MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT II WORKSHOP Washington City County Managers Association Anne L. Pflug (425) 785-8557 AnnePflug@gmail.com

Workshop Agenda Welcome, Thanks and Introductions 9 AM Evans School – Advice & Basic Information 9:15 AM Panel of MPA instructors 10 AM Municipal Management II Class Design 10:45 AM Lunch Noon

Introduction and Thanks People Those who are making it possible Municipal Management teaching team Workshop Presenters Purpose Foundation information, resources and tools Create the skeleton of Municipal Management II class design King County Library - External Those without access to information sources or materials -- can’t pay for books, videos, music, computers Special needs -- shut-in, disabled, not readers, homeless Those who need help finding information -- businesses, those with sources but not knowledge to sort Special needs of those who pay for the library through taxes KC Library - Internal Collection cataloging Computer support and training Mail and transfer services Building maintenance Other types of customers -- Volunteers Vendors Other parts of service “system” Donors - Cities - Funding agencies Authorizing Entities Board Partners - Collaborating libraries - groups that sponsor patron use

Why teach MPA students? A Story: Growing the next generation of Public Managers Cascade Public Executive Program Teaching 800 students: the resonating questions and problem solving methods Western China and Washington State Legacy from our generation of practice Why should new Managers have to recreate every wheel? Build on our generation’s foundation Solving public problems one-manager-at-a-time Plenty of problems left to solve If there were easy solutions, we would not have anything left to do

Speakers Evans School – Advice & Basic Information 9:15 AM Panel of MPA instructors 10 AM

Municipal Management II Class Design Class basics Tips and tricks Resources Small group class design Next steps

Municipal Management II - Basics When Spring Quarter 2017 (March 27 to June 2) Ten 3 hour classes on Thursdays 4:30 PM to 7:30PM and Saturday April 8, April 29 and May 13, 10AM to 1:50 PM Where: University of Washington Main Campus What: Course name PUBPOL 565 Municipal Management II (Proposal in handout and Canvas) Who: Course lead and subject matter leads

Leads Course Lead responsibilities Overall course design, coordination and content Student liaison Logistics Canvas Site Assignments and grading Subject matter lead responsibilities Coordinate presenters Preparation and presentation of subject matter content Posting of readings or other course material on Canvas Preparation of active learning material/exercises

Engage your students in their learning Tips and Tricks Engage your students in their learning Teach the main message at least three ways – be clear and know the value you are adding Use all three learning modes Audio (hearing) Visual (seeing) Kinesthetic (doing) Use the students strengths, interests and knowledge as a learning platform and “hook” Foster respect and confidence Think back on your formal and professional education -- What teaching method or approach provides the most value to you as a student?

-- Make the value you bring worth the money they pay – Tips and Tricks Know your students -- Make the value you bring worth the money they pay – Make sure students have basic foundation and language with readings, handouts, questions in class, slipping it into the discussion – -- Most students work, have family obligations and take several classes: they benefit by you being organized and providing material far in advance – Give students a gauge for their learning with feedback benchmarks, goals and standards --

Case teaching and active learning What is it? Using case studies and personalized interactive learning or problem solving exercises to build memorable knowledge and management “thinking skills” Why? Engages and connects students in their learning Provides opportunities to practice solving problems with others of various backgrounds and approaches Provides exposure and a bridge to addressing complex situations in the field

Resources ICMA Course material, “Green Books” and case studies Guide: “Managers as Teachers: A Practitioner’s Guide to Teaching Public Administration” (See Course Canvas site) Canvas Learning Management System https://canvas.instructure.com/courses/1051873 Case Studies: Harvard Kennedy School and Evans Electronic Hallway Technical material MRSC Google and YouTube

Tools: Canvas Connect at Learning Management Software Functions Link provided in e-mail inviting you to join class https://canvas.instructure.com/courses/1051873 Learning Management Software Functions Communication with students and other instructors in the class. Posting and access to class content. Submitting and grading class work. Group activities and discussions.

Course Design See Handout Work in subject matter groups Record on Flip Chart pages Decide subject matter lead if not already designated Outline what you want to teach, who will teach what and active learning exercise Discuss prep time line and potential reading if you have time

Next Steps Between now and January Between January and March Arrange time for your subject matter teams to agree on class material and approach Upload any reading, case studies or other instructional material (ex. Web or video links) onto Canvas Communicate your plans to course lead Provide feedback on syllabus to course lead Between January and March Prepare course presentations Upload presentations onto Canvas Prepare and bring material you need to class Be early to class to make sure set up works