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Online SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS COURSE FOR NON-BUSINESS MAJORS (spring quarter)

ESRM 320, Marketing and Management From a Sustainability Perspective
Overview.
In ESRM 320, we explore two of the four primary business dimensions: marketing and human resource management (* companion course ESRM 321 explores finance and accounting). Marketing refers to promoting, pricing, and distributing new and existing products and services that are aimed at satisfying consumers’ wants, needs, and objectives. Human resource management refers to developing, managing, and motivating human capital and resources.
Sustainability refers to integrating environmental, social, and financial elements in order to meet the needs of people today without compromising Earth’s capacity to provide for future generations. Integrating these three is called the triple bottom line. In business, the bottom line refers to net income or profits because it is the last (i.e., bottom) line in a company’s income statement; profits are essential because a business is unsustainable without them. Sustaining the planet over the long term depends not on one but all three bottom lines. We will explore the meaning and importance of sustainable business practices that respect and adhere to best environmental science methods and ethical social responsibility standards. The context for this exploration will be assessing data in corporate sustainability reports. Companies that trade on U.S. stock exchanges are required by law to report financial performance, but no laws exist for reporting social responsibility and environmental performance. However, in response to stakeholders many corporations voluntarily issue annual sustainability reports that provide information on the company’s environmental and social responsibility practices and performance.

Course Goals. ESRM 320 has two goals, which are to provide a context for 1) learning business concepts (through watching the recorded business lectures and reading the Nickels textbook) AND 2) hands on experience assessing corporate sustainability performance (through assessing GRI indicators using sustainability report information). The business learning objectives below in bold are achieved through listening to the recorded business lectures and reading the Nickels textbook (both of which are covered on the exams that comprise about 55% of the course grade) while the sustainability learning objectives underlined below are achieved through assessing GRI indicators using sustainability report information and the associated SPA quizzes and SPI paper (45% of the course grade). Exams do not cover SPA, and the SPA quizzes do not cover business concepts. Note that SPA and SPI are described in detail throughout this syllabus.

Learning Objectives (at the end of this course, students should be able to do the following):
  • Explain marketing, human resources, corporate social responsibility, and sustainability concepts
  • Summarize how a market orientation and commitment to sustainability can enhance customer and employee satisfaction
  • Describe how consumer markets are segmented, targeted, and products positioned to satisfy individual, government, and business consumers’ wants and needs
  • Compare techniques for creating value-added products, services, and ideas; valuing environmental and social externalities and managing traditional pricing; developing distribution strategies and “greening” the supply chain; and creating and implementing promotion campaigns
  • Define managerial and leadership styles and theories of motivation, persuasion, and influence
  • Summarize the human resource process of recruiting, interviewing, hiring, training, motivating, and evaluating employees
  • Describe Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) framework for sustainability reporting
  • Assess GRI human rights, labor practices, product responsibility, and society indicators to measure actual sustainability performance
  • Analyze real world sustainability performance using data in corporate sustainability reports
  • Summarize and interpret sustainability performance data
* Companion course ESRM 321 (Finance & Accounting From a Sustainability Perspective) is offered summer and winter quarters. ESRM 320 (Marketing and Management From a Sustainability Perspective) is offered fall, summer, and spring quarters.

Runstad Center Part Time Job Opportunity

The Runstad Center currently has an exciting opportunity for a bright, enthusiastic self-starter to work as part of the data group with responsibility for maintaining and further developing one of the most comprehensive housing databases in Washington.

 

This is a vitally important role within the Runstad Center and provides up-to-date housing market information which is used by state/local government officials, real estate agents, legislators and policy makers throughout Washington. This research is supported by funding by the Real Estate Division of the Department of Licensing with research outputs provided to all real estate licensees in the State.

Responsibilities for this role include:

 

  • Entering new developments and maintaining existing projects in the multi-family housing database
  • Calling apartment managers throughout the state to update vacancy and unit mix information
  • Uploading and reviewing house price information from various MLS agencies, assessor’s offices, and other agencies.
  • Liaising with the Director and other WCRER staff members on data issues
  • Reporting, analysis and data merges
  • Conducting research by talking with multi-family managers throughout the state.

