The American Humanics Management Institute (AHMI) is a national conference, established in 1973 and held the first week of January in a different city each year. AHMI provides AH students from all over the country opportunities to develop personally and professionally.
AHMI 2009 will be held in Indianapolis, Indiana, January 4 - 7. For more Information, visit AHMI 2009 on the national website.
What do you do at "AHMI"?
Case Studies:
The case study for AHMI will present American Humanics students with a life-like nonprofit leadership situation for critical examination, practical learning, proposed solution making and the opportunity to demonstrate their competency development. Students review the case study; apply their academic and experiential knowledge to the situation; and work as a team to analyze, synthesize, evaluate and make recommendations to a panel of nonprofit leaders, Campus Executive Directors, and faculty members who provide the teams’ with specific feedback.
Each case incorporates issues of 1) Interpersonal dynamics and the team approach to decision making and presentations, 2) Legal, fiscal, management and leadership responsibilities of nonprofit Boards of Directors, 3) Human resources and the need to understand issues regarding hiring and firing of staff, relationship of volunteers in nonprofit organizations, performance reviews and legal issues.
Students from different campuses work together to solve problems real nonprofits have faced. You'll apply knowledge you've received in classes and workshops and develop networking, teambuilding, communication and presentation skills.
National Collegiate Dialogue:
Since 2004, American Humanics has produced the National Collegiate Dialogue Series as a part of AHMI. The purpose of the Dialogue is to give participating students the opportunity to study and craft policy recommendations in a particular topic area, and learn the intricacies of building consensus among multiple and divergent points of view. The Dialogue is modeled after procedures and consensus-building activities utilized by The American Assembly (a policy think-tank housed at Columbia University), America Speaks, and other similar organizations. A report and executive summary of the Dialogue session will be posted on The American Assembly website alongside their other reports.
Workshops and presentations:
American Humanics is a national network of universities and nonprofit organizations. Workshops represent one of the most important aspects of the AHMI educational experience. Presented by both professionals in the nonprofit sector as well as in academia, and fellow AH students, the workshops offer a unique opportunity to learn in a smaller, more focused environment.
Plenary sessions feature nationally recognized speakers who are top-notch experts respected in their field.
AHMI Expo:
You'll have opportunities to visit with representatives from national nonprofit partners from around the country and see exhibits presented by AH campuses highlighting their programs. At AHMI, students and professionals exchange ideas, network, and meet people with similar interests and goals.
Placement Day:
The national network offers students an opportunity to meet with human resource professionals from AH-affiliated organizations and interview for REAL jobs and REAL internship opportunities all over the country. Are you willing to re-locate?!
Structured Networking:
Scheduled social events provide students opportunities to meet and network with other students and exchange business cards. These are your future colleagues!