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- SHORT COURSES OFFERED BY GRADUATE SCHOOL, JULY 2010
This July, Valparaiso University's Graduate School will be offering best practice development courses for visiting international and American professionals. Three individual week-long courses will be offered July 19-23: Best Practices in Modern Academic Librarianship, Gerontology/Geriatric Care, and Project Management. The week will include coursework, campus and community events, and a day trip to Chicago. For more information, contact the Graduate School by emailing Graduate.School@valpo.edu or calling (219) 464-5313.
Best Practices in Modern Academic Librarianship
Understanding and preparing for the future direction of libraries as the central repositories of information and knowledge, including integration of technology into library operations.
Instructor: Rick AmRhein, Ph.D., Dean of Library Services
Gerontology/Geriatric CareUnderstanding the needs of the elderly, including the aging process, psychosocial changes, and appropriate care and intervention strategies.
Instructor: Kris Mauk, Ph.D., Professor, College of Nursing
Project Management
Essentials of planning, developing, and implementing all phases of a project, including processes that ensure quality control, cost analysis and containment, and outcome assessment.
Instructors: Douglas Tougaw, Ph.D., Professor of Engineering; Mike Tucker, Executive Director, Information Technology