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- MNM 697 Professional Project versus MNM 677 SOFE
Welcome to the MNM news page!
We are glad to have a place where we can post current events, schedules, and new learning opportunities for all MNM students, both those currently in the program and alumni.
Given the fact that we will be seeking to use this site as well as MNM Connect, our current cyber connection option, as a way to keep everyone up-to-date with what is happening, we hope that you will choose to check in here frequently as well as offer us any suggestions as to how we can make this page most helpful.
Send any thoughts and suggestions to Gary Smith, MNM Degree Chair. Enjoy!
Guadalajara SOFE Fall 2009
Cancelled
Alaska SOFE Fall 2009
October 21 - 31
*** Limited Enrollment***
The Alaska SOFE in the fall of 2009 is anticipating including visiting and engaging with isolated villages in the far north—with travel by bush plane to remote communities and staying in the homes of families or in the schools. Hence, enrollment will be limited to 6 students so that travel is possible and impact on the lives of folks in the communities is appropriate.
South Africa SOFE Spring 2010
March 12 - 26
Navajo SOFE Spring 2010
Dates to be announced
If you are interested in participating in a SOFE, please be sure to contact your faculty advisor so your name can be added to the interested student list for future communications.
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David M. Clarke, S.J. Scholarship
The David M. Clarke, S.J. Scholarship award is given to students who demonstrate leadership and the potential to make a contribution to the nonprofit sector. For more information, please contact Gary Smith, Degree Chair for the Master of Nonprofit Management Program.
Guidance on the Assigning of the “I” Grade
The Regis University Bulletin notes the following in terms of the procedure to assign a grade of incomplete, “I/F” to students:
If a grade of Incomplete is approved by the instructor for a CPS graduate course, the complete grade assigned is “I/F.” The length of time for completion is determined by the instructor but may not exceed the end of the following term. If the work is not completed by the deadline, the Incomplete will revert to a grade of “F.”
Experience has shown that “I” letter grades can be assigned inappropriately and may result in students failing to complete the work in a timely fashion or finding themselves with a workload too great to successfully fulfill the course requirements during the subsequent term of study. For these reasons, and related others, facilitators are encouraged to assign the “I” letter grade only in cases where the preponderance of work for the course has been completed on time by the student and, due to circumstances unanticipated/unavoidable, the student is not able to complete a remaining assignment before the end of the term.
Additionally, it is expected that the facilitator will establish a written contract with the student clearly outlining the work to be completed, dates due (again, experience has shown that the earlier the better.), and any continuing contact/communication required between the facilitator and the student. Facilitators assigning an “I” letter grade retain the responsibility to fulfill the instructor’s portion of the contract as part of the original facilitation assignment/contract with the MNM Program and CPS/Regis University.
As a matter of process, please send a copy of your written contract with the student to the MNM Program Chair Gary Smith so that it may be available for review when the final grade change is processed and presented for approval.
News on MNM 697 Professional Project
MNM 697 is offered just like regular MNM courses, both online and in the classroom. Students register for it just as any other course. It is no longer necessary to complete MNM 697 as a special student with an MNM faculty Project Chairperson.
The purpose of the Professional Project is to provide a culminating opportunity for the student to demonstrate skills in research and writing while pursuing a research problem or innovative project that reflects the student's special interests within the nonprofit sector.
Prerequisites
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MNM 601 History, Theory and Future of Nonprofit Organizations.
At least 30 semester credit hours of satisfactorily completed coursework in the MNM program.
Course Objectives
The MNM Professional Project will develop the student’s comprehensive understanding of a specialized area, as demonstrated by the design and completion of a significant and relevant professional or scholarly project. Specific outcomes are to:
Develop a project or scholary work of direct applicability to a nonprofit agency, the nonprofit sector or the community. The work must benefit the broader nonprofit community in some way.
Exhibit the ability to work collaboratively with others.
Synthesize knowledge attained previously in this program and elsewhere.
Utilize appropriate analytical skills in the acquisition of information.
Demonstrate the oral and written communication skills necessary for effective leadership and management in the nonprofit world.
Express an understanding of the ethical and value-based considerations discussed in courses taken at Regis.