This part-time position and would be ideal for a real estate student (or related degree) with at least 12 months left to complete (i.e. finishing no earlier than March 2018).  It is anticipated that the job will average 10 hours per week with flexible hours required as reporting deadlines approach. To be successful in this role you must have:

 

  • A strong work ethic and a willingness to work hard
  • Strong administrative skills with excellent attention to detail
  • PC literate – particularly using Excel spreadsheets
  • An ability to learn rapidly
  • Excellent English language skills and a good telephone manner

This is an interesting and diverse role with the opportunity to gain work experience with one of the most high profile real estate research organizations in the State of Washington. Commencement of employment is as soon as possible during March/April 2017.

 

Please send a brief resume to:

James Young, Director, Washington Center for Real Estate Research, 424 Gould Hall, Box 755340, email:   wcrer@uw.edu

Call for Applications: Husky Seed Fund

Apply now for the Husky Seed Fund

 

Pair your ideas with funds to shape the Husky Experience!

 

The Husky Seed Fund http://www.washington.edu/strategicplanning/husky-seed-fund/, created by students for students, is accepting proposals for innovative projects that will enhance the student experience for all. Your idea could become reality with a seed fundingaward of up to $5000, with average awards in the $1,000 to $3,000 range. Projects will be awarded seed funding this academic year and must be completed by May 15, 2018. Now is your chance to develop leadership and team building while creating something truly unique for your fellow Huskies!

 

Winning projects will be: Inclusive, Impactful and Inventive.  What change would YOU like to see at the UW?  What could YOU do with some seed funding to make it happen?  See application https://catalyst.uw.edu/webq/survey/seedfund/323397 for more details.

 

Who, How & When – Application details

 

-Dream up your project and submit an initial application by 5 p.m. on Monday, April 3, 2017.

-All UW undergraduate, graduate and professional students at the Seattle, Bothell, and Tacoma campuses are eligible to apply.

-Projects can be submitted by individuals or teams based on the project scope.

-The Husky Seed Fund is in its second year and was developed by the Husky Experience Student Advisory Council (HESAC), a group sponsored by the UW Provost’s Office. HESAC will select semi-finalists and awardees.

-Projects will be awarded seed funding this academic year and must be completed by May 15, 2018.

-Semi-finalists will be contacted on Thursday, April 13, 2017 and invited to submit additional information and interview with HESAC members in consideration of an award.

-Note: This is not a scholarship.  Funding goes to bringing your project idea to life.

 

Apply here: https://catalyst.uw.edu/webq/survey/seedfund/323397

Deadline: 5pm, Monday, April 3, 2017

 

Questions? Contact HESAC members at seedfund@uw.edu

More information is at (https://www.facebook.com/huskyseedfund/) (http://www.washington.edu/strategicplanning/husky-seed-fund/)

Info Session: March 7th, 2017 Gerberding 142 @ 4:30 pm

Unite UW – Spring Applications Open!

Unite UW, Portal to the World

Find your community, broaden your horizon! Unite UW is now accepting applications for spring quarter.

Student Life’s Unite UW is an on campus cultural and personal exchange program that connects domestic students with exchange/international students. This is one quarter commitment. Student groups meet once or twice a week for 7 weeks. Activities on tap for spring quarter: resource fair, culture bean talk, language exchange, Tulip Town trip, game at Gas works AND a weekend retreat at Pack Forest. We provide a structure plus food, lodging and transportation. You gain friendships, community, resource, first-hand cultural experience, as well as benefits from Unite UW’s Alumni network for future social, leadership and career opportunities.

 

To learn more and apply by March 10th at www.uw.edu/studentlife/uniteuw

Like Unite UW on Facebook, to check out photos from our winter retreat and other adventures.

UW Academic Support Program – Mentor Opportunity

 


Attention, Juniors & Seniors!

