I. COURSE DESCRIPTION This course examines the development of human resources in an organizational context. The roles, functions, and responsibilities of human services managers, including supervisors and consultants, are covered. Particular attention is directed toward working with a culturally diverse workforce and client groups to promote high quality of work life so services can be provided justly, equitably, efficiently, and effectively. Topics to be covered include recruitment and hiring practices; training and staff development; management and executive development; professional continuing education and licensing issues; the role of technology in training and development; and gender, cultural, ethnic and sexual orientation issues in resource development, compensation and benefits, state and federal regulations, and issues of equal opportunity. II. COURSE OBJECTIVES III. TEACHING METHODS Required Text V. COURSE REQUIREMENTS 1. Class Attendance and Contribution (Objectives 1, 2, 3, 4, 5) VII. COURSE GRADING CRITERIA VIII. COURSE OUTLINETHE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK Course Number: SW 393T17 Instructors: Chris Cook, MSW Unique Number: 64925 E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] Semester: Fall 2005 Phone: (512) 426-4792 (cell) or 322-2218 (work) Meeting Time: Wednesday Meeting Place: 2.118 5:30-8:30 pm Office Hours: Wednesdays 5:00 pm until 5:30 pm (with advanced planning) or as arranged with instructor. Human Resources Development I. COURSE DESCRIPTIONThis course examines the development of human resources in an organizational context. The roles, functions, and responsibilities of human services managers, including supervisors and consultants, are covered. Particular attention is directed toward working with a culturally diverse workforce and client groups to promote high quality of work life so services can be provided justly, equitably, efficiently, and effectively. Topics to be covered include recruitment and hiring practices; training and staff development; management and executive development; professional continuing education and licensing issues; the role of technology in training and development; and gender, cultural, ethnic and sexual orientation issues in resource development, compensation and benefits, state and federal regulations, and issues of equal opportunity. II. COURSE OBJECTIVESUpon completion of this course the student will be able to: 1. Understand the supervisory functions, roles and responsibilities of managers and consultants in human services; 2. Discuss and apply several different perspectives in assessing staff performance and addressing staff development needs; 3. Critically assess the functioning of an organizational unit including determining core processes, key outputs and accountability measures and processes; 4. Analyze the impact of organizational culture and climate and their effect on achievement of organizational goals; 5. Identify barriers facing populations at risk and develop institutional strategies to reduce social injustices and discrimination. 12 III. TEACHING METHODSMethods include lecture, readings, audio-visual presentations, discussions, small group interactions and presentations. IV. REQUIRED AND RECOMMENDED TEXTS AND COURSE MATERIALSRequired Text Pynes, Joan 1997. Human Resource Management for Public and Nonprofit Organizations. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass. Additional reading assignments will be given throughout the course. Instructor will provide materials or make available in the Learning Resource Center. V. COURSE REQUIREMENTS 1. Students are expected to attend class sessions regularly and to participate in an interactive framework between collegiate students and professor. Students are expected to complete the readings prior to class, and should be well prepared to participate in discussions and experiential learning assignments. Failure to regularly attend the class and demonstrate through discussions that one has comprehended the readings will be considered in assigning the final grade. Students will be allowed one (1) unexcused absence (freebie). Role will be taken each class period. In cases where a student misses more than the allotted one freebie, the professor reserves the right to lower that student’s final grade by one point for each class missed beyond the one freebie. In extenuating circumstances of absence, students are to notify the professor. Students are responsible for any material missed due to absences. 2. Except in the case of extreme emergencies, and then only with the permission of the professor, late assignments will not be accepted without penalty. Students are expected to turn in all required assignments on the agreed upon due date at the beginning of class. Assignments turned in after class starts will be considered late. If accepted, late assignments will be assessed point penalties at the rate of four (4) points for each day late. If the due date is a problem, then the student should see the professor and negotiate another due date well in advance. 4. Student feedback is welcome. Students are also encouraged to provide feedback during office hours, by phone, by e-mail, and by appointment if they desire. 5. If students are concerned about their class performance, the professor is more than willing to work with students to help them improve their course grades prior to the end of the semester. However, the time to discuss progress is as early as possible in the course, when opportunities to improve exist and not after a final grade is given.3 Special Accommodations for Students with a Disability Any student with a documented disability (physical or cognitive) who requires academic accommodations should contact the Services for Students with Disabilities area of the Office of the Dean of Students at 471-6259 (voice) or 471-4641 (TTY for users who are deaf or hard of hearing) as soon as possible to request an official letter outlining authorized accommodations. Policy on Scholastic Dishonesty Students who violate University rules on scholastic dishonesty are subject to disciplinary penalties, including the possibility of failure in the course and/or dismissal from the University. Since such dishonesty harms the individual, all students, and the integrity of the University, policies on scholastic dishonesty will be strictly enforced. For