MNM 697 Professional Project versus MNM 677 SOFE
How are they alike? How are the different?
Here is some important information for you to consider when the time comes to decide whether you wish to take MNM 697, the Professional Project or MNM 677 SOFE – the Service Oriented Field Experience in the MNM program. If you have any additional questions, please contact your academic advisor in the MNM Program.
Similarities:
Both courses are considered “capstone courses” in the MNM Program. Both courses can be taken after having completed 30 credit hours in the program, so please plan accordingly.
Both courses are designed in an 8-week online format, just like all other courses. The actual SOFE trip varies in number of days in the field.
Both MNM697 and MNM677 require a final paper which includes original research following APA formatting.
Differences:
MNM 697 is offered every term, either in classroom or online; MNM 677 is offered four times a year, twice in the Fall 8wk2 term, twice in the Spring 8wk2 term.
MNM 675, International Third Sector is a required course for students participating in the MNM 677 SOFE; there are no required courses for MNM697. (Note: this requirement may be waived for domestic SOFEs – please contact your academic advisor for more information).
The Professional Project (MNM 697) requires extensive research and a comprehensive written paper; The SOFE final paper is meant to address a particular need of an NPO or nonprofit sector from the SOFE experience.
MNM Course Schedule - schedule is subject to change, please refer to WebAdvisor for current and updated information.
Rationale for curriculum changes
I wanted to inform students that several changes with respect to the MNM curriculum have taken place. The faculty and staff in the program reviewed student and faculty feedback with the goal of incorporating as much of the feedback into the program structure as possible. The program has established 5 outcomes related to the curriculum revision.
Increase leadership skills for all students in the MNM program
Incorporation of ethics into all classes versus an isolated approach to teaching ethics in the program
Reduction of duplication, therefore increasing effectiveness and efficiency
Streamline core curriculum, therefore allowing for course innovation
Offer a structured approach to MNM 697 to assist in developing meaningful final projects
You may take MNM 684, Leadership and Organizational Development as an approved substitution for MNM 655, Leading from Within--in fulfillment of graduation requirements for the MNM degree.
For more information, please contact Dr. Gary Smith.
| Fall 8W1 - 2009 August 24 - October 18 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classroom Based Courses | Location | Day | Faculty | ||||
| MNM 601 History, Theory and Future of the Nonprofit Sector | LC | TH | Henninger | ||||
| MNM 612 Advocacy the the Third Sector | LC | M | Hogling | ||||
| MNM 620 Social Marketing | LC | W | Jackson | ||||
| MNM 624 Grant Writing | LC | W | Kemp | ||||
| MNM 647 Program Development and Accountability | LC | TH | Winiarczyk | ||||
| MNM 648 Governance and Organizational Leadership | LC | TH | Male | ||||
| MNM 670 Financial Resource Development | LC | W | Sosa | ||||
| MNM 697 Professional Project | LC | TH | Willard | Internet Based Courses | Location | Day | Faculty |
| MNM 601 History, Theory and Future of the Nonprofit Sector | XIN | Silver-Rodis | |||||
| MNM 603 Conflict Resolution for Leaders | XIN | Dorris | |||||
| MNM 627 Wealth and Philanthropy | XIN | Swank | |||||
| MNM 633 Human Resource Leadership in Nonprofit Organizations | XIN | Demaro | |||||
| MNM 644 Financial Management of Nonprofit Organizations | XIN | Gentile | |||||
| MNM 655 Leading From Within | XIN | Stenger | |||||
