January 28, 2008
Bowling
Green, Ky. - Several Western Kentucky University students and faculty participated in the 2008 American Humanics Management Institute (AHMI), a national nonprofit management educational symposium, Jan. 3-6 in Kansas City, Mo.
The WKU American Humanics (Nonprofit Administration) program was represented by Dr. Raymond Poff, executive director and associate professor in the Department of Physical Education and Recreation, and the following 13 students: Dana Adams of Franklin; Emily Banet of Georgetown, Ind.; Eric Cottner of Mount Washington; Annie Farris of Nashville, Tenn.; Rochelle Lee of Hodgenville; Nick Miller of Central City; Sara Miller of Shepherdsville; Evie Oregon of Aurora, Ill.; Julie Reed of Brandenburg; Jessica Shell of Bowling Green; Sara Smith of Louisville; Jessica Tinnell of Louisville; and Marta Woosley of Bowling Green.
Sara Miller served as the WKU AMHI student representative and Annie Farris was an invited panel member discussing her recent internship experience.
Students, faculty, and nonprofit and corporate leaders, took part in this unique opportunity to network, participate in simulated case studies and a national collegiate dialogue, and attend workshops led by local and national experts in nonprofit management. The purpose of the annual Management Institute is to expose students to experiences they will encounter as nonprofit professionals. This educational symposium is considered the capstone professional development experience for students enrolled in the American Humanics nonprofit management program, Dr. Poff said. It is held annually during the first week in January and rotates to a different city each year; next year’s institute will be held in Indianapolis, Ind.
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 preparing and certifying college students for professional careers in nonprofit agencies.
American Humanics is affiliated with colleges and universities nationwide including WKU, and partners with national nonprofit organizations such as 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.
---WKU American Humanics 2nd Annual Community Partnership Request for Proposals can be downloaded at www.wku.edu/AH with proposals due by 5 p.m., Feb. 29, 2008.
---WKU American Humanics 1st Nonprofit Excellence Award Reception, L & N Depot, April 1, 2008, 5:30 p.m. Nomination forms can be downloaded at www.wku.edu/AH with nominations due by 5 p.m., Feb. 1, 2008.
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For more information, contact Dr. Raymond Poff, (270) 745-2498.
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