Class spring 2008

Class - Spring 2008

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The course is divided into nine modules. Each module may cover one or more chapters. Please complete the assigned modules and chapters (those highlighted and hyperlinked) in the order presented. If you have any questions or need any assistance please do not hesitate to contact me. You may track your assignments and grades in the:

	Student's Progress and Grade Report
	Web Student's Course Outline

Important Note: Assignments may be turned in early, but no assignments or tests will be accepted after 5:00 PM on their due dates.

If you have any questions or need any assistance please do not hesitate to contact me.

Video Conferencing is available for students with a web camera.
Contact Dr. Charles Hammersley for more details.

Class Modules

1) Managers in the Leisure-Service System, Chapter 1

2) Concepts of Management, Chapter 2 & 3

3) Facilities Development and Maintenance, Chapter 5

4) Creative Fiscal Management, Chapter 6

5) Human Resource Management, Chapter 7

6) Public and Community Relations: Growing Use of Partnerships, Chapter 8

7) Leisure Services and the Law: Risk Management Concerns, Chapter 9

8) The Controlling Function: Evaluation, Research and Management Information Systems, Chapter 10

9) Creative Manager: Facing the Future, Chapter 11

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Assignments

As the Director of a full time, year-round municipal recreation/community/intergenerational center, submit the following assignments:

Assignment 1: Mission Statements and Goals and Objectives (5 pts). Deadline: Friday, February 1 by 5:00 PM

Assignment 2: Staffing Plan (10 pts). Deadline: Friday, February 8 by 5:00 PM

Assignment 3: Line Item budget for ONE MONTH. (15 pts). Deadline: Friday, February 22 by 5:00 PM

Assignment 4: Policies & Procedures (5 points). Deadline: Friday, March 7 by 5:00 PM

Assignment 5. Sexual Harassment Training (15 pts). Deadline: Friday, April 4 by 5:00 PM

Assignment 6. Complete a Grant Application (15 pts). Deadline: Friday, April 18 by 5:00 PM

Additional Required Reading:
Covey, S.R.(1989). The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. New York: Simon & Schuster Inc.
ISBN: 0-671-70863-5

Test Dates and Links

Important Note: Tests may be turned in early, but no tests will be accepted after their deadlines.

	Test 1 - Modules 1-3, Chapters 1,2,3, & 5. Deadline: Monday, Feb. 11 at 5 pm.
	Test 2 - Modules 4-6, Chapters 6, 7 & 8. Deadline: Monday, March 3 at 5 pm.
	Test 3 - Habits of Highly Effective People. Deadline: Monday, April 7 at 5 pm.
	Test 4 - Module 7, Chapter 9. Deadline: Monday, April 21 at 5 pm.
	Test 5 - Modules 8-9, Chapters 10 & 11. Deadline: Monday, May 5 at 5 pm

Extra Credit

Book Report (5pts)

Read the book listed below. Then submit a book report via email, include in your report a summary of the critical concepts and most importantly, your critique or comments on how it relates to issues in recreation and leisure. The book report is due by Friday, April 25.

DeGraaf, J. (ed.). 2003). Take Back Your Time: Fighting Overwork and Time Poverty in America. San Francisco. Berrett-Koehler Publishers. (http://www.simpleliving.net/timeday/)

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