Examines the role of communication in defining and achieving organizational goals. Assessment and development of organizational communication systems. Students are expected to perform a minimum of 24 hours per quarter of service to a non-profit organization as well as providing them with a communication needs assessment report.
Students act as participant-observers while working for an organization.
This is a written report that is turned in to the instructor for a grade, as well as to the agency. Conclusions of these reports are also presented to the class. They are also invited to come hear the class presentations. If they do not attend, the instructor contacts the organization to discuss both the students' performances and the final report. Students are given to articles to read and then discuss in class on civics.