Current Courses
Organizational Administration
Summer 2008
Fall 2008, Online
Fall 2008, First 7 Weeks
Fall 2008, Second 7 Weeks
SUMMER 2008 - Classroom (On Campus) Degree
English 309
Advanced Composition for Business (3 credits)
Online
Instructor: Sabel
An advanced composition course for Business majors, designed to enhance proficiency in critical reading and thinking and in expository writing on issues relevant to business. Attention is also given to business communications such as correspondence, reports, and resumes. Required of Business majors. Prerequisite: 60 credits (including ENG 101 or equivalent) or consent of department chair.
Liberal Studies 200
Humanities: Culture and Values (3 credits)
Online
Instructor: Perkins
SUMMER 2008 - Online Degree
Liberal Studies 303
Ethnicity and Demography in Wisconsin (ES) (3 credits)
Online
Instructor: Burayidi
Examines the historical influence of varied ethnic settlements, cultural diversity, changing economic foundations, and population shifts upon the government and politics of Wisconsin with particular reference to the Fox Valley.
Liberal Studies 315
Managing People at Work (3 credits)
Online
Instructor: Sabel
This course focuses on the human resource management component of the management process. The course includes both theory and application related to effectively managing individuals in their work roles.
FALL 2008, First 7 Weeks - Classroom (On Campus) Degree
Liberal Studies 270
Writing with Purpose (3 credits)
First 7 weeks: Online
Instructor: Sabel
This course offers intensive instruction in (1) writing clear, coherent, correct, persuasive prose, (2) reading and thinking critically, and (3) conducting library research and/or interviews and integrating primary and secondary sources into your own texts. The focus will be on writing clearly and purposefully, developing individuals’ writing skills necessary for academic and professional success. Taught exclusively on-line, learners will be engaged in reading, analyzing, researching, thinking, writing, and re-writing to learn that everything written holds power to persuade, inform, or confuse by writing memos, reports, and essays.
Liberal Studies 325
Introduction to Organizational Processes (3 credits)
First 7 weeks: Online
Instructor: McConkey
The course provides the student an introduction to some recent and successful theories and practices of organizational administration, including communication basics, persuasion, critical and empathetic listening, leadership development, systems and strategic thinking, planning, programming and budgeting, cognitive complexity, leadership styles and development, total quality management, the improvement of human performance, and learning organizations. The student will also have an introduction to ethics, external affairs, and crisis planning and management.
Liberal Studies 335
Transformative Leadership (3 credits)
First 7 weeks: Online
Instructor: Buchholz
Liberal Studies 466
Applied Data Gathering& Analysis (3 credits)
Second 7 weeks: Online
Instructor: Prellwitz
Using data effectively in the workplace: the collection, analysis and interpretation of data for decision-making and problem solving within organizations. Topics include question posing, qualitative data gathering and analysis, quantitative data gathering and analysis, descriptive statistics, beginning inferential statistics, feasibility techniques and process analysis. This course will use an extensive series of cases and problems and conclude with student projects that demonstrate an ability to take a problem from inquiry and data gathering, through analysis and solution identification, to formal presentation.
Psychology 363
Industrial and Organizational Psychology (3 credits)
Second 7 weeks: Online
A survey of the facts, principles, and theories of industrial and organization psychology. Topics include employee selection and evaluation, training, leadership and work related attitudes.
FALL 2008 - Online Degree
Communication 215
Small Group Communication (3 credits)
14 weeks
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
UW Fox Valley: Tuesday
UW Oshkosh: Thursday
UW Fond du Lac: Thursday
Instructor: Olson
Theory, practice, and instructional methods of face-to-face communication in small groups; emphasizing field, role, conflict resolution, problem solving, through group communication.
Liberal Studies 270
Writing with Purpose (3 credits)
First 7 weeks
Online
UW Oshkosh
Instructor: Sabel
This course offers intensive instruction in (1) writing clear, coherent, correct, persuasive prose, (2) reading and thinking critically, and (3) conducting library research and/or interviews and integrating primary and secondary sources into your own texts. The focus will be on writing clearly and purposefully, developing individuals’ writing skills necessary for academic and professional success. Taught exclusively online, learners will be engaged in reading, analyzing, researching, thinking, writing, and rewriting to learn that everything written holds power to persuade, inform, or confuse by writing memos, reports, and essays.
Liberal Studies 302
The Web of the Future: Workplace and Communication Trends (3 credits)
First 7 weeks
Online
UW Oshkosh
Examines the history, operation, economics, and applications of computer technology and its significance in contemporary life. Consideration is given to a careful description of present technology and what some of the main decisions are that must be made if humanity is to utilize and control this technology.
Liberal Studies 315
Managing People at Work (3 credits)
First 7 Weeks
Tuesday, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
UW Oshkosh, Polk 116B
UW Fond du Lac, C102
This course focuses on the human resource management component of the management process. The course includes both theory and application related to effectively managing individuals in their work roles.
Liberal Studies 325
Introduction to Organizational Processes (3 credits)
First 7 weeks
Thursday, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
UW Fox Valley, Room 1830
Instructor: McConkey
The course provides the student an introduction to some recent and successful theories and practices of organizational administration, including communication basics, persuasion, critical and empathetic listening, leadership development, systems and strategic thinking, planning, programming and budgeting, cognitive complexity, leadership styles and development, total quality management, the improvement of human performance, and learning organizations. The student will also have an introduction to ethics, external affairs, and crisis planning and management.
