On-line Course Launch for Summer 2010

This summer Roger Williams University will offer the flagship core course-Elements and Issues in Community Development- in an on-line format. Previously all course work was done in-class and this summer they are launching an on-line version to be more convenient for our local students and to introduce the program to those at a greater distance.

Roger Williams University has a strong tradition of distance learning and the course will be taught by Kathy Dorgan AIA who has piloted the course in-class for several semesters: in 2009 she received the RWU Outstanding Instructor of the Year award.

Elements and Issues in Community Development covers a brief history of the profession and selected classical theories of community development.  Examples of problems faced by community development practitioners as well as opportunities, and novel approaches being tested in the profession, and a survey of best practices.

The Partnership for Community Development was initiated in Fall 2008 by the Housing Network of RI and Roger Williams University, to raise the level of discourse about community development issues, to strengthen the professional skills of Rhode Island’s housing and community development industry, and to attract a new generation of professionals to the field.

Certificate and Bachelor of General Studies: The Partnership offers both a five-course Housing, Economic and Community Development Certificate program (including coursework in community development, non-profit management, economic development, and housing development) and the concentration in Community Development in the Bachelor of General Studies.

ENROLL FOR SUMMER 2010 COURSES NOW!!! In addition to Elements and Issues there is a wide array of electives including Accounting, Strategic Planning, Human Resource Development, Public Administration, Public Policy, City Management and more.

Registration: Contact Pam Downey, pdowney@rwu.edu Director of Advisement and Student Services to register -she is the advisor for every student participating in the program. Application (new students only) and registration (for all) by May 18th 2010.

Scholarship: Scholarships may be available to Housing Network members and staff in related organizations, as well as, to Municipal and State of Rhode Island staff.

Please contact Maria Semedo-Andrade mandrade@housingnetworkri.org or 401-521-1461.