AD 72401  New Organizer: Consultant/Power Broker
Every productive member of any organization consults. Sometimes an organization wants a specific problem “fixed;” other times information and expertise is needed; at times personal problems need resolution. Competitive organizations, departments and individuals will ask for assistance. A consultant needs a full compendium of skills: the theory, professional skill building and specific tools. Course applies theory to concrete situations and presents practical problem solving.
Summer, Thurs & Tues , 6:45–8:45, May 13–June 22
Professor Loretta Butehorn

AD 77501  American Corporations/Global Business:
The World in an Age of Terror & Economic Crisis
Global business has been shaken by anti-globalization movements, the new climate of terror and the persistence of global poverty and economic crisis. We examine US and global business and the meaning of globalization in the new climate. Focuses on how corporations can survive in the new environment and how they can develop global profitable strategies that help to create new jobs, alleviate poverty and bolster peace. We will look at how ideas of socially responsible business in the US may help in a global context and what their limits are.
Summer, Mon & Wed, 6:45–8:45, June 28–Aug 4,
Professor Charles Derber

AD 77701  Marketing Issues in the Millennium
A practical overview of the role and potential of marketing. Developing a market strategy to reach new publics depends on understanding different populations, the accurate identification of needs, and expertise in generating and converting inquiries. Focus is on the creative development of the marketing mix utilizing traditional and interactive components.
Summer, Tues & Thurs, 6:45–8:45, June 29–Aug 5,
Professor Lynda Cutrell

AD 77801  Emerging Environment Issues
This interdisciplinary course explores the changing global landscapes as an interdependent and interconnected world community exerts new pressures on the use of resources and assets. New discoveries, advancing technologies and greater demands on limited supplies and availability prompt questions about privatization, policy regulations, protectionism and preservation.
Summer, Thurs & Tues, 6:45–8:45, May 13–June 22,
Professor Marc Landy

AD 77901  Aging Well: Nutrition and Life
Will the diet you eat now influence your health in the years to come? What do we really know about food practices as we age? Treats basic nutrition principles in the physiology of the aging process. Explores national initiatives developed for nutrition research and services in a maturing population and the impact of diet(genetics) and lifestyle practices on chronic disease incidence, prevention and treatment. Topics include conditions typically experienced in the maturing population such as diabetes, arthritis, heart and eye disease, obesity, cancer, and food and drug interactions.
Summer, Wed & Mon, 6:45–8:45, May 12–June 21,
Professor Joanne Burke

AD 78101  Coming to America
American hopes and anxieties ebb and flow about immigration and our laws, proposed laws, debates, and political platforms follow suit. The class addresses immigration in the United States, historically and present day, including principal US Legislation and proposed bills. We’ll discuss the need for immigration as the century progresses and what is fair for the 12.5 million undocumented immigrants who harvest and prepare our food, mow our grass, and care for our babies and elderly.
Summer, Tues & Thurs, 6:45–8:45, June 29–Aug 5,
Professor Anne Troutman.