As part of the process for accrediting CSUN's new master's degree program in Library and Information Management with the American Library Association, The Tseng College is conducting a survey to establish the need for such a program in the northwest Los Angeles area. If this program, which is scheduled for rollout in Spring 2008, would be of potential interest to you or anyone you know, you can help by completing the online survey by Feb. 15. Dean Joyce Feucht-Haviar thanks you for your participation and support.
Receive information on how to be fully prepared for all kinds of disasters at a free event offered by the L.A. Fire Department and the Encino Chamber of Commerce at 4933 Balboa Blvd., Encino, 7 to 8 p.m., Tues., Jan. 16. The Tseng College is actively involved in the Encino chamber's health and wellness committee, which coordinated this event and was recently recognized as the chamber's most effective standing committee of the year. Though the presentation is designed for the business community, CSUN faculty, students and staff members are welcome. For additional information, contact the Encino chamber at (818) 789-4711 or info@encinochamber.org.
Students not regularly enrolled at CSUN may take Spring 2007 classes through the Open University program, which is administered by The Tseng College. Registration is easy, since formal application and admission to the university is not required. Open University registration begins on Monday, Jan. 29, and continues through Friday, Feb. 16. Admission to classes is on a space-available basis for those who meet course prerequisites. The first day of regular university spring semester classes is Jan. 29.
Through Jan. 26, the Oviatt Library will continue to observe "winter break" hours: i.e., 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Frida; closed on weekends. Starting Jan. 29, the library will resume its regular hours.
Flash! There are two spaces available for ExL's Spring 2007 Food and Wine Symposium program at Riviera Bistro on Sunday, February 18. Participants meet chef-owner Tommaso Barletta, observe the food preparation, and taste wines brought by Scott Harvey of Scott Harvey Wines, St. Helena. Don't miss this rare last-minute chance to experience one of The Tseng College's most popular traditions.
When it goes online in Fall 2007, CSUN's Distance Learning Global Master's Degree in Knowledge Management, the faculty of which features KM experts from around the world, will be the only distance program in the nation that focuses solely on the discipline of knowledge management. Early applications are now being accepted and will be reviewed for acceptance on February 28. To ensure your place, apply online now. For additional information, contact barb.frye@csun.edu or (818) 677-6406.
The following Tseng College professional development and test-preparation classes will be starting soon. Click on the links for full descriptions.
Human Resources Management
Workers' Compensation in California – History, Law and Application – 12 Wednesdays, Feb. 14-May 16, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Recruitment, Selection and Placement – 10 Thursdays, Feb. 22-May 10, 7-9:50 p.m.
Performance Management – 10 Tuesdays, Feb. 27-May 15, 7-9:50 p.m.
Production and Inventory Control
Basics of Supply Chain Management – 10 Tuesdays, Jan. 30-April 10, 6-8:50 p.m.
Strategic Management of Resources – 10 Tuesdays, Jan. 30-April 10, 6-8:50 p.m.
Detailed Scheduling and Planning – 10 Wednesdays, Jan. 31-April 11, 6-8:50 p.m.
Real Estate Appraising
Principles of Real Estate Appraising – 10 Mondays, Feb. 5-April 23, 7-9:50 p.m.
Income Property Appraisal – 10 Wednesdays, Feb. 14-April 25, 7-9:50 p.m.
Test Preparation
CSET – For March 17 exam; six meetings; three Mondays and three Wednesdays, Feb. 26-March 14, 7-10 p.m.
RICA – For Feb. 10 exam; two Sundays, Jan. 28 and Feb. 4, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
SAT – For March 10 exam; four Saturdays; Feb. 3, 10 and 24 and March 3, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
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