Barbara-jean Chauvin

Barbara.Chauvin@nichols.edu

In both industrial and career-focused educational environments, I have taught a variety of individuals from school-age through adult. From organizing opportunities for staff development to developing partnerships with business, my approach to teaching has always been process-oriented, differentiated, and authentic.

Learning is a life-long process. I am well qualified to be able to identify with the barriers and motivating factors facing adult learners. I continually seek to explore opportunities that foster personal and professional growth and am committed to serving adult learners.

Interests
My personal interests are broad and varied. I enjoy music, food, and weekend getaways.

Courses I Teach include:

• GSB501 Effective Business Communications. This course uses a hands-on, practical approach. A great first course if you've been away from the classroom for awhile.
  
  Topics include: identifying barriers and applying strategies to effective communication; Organizing and delivering effective written presentations; developing proposals; understanding & managing workplace conflict.

• GSB 600 Organizational Behavior. This course attempts to bring meaning and understanding to some of the decisions and experiences we encounter each day. 
  
  Topics include: individual and group behavior in organizations, globalization, multiculturalism and diversity, motivation, group dynamics and teamwork, decision making, organizational culture and change.