When the U.S. Constitution was first drafted in 1787, it did not include any amendments. As such, the original document was all about the “powers” of government but said nothing about “rights.” Out of concern with tyrannical power, 10 amendments were added to the original document and eventually ratified in 1791. These amendments, called the “Bill of Rights,” granted citizens fundamental rights and freedoms, such […]

Project 1:  Scenario: There is a Top Secret intelligence report that a terrorist organization based in the Middle East is planning to plant a dirty bomb in the inner harbor of major American city in the next 48 hours. The report has not been officially released or the classification reduced. You (the student) are the Chief of Police of this major metro city and do not […]

You will create a presentation that outlines and analyzes President Reagan’s leadership style. The presentation must begin with a clear statement of what constitutes effective leadership.  Next, you must identify those principles which shaped his policy choices. Finally, note the techniques which he used to accomplish his policies. In this context, make note of Reagan’s personal qualities such as his sense of humor and how […]

The use of squad cars and preventive patrol strategies was associated with a move toward police professionalism and a rejection of favoritism and corruption. After all, if the officer simply patrols the city in his or her car and reacts or responds to crimes as they occur, then there is no opportunity for the officer to indulge in corruption or to develop relationships with the […]

It is clear that our elected officials and public servants have a duty to serve the public and promote the public good. What seems to be less clear, though, is that we as citizens also have this duty. In consonance with James Madison, Founding Father, and the key author of the U.S. Constitution, the people are the only legitimate fountain of governmental power. If this […]

Develop a thesis, outline, and identify at least five sources for your selected Recovery Plan scenario. The prep assignment is to help you prepare for the final draft of the recovery plan due in Week Five. The instructions and Grading Rubric can be found within the Week Five link of the online course. To create a thorough prep assignment, complete the following tasks:

State your opinion about the effectiveness of the DOT drug testing requirements in terms of why the federal government DOT testing requirement mandates only a 5 panel drug test and Non-DOT tests can screen for more drugs? To receive the maximum point value for your posting, students must provide a reference to at least one source which the student used in forming their opinion. Your […]

250 words and focus on directly answering the assigned question in a scholarly manner – like a very short paper with in-text citations from the lesson/required readings. Each sentence quoting or paraphrasing any ideas or information from any source must be cited properly including the author and year of publication. If directly quoting, you must also include the page or paragraph number that you are quoting […]

Take a look at the list below and pick one organization that interests you and explore the website.  Come to class prepared to share your findings.  In the discussion thread, note the organization your picked and a short description of their constituent group ( who they represent, who are their members) and their political or policy platform ( what issue do they lobby government?)

Accurate data is at the heart of any successful development program. However, donor management permits users to retrieve sensitive and confidential donor information. As nonprofit agencies enter into cause-related marketing agreements, lending their names and reputation to corporations becomes a major topic of discussion. Major gift fundraising can be one of the most cost-effective resource development strategies.