The idea that organizations should have sense of their direction is a relatively new concept. The problem is that the concept of vision has always been ambiguous. This book clarifies the issues surrounding vision by providing a base conceptual framework for developing a school vision. Chapter 1 examines the nature and content of vision, explains…

This document describes the 1997-2002 strategic plan for Westchester Community College (New York). The college's four focus goals are described in detail. The first goal is student retention, which includes the following actions: (1) identifying students' intent at the point of application; (2) centrally collecting data about students; (3)…

This Parkland College (Illinois) Operational Plan supports the document titled Parkland College 1999-2004: A Strategic Plan for Excellence. Strategic goals and strategies are followed by specific operational action plans that support the completion of the given corresponding strategy. The four goals include: (1) to develop the highest educational…

The purpose of the Educational Technology Plan is to provide a collaborative framework to address the institutional assessment, prioritization, implementation, and resource allocation associated with technology issues at Valencia Community College (Florida). The plan has been integrated with the college's Comprehensive Strategic Plan goals and…

This document presents the 1996 Child Welfare League of America (CWLA) standards based on current knowledge, children's developmental needs, and tested ways of meeting these needs most effectively. The standards are intended to provide goals for improving services to children and families and are used in the development of the standards of the…

The Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) is the first interstate compact for education in the United States. This annual report describes the foundation and activities of the SREB, which deals with education at all levels, from prekindergarten through college. SREB maintains an extensive database about education in all 16 member states. Staff…

This strategic planning document prepared by the Office of Institutional Research and Planning at Dalton State College (DSC) identifies significant demographic, economic, educational, political, social and technological trends, issues, and priorities impacting institutional planning for 2000-2003. The report describes institutional mission and…

This publication presents information on the history, operations, and accomplishments of the Educational Facilities Laboratories (EFL), a nonprofit corporation established to help schools and colleges maximize the quality and utility of their facilities, stimulate research, and disseminate information to facility planners. Included are…

This report addresses strategies and action plans for Palm Beach Community College (PBCC) (Florida) between 1999-2004. As part of a commitment to achieve specific, measurable end results, the college has set various objectives, including: (1) develop, implement and institutionalize a mission driven strategic budget for the 1999-2000 fiscal year;…

The Houston Community College System 1999-2000 Fact Book provides general statistical information about the college system. It addresses financial information, personnel profile, student profile, academic achievement, enrollment trends, and instructional programs. Institutional goals and objectives for 1997-2000 include promoting student success,…

Suggests future directions for the Coalition of Adult Education Organizations (CAEO) with respect to relations with the National Council on Community Services and Continuing Education; CAEO's leadership role; identification and use of existing resources; communication; and organization. Sets forth additional questions on CAEO's role to be…

Examined the impact of goal change on employee perceptions and behavior in 107 secretaries. Aspects of goal change were significantly related to satisfaction, organizational commitment, and absenteeism. Organizational commitment was related to turnover, but satisfaction and organizational commitment had no significant relationship with…

Many institutions develop institutional goals, but few continue to the next step--assessing the extent to which the institution has achieved its goals. Some methods for assessing progress toward achieving goals are described.(MLW)

Suggests that higher education needs to change rapidly, to shift resources, to innovate, and to improve professional education and research, while at the same time facing lower enrollment levels for traditional freshmen. Planning needs to be long-range, increasingly comprehensive, and strategic. (MLW)

The institutional and social context of higher education within which institutional evaluation is being increasingly formalized is examined, and the incidence of review at three Australian universities is analyzed for: evaluation frequency, composition of evaluation teams, and use of the resulting report. Institutional policy statements are…