Management 198A
Undergraduate Administrative Intern Seminar
Fall 2012
Understanding the Governance and Management of the University of
California
Meeting Time: Wednesdays 2:00 – 3:50 PM
Meeting Location: Cross Cultural Center, Dr. Joseph L. White Conference Room
Units: 4
Course Code: 38465
Program Director
Rameen Talesh
Asst. Vice Chancellor Student Affairs
Dean of Students
Student Life & Leadership
(949) 824-5590
rtalesh@uci.edu
Student Coordinators
Nina Chiu
chiun@uci.edu
Scott Whang
sswhang@uci.edu
Co-Instructor
Angie Keam
Student Development
Specialist
akeam@uci.edu
Grading and Course Requirements
Interns will be graded on how well the course requirements are satisfied. There is a maximum of
100 points, broken into four categories. 70 points and above is a pass. 69 points and below is a
no pass.
Class Participation/Attendance/Papers
Mentor Quarterly Evaluation
Team Project
Journal
Total
30 points
30 points
20 points
20 points
100 points
Attendance
Class attendance is mandatory and punctuality essential. Tardiness and / or unexcused absences
will not be acceptable and will seriously impact the final grade.
Class Participation
This is a seminar and, therefore, considerable time is devoted to class discussion. Class
participation is an important aspect of the course, and Interns are expected to actively share their
thoughts, ideas, and insights.
Mentor Quarterly Evaluation
At the conclusion of the quarter, each Mentor will be asked to provide a written evaluation on the
quality of the contributions made by his / her Administrative Intern to the department internship.
Journal
Journal assignments will be given on a weekly basis. Entries must be typed and should be 1-2
pages in length. Journal assignments will be due to the Student Coordinators prior to the
beginning of each class. Late submittals will result in a deduction of one point.
Team Project
This quarter, interns will participate in a Team Project. This project will entail researching and
proposing a set of recommendations on an issue of significant importance to UCI. Teams of
interns will be randomly assigned into groups of 3. Each intern team will propose a topic and
submit this topic to the coordinators for approval. Presentations will need to be clear, persuasive
and present salient points. Each intern team will have 8-10 minutes for the presentation. The
following are examples of potential topics:
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Getting Ready for UCI’s Next Generation & Their Changing Needs
Strategies for Making UCI a First Choice Campus
Strengthening Ties: UCI and the Community
Discovering Campus Pride and Spirit
Students with Disabilities
Students who experience all types of disabilities are eligible for support services at the Disability
Services Center. If students request accommodations, documentation verifying the disability and
supporting the accommodations must be provided. The Disability Services Center is open
Monday-Friday from 8a.m.-5p.m. Tel: (949) 824-7494
Class Schedule
Week Date Topic
1
10/03 Team Building Activities at the ARC
Presenter
Drew McCrary, Team Challenge
Coordinator, Campus Recreation
2
10/10 Program Overview
Rameen Talesh, Dean of Students;
Nina Chiu and Scott Whang,
Student Coordinators
3
10/17 Role of the Chancellor
Dr. Michael Drake, Chancellor
4
10/24 History, Mission, and Organization of
UC/UCI
Liz Toomey, Former Assistant
Vice Chancellor – Government
and Community Relations
(Retired)
5
10/31 Role of Faculty/Academic Affairs
Associate Dean Michael Leon,
School of Biological Sciences
6
11/7 Public Speaking
Andrew Gonzalez, Associate
Director, Social Sciences
Academic Resource Center
7
11/14 Role of Student Affairs
Rameen Talesh
8
11/21 NO CLASS – Thanksgiving Holiday
9
11/28 Presentations
10
12/05 Leadership Skills/Wrap Up
Brian T. Clarke, Director, Greek
Life
Program Goals for the Academic Year
1. Acquire knowledge of the history and mission of the University of California, with particular
focus on the UC Irvine campus.
2. Develop a better understanding of work place dynamics as they relate to such issues as
cultural and gender diversity, ethics, and corporate social responsibility.
3. Gain an exposure to management styles, trends, and constructs.
4. Explore career interests and options; develop a personal career management plan.
5. Work under the direction and guidance of a campus mentor.
6. Serve the campus community though the development of programs and projects of benefit to
UCI students.
7. Develop a commitment to principles of values-based leadership.
8. Engender a collaborative bond or team spirit with other participating interns.
Learning Outcomes
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Through contact with key campus managers and departments, interns will gain a clearer
understanding of how decisions are made in a complex bureaucracy.
Through course readings, assignments, team projects and site visits, interns will achieve a
better understanding of workplace dynamics and trends.
Interns will acquire a better understanding of their own personal values, professional
interests, and career goals.