Tom teaches classes on leadership. creativity, public policy and civic engagement. Please visit this web site for detailed information on his classes – http://tomsclasses.me. Tom’s presentations posted to SlideShare have been viewed over 190,000 times!
Here’s what one student from my Adler University Master’s Degree Program in Media & Communications class “Building & Leading Organizations” had to say:
“Congrats to everyone! It’s been great being able to spend another course with all of you! I definitely learned a lot, specifically through the group discussions. Those were by far the most enlightening part, and I would say that it was the most engaging course I’ve participated in because of them. The hardest part of this course was more of a personal note, transitioning through such an intensive course while adjusting to real life changes. I did enjoy the readings, even being able to share them with my bosses and coworkers since they not only related to the class lessons but also to what I’m working on in real life. I honestly would suggest to just keep up the good work, because I really feel that I have been better equipped for whatever job that I may have due to this course. Thank you, everyone, and thank you Professor Tresser!”
In 2018 I am teaching/taught:
- “Building and Leading Organizations” for Adler University’s Master’s Degree Program in Media and Communications
- “Chicago 101,” “Community Organizing 101,” “Grassroots Campaigning 101” and “TIF 101” for the POWER Institute
- Workshops and presentations on “Chicago Is Not Broke“ and TIFs all over the city, including three public forums as part of the Illinois Humanities Council’s “Illinois Speaks“ Program
- A new workshop on “Chicago Budget 101” for Adler University
In 2017 I taught:
- “Nonprofit Advocacy” for Adler University’s Master’s Degree Program in Nonprofit Management
- Designing “Building and Leading Organizations” for Adler University’s Master’s Degree Program in Media and Communications
- Designing and delivering workshops for the CivicLab’s POWER Institute – “Chicago 101.” “Organizing 101,” “Grassroots Campaigning 101, “Fighting Privatization 101,” and “TIF 101.”
- “Civics 101” for i c stars
- Continuing to do workshops and presentations on “Chicago Is Not Broke” and Chicago’s TIFs
In 2016 I taught:
- “Introduction to Nonprofits” for Adler University’s Master’s Degree Program in Nonprofit Management
- “Civics 101” for i c stars
- Workshops and presentations on Chicago’s budget – “Chicago Is Not Broke“
In 2015 I taught:
- Community Organizing for undergraduates at Roosevelt University
- Civic Engagement & Public Policy Advocacy for nonprofit managers (2 courses) for the University of Illinois at Chicago’s Nonprofit Management Certificate Program
- Civics 101 for i c stars
- Advocacy for Nonprofits for Adler University’s Master’s Degree Program
- TIF 101 and TIF Illumination workshops all over Chicago
Tom has taught a class on creativity and business for the IIT Stuart School of Business. Here are some comments from the students:
“Overall, it was truly an amazing experience. I have a lots of stories to tell my business associates what a creativity class in MBA school offers. I take this opportunity to congratulate you, Prof. Tresser, for being first to bring this to Stuart School of Business and looking forward to seeing it offered as ‘core’ course with some enhancements. Best of Luck!“
“Overall, great class. Wonderful change of pace from other classes. As we learned, it’s an important subject, too. I enjoyed the fact that the class furthered my personal development in addition to my professional development. Thanks!“
“Really thank you so much for the efforts you put on us this semester. I benefited a lot from this class. I hope to keep in touch with you forever. I will return to China by the end of August. If you come to China anytime in the future, please contact me.”
“Thank you for an awesome semester!”“Thank you professor for this wonderful opportunity. It definitely was a brand new and a refreshing experience.”
“I definitely will miss your class. I hope I was a good and beneficial student to your class. It was a great experience for me I cannot thank you enough.”
