Course Development

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Major Tasks


Coordinate 2 Courses/Workshops (> 3 hrs):

  • Gather input on topics of interest to potential attendees
  • Recruit presenters for short presentations
  • Coordinate 2 courses/workshops for Spring 2015
  • Create documentation for future coordinators

Create Presenter Database:

  • Plan structure of database with input from others
  • Gather relevant information from presenters
  • Implement and populate database

Desired Traits


Organizational Skills:

  • Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects
  • Ability to predict logistical needs in hosting events and respond to unexpected needs as they come up
  • Ability to document coordination process for future coordinators

Communication Skills:

  • Ability to communicate professionally with students and faculty of UC Denver as well as professionals in the FOSS4G field
  • Ability and desire to create and foster relationships with other individuals and organizations interested in supporting the the lab
  • Ability to regularly report on project goals to Steering Committee and participate in discussion regarding the future directions of the lab

Personality Traits:

  • Desire and ability to work in a fluid environment with evolving structure and tasks
  • Desire to gain experience in coordination and communication skills