Economics

Students created cost-benefit analysis videos for Health Finders, a local nonprofit agency that provides free and sliding scale care for members of the Northfield community.  The students researched statistics on Heath Finders and put those statistics into an analytical argument promoting the cost-effectiveness of Health Finders.

English 287 is non-fiction writing course that focuses on workplace writing. Its primary goal is to give students the opportunity to develop their use of rhetorical strategies and communications technologies appropriate to workplaces. With an emphasis on written communication, students will engage in projects that require them to analyze and respond to a variety of situations. Students will plan and create a range of individual and collaborative projects including, but not limited to, employment documents, proposals, reports, brochures, newsletters, memos, letters, and other business genres. Students partner with various local community organizations or government agencies, including Project Friendship.

Students are challenged to apply the principles learned in class to current and real world marketing issues. Student teams develop strategic marketing plans for various local for profit and nonprofit organizations. Students present their recommendations to the community partners at the end of the semester. This course includes readings, case study analysis, in-class exercises and group projects.

This course provides an overview of the key issues that face arts administrators. Topics addressed include strategic planning, budgeting, fund raising, audience development, and human resource management as each relates to the unique setting of the arts. Case analysis and guest speakers provide opportunities to explore application of key concepts. Teams of students will research and write grants for various local arts organizations and present their projects to the community partners at the end of the semester.