Course Syllabus
Contact Information
Course Details
For a list of course activities, scroll to the bottom of this page.
Assumed Prior Knowledge
Recommended readings for students with no prior work experience in the field or knowledge of nonprofits in the arts:
- Derrick Chong, Arts Management, Introduction (pp, 1-30).
- Anthony Rhine, Jay Pension, eds., Business Issues in the Arts, Ch. 1. Understanding Nonprofit Organizations by Jen Budney (pp. 5-32)
Required Course Materials
- InGenius: A crash course on creativity by Tina Seelig (2012).
- Harvard Business Review Case Studies Course Pack
- Other materials will be provided via Canvas.
Grades
Breakdown
| Activity | Description | Points/Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Case Studies | Each week, you will create an original discussion post in response to a case study. This will take the form of a visual presentation/slide deck such as a PowerPoint, Prezi, Padlet, or Canva. | 20% |
| Concept Checks | These will take the form of a Canvas quiz or assignment in which you will answer questions demonstrating that you understand the material from the resources for the week. You will have one opportunity to take each quiz, but they will be open book and open note. | 20% |
| Application Assignments | You will submit a document in each module outlining how you will apply the content of the module to your work based on the prompts. | 20% |
| Podcast & Steps Toward Projects | By the end of the course, you will create and submit a podcast of yourself interviewing an industry professional. Throughout the semester, you will work on one piece of this at a time and get feedback from your professor. You will also have a few other short assignments unrelated to the podcast that will help you to build toward larger goals. | 20% |
| Presentations | During the term, you will present about case studies and your proposed solutions in the Live Sessions to demonstrate your ability to communicate effectively about the course content. If you are not able to attend any of the Live Sessions, you may submit recorded versions of your presentation before the Live Session for the week so that your peers can watch it during the Live Session. | 20% |
| Total | 100% |
Scale
| Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| 90–100% | A |
| 80–89% | B |
| 70–79% | C |
| 60–69% | D |
| Below 60% | F |
Course Components
Overviews
Each module will have an overview that will offer necessary context and direct your attention as you review the resources. This will be done through an introductory graphic, module objectives, and a checklist.
Resources & Concept Checks
After reviewing the resources for a given module, you will be asked to answer a series of questions to ensure that you understand the resources. This will help you to identify areas of the resources that you may not have understood so that you can go back and review them. Your responses will also help your instructor to guide the discussion in the Live Session.
Case Study Discussion Boards
You will read a case study and then post your initial solution idea each week. After you have posted, you will review further resources and learn from the Live Session discussion. This will help you to integrate your new knowledge with what you already know, and it will help you to apply that knowledge to a real-world situation. It will also help you to form and communicate educated stances on topics relevant to arts management & entrepreneurship.
Live Sessions & Presentations
There will be a Live Session each week in which student(s) will present about the resources in the module. Your instructor may also use this time to correct misunderstandings and extend your learning on the module topic. You will also work collaboratively to discuss issues and perspectives and work toward better solutions for the case study. You will be allowed to choose presentation dates that work best with your schedule on a first-come, first-served basis. If you are not able to attend any of the Live Sessions, you should record and submit your presentation before the Live Session for which you are presenting. Those in attendance at the Live Session will watch it together. You will create a presentation encapsulating key concepts of a specific assigned resource, and your presentation will be 5–7 minutes long.
Application Assignments
You will submit a document explaining how you will apply your new knowledge to your own life and career, showing that you can use your new knowledge in a meaningful and personal way.
Podcast
At the end of the semester, you will submit an audio, video, or text podcast of yourself interviewing someone in the arts management industry. You will research guests, draft questions, record the podcast, transcribe it, and upload the audio or video file to SoundCloud (audio), Kaltura (video), or another streaming platform. If you are using text, you will upload it directly to Canvas. You will also upload a transcription (if audio/video). You will share your podcasts with your classmates and listen and reply to at least one peer's podcast. This assignment will help you to build research, networking, and communication skills.
"Step Toward Project" Assignments
In each module, you will submit a small assignment that helps you make progress toward a larger assignment or goal. Many of these are steps toward the creation of your podcast, but some of them are steps toward networking goals and career goals. Having these small assignment check-ins is a great way for you to get feedback from your instructor to help you improve in these areas, and it also assists you in pacing your assignments appropriately.
Course Policies
Communication
If you have questions or concerns regarding any aspect of the course, feel free to attend office hours, send an email or a message via Canvas. I am here to support your learning journey.
- I will respond to emails and messages within 24 hours on weekdays or Mondays if received during the weekend. If I have not responded within a day, please resend your email—it may have been lost in cyberspace!
