness of difference in all aspects of business, employee relations, and daily life. This course is intended to develop competencies and improve skills in managing and working effectively in a work force that reflects differences of every type. Students will: identify and develop competencies for managing the dynamics of change in the workplace; explore issues of sameness and difference; and enhance diagnostic skills for analyzing the dynamics of difference at the individual, interpersonal, group, and organizational levels. Students will do additional readings and discussions, field or research projects, or case study analysis on-line.

Section K: Marsha Greenberg
Time: Friday, Saturday & Sunday, June 17, 18 & 19,
8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Maximum: 24
Credits: 2

OMG 533
Group Dynamics & Leadership II
Competency Area: Collaboration & Group Dynamics
Prerequisite: OMG 535 Group Dynamics & Leadership I, or written permission of instructor attached to or on registration form.
Priority to 2nd year O&M students.

This course is for students who have completed Group Dynamics and Leadership I and want an opportunity for focused skill development in group leadership and membership. Building on the framework presented in Group Dynamics I, students will gain advanced experience in diagnosing group needs and matching leadership style to stage of group development. We will focus on skills involved in providing appropriate levels of direction and support. These include: establishing team purpose, norms, goals, and roles; structuring and facilitating meetings; managing the task process; facilitating collaborative decision-making; acknowledging and addressing the emotions, personal styles, and needs of group members; managing conflict; and giving and receiving feedback. Students will do additional readings and discussions, field or research projects, or case study analysis on-line, both prior to and following the class meeting.

Section K: Donna Mellen
Time: Friday, Saturday & Sunday, June 3, 4 & 5,
8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Maximum: 24
Credits: 2

OMR 619
Organizational Research & Evaluation Methods
Competency Area: Research & Information Design

This course is designed to introduce students to research and evaluation design and application. The course will begin by discussing the philosophical and epistemological foundations of inquiry and the rationale used for particular methodologies. The class will include analytical, interpretive, and action research methods, and their application to applied social/organizational research and evaluation. As a researcher, we will examine how we “come to know”, question, gather, analyze, and reflect on important data. It will provide participants with an opportunity to plan and organize upcoming research, evaluation or practicum projects. Pre-reading assignments for the course will be posted in the course conference in FirstClass. Students will do additional readings and discussions, field or research projects, or case study analysis on-line.

Section K: Deborah Brown and Steve Guerriero
Time: Friday & Saturday, June 10 & 11 and
Sunday, July 10, 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Maximum: 24
Credits: 2

OMC 691
Practicum
Practicum Seminar
Competency Area: Purposeful Systemic Change
Restricted to matriculated O&M students.
Required of and restricted to Principal Certification students.

This is the beginning of the Practicum process. Under faculty guidance, students will discuss their proposed practicum projects, evaluate their experiences and consult with other students. The seminar is designed to help solve problems confronting students as their projects begin to unfold and to sharpen analytical and consulting skills. Faculty may schedule additional group or individual meetings during the semester.

Section K1: John Carr
Time: Thursdays, June 23 & July 21,
6:30 - 9:00 pm
Maximum: 8
Credits: 2

OMSI 505
School Law for Administrators
Competency Area: School Law/School Issues
Required of and Priority to Principal Certification students.

This course, taught in conjunction with OMSI 502, will be an introductory course in legal issues relating to education as viewed from an administrative perspective. Major themes will include governance, schools and the state, teacher and student rights and obligations, liability, and discrimination. Sample procedures for hiring, evaluation, and terminating employees will be provided. These and other issues will be explored from the unique perspective of the formal school leader (principal). Students will do additional readings and discussions, or case study analysis on-line. Some pre-course reading will be required.

Section K: John Carr
Time: Sundays, June 26 & July 24,
9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Maximum: 18
Credits: 1

OM 690
SIS: Supervised Independent Study

If you are planning an independent study, please register for an SIS on your registration form. However, an SIS contract must be submitted to the Registrar’s Office by July 10, 2005 in order for it to appear on your schedule or transcript. Please be sure to specify on the contract if the SIS will be used to fulfill a competency area or serve as a required course substitute, or as an elective. Contracts received after the July 10th deadline will be returned to you for registration in a subsequent semester (additional costs may apply). Credits will not appear on your schedule until the SIS contract(s) has been submitted to the Registrar’s Office, thus affecting your enrollment status and perhaps your financial aid eligibility.

Credits: variable

OMS 528
Systems Theories & the Organizational Environment
Competency Area: Systems & Strategic Thinking

An historical and contemporary overview of systems theories will be presented. Emphasis will be placed on how these theories can be applied in assessing critical local and global environmental factors including social, scientific, ecological, political and economic trends that have a wide range of impact on our society and organizations. This course will also include material on the importance of individual cognitive development in the understanding and application of systems theories. There will be reading and online assignments both prior to the first class and between the first and second classes. The course will begin online activities on June 6. Students are advised to begin reading assignments prior to that date.

Section K: William Griffith
Time: Sunday, June 12 and Friday & Saturday,
July 8 & 9, 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Maximum: 20
Credits: 2

Organization & Management CoursesSummer 2005

Organization & Management Courses
Summer 2005