MCOL 530 Introduction to Nonprofit Organizations Developing by-laws and applying for incorporation as a nonprofit organization, tax codes and state and federal policies governing nonprofit organizations. Approaches to governance, the responsibilities of boards of directors, the development of effective boards of directors, and the relationship between program staff, executive leadership, and governing boards. Integrating an organization’s mission and values into all aspects of programming and fund development. MCOL 532 Capacity Building for Effective Nonprofits Linking organizational capacity and community capacity. Principles and processes of expanding the capacities of individuals and organizations for community leadership. Resource allocation and development, volunteer engagement and utilization. Increasing an organization’s preparedness to plan, implementing a collaborative, integrated decision-making structure. MCOL 535 Communications for Effective Leadership Public and internal communication skills and strategies to enhance and strengthen communities and social sector organizations. Communication with boards of directors, executive leadership, professional staff, volunteers, and external constituencies. Communicating in situations of conflict, negotiation skills, and means of maintaining effective communication lines under difficult circumstances. Various models of effective public relations strategies, community relations, and media relationships. MCOL 540 Introduction to the United States Healthcare System Organization, financing, and delivery of healthcare in the United States, contrasting private and public sectors, the effects of market competition and government regulation on healthcare policy and delivery. Ways that medical providers are paid and major issues currently facing physicians, hospitals, and the pharmaceutical industry. MCOL 542 Financing and Delivery of Health Services for Vulnerable Populations Public policy issues associated with the organization, financing, and delivery of health services to vulnerable populations and safety net providers. Competitive market forces, financing, organizational subsidies, population factors, and federal, state, and local policies regarding health services. MCOL 545 Leadership for Health Services Organizations Leadership development, human resources management, approaches to process improvement, and negotiating change in health services organizations. Case studies of application of concepts to improving productivity and health outcomes in hospitals, primary care organizations, and integrated delivery systems. MCOL 600 Capstone Seminar This seminar integrates the intellectual insights, civic tools, leadership skills, and understandings acquired through the Master’s curriculum. It provides the organizational partner with a tangible product that expands its programming, increases organizational efficiency, or extends its mission. Public presentation of learning, with a paper and portfolio documenting the work accomplished through the M.A., integrating major themes, ideas, and insights of the course of study. Copies of the report and portfolio will be on deposit at Emory & Henry College’s Institute for Sustainable Communities and Kelly Library. Six semester hours.
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