...Educational Mission Statement Martina Little NUR/588: Developing and Evaluating Educational Programs June 8, 2015 Jennie Pattison Educational Mission Statement The goal of this paper is to address the mission and philosophy statements of both the work and school institution in which I attend. The mission and philosophy statements of both will be compared and contrasted, by incorporating examples of how they relate and differ. My definition of a mission statement is to provide insight of the institutions goals and overall agenda. The philosophy defines and supports the attitude and outlook of the institutions mission statement. Due to the military, I now reside in Virginia. I work at an institution that was founded by nuns and embodies religion as its common denominator amongst many other health organizations. The institutions mission states: “The Mission of Bon Secours Health System is to bring compassion to health care and to be Good Help to Those in Need, especially those who are poor and dying. As a System of caregivers, we commit ourselves to help bring people and communities to health and wholeness as part of the healing ministry of Jesus Christ and the Catholic Church.” This mission statement is valued throughout the facility starting from the beginning and end of our shifts through “huddles. [Delete period. Quoted word within quotes only use single quote] ” (Bon Secours Health System, 2015). [Include a page number or paragraph number in the in-text citation for...
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...instructional practices, the daily schedule, the routines for caring for children, and the recreational activities, such as outdoor play” (Gadikowski, 2013, section 4.1). Educational administrators are the instructional leaders of their schools and centers primarily in the planning of curriculum. For this assignment, you will choose a particular age group (infants, toddlers, or preschoolers) and design (outline) a program that is developmentally appropriate. Please review the following website for an example: Primrose School at East Lake In your paper: 1. Explain how the role of the administrator in program and curriculum planning is different from that of theteacher. 2. Briefly describe the learning and developmental needs of your chosen age group. 3. Analyze how your program will address the cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development ofchildren in this age group (give specific curricular ideas for each area of development) as well asclassroom management and the daily schedule. 4. Explain how your program aligns with the philosophy, vision, and mission statements you created inWeek One. 5. Discuss how your program aligns with NAEYC’s indicators of effective curriculum, as outlined inChapter 4 and found in the article, “Where We Stand on Curriculum, Assessment, and Program Evaluation.” The paper should be 5 to 6 pages in length, in addition to the title page and the reference page. Use atleast one scholarly source in addition to your text and the NAEYC...
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...its mission and vision, giving the company a sense of purpose and direction that sets them apart from competitors (Pearce & Robinson, 2009). A mission statement also discusses the product or services conducted by the company (Pearce & Robinson, 2009). Developing a strong mission and vision statement clearly presents to potential and existing clientele what the company is about and what the plan is for the future. In this paper the subject to discuss is Kiddi Kare’s mission and vision statements and the values of the company and how each of the factors help to determine the company’s strategic direction. Kiddi Kare Kiddi Kare is an early childhood development and care center focused on providing a memorable experience for both the child and the parent. Kiddi Kare is not the everyday daycare facility; the daycare center includes certified teachers who dedicate their time teaching children what he or she needs to know to reach greatness in years to come. The center also offers extended hours for parents who may work late shifts. Kiddi Kare provides weekend hours for parents who just want to be able to go out to run errands or even go on a date. Kiddi Kare believes in a healthy balance of fun and learning to keep the children content with their environment. In addition, Kiddi Kare teaches children the importance of cleanliness to prevent the children from passing germs along to others in hopes to provide a healthy environment. Kiddi Kare is commits to develop educational opportunities...
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...Shan ice Hannah EDU 215: Education Foundation and Framework 09/23/2012 My own educational philosophy of teaching will be making sure my student receives knowledge. I want to bring learning to them in ways that they understand and also eager to learn more. What is philosophy a systematic body of thought that represent a worldview, of which education is a part, see beyond the moment, and dedicate inquiry into idea, tradition, and ways of thinking. I will discuss the four components of philosophy: metaphysis, epistemology, axiology, and logic An example of how metaphysis will appear in my classroom is discipline. No one will be treated disrespectfully and everyone must get alone, at least while in my classroom. Due unto others as you would have them do unto you. Jesus was bear on the cross for us, he was a good man. He was beaten and disrespected by bad people who didn’t like him because he stands for something good. In the bible it was stress that you should discipline your child: spare the rod spoils the child you do mischievous things you get punish. So being kind in the classroom will help bring off good vibes and learning can continue in the classroom. What is epistemology is the way we come to know truth by choice. An example of how epistemology will appear in my classroom is how I will be educating my students. I will have them do a lot of reading because that builds knowledge and understanding. This will also help...