| MNM 675 International Third Sector | XIN | Galpin-Plattner | |||||
| MNM 684 Leadership and Organizational Development | XIN | Heinlen | MNM 697 Professional Project | XIN | Murphy | ||
| Fall 8W2 - 2009 October 19 - December 13 | |||||||
| Classroom Based Courses | Location | Day | Faculty | ||||
| MNM 601 History, Theory and Future of the Nonprofit Sector | LC | TH | Henninger | ||||
| MNM 603 Conflict Resolution for Leaders | LC | M | Strauss | ||||
| MNM 633 Human Resource Leadershp in Nonprofit Organizations | LC | TH | McLeese | MNM 644 Financial Management of Nonprofit Organizations | LC | W | Shaw |
| MNM 655 Leading From Within | LC | M | Love | ||||
| MNM 672 Social Justice, Community Organizing and Activism | LC | W | Margesson | ||||
| MNM 673 Nonprofit Consulting | LC | TH | Twinman | ||||
| MNM 684 Leadership and Organizational Development | LC | W | Male | ||||
| MNM 697 Professional Project | LC | TH | Love | Internet Based Courses | Location | Day | Faculty |
| MNM 601 History, Theory and Future of the Nonprofit Sector | XIN | Silver-Rodis | |||||
| MNM 612 Advocacy and the Third Sector | XIN | Arellano / Garton | |||||
| MNM 615 Social Enterprise | XIN | Fell | |||||
| MNM 620 Social Marketing | XIN | Walters / Demaro | |||||
| MNM 647 Program Development & Accountability | XIN | Hoagland | |||||
| MNM 648 Governance and Organizational Leadership | XIN | Heinlen | |||||
| MNM 670 Financial Resource Development | XIN | Bartley | |||||
| MNM 677 H Service Oriented Field Experience (SOFE Guadalajara) | XIN | Cancelled | |||||
| MNM 677 I Service Oriented Field Experience (SOFE Alaska) | XIN | Smith, G. | |||||
| MNM 697 Profesional Project | XIN | Pryor | |||||
| Spring 8W1 - 2010 Jan. 11- Mar. 7 | |||||||
| Classroom Based Courses | Location | Day | Faculty | ||||
| MNM 601 History, Theory and Future of the Nonprofit Sector | LC | TH | Henninger | ||||
| MNM 606 Transitioning to 3rd Sector | LC | M | Male/Willard | ||||
| MNM 606 Transitioning to 3rd Sector | CS | TH | Arellano | ||||
| MNM 610 Legal Issues for Nonprofits | LC | TH | |||||
| MNM 612 Advocacy and the Third Sector | LC | TH | Hogling | ||||
| MNM 620 Social Marketing | LC | W | Jackson | ||||
| MNM 647 Program Development and Accountability | LC | TH | Margesson | ||||
| MNM 648 Governance and Organizational Leadership | LC | TH | Heinlen | ||||
| MNM 670 Financial Resource Development | LC | W | Sosa | ||||
| MNM 697 Professional Project | LC | TH | Pappas | Internet Based Courses | Location | Day | Faculty |
| MNM 601 History, Theory and Future of the Nonprofit Sector | XIN | ||||||
| MNM 603 Conflict Resolution for Leaders | XIN | Dorris | |||||
| MNM 627 Wealth and Philanthropy | XIN | Kemp | |||||
| MNM 633 Human Resource Leadership in Nonprofit Organizations | XIN | McLeese/Hoagland | |||||
| MNM 644 Financial Management of Nonprofit Organizations | XIN | Gentile | |||||
| MNM 655 Leading From Within | XIN | Stenger | |||||
| MNM 675 International Third Sector | XIN | Galpin-Plattner | |||||
| MNM 678 Leading Inclusive Organizations | XIN | Hoagland | |||||
| MNM 684 Leadership and Organizational Development | XIN | Curry | |||||
| MNM 697 Professional Project | XIN | Murphy | |||||
| Spring 8W2- 2010 Mar. 8 - May 2 | |||||||
| Classroom Based Courses | Location | Day | Faculty | ||||
| MNM 601 History, Theory and Future of the Nonprofit Sector | LC | TH | Henninger | ||||
| MNM 606 Transitioning to 3rd Sector | DTC | M | Male | ||||
| MNM 606 Transitioning to 3rd Sector | CS | TH | Wilkerson | ||||
| MNM 633 Human Resources in Nonprofit Organizations | LC | TH | Heinlen | ||||
| MNM 644 Financial Management of Nonprofit Organizations | LC | M | Shaw | ||||
| MNM 644 Financial Management of Nonprofit Organizations | LC | W | |||||
