Issues and processes involved in designing, planning and organizing special events are presented. Students examine the organization, advantages and disadvantages of special events as a fundraising technique including tasks and responsibilities, working with committees, creative development of event concepts, scheduling and budgeting and strategies for maximizing profits from the event. Corporate partnerships and grant seeking, and entrepreneurial and third-party fundraising activities are also examined. Students develop fundraising plans according to the needs and capabilities of the organization they represent, such as finances and human resources. Relationships with the corporate sector and the means to identify their interest in fundraising are explored.
This course provides students with the opportunity to apply their learnings and appropriate concepts through a series of reports, modelling a non-profit organization and/or having direct contact with one. Students analyze existing fundraising practices and make recommendations for enhancements. Acting as members of a Board of Directors, students provide recommendations for improvement for the benefit of the organization and the future of the cause This course includes mandatory group work. We recommend viewing the course schedule immediately upon logging into the course to view course and group work requirements.
Pre-requisites: OL157, OL156, OL377, OL380, and OL329.
The funding relationship between the charitable sector, corporations and individual donors is integral to fundraising. Students explore the needs, requirements and motivations of donors (corporations or individuals) and what sustains long-term partnerships with the non-profit sector. They also learn to identify, analyze and rate potential prospects and prepare a solicitation approach accordingly. This course includes mandatory group work. We recommend viewing the course schedule immediately upon logging into the course to view course and group work requirements.
We recommend students take OL157 prior to taking this course.
Learn to apply Boolean constructs and other concepts for efficient retrieval of information from the Internet, library catalogues and commercial databases.
Explore the field of records management and the role of records management programs in organizations. Develop your skills in inventorying, retention and destruction scheduling, and records management, including electronic records. This course includes mandatory chats. We recommend viewing the course schedule immediately upon logging into the course to view course and chat requirements.
This exciting course is designed to equip you with the necessary personal skills to thrive in the workplace and in a social setting. Emphasis is placed on key human relations skills such as public speaking, listening skills, self-presentation, techniques for career advancement, alliance building and positioning, time management and stress management.
Project management software increases the ability of the project manager to work more efficiently. The functions of project planning and scheduling, resource allocation and costing, progress monitoring and reporting are explored in detail. Through applying project software tools and techniques students develop the skills required to successful projects.
Computer Software Requirements: MS Project 2016 or MS Project 2019 will be accommodated. Software is not provided. Students will be responsible for ensuring they have access to the software. Access to MS Project 2016 or 2019 software for the duration of the 14 week course is critical to the success of the course.
We recommend students take OL372 prior to taking this course.
Students expand on the knowledge and skills acquired in PROG70030 Introduction to Python Programming. Students explore advanced Python data structures, learn to manage project files, and perform basic error handling and testing. Through hands-on activities, students apply recommended programming practices including documentation and naming conventions to build Python files. Students will be required to set up a GitHub account using their student email address to participate in this course. Students will be required to purchase a Linkedin Subscription/License to participate in this course. Students should check with their registering college to see if a license is included in the course tuition fee. Students a recommended to take OL 412 Python Development I prior.
This course deepens the learners understanding of authentic therapeutic relationships within the context of caring for the person with kidney disease through health promotion, disease prevention and management and palliative/end-of-life care. A person-and family-centered approach is emphasized as foundational to developing and implementing an individual plan of care in collaboration with the inter-professional team. Team-based interventions to support patient empowerment and well-being throughout the lifespan and course of treatment are stressed. Pre-requisite: Current RN/RPN registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
Apply the basic principles of effective supervision to a library environment. Topics include planning, recruitment, selection, training, motivation, delegation and time management.
What makes people tick .. and how to keep them going! Human Relations will improve your understanding of people. You will discuss motivation, handling conflict, delegation, building morale and more. Studying these topics will give you practical insights into handling people more effectively and improve your overall performance. This course includes mandatory group work. We recommend viewing the course schedule immediately upon logging into the course to view course and group work requirements.
Library Financial Management and Budgeting - Fast Track 7 weeks
Discuss financial management concepts and strategies as they relate to libraries, with a focus on budgets, financial statements, library funding and strategic planning. Learn to use basic financial information to set goals and objectives. Prerequisites: OL376 Intro to Libraries. Computer Software Requirements: Microsoft Excel