1411 Ellis Avenue Ashland, wi bus 415 Syllabus

Learning Objectives 
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Have up-to-date knowledge about the new realities of the workforce, including 
demographic, legislation, and social policy trends in Northern Wisconsin, the U.S., and 
around the world;
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Learn the process of organizational change from monocultural to multicultural, in 
addition to the ethical basis and inherent challenges of such change;
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Understand and apply interdisciplinary theories of cross-cultural differences in 
interpersonal relations and communication;
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Develop awareness of the causes and consequences of organizational exclusion, 
highlighting the groups commonly excluded in various countries;
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Possess skills in designing evidence-based interventions linked to the Inclusive 
Workplace model including policies, procedures and programs that facilitate its 
implementation in an ethical and professional way. 
Course Expectations 
In order to ensure productive class sessions, students must: 
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Keep up with the readings 
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Turn in assignments on time 
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Actively participate in class 
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Be open to others’ opinions 
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Display courteous interaction with fellow students and instructor 
 
Class Meetings:
Attendance is critical. Students will be required to attend in-person and virtual class meetings to 
successfully complete this course. A student who is regularly absent will be reported to the Dean 
of Students. Credit for participation cannot be made up. If you cannot attend class, you must 
contact me 
before
the class begins. Unexcused absences without prior approval will negatively 
affect your participation grade. Students may be excused from class for school-related functions 
(such as school sporting events or academic conferences), but are required to inform/remind the 
instructor of the reason for their absence prior to the class meeting that will be missed. Students 
will not be excused from class for work purposes. Students are expected to provide medical 
documentation for medically-related absences. Students who are excused may be required to 
complete make up work in order to avoid grade penalty for the absence. In the event that class is 
cancelled, students will be informed via their Northland email account. Students must have audio 
and microphone capability when participating in the online meetings. Cell phone use is 
prohibited
during class times and will be silenced during class. Students should not expect to 
use a cell phone as a learning tool unless otherwise instructed. Remember our classes are small – 
the instructor can see who is on their cell phones – students frequently using their cell phones 
during class will be subject to grade penalties.