[BCMA] HR Management in Cultural Organizations - Professional Development Course

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The Cultural Resource Management Program at the University of Victoria, British Columbia, is pleased to offer the following distance learning opportunity for professionals and volunteers working in the heritage sector.
Human Resource Management in Cultural Organizations<http://www.uvcs.uvic.ca/Course/Human-Resource-Management-in-Cultural-Organizations/HA488P/>
HA 488P (1.5 units), Fee: CAD$630.36 plus coursepack
September 9 - December 15, 2013; Distance offering
Registration Deadline: August 12, 2013, late registrations accepted if space permits

In Human Resource Management in Cultural Organizations you will undertake an intensive examination of the ways in which staff and volunteers are managed in cultural organizations in order to strengthen your relationships with boards and governance institutions. Human resource management is vital in the creation of positive and supportive working environments in which the dedicated, creative professionals who animate the cultural sector can thrive.
At the end of the course you will be able to:
*         Explain the basic elements of organizational structure and the internal dynamics of organizations with an emphasis on cultural organizations.
*         Describe the role of governance and the development of HR policies within a cultural resource management context.
*         Create human resource policies and practices that are consistent with the Canadian legal framework.
*         Provide an overview of the cultural sector in Canada, the characteristics of the cultural workforce and the HR management issues in the non-profit cultural organizations.
*         Describe and apply the main functions of human resource management including: planning for succession, staffing (recruitment and selection), development (training, continuing professional education and competency development), compensation, and performance management.
*         Address human resource issues in an union environment.
*         Integrate and manage volunteers.
*         Apply ethical standards and create professional expectations and accountability.
Instructor: Sibyl Frei
Sibyl started DeGros Marsh Consulting in 2001 with the intention of combining her management skills and her long-standing commitment to sustaining vibrant and healthy communities. Sibyl has extensive experience in project management, research, program review and evaluation, writing and editing, and facilitation, and a commitment to excellence in her work. She has gained these skills through both paid and volunteer work in a variety of sectors.

For more information, including how to register:

Visit our website:  http://www.continuingstudies.uvic.ca/cultural

Contact us: crmcoord at uvic.ca<mailto:crmcoord at uvic.ca> or (250) 721-6119.

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Tusa Shea, PhD
Program Coordinator
Heritage, Culture & Museum Programs
Division of Continuing Studies|University of Victoria
Room 357, West Wing, Continuing Studies Building
PO Box 1700 STN CSC|Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2|Canada
crmcoord at uvic.ca |250-721-6119

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