- Office hours are by appointment to better accommodate your schedules. Please email me with 3–4 suggested time slots; we will find one that works for both of us.
- Please double-check the syllabus and Canvas before sending an email, as your question may already be available online.
- You are always welcome to reach out to me for any questions or concerns related to course topics. At the same time, I encourage you to send assignment-related questions 24 hours prior to the deadline. I might not be able to respond satisfactorily to all queries on such short notice.
You can address me by my first name, Lucia. On the first day of class, I will ask you how you prefer to be addressed. Throughout this course, you will interact with me, your fellow students, and class contents in various ways. My commitment is to create a climate for learning characterized by respect for each other and the contributions each person makes to class. I ask you to make a similar commitment. There is ample opportunity within our course for academic debate, disagreement, compromise, and for us to change our minds. Respectful behavior is a priority so that we can maintain a space for everyone to participate according to their own abilities. Every discussion is an opportunity to practice listening, observing, and reflecting. In order for this to be a productive dialogue, I ask that we all:
- Recognize that we are entering into this space with different experiences and understandings.
- Use reasoned arguments that are supported by reputable resources.
- Practice truly listening to one another.
- Ask questions for clarification.
- Provide and receive feedback with grace.
- Respect the privacy of whose sharing. We are all learning together, and it’s important that we take from here what we have learned. Please respect that people may share how the topics in this course have impacted their personal lives and also that people may make mistakes while they learn.
- If something is said or done in these dialogues that prohibits you from being able to participate in this class, I ask that you reach out to me directly.
Participation can take the form of different types of engagement, including punctual attendance, active contributions to group discussions, active listening, and in-class activities. You are expected to engage in all aspects of the course actively, but speaking up with other classmates can sometimes be challenging. If you feel uncomfortable, please come during office hours early in the semester; we will find different ways for you to contribute. In order to fully benefit from our class activities, I encourage you to attend class and actively participate in the exercises and discussions.
Feedback
I aim to provide grades and feedback within one week of assignment due dates. If you are struggling with a particular concept and feel you need feedback earlier to help you succeed, email the instructor to ask whether this accommodation might be possible.
Late Policy
Due dates are firm, but extensions requested ahead of time are typically granted. If something is preventing you from submitting work on time, I ask that you contact me as soon as you realize there may be an issue so that we can discuss options, including if it would count as an excused late submission.
Academic Honesty
I expect each of you to uphold the university’s standards of academic conduct. For whatever reason, if you find yourself in the position where you feel you need to cheat or plagiarize in this course, please remember the value of your integrity. Asking me for an extension or a clarification is a much more productive path to take than being dishonest. I want you to do your best work in an honest fashion. My aim is to foster an environment where you can learn and grow, while also maintaining academic honesty and a clear representation of your learning and ideas. If you have questions about academic integrity or plagiarism, please ask—there is no penalty for honest inquiry or confusion!
University Academic Policies and Student Support
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We acknowledge this territory once also served as a hunting ground, trade exchange point, and migration route for the Apache, Comanche, Kiowa and Osage nations. Today, 39 tribal nations dwell in the state of Oklahoma as a result of settler and colonial policies that were designed to assimilate Native people.
The University of Oklahoma recognizes the historical connection our university has with its indigenous community. We acknowledge, honor and respect the diverse Indigenous peoples connected to this land. We fully recognize, support and advocate for the sovereign rights of all of Oklahoma’s 39 tribal nations. This acknowledgment is aligned with our university’s core value of creating a diverse and inclusive community. It is an institutional responsibility to recognize and acknowledge the people, culture and history that make up our entire OU Community.
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Student Support Services
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Copyright Statement and Privacy Information
Sessions of this course may be recorded or live-streamed. These recordings are the intellectual property of the individual faculty member and may not be shared or reproduced without the explicit, written consent of the faculty member. In addition, privacy rights of others such as students, guest lecturers, and providers of copyrighted material displayed in the recording may be of concern. Students may not share any course recordings with individuals not enrolled in the class or upload them to any other online environment.
Academic Integrity
As a member of the OU community, it is your responsibility to protect your educational investment by knowing and following the rules. The Student Code is available from the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs, and is contained in the Student's Guide to Academic Integrity.
Academic honesty is incredibly important within this course. Cheating is strictly prohibited at the University of Oklahoma, because it devalues the degree you are working hard to get. Should you know of someone else engaging in academic misconduct, please report it to your instructor or directly to the Office of Academic Integrity. Your instructor has a professional obligation to report academic misconduct.
In addition to the course conduct policies outlined by your professor in the Course Syllabus in the online classroom, please review the Graduate Student Handbook.
