Deaf Women’s Leadership and Project Management Courses Offered in December 2008

The Gallaudet Leadership Institute is offering two exciting professional studies courses for December 2008. If you are interested in either of these courses, please contact GLI coordinator Tracey Kempton via email at tracey.kempton@gallaudet.edu.

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Deaf Women’s Leadership Workshop: Leadership in the New Economy

When: December 4 – 6, 2008
Where: Gallaudet University
Cost: $160.00
Deadline: November 20, 2008

Workshop Description

The Deaf Women’s Leadership Program provides Deaf women with an energizing focus on self-awareness, exploration, actualization, and leadership development to improve participants’ quality of life. Workshop modules are offered by nationally recognized deaf women with profound knowledge and experiences in leadership. Workshop topics include leadership styles; deaf women leadership: Catalyst for economic change; working in hearing environment; financial security for deaf woman in a downward economy; seeking and achieving balance life; caring for children or aging parents and working outside of the home and community commitment; and aerobics for busy minds.

Workshop Outcomes

• Certificate of attendance and participation
• A financial security plan just for you
• Strategies for working in a hearing environment
• Strategies for achieving a balanced life in a fast-paced and multi-tasking society
• Knowledge of own leadership style and variables for maximizing leadership impact
• Strategies for managing family and community responsibilities
• Opportunities for networking

Project Management for Beginners (3)

When: December 5 – 6, 2008
Where: Gallaudet Univerisity
Tuition: $585.00
Deadline: November 20, 2008

Program Description

Project Management is a 3-credit course presented in a hybrid format of face-to-face and online using American Sign Language. The online component uses Gallaudet University’s state-of-the art Blackboard Learning System.

This course is based on the philosophies, principles, and practices adopted by the Project Management Institute (PMI). As one of the fastest growing professional disciplines in North America, Project Management helps you to get a firm grip on an unwieldy workload by breaking it down into manageable steps. Program content will cover requirements for certification in Project Management by Project Management Institute (PMI). Course participants will develop knowledge and skills in project management.

They will be provided with the tools they need for preparing their organizations to support the projects they manage. Participants will develop a real-life project management plan they can use to manage projects in their professional and/or personal lives.

Program Outcomes

• 3 Professional Studies credits
• Preparation for certification in PMI
• Knowledge and skills in project management
• Tools for organizational mobilization for project implementation
• Project management plan
• Knowledge and skills for taking courses online