Liberal Studies 405
Project Planning & Implementation (3 credits)
First 7 weeks
Wednesday, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
UW Fox Valley, Room 1830
This course includes the “science” of initiating, planning, executing, controlling and closing projects, following the proven structure developed by the internationally-recognized Project Management Institute. Topics also cover the “art” of time management, conflict resolution and effective communication and partnerships – methods and behaviors associated with successful projects. This course uses a series of case studies, problems and papers designed to help students demonstrate their ability to apply course topics to business settings.
Liberal Studies 466
Applied Data Gathering& Analysis (3 credits)
First 7 weeks
Monday, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
UW Oshkosh, Polk 116B
UW Fond du Lac, C102
Instructor: Prellwitz
Using data effectively in the workplace: the collection, analysis and interpretation of data for decision-making and problem solving within organizations. Topics include question posing, qualitative data gathering and analysis, quantitative data gathering and analysis, descriptive statistics, beginning inferential statistics, feasibility techniques and process analysis. This course will use an extensive series of cases and problems and conclude with student projects that demonstrate an ability to take a problem from inquiry and data gathering, through analysis and solution identification, to formal presentation.
Psychology 363
Industrial and Organizational Psychology (3 credits)
First 7 weeks
Monday, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
UW Fox Valley, Room 1830
A survey of the facts, principles, and theories of industrial and organization psychology. Topics include employee selection and evaluation, training, leadership and work related attitudes.
Fall 2008, Second 7 Weeks - Classroom (On-campus) Degree
Communication 443
Organizational Communication (3 credits)
Second 7 weeks
Wednesday, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
UW Oshkosh, Polk 116B
UW Fond du Lac, C102
The course deals with the basic content of organizational communication: theory of communication, small groups, interpersonal communication, conflict, communication variables. Attempts to draw the link between the theoretical perspective and the pragmatic application of the topic.
Liberal Studies 103
Concepts of Work and Leisure (3 credits)
Second 7 weeks
Online
UW Oshksoh
Liberal Studies 270
Writing with Purpose (3 credits)
Second 7 weeks
Online
UW Fox Valley
Instructor: Sabel
This course offers intensive instruction in (1) writing clear, coherent, correct, persuasive prose, (2) reading and thinking critically, and (3) conducting library research and/or interviews and integrating primary and secondary sources into your own texts. The focus will be on writing clearly and purposefully, developing individuals’ writing skills necessary for academic and professional success. Taught exclusively online, learners will be engaged in reading, analyzing, researching, thinking, writing, and rewriting to learn that everything written holds power to persuade, inform, or confuse by writing memos, reports, and essays.
Liberal Studies 302
The Web of the Future: Workplace and Communication Trends (3 credits)
Second 7 weeks
Online
UW Oshkosh
Examines the history, operation, economics, and applications of computer technology and its significance in contemporary life. Consideration is given to a careful description of present technology and what some of the main decisions are that must be made if humanity is to utilize and control this technology.
Liberal Studies 315
Managing People at Work (3 credits)
Second 7 Weeks
Monday, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
UW Fox Valley, Room 1830
This course focuses on the human resource management component of the management process. The course includes both theory and application related to effectively managing individuals in their work roles.
Liberal Studies 325
Introduction to Organizational Processes (3 credits)
Second 7 weeks
Thursday, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
UW Oshkosh, Polk 116B
UW Fond du Lac, C102
Instructor: McConkey
The course provides the student an introduction to some recent and successful theories and practices of organizational administration, including communication basics, persuasion, critical and empathetic listening, leadership development, systems and strategic thinking, planning, programming and budgeting, cognitive complexity, leadership styles and development, total quality management, the improvement of human performance, and learning organizations. The student will also have an introduction to ethics, external affairs, and crisis planning and management.
Liberal Studies 405
Project Planning & Implementation (3 credits)
Second 7 weeks
Monday, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
UW Oshkosh, Polk 116B
UW Fond du Lac, C102
Instructor: Prellwitz
This course includes the “science” of initiating, planning, executing, controlling and closing projects, following the proven structure developed by the internationally-recognized Project Management Institute. Topics also cover the “art” of time management, conflict resolution and effective communication and partnerships – methods and behaviors associated with successful projects. This course uses a series of case studies, problems and papers designed to help students demonstrate their ability to apply course topics to business settings.
Liberal Studies 466
Applied Data Gathering& Analysis (3 credits)
Second 7 weeks
Wednesday, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
UW Fox Valley, Room 1830
Instructor: Prellwitz
Using data effectively in the workplace: the collection, analysis and interpretation of data for decision-making and problem solving within organizations. Topics include question posing, qualitative data gathering and analysis, quantitative data gathering and analysis, descriptive statistics, beginning inferential statistics, feasibility techniques and process analysis. This course will use an extensive series of cases and problems and conclude with student projects that demonstrate an ability to take a problem from inquiry and data gathering, through analysis and solution identification, to formal presentation.
Psychology 363
Industrial and Organizational Psychology (3 credits)
Second 7 weeks
Tuesday, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
UW Oshkosh, Polk 116B
UW Fond du Lac, C102
A survey of the facts, principles, and theories of industrial and organization psychology. Topics include employee selection and evaluation, training, leadership and work related attitudes.
