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Course description

Nonprofit organizations play a critical role in U.S. cities. In a very direct sense, they deliver an array of services to metropolitan populations. In recent years, nonprofits have also come to play a central part in informal aspects of urban governance and policy innovation. As “Eds and Meds” have become leading job centers across U.S. regions, these institutions have gained influence with local public officials and administrators. This course considers the role of nonprofits in the city with a specific focus on health care nonprofits and their impact on residents as service providers and community stakeholders. The course also considers the impact of place and urban policy on overall health for residents in cities.

The course has five areas of focus: Nonprofits and urban governance; nonprofits and healthcare delivery; the effects of place on health; local health policy (public and nonprofit); urban health infrastructure

Bulletin Course Description: Research and discussion of topics and issues in non-profit management. Topics will vary from semester to semester.

Mode of Course Delivery: 100% Online

Course Dates: May 18 - June 29

Learning outcomes

1) Students will be able to describe the role that nonprofits play in community governance

2) students will demonstrate an understanding of the significant role place plays in individuals’ health 3) students will differentiate between types and functions of healthcare nonprofits and their effects on communities

4) Students will effectively analyze local health policies and institutions 5) students will develop research and writing skills by carrying out research projects on nonprofits, urban health, and public policy

Course requirements

Required Text and Materials

Brown, Lawrence D. (2022). Political Exercise: Active Living, Public Policy, and the Built Environment

.Columbia University Press. ISBN: 9780231173513.

All others course readings are available digitally through the IU South Bend Schurz Library or will be posted to Canvas. No textbook purchase is required for this class.

Technical requirements

You will need the following in order to participate in this course:

Desktop or laptop computer
Reliable Internet connection
Webcam
External microphone or headset with built-in microphone
Some way to make and post a simple video (e.g., using a webcam, or a smartphone)
Access to Canvas using a supported web browser

Technical support

For additional help with technical issues, consult:

University Information Technology Services (UITS) (phone and online support)
IU Knowledge Base (IUKB) (information and how-to articles on all supported UITS software and services)
Canvas Student Guide (information and step-by-step instructions for all of Canvas's tools and features)

Course assessment & grades

Course assessment:

Discussion and Engagement Assignments / Participation – 180 points (due weekly)

Discussion Leader Assignment – 50 points (Students select among multiple dates)

Analytical Papers (2) – 150 points (Due June 5 and June 29, respectively)

Urban Health Policy Memos (2) – 70 points (Due May 29 and June 12, respectively)

Local Health Policy Evaluation – 100 points (Due June 25)

Submitting assignments

All assignments will be submitted via Canvas

Grading Scale

Your assignment and course grades will be determined using the following scale:

**Grading Scale**
Grade	Range
A+	100% to 98%
A	< 98% to 93%
A-	< 93% to 90%
B+	< 90% to 87%
B	< 87% to 83%
B-	< 83% to 80%
C+	< 80% to 77%
C	< 77% to 73%
C-	< 73% to 70%
D+	< 70% to 67%
D	< 67% to 63%
D-	< 63% to 60%
F	< 60% to 0%

Late work

Please make every effort to submit coursework on time. Turning projects/papers in late may significantly affect the grade; for each day an assignment is late, students may lose one letter grade on the project. Always let the professor know why an assignment is late and there may be exceptions to this policy.

Course Policies

MAKING SENSE OF THE COURSE STRUCTURE—WEEKS/ELEMENTS: As a summer session class, we must move quickly to cover the same material as a 15-week course. At a very basic level, think about it this way: Every week of the summer course is the equivalent of 2.5 weeks in a 15-week semester. Therefore, each week will have a few reading assignments, discussions, and in some cases, a writing assignment. I have split weeks up into specific “Elements.” You can think of Elements as distinct course meetings you would prepare for if this class were meeting in person—for example, if the course were to meet for 3 hours on a Monday, as a normal summer class would, you would be expected to read this chapter/set of pages to prepare for class. Therefore, for each week equivalent to 2.5 weeks of a 15-week semester, there are typically two Elements per week. Students should work through the Modules in Canvas by Element #.

READING: The first thing you should do for each Element is read. It may be tempting, especially in the online setting, to skip to the assignments and videos, but you should treat these as aspects of the class that would take place in the classroom after having read for the week. So, read first, complete work second.

Students are expected to fully read the assignments. Students should actively underline important/affective passages or take notes as they read. This will prepare students for analytical reading responses.