Gain experience and make a difference

 

Be a Tutor-Mentor: EDUC 401 G & H

UW’s Academic Support Programs is offering a service-learning seminar titled “EDUC 401: Higher Education Tutoring and Mentorship” in Spring Quarter 2017. This weekly seminar introduces juniors and seniors to tutoring, mentoring, and teaching methodologies. Students apply what they learn in class through tutoring and mentoring new transfer, freshman, and sophomore students who are transitioning socially, culturally, and academically to the UW. This is a great opportunity for seasoned students to give back to the UW by sharing their knowledge and experience.

 

  • Seminar meets on Mondays from 3:30-4:50 PM or from 6:00-7:20 PM
  • Tutoring takes place on campus
  • Receive 2 credits for working with one student, or 3 credits for working with two students
  • A letter of recommendation will be available upon request after completion of the seminar

 

 

For more information, visit our website at:

http://depts.washington.edu/aspuw/tutor-mentor/

For registration information, please contact Adiam Tesfay at:

adiamt@uw.edu

JSIS 478H – LGBTI Rights in International Affairs

JSIS 478H LGBTI Rights in International Affairs
Instructor: Dr. Elise Carlson-Rainer
TIME: Tues, Thurs 12:30- 2:20, Spring 2017
ROOM: ROOM: MEB 250

During this course, students will examine the intense global debate over LGBTI equality norms and how it impacts international affairs. Discussions will address how human rights concepts have evolved, strategies of social movements, and how states influence one another based upon normative values. Through guest speakers, group projects, and policy simulations, students will gain experiential learning of human rights advocacy. The course offers an overview of LGBTI rights in international affairs, U.S. and E.U. human rights foreign policies, and contemporary debates in the UN on global rights. Class participants will investigate NGOs and civil society advocacy strategies that lead to foreign policy reform, Sweden’s feminist foreign policy, and how human rights is, or is not, prioritized over security interests. The course ends with a negotiation simulation of the U.S. conditioning aid to Uganda based upon LGBTI rights abuses.

Job Opportunity – SDOT Public Space Management Program Coordinator

Position Description:
Work in the Street Use Division of the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) with a team of professionals whose mission is to deliver a high-quality transportation system for Seattle. The position is in the Public Space Management team that develops and implements programs to promote and regulate a vibrant, safe, accessible, and attractive shared right-of-way. To learn more, explore our website, http://www.seattle.gov/transportation/publicspacemanagement.htm.

To view the full position description, click HERE.

Job Opportunity – Kenton County Professional Planner

Planning and Development Services of Kenton County (PDS) is seeking a professional planner to join its Planning and Zoning Administration team. Located in the heart of the Cincinnati metro region, PDS serves 160,000 residents that live, work, and play in a dynamic setting. Our landscape ranges from rural agricultural areas to true urban development patterns and everything in between. We are neighbors of downtown Cincinnati and are a key part of an energetic region that features diverse arts, major league sports, multiple higher education institutions, and the natural beauty of hills and valleys of Kentucky’s outer Bluegrass region.

For more information, click HERE.

Job Opportunity – Climate Preparedness Specialist

Job Description:

Confronting climate change is one of King County Executive Dow Constantine’s top priorities and King County’s 2015 Strategic Climate Action Plan (SCAP) adopted diverse commitments to prepare for the changing climate. The Climate Preparedness Specialist will lead and coordinate King County’s efforts to prepare for climate change across all departments and agencies, and to help lead the region in preparedness efforts.

This position will continue to build and strengthen King County’s climate change preparedness efforts with regard to County operations, capital programs, connecting communities to county efforts, and regional leadership. This position will track and translate climate change and climate change impacts research in the Pacific Northwest, support the work of multiple King County agencies as they conduct environment and community vulnerability assessments and develop preparedness actions, and act as a central point of contact for developing research and funding proposals to support King County’s climate change preparedness priorities. It will also develop strategies to integrate equity and justice into planning and actions and develop preparedness related partnerships with other local governments, universities, non-profit organizations, community partners and businesses.

King County agencies, such as Wastewater Treatment, Stormwater Management, Road Services, Airport, Public Health, and Emergency Management, among others, are all working to address climate impacts. King County’s commitments to climate preparedness action are summarized in King County’s SCAP, and recent progress related to this work is highlighted in the 2015 SCAP Annual Report.

For more information, click HERE.