Nonprofit Management Programs...Management program is an international leader in graduate nonprofit...

Online Orientation, Spring 2020

Nonprofit Management Programs

School of Public Administration

UCF DowntownDr. Phillips Academic Commons

528 W. Livingston St., Suite 446

Orlando, FL 32801, 407.823.2604


COORDINATOR,

UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC

ADVISING

Steven Carrillo, MPA (UCF)[email protected]

• Public Administration,

• Nonprofit Management

• Emergency Management

YOUR PRESENTER

mailto:[email protected]

SCHOOL DIRECTOR


Naim Kapucu, Ph.D.

[email protected]


NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS DIRECTOR

Young-Joo Lee, Ph.D.

[email protected]



Our Vision

The University of Central Florida's Master of Nonprofit

Management program is an international leader in graduate

nonprofit management education and research, providing

the highest quality graduate public service education for

careers in the nonprofit sector. In partnership with the

community, the program positively impacts the nonprofit

sector through a contemporary curriculum, innovative

instruction, and scholarly and applied research.


Our Mission

The Master of Nonprofit Management program prepares

students for professional public service leadership in the

nonprofit sector through a competency-based curriculum

set on a foundation of ethical principles, set on a

foundation of ethical principles, community engagement,

and scholarship that creates usable, relevant knowledge

to address complex societal issues in Central Florida and

beyond.


Our Values

The Master of Nonprofit Management program is

dedicated to advancing public service values and civic

leadership in the nonprofit sector. For our faculty and

students, public service values are demonstrated by

adhering to ethical principles of behavior and by acting

in a professional manner.


Our Principles

• Integrity – to serve in a honest, transparent manner while honoring promises;

• Benevolence – to promote the public good, avoid doing harm, and respect the worth of each individual;

• Fairness – to act in way that is just and equitable to all, while avoiding undue burden on the most vulnerable in our society; and

• Social Justice – to identify and address the unfair burdens experienced by groups of individuals through intentional and unintentional policies, laws, and societal projects and practices.


PROFESSIONAL PRINCIPLES

• Commitment – to pursue a passion for the public interest with accountability and transparency;

• Competence – to utilize the most current knowledge, skills, and abilities to serve the public interest with efficiency and objectivity;

• Scholarship – to cherish and honor learning that enriches the human experience;

• Stewardship – to accept responsibility for decisions and actions regarding the protection of organizational and public resources;

• Diversity and Inclusiveness – to respect and value all perspectives and experiences, creating an environment that is open to all; and

• Leadership – to inspire others to advance the public interest while actively promoting democratic participation and collaboration.


Competencies of Nonprofit ManagementProgram

The Master of Nonprofit Management program’s competencies are based on the NASPAA Universal Competencies adapted to the nonprofit sector. The MNM curriculum is based on the following competencies:

1. The ability to lead and manage in a dynamic, mission driven, nonprofit sector:

• Promote effective board governance

• Recruit, motivate, and retain employees and volunteers.

2. The ability to analyze, synthesize, think critically, solve problems, and make decisions for strengthening nonprofit organizations, the nonprofit sector, and society at large.


Competencies (Continued)

3. The ability to communicate and interact productively with a diverse and changing workforce and citizenry.

4. The ability to articulate and apply a public service perspective emphasizing the role of civil society in democratic governance:

• Develop a personal code of ethics aligned with public service

• Model the steps for ethical decision-making

5. The ability to participate in and contribute to the policy process while functioning in the nonprofit sector:

• Describe the policy process and explain the role of the nonprofit sector in advocating for change to address pressing societal issues

• Analyze the benefits, challenges, and strategies for engaging in policy advocacy at the local, national, and international levels to advance the public good


