We often think of institutions, such as marriage, the church or education as unchanging with regard to their foundational elements. In reality, such institutions and organizations are always in flux, responding to environmental and personal demands. The guiding questions of this program are framed in terms of democracy, social justice, welfare, civil rights, and personal transformation and transcendence. We will explore how we engage institutions and organizations in transformation, what kind of effective change strategies allow for both personal and institutional paradigmatic shifts, and how we become the leaders of the process.

This program blends an analysis of our core social structures with an opportunity for each student to explore his or her personal opportunities for participation and action. In Winter quarter, the program will focus on two particular kinds of institutions: educational and religious. We will examine patterns of interdependence and creative initiative while developing student skills in interviewing, description, analysis and eloquence. Spring quarter our program will be organized around "living well": responsibility, generosity and health.

Public manager-leaders do more than predict the future, they create it. And they motivate people by satisfying evolving human needs; these days, in rapidly changing environments. This program's major areas of study will include 1) leadership communication with stakeholders-each with his or her or their own agenda-e.g. staff, board of directors, legislators, donors, media, consumers, community partners; and 2) leadership opportunities such as such cultural diversity, strategic planning, and ethics. Students registered for 12credits will also perform an independent project on a selected leadership-management issue.

Students will learn theory and practice in how organizations maintain the records that document their activity and gain assurance that records can be maintained systematically. The course will cover the theory of records and archival management, including records surveys and retention scheduling, with a practicum during the beginning the sixth week.

This course is an introduction to the tools and processes of metal fabrication. Students will practice sheet-metal construction, forming, forging and welding, among other techniques, while accomplishing a series of projects that encourages student-centered design.

How are images and issues of the contemporary Middle East expressed through indigenous feature films and literature? Through English translations of novels, poetry and films from Arab, Turkish, Iranian and Israeli cultures, we will examine key events and streams of thought in the 20th and 21st century Middle East and how they are expressed and represented in fictional form. Specifically, we will explore the cultural, political and economic impact of oil, French colonialism in North Africa, the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, and Turkey as a crossroads between East and West.

This course is for MPA graduate students only (undergraduates with extensive experience with nonprofit experience may be accepted). This course will provide a framework for the realities of managing a nonprofit organization in today's world. We will start with a basic introduction of what nonprofit organizations are, how they are defined legally and financially, what is unique about them and explore advantages and disadvantages of the third sector. Students will be required to work with an existing nonprofit organization of their choosing to gain practical insights into the mechanics of management. Using interactive learning, panel discussions and assigned tasks, we will focus on strategic planning, organizational and staff development, board and volunteer management, fundraising, and financial management.

This course will be a graduate-level seminar focusing on the human resources practices and processes of the public sector. The course will provide exposure to the socio-political foundation of this nation's civil service and provoke critical analysis of the evolution of human resource management within education, government and non-profit organizations. However, this course is also concerned with organization and human resource development from a global perspective as well.

Multitrack Composition is the study of technology and its role in changing the art of music composition. New forms of technology provide opportunities to create new instruments. From logs to multitrack recording decks, new tools end up changing the way music is made.
This yearlong course will be concerned with the use of modern recording technologies as instrument. The use of signal processing, tape/computer based manipulation, and the structure of multitrack recorders and audio consoles allow a great number of techniques to be applied which did not exist 20 years ago. The recording studio is changing into the composition and instrument building suite. In fall, we will be reviewing operation, design and application of the campus facilities to gain common skill levels and technical knowledge, and complete exercises to prepare for gaining proficiency in the 16 track. This will be a lab course with limited positions available. Please make sure you complete an application and speak with the faculty regarding your skills. Applications will be available from the faculty. The class list will be posted during the week prior to Fall quarter. If you have any questions, please e-mail the faculty.

This continuing class will focus on building proficiency and completing productions in the 16 track. Students will work on producing projects exploring compositional uses of signal processing, ambient techniques and nontraditional rhythmic collages. Subjects will include drum, speaker cabinet and vocal compression and mic technique, digital recording software, and automation mixing techniques.

This continuing class will focus on building proficiency and completing productions in the 16 track. Students will work on producing projects exploring compositional uses of signal processing, ambient techniques and nontraditional rhythmic collages. Subjects will include drum, speaker cabinet and vocal compression and mic technique, digital recording software, and automation mixing techniques.

This introductory course will cover the theory and operation of synthesizers, recording, mixing, and production equipment for making music using analog, digital and MIDI technology. Students will start with proficiency in the small electronic music studios, learn operation of the tape recorders, analog and digital synthesizers, mixing and processing equipment and Macintosh-based MIDI sequencing and digital recording. In addition, we will listen to and discuss several electro-acoustic/electronic works throughout the quarter.

The second quarter of this yearlong course will further explore the theory and techniques of synthesizers, recording, mixing and processing tools for composing music using analog, digital and MIDI technology. We will work with a variety of sound synthesis techniques and expand our skills in the Mac-based digital audio multitracking and MIDI sequencing environments. Students will keep a journal for lecture notes, studio and project documentation, and composition design.
Course Web site: http://academic.evergreen.edu/curricular/musictech/

The last quarter of this yearlong course will further explore the theory and techniques of synthesizers, recording, mixing and processing tools for composing music using analog, digital and MIDI technology. We will work with a variety of sound synthesis techniques and expand our skills in the Mac-based digital audio multitracking and MIDI sequencing environments. Students will keep a journal for lecture notes, studio and project documentation, and composition design.

This is a beginning piano and voice class. Fall and winter quarters will use Monath's book How to Play Popular Piano in 10 Easy Lessons with additional theory work. Beginning vocalists will learn warm-ups and material designed to promote safe, pain-free, focused singing. Spring quarter will emphasize reading left-hand accompaniment and expressive vocal blending. Regular daily practice will be required for everyone. Each quarter will culminate in a workshop and performance of both a piano and a vocal piece.