December 06, 2007
Bowling
Green, Ky. - Western Kentucky University students enrolled in a fall semester course, Rec 220 -- Introduction to Nonprofit Human Service Organizations, received a glimpse of the inner-workings of nonprofit organizations in South Central Kentucky.
The course content focused on nonprofit history, ethics, personnel and volunteer management, human development, programming, risk management, customer service, and careers; all essential elements to understanding nonprofit organizations. The course is a core component of the American Humanics (Nonprofit Administration) program (www.wku.edu/AH), in which students can work toward earning a national certification in Nonprofit Administration.
With the goals of increasing student familiarity with issues facing nonprofit organizations and engaging the students in the community, this fall’s course included site visits to several nonprofit agencies. These visits provided a practical framework for students to learn about the nonprofit sector. The content discussed by the local nonprofit leaders corresponded with the course readings, quizzes, and written assignments.
The following organizations participated in the course this semester: Girls Inc. of Bowling Green, Inc; Bowling Green Convention and Visitor’s Bureau; United Way of Southern Kentucky; WKU Career Services Center; American Red Cross of South Central Kentucky; Commonwealth Health Foundation; WKU ALIVE Center for Community Partnerships; Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana – Caveland Service Center; Community Action of Southern Kentucky; Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Central Kentucky; Junior Achievement of South Central Kentucky; and Friends of Lost River, Inc.
An online section of this course will be offered during the upcoming Winter Term Jan. 2-18.
The following students participated in the fall semester course: Dana Adams of Franklin; Whitney Osborne of Owensboro; Marta Woosley of Monticello; Sherri Meyer of Smiths Grove; Jessica Purdy of Dawson Springs; John VanSlyke of Wylie, Texas; Beth Berger of Lexington; Alisha Orosz of Columbia, Tenn.; Lisa Cook of Bowling Green; Sara Smith of Louisville; Cristin James of Hendersonville, Tenn.; Allyson Snellen of Elizabethtown; Samantha Jeffries of Shelbyville; Cedric Irvin Jr. of Louisville; Eric Cottner of Mount Washington; Emily Monroe of Bowling Green; and Joseph Berry of Owensboro.
The WKU American Humanics (Nonprofit Administration) program is housed in the Department of Physical Education and Recreation within the College of Health and Human Services. American Humanics is a national alliance of colleges, universities, and nonprofit organizations that prepares and certifies college students for professional careers in youth and human service agencies. American Humanics is affiliated with colleges and universities nationwide including WKU, and partners with national nonprofit organizations including the American Red Cross, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Boys & Girls Clubs, Boy Scouts of America, Girls Inc., Girl Scouts of the USA, Humane Society, Junior Achievement, March of Dimes, National 4-H Council, YMCA, and the United Way.
The WKU American Humanics (Nonprofit Administration) program recently announced a Request for Proposals for the Second Annual Community Partnership Initiative. The Request for Proposals can be downloaded at www.wku.edu/AH and all proposals are due by 5 p.m. Feb. 29.
WKU American Humanics students will be hosting the first Nonprofit Excellence Award Reception at the L&N Depot at 5:30 p.m. April 1. Students are seeking award nominations from local nonprofit organizations and businesses.
Nomination forms can be downloaded at www.wku.edu/AH with all nominations due by 5 p.m. Feb. 1. Nominations will be accepted for the following three awards: Established Nonprofit Organization Award, Emerging Nonprofit Organization Award, and Philanthropic Business Award.
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