Required Portfolios

• MNM Students Must Complete Portfolio in Capstone Course

• Success Tips for Capstone Course

• Learn the Five NASPAA Universal Competencies

• Lead and Manage

• Advocate in the Policy Process

• Think Critically by Analyzing, Synthesizing, and Integrating Data

• Demonstrating a public service ethic

• Communicating effectively with diverse individuals

• Read Each Syllabus to Align Assignments with a Competency

• Keep Electronic Copies of All Major Projects

• Reflect on how each major project prepares you as a professional

• Be prepared to articulate your learning for each competency

Strategic Goals


Continued…

•Goal 3: Improve public service in the region, nationally,

and internationally

o Improve the dissemination of scholarly knowledge

o Address local government research needs by

conducting one project per year

•Goal 4: Develop funding for student scholarships

o Make and implement a "PA Development Plan"

o Establish one endowed scholarship for a Public

Administration student

Director’s Closing Remarks


Communications Coordinator

Yasmyn Chambers,

M.A.

Yasmyn.Chambers@ucf.

edu



Experiential Learning Coordinator

Mirtha Bailey, M.S.

[email protected]



COORDINATOR, GRADUATE ADVISING

Edlira Dursun, MPA and MNM (UCF)[email protected]

• Public Administration Programs• Public Policy Programs



Manager, Academic Support Services

& Graduate Advising

Nasrin Lakhani, MNM (UCF)

[email protected]

• Nonprofit Management • Emergency Management

Programs

• Urban and Regional Planning

• Research Administration


https://www.cohpa.ucf.edu/directory/nasrin-lakhani/


Student Responsibilities – Keep

Informed

“It is the student's responsibility to keep informed of all rules, regulations, and procedures required for graduate studies. Graduate program regulations will not be waived or exceptions granted because students plead ignorance of the regulations or claim failure of the adviser to keep them informed”.

Please read the University Graduate Policies as well

as the Program Policies – they can be different


Communication

Introduction To Myucf Student Center


Registration

• You can register on and after your

registration appointment date, assigned

every March, on your MyUCF

• Plan ahead of time and register early; 3

term registration

• If you receive an error during registration,

take a screenshot so we can troubleshoot

• Pay attention to class scheduling

• Overrides are not given into full and closed

courses


Course And Section Number Information

Online sections have ‘W’ in section #

0W60 – MPA and MNM

0W61 - MPA and MNM

0W62 - MPA and MNM

Face to Face, on campus:

0077, 0078

0M77 – Mix mode is every other week

___________________________________

0W57 – Only for MRA, none others0W58 – For MNM Out of State Cohort only

Example: PAD 6207 - 0W61 87401 Public Financial Management

Course Prefix

and Course

number Section Number

Class

Number


Searching for Classes


HOLDS AND REGISTRATION ISSUES

After Admission Later

• Not accepted

admission• Not addressed health

and immunization requirements Health Services

• Prerequisites• Incorrect section

number

• Payment Issues• Registering prior to

assigned appointment date

• Plan of Study not on file

PLAN OF STUDY


• To be submitted by the end

of first semester

• Create in conjunction with

your adviser

• May result in registration hold

Transfer Courses limited to 9 credit hours. Process requires:

• Request in the first semester

• Sealed transcripts if from another institution• Program Director’s approval

Courses from a Graduate Certificate to the Master’s

program in the same discipline are automatically

transferred when the student is accepted into the Master’s program

Transfer courses policy


• To graduate, you must have a 3.0 GPA in both your

Graduate and Program GPA areas.

• You must earn a “B-” or better in all core courses.

Any grade less than a “B-” means that you must

repeat the course for a higher grade.

• If you’re not doing well in a course, speak to your

instructor and seek academic advise early.

GPA Requirement


Maintaining Grades and GPA

• ‘I’ Grade may be an option

• What is an ‘I’ Grade and how does it

benefit you?

• Sometimes withdrawing may be your

last option to protect your GPA (no

refund). Don’t just stop going to class

• No grade forgiveness at grad level


Student Status


FULL TIME PART TIME

Fall, Spring – 9 Credit

Hours

Fall, Spring – 6 Credit

Hours

Summer - 6 Credit Hours Summer - 3 Credit Hours

Continuous attendance - You must take one class in

the admit semester or your admission is revoked

7 year completion rule for Degrees and Certificates

Attendance Policy

Leave of Absence• Maximum two semesters, then dismissed

Medical Leave of Absence• Serious reason

• Proof required, doctor’s letter

• If approved, all classes dropped, refund

possible.