Religious Observance
It is the policy of the University to excuse the absences of students that result from religious observances and to reschedule examinations and additional required classwork that may fall on religious holidays, without penalty. [See Faculty Handbook 3.15.2].
Reasonable Accommodation for Disabilities
The Accessibility and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) is committed to supporting students with disabilities to ensure that they are able to enjoy equal access to all components of their education. This includes your academics, housing, and community events. Please review OU's Accessibility Policy.
If you are experiencing a disability, a mental/medical health condition that has a significant impact on one or more life functions, you can receive accommodations to provide equal access. Possible disabilities include but are not limited to learning disabilities, AD(H)D, mental health, and chronic health. Additionally, we support students with temporary medical conditions (broken wrist, shoulder surgery, etc.) and pregnancy.
To discuss potential accommodations, please contact the ADRC at 730 College Avenue, (phone) 405-325-3852, or adrc@ou.edu.
Title IX Resources
Anyone who has been impacted by gender-based violence, including dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, harassment, and sexual assault, deserves access to resources so that they are supported personally and academically.
The University of Oklahoma is committed to offering resources to those impacted, including: speaking with someone confidentially about your options, medical attention, counseling, reporting, academic support, and safety plans. If you would like to speak with someone confidentially, please contact OU Advocates (available 24/7 at 405-615-0013) or another confidential resource (see "Can I make an anonymous report?").
You may also choose to report gender-based violence and discrimination through other means, including by contacting the Institutional Equity Office (ieo@ou.edu, 405-325-3546) or the police (911).
Because the University of Oklahoma is committed to the safety of you and other students, I, as well as other faculty, Graduate Assistants, and Teaching Assistants, are mandatory reporters. This means that we are obligated to report gender-based violence that has been disclosed to us to the Institutional Equity Office. This includes disclosures that occur in class discussions, writing assignments, discussion boards, emails, and during Student/Office Hours.
For more information, please visit the Institutional Equity Office.
Adjustments for Pregnancy/Childbirth Related Issues
Should you need modifications or adjustments to your course requirements because of documented pregnancy-related or childbirth-related issues, please contact me as soon as possible to discuss your options. Generally, modifications will be made where medically necessary and similar in scope to accommodations based on temporary disability. Learn more about the rights of pregnant and parenting students by consulting the FAQ sheets provided by the Institutional Equity Office.
Mental Health Support Services
If you are experiencing any mental health issues that are impacting your academic performance, counseling is available at the University Counseling Center (UCC). The Center is located on the second floor of the Goddard Health Center, at 620 Elm Rm. 201, Norman, OK 73019. To schedule an appointment, call 405-325-2911. For more information, please visit the University Counseling Center.
Final Exam Preparation Period
Pre-finals week will be defined as the seven calendar days before the first day of finals. Faculty may cover new course material throughout this week. For specific provisions of the policy please refer to OU's Final Exam Preparation Period policy.
Required Policies for Students On Campus
Emergency Protocol
During an emergency, there are official university procedures that will maximize your safety.
Severe Weather: If you receive an OU Alert to seek refuge or hear a tornado siren that signals severe weather:
- Look for severe weather refuge location maps located inside most OU buildings near the entrances
- Seek refuge inside a building. Do not leave one building to seek shelter in another building that you deem safer. If outside, get into the nearest building.
- Go to the building’s severe weather refuge location. If you do not know where that is, go to the lowest level possible and seek refuge in an innermost room. Avoid outside doors and windows.
- Get in, Get Down, Cover Up.
- Wait for official notice to resume normal activities.
Additional Weather Safety Information is available through the Department of Campus Safety.
Severe Weather Preparedness Video
Armed Subject/Campus Intruder
If you receive an OU Alert to shelter-in-place due to an active shooter or armed intruder situation or you hear what you perceive to be gunshots:
- Avoid: If you believe you can get out of the area without encountering the armed individual, move quickly towards the nearest building exit, move away from the building, and call 911.
- Deny: If you cannot flee, move to an area that can be locked or barricaded, turn off lights, silence devices, spread out, and formulate a plan of attack if the shooter enters the room.
- Defend: As a last resort fight to defend yourself. For more information, visit:
OU's Emergency Preparedness site
Shots Fire on Campus Procedure
Fire Alarm/General Emergency
If you receive an OU Alert that there is danger inside or near the building, or the fire alarm inside the building activates:
- Leave the building. Do not use the elevators.
- Know at least two building exits
- Assist those that may need help
- Proceed to the emergency assembly area
- Once safely outside, Notify first responders of anyone that may still be inside the building due to mobility issues.
- Wait for official notice before attempting to re-enter the building.
OU Fire Safety on Campus Video
Course Summary:
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