ISEN-ASTC-L is a service of the Association of Science-Technology Centers
Incorporated, a worldwide network of science museums and related institutions.
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The Cultural Resource Management Program at the University of Victoria
is pleased to offer the following distance education learning
opportunity for professionals and volunteers working in museums,
heritage sites, cultural centres and galleries and supporting arts or
cultural groups.
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HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS
Strategic human resource management is vital in the creation of positive
and supportive working environments in which the dedicated, creative
professionals who animate the cultural sector can thrive. This intensive
course examines best practices in HR planning and management with an
emphasis on the interconnected needs of the individual and the
institution, and strengthens your capacity to interact with and
supervise museum, heritage, and other cultural workers as you develop
your understanding of:
* the changing cultural workforce
* organizational structure and dynamics
* approaches to leadership and decision-making
* governance and HR policy development
* competency development through recruitment, selection and
management
* performance planning, evaluation and supervision
* continuing professional education and training
* communications and conflict resolution
* integrating and managing volunteers in the workforce
* succession planning
* legal considerations
* ethical and professional expectations and accountability
Dates: January 16 to April 23, 2006
Please register by: December 16
Fee: $630, including a $40 materials fee and a $40 textbook fee
(Canadian funds, credit and non-credit participation options) A CDN$100
registration deposit and your materials and textbook fees are required
with each registration form.
Instructor: Thea Vakil is a result oriented and highly motivated former
senior executive and educator with extensive experience in a number of
large portfolios in the British Columbia government. Thea has special
expertise in human resource management, organizational change, public
policy and finance. She has taught widely in the areas of management,
strategic human resource management and public policy in the School of
Public Administration and in the Faculty of Business. She is also a
Senior Fellow at the Centre for Public Sector Studies at the University
of Victoria.
This course is open to all staff or volunteers working in cultural
institutions looking to build confidence and develop skills in human
resource management. Enrolment options allow you to choose to take
courses either for academic credit or to enhance professional
development. A course description and registration form are available by
contacting us at [log in to unmask] or by visiting our web site at
http://www.uvcs.uvic.ca/crmp/courses/ha488p.aspx For more information
please contact:
Lisa Mort-Putland, Program Coordinator
Cultural Resource Management Program
Continuing Studies, University of Victoria
PO Box 3030 STN CSC Victoria BC Canada V8W 3N6
Tel: 250 721-6119 Fax: 250 721-8774
Email: mailto:[log in to unmask]
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Visit our Web site! http://www.uvcs.uvic.ca/crmp
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