Important Spring 2020 Dates

Note:

School of Public Administration Hosts a Hooding and Commencement

Ceremony for all its Graduates in Spring Semester only. Students who

Graduate in Summer and Fall are welcome to attend.


Early Registration Until January 5, 2020

UCF employees and dependents Friday, January 3, 2020 1:00 PM

Late Registration ($100 fee after)Monday, January 6, 2020 -

Friday, January 10, 2020 11:59 PM

Last day to Drop or Swap for Full

Refund

Thursday, January 9, 2020 11:59

PM

Last Day to Add Friday, January 10, 2020 11:59 PM

Tuition Payment Deadline ($100 fee

after)

Friday, January 17, 2020

Withdrawal Deadline (no tuition

refund)

Friday, March 20, 2020 11:59 PM

Classes end Monday, April 20, 2020

UCF CommencementThursday, April 30, 2020 -

Saturday, May 2, 2020


Graduation

Students must file your “Intent To Graduate”

found on your MyUCF, drop down menu, in

the beginning of your last semester.

You must be enrolled in at least one class in

the semester you plan to graduate.


MNM - Out Of State Cohort

Kallie Reyes

Director, Academic Program

UCF Online Connect Center

[email protected]

407-823-4401

Your Success Coach

Moises [email protected]

UCF Online Connect Center

Direct Line: 407.823.4491




What is a Success Coach?

• Your main point of contact at UCF and

connection to University resources

• Your partner, advocate, and guide from

admission to graduation

• Your constant source of support who is

available to discuss your goals and create

effective strategies to ensure your success


What Does a Success Coach Provide?


Center for Public and Nonprofit Management

Vision

The Center for Public and Nonprofit Management improves

policy and governance in partnership with communities from

central Florida and worldwide to positively and collectively

impact society through research and community engagement.

Mission

The Center for Public and Nonprofit Management facilitates

and supports sponsored research on policy and management

and leads public service projects that inclusively enhance

lives and strengthens communities.


Graduation

Apply for graduation at the beginning of the term you intend to graduate

You must be enrolled during the term of graduation

Internships,Experiential Learning,Student Associations,

&Student Development


PAD 6946 General elective. Students may take this for up to 3 credit hours

Academic Requirement• Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA and have successfully completed 6 credit hours of

graduate level PA coursework

Registration and Placement• The student has the responsibility to secure an internship. The Experiential

Learning Coordinator can help you to identify areas of interest and locate an appropriate position but it will ultimately be the student’s responsibility to complete

the paperwork and secure a placement. • Plan to begin your search the semester before your internship would begin.• You must register through Handshake in order view available internship

opportunities. • Email Dr. Daniel Seigler ([email protected] ), to enroll in the Internship

Orientation Course, which is a pre-requisite for the PAD 6946 Internship course. Once you complete the requirements, you will be assigned a permission number by the experiential learning coordinator. This number will allow you to self-enroll

into the PAD 6946 Internship Course. Student must ensure that the class is confirmed on their schedule.

For questions regarding internships or the Handshake platform please email [email protected] with your name, PID, and program of study.

INTERNSHIPS

https://career.ucf.edu/




Service-Learning Program Overview

Service learning is a teaching method that is part of UCF’s initiative to provide a

means for every student to enhance his or her academic program with experiential learning. Service learning within the School of Public Administration

provides an opportunity for students to work with community partners by collecting

and compiling data and producing quality products that will be beneficial to

nonprofit organizations.

Students have been involved in the following projects:Volunteer program evaluation

Strategic planning

Grant proposals

Nonprofit administration case study

Nonprofit program evaluation

Service-learning projects address community needs and require students to

reflect on their activities to gain an appreciation for the relationship between civics

and academics. The service-learning projects are usually completed as a group assignment. Faculty will guide the process. Not all graduate courses will offer this

teaching method.


Student Associations

S C H O O L O F P U B L I C A D M I N I S T R AT I O N

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