Fall 2006
Volume 1, Number 1
Welcome to the first edition of the BAS Bulletin! The University of Iowa Bachelor of Applied Studies external degree program, approved by The Iowa Board of Regents in June 2005, continues to grow. In addition to individualized contact with each of you, we've created this newsletter as a tool to communicate with all students in the BAS program about topics of common concern. You will receive three editions each academic year: fall, spring, and summer. Each edition will provide you with timely information and include articles we hope you'll find interesting. Please let us know what you would like to see included!
Nonprofit Management–New Certificate Program Debuts Spring 2007
The Center for Credit Programs and the Larned A. Waterman Iowa Nonprofit Resource Center at the University of Iowa have collaborated to produce a Certificate in Nonprofit Management. Courses leading to the certificate will begin in the Spring 2007 semester. Students in the Bachelor of Applied Studies program have the option of incorporating the certificate course sequence into their BAS degree work.
The certificate program requires completion of 18 semester hours of coursework. Courses will be offered primarily on the World Wide Web. Students must complete Nonprofit Organizational Effectiveness I and II and Entrepreneurship and New Business Formation before registering in other certificate courses. Nonprofit Organizational Effectiveness I does not have to be taken before Nonprofit Organizational Effectiveness II.
Persons who work for both large and small nonprofit organizations will gain leadership skills as well as a fundamental understanding of how nonprofits participate in building communities. Nonprofit organizations have unique management, funding, and finance issues that require specialized training. Courses cover a wide range of topics and issues such as community and government partnerships, Web site creation and maintenance, financial accountability, and grant writing.
Two Web-based courses scheduled for the Spring 2007 semester are 06J:148:EXW Nonprofit Organizational Effectiveness II and 06T:120:EXW Entrepreneurship and New Business Formation. Each offering awards three semester hours of credit.
Undergraduate tuition for the spring courses is $213 per semester hour. The spring semester begins January 16 and concludes May 11, 2007.
Specific questions about the Nonprofit Management Certificate should be directed to Lon Moeller, program coordinator, at 800.272.6430 ext. 5-0924 or 319.335.0924 or via e-mail at
lon-moeller@uiowa.edu. General questions may be directed to the Center for Credit Programs at 800.272.6430.
Other courses leading to the certificate are:
• Nonprofit Organizational Effectiveness I (06J:147) 3 sh
• Organizational Leadership (036:019) 3 sh
• Human Services Administration (042:204) 2 sh
• Web-based ePortfolios™ (07E:196) (See New Course Spotlight) 1 sh
• Grant Writing (course number to be determined) 3 sh
Early registration for semester-based courses for the Winter 2006-07 and Spring 2007 sessions begins the week of November 13. To register through ISIS (Iowa Student Information Services) for on-campus Saturday & Evening or daytime classes, contact your advisor at least two weeks in advance for your registration number.
Course listings for Guided Independent Study, Saturday & Evening, and daytime classes are already posted on ISIS at http://isis.uiowa.edu/courses/. Spring Distance Education (DE) course listings will be posted in early November. No need to enter a registration number to view the course schedules; just click the Courses link at the top of the screen and choose the desired session on the course listing site.
For registration forms and other related information, follow the link in the ISIS course description or link to the sites listed below:
New Course Spotlight: Web-based ePortfolios™
Getting your foot in the door is the first step toward getting a desired position. Having an online resume can be a feature that captures the attention of a potential employer.
07E/S/U:196 Topics in Teaching and Learning (Web-based ePortfolios™) is an online course designed to build your skills in Web site creation and management. You will also gain practical experience using digital tools and knowledge about Web site content creation and design issues.
This versatile course has many applications. By the end of this course, you will have produced an electronic portfolio on the Web that can be used as an assessment, job seeking, or career enhancement tool.
Students in the Nonprofit Management Certificate program area are advised to enroll in a special section which will focus on the creation of an organizational Web site.
Have a look at these sample templates for ePortfolio™/organizational sites:
• Administrator/Manager ePortfolio™
http://www.education.uiowa.edu/edplace/eportfolio/port/portfolio4/
• Elementary Teacher ePortfolio™
http://www.education.uiowa.edu/edplace/eportfolio/sample/
• Nonprofit Organization ePortfolio™
http://www.education.uiowa.edu/project06/
You must have Internet access and access to a digital camera or scanner in order to digitize artifacts for your ePortfolio™ project. If you do not have such access, alternate arrangements may be possible. Experience in Web editing is not required, however experience in using a Web browser is recommended.
Child Care Funds Available for Student Families
If you are at least a half-time student and looking for help with child care costs, the University offers a program to eligible student parents. You do not need to pay the money back. Check your eligibility at http://www.uiowa.edu/hr/oe/worklife/famserv/ccs/financial.html.
| October 17 | Deadline for degree applications for December 2006 graduates |
| October 30 | Last date for undergraduates to drop individual semester-length courses |
| November 13 | Last date for undergraduates to withdraw entire registration of semester-based Saturday & Evening and Distance Educationcourses for Fall 2006 session. |
| November 13 | Winter 2007 session (includes only on-campus courses) and Spring 2007 session early registration begins. |
| November 23 and 24 | University holiday, offices closed |
| December 1 | Last date to apply for Center for Credit Programs scholarship for http://www.continuetolearn.uiowa.edu/ccp/studservs.htm#scholarships |
| December 6 | GIS course work due for December graduates and others needing grades posted in Fall 2006 session. |
| December 25 and 26 | University holiday, offices closed |
| January 1 | University holiday, offices closed |
| January 15 | University holiday, offices closed |
| January 16 | Spring 2007 session begins |
For additional academic dates and deadlines please see http://www.registrar.uiowa.edu/calendars/academaspx ic.
Contact Us. . .We're Here to Help You!
The Center for Credit Programs Nancy Romine
Division of Continuing Education 800-272-6430 or 319-335-2040
The University of Iowa nancy-romine@uiowa.edu
116 International Center
Iowa City IA 52242 Dian Gottlob
800-272-6430 or 319-335-2035
800-272-6430 or 319-335-2575 dian-gottlob@uiowa.edu
Contact Us | Last Updated
12/5/07