Two New Courses Examine Issues Related to September 11

A wide range of issues related to the Sept. 11 attacks on America and the war on terrorism is being examined in several new or restructured courses during the spring semester. "The events of Sept. 11 have changed how we see many issues and have provided us with a real teachable moment," said Management Professor Renee Tynan.

Tynan has developed a new course focusing on diversity in the workplace. "I taught this class last spring; and it meant one thing to me then, but it means something else to me now. Since Sept. 11, we don't have some of the pat answers that we once had."

In her course, Managing Differences and Conflict, religious, ethnic, racial and gender differences-more than ever the sources of both creativity and conflict in society as a whole-are examined from the interpersonal and inter-group perspectives of the workplace. Among the topics are stereotyping and prejudice.

Through lectures, case studies and experiential exercises, Tynan helps students learn how to "develop the self-knowledge and skills necessary to effectively work with these issues as employees, coworkers and managers."

A companion lecture series by the same name, Managing Differences and Conflict, includes the following speakers: