Personnel Administration (Track 1)
To provide essential information concerning the human resources function in public sector organizations. Topics to be covered include strategic human resource planning, recruitment, equal employment opportunity, selection, training, compensation including benefits, classification, performance appraisal, workplace safety, discipline, termination, and legal liability.

Friday, April 13, 2012 Friday, May 4, 2012 Friday, June 1, 2012

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Managing for Quality (Track 2)
This track provides ways that public managers can emphasize quality to improve their operations. A variety of techniques will be explored that may include re-engineering, marketing, Total Quality Management (TQM), strategic planning, systems approaches, and working under fiscal constraints. This track emphasizes ethical, technical, and leadership competencies.

Friday, July 6, 2012 Friday, August 3, 2012 Friday, September 7, 2012

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Organizational Communication (Track 3)
This track offers essential information concerning effective methods for bettering internal and external communications. Topics include communicating with governing and oversight bodies, barriers to effective communication, and dealing with disagreements, conflict, and group-think. Ways for improving oral and written communication are also covered.

Friday, October 5, 2012 Friday, November 2, 2012 Friday, December 3, 2012

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Public Finance and Budgeting (Track 4)
Information concerning the theory and practice of public finance and budgeting is discussed in this track. The role of government in the economy and in society is showcased. The basics of budgeting formats, processes, forecasting, and implementation are illustrated. Purchasing, auditing, and risk management will also be covered.

Friday, January 4, 2013 Friday, February 1, 2013 Friday, March 1, 2013

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Productivity and Program Evaluation (Track 5)
To provide diverse accounts of productivity enhancements in government and nonprofit organizations. Strategic planning, program development, and decision making models are emphasized. Evaluation methods (e.g., benchmarking, feedback assessment) and challenges are discussed. The legal aspects of public administration are covered. Participants develop skills designed to improve public sector performance.

Friday, April 5, 2012 Friday, May 3, 2013 Friday, June 7, 2013

 

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Information Systems for Managers (Track 6)
This track provides the background in informal, formal, and technological management information systems that are used in the public sector. A variety of technological tools will be explored including web sites, networking, the Internet, and Microsoft Office Programs. These tools can be used to better the services of public sector organizations.

 

Friday, July 5, 2013 Friday, August 2, 2013 Friday, September 6, 2013

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Applied Research Practicum (Track 7)
To provide students with the opportunity and tools necessary to prepare a major applied project related to their organization or area of interest. This track is the "capstone" of the CPM Program and will incorporate lessons and information provided in the other six tracks.

Participants meet individually with Dr. Herzog.

 

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