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JULY 2007 "The new Professional Development Center will build upon OPS's existing professional programs and comprehensive services to provide value-added learning solutions for organizations," says Dr. Judith Broida, Associate Provost and Dean, Office of Professional Studies. "By using NBSA's innovative and proven method to objectively evaluate employees, we will be able to develop effective learning solutions for individuals, teams, or organizations that meet specific job requirements." "We look forward to working with the University of Maryland's Office of Professional Studies to implement human capital development and certification programs that are guided by the highest standards and commitments to education, job training and career development," said Dan Steneker, Founder and CEO of National Business Services Alliance. OPS will utilize the assessment tool CView, which provides a visual representation of the skills and knowledge of an individual or group in performing a specific job when compared to national standards. Developed by CE Technologies Inc., the tool is a combination of an employee's self-assessed and tested job skills, extracted through self-reporting and computer adaptive testing. In addition to needs assessments, OPS will continue to develop and deliver customized learning solutions—from one-day workshops to full master's degrees to groups of 10 or more employees. "The University of Maryland looks forward to combining our strengths with NBSA's existing network of partnerships to build a mutually beneficial relationship, " says Provost Nariman Farvardin. According to Dean Broida, "The Professional Development Center is an extension of what we do best—provide real-world, customized, and flexible educational programs for government and industry. It was a natural fit." JUNE 2007 New Graduate Programs Announced The Office of Professional Studies is adding two new programs this fall - a graduate certificate in sport management and a master's degree and graduate certificate in geospatial information sciences.... more MAY 2007 Commencement 2007
"These students are now equipped with real-world knowledge that will make them highly sought after for jobs in national security, healthcare, business and industry," said Judith Broida, Dean of Professional Studies. "Many will also see advancement in their current places of employment because they now have the specialized knowledge needed in today's competitive workplace," added Dean Broida. The Office of Professional Studies collaborates with the Graduate School and other campus and industry partners to develop innovative and responsive graduate programs based on emerging trends and new market demands.
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Fifteen students received a Graduate Certificate of Professional Studies
from the University of Maryland at a ceremony on May 20, 2007. Disciplines ranged
from Arabic and Persian languages, to Public Health Informatics, Historic
Preservation and Real Estate Development. 