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  • Standards of Charitable Accountability Course Syllabus

    Course Description: This course will provide an overview of the standards for charitable accountability and how they are used to ensure that charities operate in a responsible and transparent manner. It will cover topics such as the BBB Standards for Charity Accountability, the Accountability Standards, and Charity Navigator's rating system. Participants will gain an understanding of how these standards can be used to evaluate charities and make informed decisions when donating. Course Objectives:
    • Understand the importance of charity accountability standards
    • Learn about the BBB Standards for Charity Accountability
    • Identify key components of the Accountability Standards
    • Evaluate a charity using Charity Navigator's rating system
    • Analyze financial statements to assess fiscal responsibility
    • Develop strategies to ensure transparency in charity operations
    • Discuss best practices for board governance in charities
    • Examine ethical considerations related to paid staff members and their relatives in governing bodies
    • Assess results reporting systems used by charities
    • Implement measures to promote public trust in charitable organizations
  • Course Description:

    This course will provide comprehensive coverage of the different areas related to starting and running a successful non-profit organization. This includes exploring the legal aspects associated with creating a non-profit, building an effective board of directors, creating a mission statement and drafting bylaws, developing fundraising goals and techniques, managing financials such as budgeting and tax filing requirements, and understanding grantsmanship principles and options for grant funding research methods.
  • Statistics for Graduate Research 

    Course Description:   This course is designed to help participants to develop an understanding of the basic concepts in Statistics and how to apply them. The concepts will be illustrated by a variety of interesting real-world examples. The emphasis of the course is on statistical reasoning, especially, interpretation of and critical thinking about statistical information.     It covers basic principles, including fundamental concepts and formulas, exploratory data analysis, and hypothesis testing. You will learn about different techniques used in analyzing data as well as how to develop a deeper understanding of research methods and their implications. You will also gain an understanding of how to apply your knowledge of statistical methods to other areas such as forecasting, optimization, and machine learning.   Through interactive lectures, readings, discussions, videos, and assignments you will develop your knowledge of basic statistics while learning practical skills such as creating probability models, interpreting standard errors, constructing confidence intervals, and performing regression analysis. This course is ideal for those who are new to studying statistics or are interested in pursuing a path involving more advanced topics in the subject. Course Objectives:
    • Understand key principles of statistics
    • Create probability models
    • Interpret standard errors
    • Construct confidence intervals
    • Perform inference tests
    • Analyze data using descriptive methods
    • Execute hypothesis tests
    • Develop research questions
    • Utilize statistical methods for forecasting
    • Apply statistical methodologies for optimization and machine learning
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  • Strategic Planning for For-Profit Organizations Course Syllabus

    Course Description: This online course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of strategic planning for for-profit organizations. It covers topics such as the impact of strategic planning on profit performance, the differences between nonprofit and for-profit strategic planning, how to build a strategic plan, and more. By the end of this course, you will have a comprehensive understanding of how to create and implement a successful strategic plan for your organization. Course Objectives:
    • Understand the basics of strategic planning for for-profit organizations
    • Learn about the impact of strategic planning on profit performance
    • Compare and contrast nonprofit and for-profit strategic planning
    • Identify key elements of a successful strategy plan
    • Create a SWOT analysis to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats
    • Develop measurable goals to track progress toward objectives
    • Utilize data to inform decisions about strategies and tactics
    • Implement best practices in communication with stakeholders throughout the process
    • Monitor progress toward goals using metrics and analytics
    • Evaluate outcomes against objectives to determine success or areas needing improvement
  • Strategic Planning in Education 

    Course Description:    This course will provide an examination of planning processes used by leaders to direct educational change and improvement.  Includes strategic planning approaches designed to address macro and micro goals of organization. The course content provides the student with the historical and operational perspectives of planning in modern organizations.  Focus is on the development of planning, implementation, and leadership skills needed to direct strategic decision-making within educational settings.  
    Learning Objectives: 
    • Gain knowledge and understanding of the planning functions as related to educational settings  
    • Obtain a working understanding of various planning models
    • Understand the role of planning in relationship to other administrative responsibilities 
    • Analyze planning models and activities utilizing a case study method
    • Obtain a working knowledge of tools, technologies, and data sources useful for educational planners  
    • Obtain a broad understanding of planning skills needed by successful educational leaders 
    • Gain knowledge of procedures used for technology, facility, fiscal, and school improvement planning    
    • Develop leadership skills needed to direct strategic improvement of schools
  • Course Description: This course covers strategic planning methodologies specific to the transportation sector. Students will learn to develop and implement strategic plans that enhance the efficiency and sustainability of transportation systems. Course Objectives:
    • Grasp the concepts and tools of strategic planning in transportation.
    • Develop comprehensive strategic plans for transportation projects.
    • Implement and monitor strategic plans effectively.
    Course Outcomes:
    • Create strategic plans that address current and future transportation needs.
    • Evaluate strategic planning processes and their outcomes.
    • Demonstrate the ability to adapt plans to changing transportation environments.
  • Course Description:

    This course is designed to help students new to college life. A variety of skills and suggestions are explored which have been shown to improve the college experience. Students will develop a personal Action Plan based on a reflective assessment, and recorded in a daily journal. Course Objectives:
    • Gain Academic and Social Confidence
    • Develop Organizational Skills
    • Master Time Management
    • Get involved and make positive relationships
    • Practice gratitude, respect, humility, and empathy
    • Build a Portfolio
    • Keep a daily Progress Journal
    • Seek positive experiences and moments to remember
  • Student Affairs Profession in Higher Education 

    Course Description:   This course examines the comprehensive nature of student issues as a vital component in the evolving learner-centered environments of higher education. Theory and practice are used to guide the discussion, investigate the issues and generate solutions. Students investigate and seek potential solutions to authentic problems facing leaders in student affairs such as enrollment management, diversity, safety, student induction, advising and counseling, placement testing, career development, residential life, health services, student activities, etc. 
    Learning Objectives: 
    • Examine the history and development of Student Affairs in. higher education  
    • Explore the history and philosophical foundation of the student affairs profession   
    • Identify the skills and competencies necessary to be a successful professional in student affairs 
  • Superintendency

    Course Description:    This course provides both the theoretical constructs and the practical applications involved in the responsibilities exclusive to district-level administrative leadership. These include the macro-level applications of budgeting, staff development, community and external stakeholder relations, and advocacy. This course will also guide students in developing the initial components of a district-wide action research project focused on central office functions.  
    Learning Objectives:  
    • Explain the roles and functions of the school district superintendent and other senior administrators in the operation of a PreK–12 school district  
    • Analyze the organizational structure of a PreK–12 school district and its relationship with federal and state rules and regulations   
    • Critique current models of school district governance (i.e., school board structure and executive leadership) in operating schools with a view to maximizing student learning and conducting school business efficiently  
    • Assess the leadership requirements of the role of superintendent and senior administrator and their responsibilities and qualifications   
    • Differentiate the various responsibilities and approaches used by senior staff to manage finances, human resources, facilities, technology, and other support services in a typical PreK–12 school district 
    • Develop effective approaches or solutions to issues and challenges that are likely to face the executive leadership of a school district    
    • Compose a personal philosophy of leadership that supports the student’s interest in serving as a superintendent or other senior school district administrator
    • Explain the professional responsibilities of current administrators serving in key district leadership positions to maximize student learning and professional growth  
    • Evaluate a current issue or problem in a school district in a manner that reflects the student’s  ability to apply the knowledge and skills learned in this course 
    • Develop district and personal strategies to promote student achievement that are fair, have integrity, and are ethical  

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