Detailed Course Description

ONLINE COURSE: Financial Management for Independent Living Centers Presented by the IL NET of Independent Living Research Utilization (ILRU), a program of TIRR, Houston, Texas The IL NET is operated in partnership with NCIL and with the online facilitation support of Utah State University. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: January 13, 2006 COURSE DATES: January 23-February 10, 2006. For course information and to register online, go to: http://www.ilru.org/html/training/online/index.html PURPOSE: This three-week distance learning course is designed to help CIL and SILC leaders manage organization finances more effectively. TARGET AUDIENCE: Center and SILC executives, financial managers, and other managers, as well as board members. This is an intermediate to advanced level course. COURSE OBJECTIVES: Upon completion, participants will be able to identify the key components of sound fiscal management, develop effective fiscal reports, prepare and deliver agency and program budgets, identify fiscal risk management controls, and define appropriate roles for board and staff financial oversight. FORMAT: Participants will read assignments in the online course manual, complete exercises assigned by the instructor, and interact daily with the instructor and other students in an online discussion forum. Students will have an opportunity to learn about and share best practices. Students can ask and receive responses to their questions about sound financial management from the instructor and their peers. THE INSTRUCTOR: Melissa Hall Glisson is the former executive director of ARISE, Inc., a center for independent living in Syracuse, New York. During her seven years at ARISE, Glisson directed the creation and growth of the CIL's supported employment, universal design, and integrated recreation programs while growing the agency's annual budget to more than $5 million. Glisson is currently president of Media, Marketing and Money--a consulting agency for nonprofit agencies around the country. PAYMENT INFORMATION: The course fee is $65 per participant. Payment may be made by credit card through the Web site at the time of registration. Credit card orders are also accepted by phone at 713.520.0232 ext. 130. Do not send credit card information by e-mail, since such transactions are not secure. Checks or money orders are also accepted and should be mailed with a completed application form. An application form is attached to this message and can be printed and completed. Return your completed registration form and payment to: ILRU/ONLINE LEARNING 2006 2323 S Shepherd, Suite 1000 Houston, TX 77019 The registration form is also available online at: http://www.ilru.org/html/forms/online_registration.htm Online Courses from ILRU: This online course is presented by the IL NET, the national training and technical assistance project for centers for independent living and statewide independent living councils. The IL NET is operated by the Independent Living Research Utilization (ILRU) Program at TIRR in partnership with the National Council on Independent Living (NCIL). Online course implementation is facilitated by the Interdisciplinary Training Division of the Center for Persons with Disabilities, Utah State University. Other Questions: Contact Dawn Heinsohn at ILRU, 713.520.0232 ext. 130 or email at heinsohn@ilru.org