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...It extends beyond five campuses and includes three educational centers. Its flexible course scheduling allows adult learners to attend multiple campuses or center at the same time. Each campus possesses the capability of preparing adult learners for an associate degree. However, core courses for many of its degree or certification programs are restricted to specific campuses. The writer identified the practice area of adult basic education and literacy programs within her department. She gathered relevant data that reflects the college’s contextual setting by providing a (1) description of the educational services; (2) its history, mission, vision, and values; (3) demographic and data; (4) the annual budget or funding; (5) methods or models of program planning and delivery; (6) recruitment and marketing strategies and processes; (7) effectiveness evaluation techniques; (8) and recommendations for improvement in educational services. 2 Introduction This writer identified several practice areas of adult basic education and literacy programs within the community and neighboring geographical areas. The campus and community site programs are affiliated with a local state college and strategically located throughout the metropolitan area. The design of this type of educational system embraces lifelong learners, in the rapidly...
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...Staffing Paper Your Name MGT431 December 6, 2010 Staffing Paper The following report is a summary of Frito Lay as it increases its diversity and develops talent from within. This paper identifies the challenges Frito Lay faces as it identifies the staffing strategies employed by Frito Lay including the recruitment and selection process of its business managers. The selection process is used to identify applicants with the necessary knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics that will help Frito Lay achieve its goals (Gerhart, Hollenbeck, Noe & Wright 2007). Industry Identifications The people at Frito Lay believe that their continued success will require teamwork and continuous learning on the part of each team member in order to develop and grow. Frito Lay focuses on building a pipeline of talented, diversified individuals in order to meet current and future staffing needs and to develop leaders of tomorrow. They focus on attracting top candidates with the skill sets they require by working on the basis of early recruitment and full utilization of their pipeline program. This strategy has supported their mission statement fully, but if Frito Lay plans to control the amount of the market share it currently has, it will have to continue its mission and strategy according to the needs of their customers. To find individuals with the passion it takes to deliver quality service that organizations are looking for it will take individuals such as self starters...
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...Running head: CURRICULUM PHILOSOPHY Curriculum Philosophy Scott C. Hellman Grand Canyon University EDA 560 January 27, 2010 Curriculum Philosophy Introduction It is the school leader that develops a curriculum that is then applied to school surroundings. Curriculum philosophy becomes the force that moves the school closer to its goals. This paper will examine the curriculum philosophy of the author and how this philosophy will have an affect on how curriculum is planned in a school surrounding. The paper will then conclude with a comparison of the philosophy stated by the author compares to the philosophy that is currently in place at Cody High School. Outline how your philosophy will guide the curriculum goals and design and describe the resulting curriculum planning process. “Philosophy is defined as a search for the wisdom of life besides an attempt to understand the universe as a whole” (Yusof, 2008, p. 1). All members of the school district including: administrators, teachers, and all stakeholders must work together as a unit to assess state standards and benchmarks for each class to properly design a curriculum that will teach students the necessary information and skills to become responsible citizens of society. Yusof quotes Horton & Hanes (1993): The goal should be to help the individual realize choice is a key element in developing a life of personal growth. Lifelong learning is also a possibility when choices are realizes [sic]...
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...Strategic Plan, Part I: Conceptualizing a Business This paper will define the business called All Your Heroes at One Stop (AYHAOS), Comic Shop. This paper will define the business, products or services, and customers by developing a concise mission statement. It will also create a vision for this organization, define the guiding principles and values, and analyze how the vision, mission, and values guide the organization’s strategic direction. The main goal of All Your Heroes at One Stop (AYHAOS) Comic Shop is presenting the heroes from the golden age of comics to today’s modern heroes in an entertaining and educational way that both adults and children can enjoy them. AYHAOS also wants all customers to have the unique experience wandering through their favorite hero’s history and living with them through their next adventure. AYHAOS is an independent Comic shop selling comic books, graphic novels, hobby paraphernalia, and hosting gaming tournaments in Mesa, Arizona. AYHAOS will carry varied range of comic book genres and styles from the golden age of comics to the contemporary Anime comic genre. At AYHAOS the believe is that the customer should feel at ease and be able to enjoy their hobby. Our customers are the most important part of the business and employees work diligently to go the extra mile to make the customers feel welcome, valued, and satisfied. By achieving these goals the customer becomes the store’s best advertisers. AYHAOS built a whole suite just...
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...| Observation Paper | High School Culture | | | 6/30/2013 | Organizational Leadership BMGT365 | | Having a mission statement for employees to focus on gives them a clear vision of what to strive for on a daily basis. A clear vision that is ethical helps to develop a healthy culture that is strong and cohesive.(Daft, 2011) In my observation of the culture of a high school staff, I find areas that are strongly aligned to the vision and areas that are in need of improvement. The mission statement of the school is to prepare students to learn and be successful in a supportive environment that encourages rigorous standards, celebrates cultural diversities, promotes teamwork, and molds students into leaders and contributing citizens in a technology rich and evolving society. From this mission statement a motto was formed “Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow”. The school has a clear vision that each student is endowed with the fundamental competence and intelligence needed to commence achieving their individual goals in life. (Westlake High School, 2000) The schools values have worth, merit and importance and start as a solid base to develop the right culture to reach goal or vision of the school. The key values of our high school are that we believe that each student has value; learning should take place in a safe, structured environment that is aware of social, emotional, and physical wellness of each student. Education is the shared responsibility...