WRITING: You will write consistently in this course. Students will write research memos and analytical papers. Please take care with your writing, ensuring that it is clear, concise, and closely edited. Research papers should use the APA format for citing sources (note: sources need to be cited in-text as well as listed in a References page). Please check Canvas/Modules for a guide on the APA citation style. Always feel free to reach out to Prof. Smith with writing and citation questions!

USE OF AI: Generally speaking, you are not permitted to use artificial intelligence engines, software, or artwork generating programs to produce work for this class except on assignments where it is specifically allowed. In the case that there is an assignment where using AI is permitted, I will provide more information when the time is appropriate in the course.

COURSE COMMUNICATION: Please check your IUSB email account/Canvas messages daily throughout the summer session. If you do not use IUSB email as your primary account, make sure that you have all IUSB mail forwarded to an email account you do check daily or change your default account with IUSB.

ACCOMMODATIONS FOR RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES: Indiana University respects the right of all students to observe their religion. If you will require academic accommodations for a religious observance, please provide the instructor a request by the end of the second week of the course. If the instructor and student agree on the accommodation, the plan should be carried out. If after discussion, there is no consensus on the accommodation, either party or both may ask advice of the Department Chair or the Dean, and if no consensus is reached, then the advice of the Executive Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs (EVCAA). The student or instructor may bring any questions or concerns to the Office of Civil Rights compliance by emailing ocrc@iu.edu or may appeal any campus decisions with that office.

LATE WORK: Please make every effort to submit coursework on time. Turning projects/papers in late may significantly affect the grade; for each day an assignment is late, students may lose one letter grade on the project. Always let the professor know why an assignment is late and there may be exceptions to this policy.

AMENDMENTS TO SYLLABUS: I will notify you of any changes to the practices/policies listed in this syllabus should any occur.

ACCESSIBILITY AND ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT:

Indiana University is dedicated to ensuring that students with disabilities have the support services and reasonable accommodations needed to provide equal access to academic programs. To request an accommodation, you must establish your eligibility by working with Accessible Educational Services (AES) on your campus (sbdss@iu.edu).

Additional information can be found at accessibility.iu.edu. Note that services are confidential, may take time to put into place, and are not retroactive; captions and alternate media for print materials may take three or more weeks to get produced. Please contact your campus AES office as soon as possible if accommodations are needed.

Additionally, IU is dedicated to supporting students who are pregnant or have experienced other conditions related to pregnancy (termination of pregnancy, miscarriage, lactation, or related medical conditions). To register for accommodations due to pregnancy or a related medical condition, please contact our campus Accessible Educational Services (AES) office at sbdss@iu.edu. To learn about the rights and resources available to students, such as academic accommodations, please visit pregnancy.iu.edu or email ocrc@iu.edu for more information.

ACADEMIC HONESTY: Academic honesty is fundamental to the activities and principles of this university. It is the responsibility of the student to know prohibited actions such as cheating, fabrication, plagiarism, interference, violation of coursework, facilitating misconduct, and personal misconduct, and take proactive steps to avoid them. All students are held to the standards outlined in the Indiana University Student Code of Conduct found at https://policies.iu.edu/policies/stu-00-student-code/index.html. The academic community regards academic dishonesty as an extremely serious matter, with consequences that range from but are not limited to: receiving a warning, reduction in points, failing the assignment or the course, disciplinary probation, suspension and/or expulsion from the University.

INDIANA UNIVERSITY POLICY ON DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT, AND SEXUAL MISCONDUCT:

As your instructor, one of my responsibilities is to create a positive learning environment for all students. IU policy prohibits sexual misconduct in any form, including sexual harassment, sexual assault, stalking, sexual exploitation, and dating and domestic violence. If you have experienced sexual misconduct, or know someone who has, the University can help. If you are seeking help and would like to speak to someone confidentially, you can contact [insert specific campus office and contact info]. Additionally, Indiana University also prohibits discrimination, see the university’s Non-Discrimination policy here: https://policies.iu.edu/policies/ua-01-non-discrimination/index.html

It is also important that you know that because of my role, University policy requires me to share information brought to my attention about potential sexual misconduct. In that event, you may contacted with information about resources and your options for any next steps. Protecting student privacy is of utmost concern, and information will only be shared with those that need to know to ensure the university can respond and assist. I encourage you to visit stopsexualviolence.iu.edu and ocrc.iu.edu to learn more.

If you have experienced sexual misconduct, or know someone who has, the University can help. If you are seeking help or would like to report sexual misconduct, you can contact Josie Brush, Deputy Sexual Misconduct & Title IX Coordinator for Regional Campuses, 812-855-2751, jvbrush@iu.edu.

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