Consolidation of Organizational Change and Human Resources Options into the Management of Human Resources and Change Option

Scheduled for Fall 2010

Current Course Number & Title 6762 Group Procedures and Facilitation Current Catalog Description (2008-09) Focus on becoming a lifelong learner and change manager by developing self-awareness and critical reflection skills. Explore learning styles, paradox, managing oneself, interpersonal skills, individual differences, influence styles, motivation, and identity work. Prerequisite: PUAD 6812 or HCA 4200. Current Course Topics Self-knowledge, social action research Lifelong learning, double loop learning Interpersonal styles, working in groups Managing paradox Communication, influence, power, giving and receiving feedback Motivation theories Leadership and psychological contract Group process in public organizations New Curriculum Course Topics (3 Course Series) Self-knowledge, social action research Lifelong learning, double loop learning Interpersonal styles, working in groups Managing paradox Communication, influence, power, giving and receiving feedback Motivation theories Leadership and psychological contract Group process in public organizations Organizational structures and dynamics in public organizations Teams, learning in teams Facilitating decision making, enriching information consumption Visual representation of information New Course Number, Title & Description New Number: 6762 Title: Group Procedures and Facilitation Description: Focus on becoming a lifelong learner and change manager by developing self-awareness and critical reflection skills. Explore learning styles, paradox, managing oneself, interpersonal skills, individual differences, influence styles, motivation, team learning strategies, systems and integrative thinking, group processes, and managing change. Includes discussion, group activities, and case problems. Prerequisite: PUAD 6812 or HCA 4200.

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Consolidation of Organizational Change and Human Resources Options into the Management of Human Resources and Change Option Scheduled for Fall 2010
Current Course Number & Title 6763 Advanced Group Procedures Current Catalog Description (2008-09) Focus on team learning strategies, paradox, systems and integrative thinking, group processes, distributive leadership, problem solving, resolving conflict, and managing change. Includes discussion, group activities, and case problems. Prerequisite: PUAD 6812 or HCA 4200. Current Course Topics Organizational structures and dynamics in public organizations Teams, learning in teams Facilitating decision making, enriching information consumption Negotiation Use of narratives in change projects for public organizations Public presentation/speaking, crafting communications and presentations Visual representation of information Ethical practices New Curriculum Course Topics (3 Course Series) N/A New Course Number, Title & Description N/A

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Consolidation of Organizational Change and Human Resources Options into the Management of Human Resources and Change Option Scheduled for Fall 2010
Current Course Number & Title 6764 Intervention Strategies Current Catalog Description (2008-09) Organizational diagnosis and development. The interrelationship between organizations as structural networks, learning communities, and relational networks, the role of the change agent, organizational learning. Classes are a mix of input, discussion, case analysis, and seminars. Prerequisite: PUAD 6812 or HCA 4200. Current Course Topics Organizational systems Learning in public organizations, organizational learning Diagnosis, testing, working through Intervention methods Internal and external consulting roles, strategic planning, project management Ethical practices New Curriculum Course Topics (3 Course Series) N/A New Course Number, Title & Description N/A

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Consolidation of Organizational Change and Human Resources Options into the Management of Human Resources and Change Option Scheduled for Fall 2010
Current Course Number & Title 6765 Organizational Diagnosis and Assessment Current Catalog Description (2008-09) Intervention strategies (e.g., systems-based, appreciative inquiry, dialogue conferences, action learning), O. D. methods, interview techniques, observation, surveys, and discussion. Course participants carry out an organizational diagnosis and assessment. Prerequisite: PUAD 6764. Current Course Topics Practice of organizational change in public organizations The nature of data Diagnosis and intervention Engagement with the client, change primary stakeholder Internal and external consulting roles in public organizations, strategic planning, project management Ethical practices New Curriculum Course Topics (3 Course Series) Group process in public organizations Organizational structures and dynamics in public organizations Negotiation Use of narratives in change projects for public organizations Organizational systems Learning in public organizations, organizational learning Diagnosis, testing, working through Intervention methods Public presentation/speaking, crafting communications and presentations Internal and external consulting roles, strategic planning, project management Ethical practices New Course Number, Title & Description New Number: 6765 Title: Organizational Diagnosis and Assessment Description: Focus on models of organizational change, diagnosis, assessment, and intervention design, and ethical practices. Explore the internal and external change agent roles, organizational learning, and negotiation. Classes are a mix of discussion, case analysis, seminars, and presentations. Prerequisite: PUAD 6812 or HCA 4200.

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Consolidation of Organizational Change and Human Resources Options into the Management of Human Resources and Change Option Scheduled for Fall 2010
Current Course Number & Title New Course Current Catalog Description (2008-09) N/A Current Course Topics N/A New Curriculum Course Topics (3 Course Series) Practice of organizational change in public organizations The nature of data Diagnosis and intervention Engagement with the client, change primary stakeholder Internal and external consulting roles in public organizations, strategic planning, project management Ethical practices New Course Number, Title & Description New Number: 6766 Title: Organizational Intervention and Engagement Description: Intervention strategies (e.g., systemsbased, appreciative inquiry, action learning), O. D. methods, interview techniques, observation, surveys, and discussion. Course participants carry out an organizational diagnosis and assessment in a service learning project. Prerequisite: PUAD 6812 or HCA 4200. No Change

6850 Human Resources Management in the Public Sector

Development of public service concepts and institutions; assessment of public personnel methods and organizations; interaction with other management functions, and with the executive and legislative processes; influence of social and political values upon public service concepts. Prerequisite: PUAD 6811.

Strategic human resources management EEO, AA, and diversity Job analysis, recruitment, selection Training and development Compensation and benefit programs Collective bargaining Leadership, performance appraisal

No change

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