| MNM 655 Leading From Within | LC | M | |||||
| MNM 678 Leading Inclusive Organizations | LC | W | Hoagland | ||||
| MNM 684 Leadership and Organizational Development | LC | W | Willard | ||||
| MNM 697 Professional Project | LC | TH | Murphy | ||||
| Internet Based Courses | Location | Day | Faculty | ||||
| MNM 601 History, Theory and Future of the Nonprofit Sector | XIN | Walters | |||||
| MNM 606 Transitioning to 3rd Sector | XIN | Silver-Rodis | |||||
| MNM 610 Legal Issues for Nonprofits | XIN | Garton | |||||
| MNM 612 Advocacy and The Third Sector | XIN | Larson | |||||
| MNM 615 Nonprofit Enterprise | XIN | Fell | |||||
| MNM 620 Social Marketing | XIN | Roetenberg | |||||
| MNM 647 Program Development and Accountability | XIN | Galpin-Plattner | |||||
| MNM 648 Governance and Organizational Leadership | XIN | Curry | |||||
| MNM 670 Financial Resource Development | XIN | Gentile | |||||
| MNM 672 Social Justice, Community Org & Activism | XIN | Arellano | |||||
| MNM 677E SOFE South Africia | XIN | Love/Margesson | |||||
| MNM 677F SOFE Navajo | XIN | McLeese/Smith,G. | |||||
| MNM 697 Professional Project | XIN | Murphy | |||||
| Summer 8W1 - 2010 May 10 - July 4 | |||||||
| Classroom Based Courses | Location | Day | Faculty | ||||
| MNM 601 History, Theory and Future of the Nonprofit Sector | LC | TH | |||||
| MNM 606 Transitioning to 3rd Sector | LC | M | |||||
| MNM 620 Social Marketing | LC | W | |||||
| MNM 647 Program Development and Accountability | LC | TH | MNM 648 Governance & Organizational Leadership | LC | TH | ||
| MNM 670 Financial Resource Development | LC | W | |||||
| MNM 673 Nonprofit Consulting | LC | TH | |||||
| MNM 697 Professional Project | LC | TH | |||||
| Internet Based Courses | Location | Day | Faculty | ||||
| MNM 601 History, Theory and Future of the Nonprofit Sector | XIN | ||||||
| MNM 627 Wealth and Philanthropy | XIN | ||||||
| MNM 633 Human Resource Leadership in NPO's | XIN | ||||||
| MNM 644 Financial Management of Nonprofit Organizations | XIN | ||||||
| MNM 675 International Third Sector | XIN | ||||||
| MNM 678 Leading Inclusive Organizations | XIN | ||||||
| MNM 684 Leadership and Organizational Development | XIN | ||||||
| MNM 697 Professional Project | XIN | ||||||
| Summer Intensives 2010 - There are assignments to be completed before arriving. Students will have assignments and final projects to complete after the intensive week. Click here for more information: Summer Intensives | |||||||
| Courses | Location | Day | Faculty | ||||
| MNM 612 Advocacy and the Third Sector | LC | Sunday thru Friday | |||||
| MNM 655 Leading from Within | LC | Sunday thru Friday | |||||
| MNM 678 Leading Inclusive Organizations | LC | Sunday thru Friday | |||||
| Summer 8W2 - 2009 July 5 - August 29 | |||||||
| Classroom Based Courses | Location | Day | Faculty | ||||
| MNM 601 History, Theory and Future of the Nonprofit Sector | LC | TH | |||||
| MNM 633 Human Resource Leadership in Nonprofit Organizations | LC | TH | |||||
| MNM 644 Financial Management of Nonprofit Organizations | LC | W | MNM 678 Leading Inclusive Organizations | LC | W | ||
| MNM 684 Leadership and Organizational Development | LC | W | |||||
| MNM 697 Professional Project | LC | TH | Internet Based Courses | Location | Day | Faculty | |
| MNM 601 History, Theory and Future of the Nonprofit Sector | XIN | MNM 610 Legal Issues for Nonprofits | XIN | ||||
| MNM 615 Social Enterprise | XIN | ||||||
| MNM 620 Social Marketing | XIN | ||||||
| MNM 647 Program Development and Accountability | XIN | MNM 648 Governance and Organizational Leadership | XIN | ||||
| MNM 670 Financial Resource Development | XIN | ||||||
| MNM 672 Social Justice, Community Org & Activism | XIN | ||||||
| MNM 697 Professional Project | XIN |