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A class web site can be a creative way of getting students excited about a subject, keeping them up to date on assignments, and providing them with valuable online resources. Because a class site should be engaging, I'll want to include plenty of resources, including links to web sites relevant for this course. This will allow students to explore a wealth of ideas on the web.
In addition to the class web site, there is a listserv (electronic mailing list) for this class. Before you join the list, you must have an e-mail address to which your messages can be sent. Your tuition at the University entitles you to a University account, which you can obtain through Computer Services. However, you can also obtain a free account from hotmail which you can use anywhere you can access the internet. To set up a hotmail account, click on the link below:
Hotmail (www.hotmail.com) After you have your e-mail account, you can join the class listserv. This listserv has a web page from which you can sign into the class. Since I must authorize all members, we can be sure that people not in the class do not have access to our electronic mailing list. To join the class listserv, click on the link below and follow the instructions: Community Organizing Class Listserv Home Page (Sign Up for the Class Listserv) Due Dates for Papers:
Paper #1 - 10/10/2000 - 6 pages maximum of text plus bibliography
Paper #2 - 11/7/2000
Paper #3 - 12/5/2000
Final Exam - 12/12/2000
You can also access census data through the Internet. Each of you should gather the following census data for your community: total population of the community; percentage of the state population who live in the community; number and percentage of females and of males; number and percentage of Black, or White, and of "Other" residents; number and percentage of residents with Hispanic surnames; number and percentage of residents who are under the age of 18, who are 65 and over, and who are between 18 and 65; number and percentage of residents employed; number and percentage of residents who are unemployed; number and percentage of residents employed in manufacturing and in professions; and median income for a family unit. Use the following link to access census data: 1990 Census Data Here's another important resource in studying a community, the League of Municipalities. This organization considers "best practice" in municipal government, and also collects data on the operation and budget of each New Jersey municipality. League of Municipalities Here's one more extremely important resource for community organizers, the Foundation Center. This organization is a repository of information on on Foundations and their patterns of giving. When you write you proposal for paper number 3, you will surely want to visit this web site: The Foundation Center Web Site Now that you are thinking of fund raising, don't forget to visit the most important site of all, the United States Government. Although it operates few social service programs directly, the Federal Government is a major source of funds for social work agencies. The following web site will not only assist you in locating funding sources, but will also provide guidance in preparing proposals to government agencies: Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance |
