Course Authors: Dr. Gillian McKnight-Tutein (Course Instructor and Developer) and Sasha Thackaberry (Sr. Instructional Designer)

From the Author:

“I had two simple goals when I decided to participate in the Blackboard Exemplary Course Program this year. One was to gain experience as a course reviewer and the other was to get feedback for my own course that would allow me to make learning more enjoyable for my students. I made deliberate changes to the course based on design best practices and surveying the students over the past semester. With the assistance of our Sr. Instructional Designer, Sasha Thackaberry, I was able to put the final touches on the organization of the course. When I submitted my course to the Blackboard Exemplary Course Program I simply expected to gain valuable best practices in course design using the program rubric. I’ve gotten that and more. Winning the Catalyst Award has been a great by-product”. ~ Dr. Gillian McKnight-Tutein

About the Course:

Human Resource Management (HRM) is a foundational course taken by business students at Cuyahoga Community College. The course systematically presents the management of personnel department functions. Learners in this course explore practices and challenges related to planning, recruitment, staffing, training, career development, compensation, labor relations, and performance management. The HRM course employs several relevant technologies such as Blackboard, Adobe Connect, and video to expand the breadth and depth of the content. Students are encouraged to vigorously discuss and debate the merits and issues related to current employment practices including legal and ethical matters.