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CSL 200 - Technology for Community Service and Leadership
Credits:
2.00
This two-credit course will provide students with the
skills needed to effectively use Microsoft Office and
other related computer applications. During the second half
of the semester, students will further develop their
computer skills and their social science research skills by
completing research assignments and other projects designed
to enhance their understanding of the information available
to them through web-based investigation.
CSL 210 - Capstone Seminar
Credits:
4.00
This seminar provides the opportunity for students in
their final semester to synthesize their learning and
skills as they broaden their understanding of the political
and social policy dimensions of community organizing and
leadership. Each student will engage in a significant
service project that will serve as the focal point for both
skill application and issue analysis. Prereq: CSL 401, 402,
403, and CSL 405.
CSL 291 - Studies in Community Service and Leadership
Credits:
1.00 to 4.00
Students who have the ability and adequate preparation to
work independently may propose a contract to design a
course or research project on a topic not available through
existing course offerings. The purpose of this research is
to explore new areas in the student's field of study or to
pursue course material in greater depth. Work is supervised
by an appropriate faculty/staff member and credit varies
depending on the proposed project/research. Areas may
include a specific community leadership/organizing topic.
Prereq: CSL 401 or equivalent.
CSL 401 - Introduction to Community Service and Leadership
Credits:
4.00
Students are introduced to differing concepts of community
and influence within communities, and to the challenges
facing leaders within community organizations as they work
to address key problems. All students participate in a
significant community project which serves as the basis for
both learning specific community organizing skills and for
reflecting on the rewards and challenges of community
leadership. Writing intensive.
CSL 402 - Introduction to Nonprofit Organizations
Credits:
4.00
This practical course provides an overview of the unique
responsibilities and practices needed to effectively
manage a community-based nonprofit organization. Topics
include: issues of organizational structure and staffing,
strategic planning, board effectiveness, financial
management, leadership roles and responsibilities, and
public accountability.
CSL 403 - Organizing and Supervising Volunteers
Credits:
4.00
This course provides students with the knowledge and
skills necessary to design, organize, and manage effective
volunteer programs. Topics covered include: identifying
organizational volunteer needs, recruiting, supervising,
and motivating volunteers, integrating volunteers into the
overall goals and services of an organization, and creating
effective volunteer training programs. Students will
explore resources available for creating a successful
volunteer program and will research the variety of
approaches to volunteer management that organizations
currently use. All students also volunteer with a community
organization.
CSL 404 - Managing Change and Conflict in Communities
Credits:
4.00
This course examines a variety of approaches to promoting
and responding to community change. Through active
participation and analysis of specific community
initiatives, students will explore such topics as
issue-identification, planning for change, power dynamics
and conflict within diverse groups, strategies for action,
lobbying, and influencing political action. Prereq: CSL
401, permission.
CSL 405 - Communication Within Communities
Credits:
4.00
This course focuses on the ways we influence--and are
influenced by--others within the communities in which we
live and participate. Students have the opportunity to
analyze how a specific "real life" community issue is
presented, interpreted, and resolved through various
written and oral mediums. Additional coursework involves
frequent writing and speaking assignments, with particular
emphasis on the forms of persuasion that most commonly
shape "community opinion." Students will also examine
on-line forms of communication such as web sites and
e-newsletters and contribute to at least one of these as a
service to a community organization.
CSL 406 - Literature of Family and Community
Credits:
4.00
Through a wide range of readings, primarily fiction, this
course examines what it means to be an individual living
in the context of family and community. Students use these
readings both to examine differing concepts of community
and to explore how individuals and groups respond to the
challenges of creating as well as changing their
communities. Coursework involves critical analysis,
group-led discussions, and frequent short papers. Prereq:
COM 211 or instructor permission.
CSL 407 - Introduction to Non-profit Budgeting and Accounting Practices
Credits:
3.00
This course is designed to help students understand the
responsibilities of nonprofit financial management for
program managers and board members. It introduces key
budgeting and accounting practices for community-based
nonprofit organizations. Students will explore such topics
as budget planning and development, budget design, roles
and responsibilities of those involved in budgeting, and
how to read and interpret financial data. Case studies are
used throughout the class to illustrate these financial
skills.
CSL 490 - Civic and Community Internship
Credits:
4.00
This internship is designed to promote experiential
learning about community service and leadership through
active involvement within a community organization. It
provides students with an opportunity to build upon their
skills and interests while developing an awareness of civic
and community issues. In addition to participating in
community projects, students are expected to reflect upon
their experiences and to relate them to assigned reading.
Each student will also complete a research project based on
a problem encountered at the service site. Prereq: CSL 401
or permission of instructor. May be repeated for up to 8
credits.
CSL 491 - Studies in Community Service and Leadership
Credits:
1.00 to 4.00
Students who have the ability and adequate preparation to
work independently may propose a contract to design a
course or research project on a topic not available through
existing course offerings. The purpose of this research is
to explore new areas in the student's field of study or to
pursue course material in greater depth. Work is supervised
by an appropriate faculty/staff member and credit varies
depending on the proposed project/research. Areas may
include a specific community leadership/organizing topic.
Prereq: CSL 401 or equivalent.
CSL 492 - Studies in Community Service and Leadership
Credits:
1.00 to 4.00
Students who have the ability and adequate preparation to
work independently may propose a contract to design a
course or research project on a topic not available through
existing course offerings. The purpose of this research is
to explore new areas in the student's field of study or to
pursue course material in greater depth. Work is supervised
by an appropriate faculty/staff member and credit varies
depending on the proposed project/research. Areas may
include a specific community leadership/organizing topic.
Prereq: CSL 401 or equivalent.
CSL 508 - Essentials of Fundraising for Community-Based Organizations
Credits:
2.00
The ability to raise funds is essential to all
community-based and nonprofit organizations. This course
is designed to provide students with the essential
knowledge and skills to develop and execute a successful
fundraising program. Topics covered include: prospect
research, choosing fundraising strategies, common
fundraising mistakes, maintaining relationships with
donors, raising money by mail, personal solicitation, event
planning, and other key approaches to raising money.
CSL 509 - Essentials of Grant Writing for Community-Based Organizations
Credits:
2.00
This course provides the information and skills necessary
to research and apply for grants from government agencies,
foundations, corporations, and other sources. Students will
follow the process of grant-seeking from identifying need
through application and follow up.