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...This article was downloaded by: [84.73.77.235] On: 21 September 2013, At: 09:20 Publisher: Routledge Informa Ltd Registered in England and Wales Registered Number: 1072954 Registered office: Mortimer House, 37-41 Mortimer Street, London W1T 3JH, UK Journal of Sustainable Tourism Publication details, including instructions for authors and subscription information: http://www.tandfonline.com/loi/rsus20 Toward sustainable educational travel Joshua Long , Alison Vogelaar & Brack W. Hale a a b c Southwestern University, Environmental Studies , 1001 E. University Blvd., Georgetown , TX , 78626 , United States b Franklin College Switzerland , Communication and Media Studies , Lugano , Switzerland c Franklin College Switzerland , Environmental Science , Lugano , Switzerland Published online: 30 Jul 2013. To cite this article: Joshua Long , Alison Vogelaar & Brack W. Hale , Journal of Sustainable Tourism (2013): Toward sustainable educational travel, Journal of Sustainable Tourism, DOI: 10.1080/09669582.2013.819877 To link to this article: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09669582.2013.819877 PLEASE SCROLL DOWN FOR ARTICLE Taylor & Francis makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of all the information (the “Content”) contained in the publications on our platform. However, Taylor & Francis, our agents, and our licensors make no representations or warranties whatsoever as to the accuracy, completeness, or suitability for any purpose of the Content. Any opinions and views...
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...Florida. They provide a safe haven for survivors and promise a better future through educational programs and dedication (Harbor House, 2011). This paper will discuss this organization, as well as its vision and mission. The paper will also address how the organization is governed and staffed, their key stakeholders, and how they influence the organization. It will also discuss the community collaborations, marketing, and public relations strategies employed. Finally, the paper will discuss how Harbor House of Central Florida demonstrates the valuing of diversity, as well as the environmental trends they are facing and how they handle them. The vision and mission of the Harbor House of Central Florida is to “eliminate domestic violence by providing safety, shelter, counseling, education, advocacy and justice (Harbor House, 2011)”. They do this through their five main programs; emergency shelter, children’s services, community outreach, legal advocacy services, and educating the community and professionals. They provide counseling services for the women and children who utilize their services every year. Understanding that cases of domestic violence can occur at any time, the Harbor House Legal Advocacy staff is authorized to grant injunctions 24 hours a day through their emergency hotline (Harbor House, 2011). Harbor House of Central Florida is staffed with professionals that have educational backgrounds in human services. They also staff volunteers in their offices and shelters...
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...Marketing Principles and Analysis MKT 305 Winter Quarter 2014-2015 Instructor: Bill Froese Office Location: See Blackboard Office Hours: See Blackboard Phone: 224-616-4789 Email: wfroese@robertmorris.edu Course: MKT 305 Quarter Hours: 4 COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course will introduce students to key marketing principles including the marketing concept, management of the marketing mix (product, price, place and promotion), analysis of the external environment, ethical issues in marketing, segmentation, targeting and positioning. This course examines how organizations discover needs or wants that they can serve in the market place. Upon completion of the course, students should understand and appreciate the significant role that marketing plays in our fast-changing global marketplace. LENGTH OF COURSE: 10 weeks TEXTBOOK: Boone, Louis E. and Kurtz, David L. Contemporary Marketing, 15th Edition 2013. Mason, Ohio. Southwestern/Cengage, 2013. ISBN: 978-1-111-57971-5 NOTE: Make sure you get the 15th Edition and not the 16th! There is also a bundled package including the Text with Blackboard MindLink for CourseMate and e-text access printed access code card. ISBN: 978-1-305-59157-8 Finally, you can get the Blackboard MindLink for CourseMate and e-text access printed access code card. ISBN: 9781285369488 Special Note Regarding CourseMate: CourseMate supplemental resources are bundled with the purchase of a new textbook. CourseMate can become...
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... What approach would you make in reaching the Muslim world? According to Olson, the best known missionary to Arabia was Samuel Zwemer, who was called the “Apostle to Islam.” He also founded and for many years edited Muslim World, a journal devoted to the Christian mission in the Muslim World (page 189). In addition to the helpful information included in Zwemer’s journal, he has written another 50 books in which to educate missionaries in reaching the Muslims. In my opinion, our missionaries would do a great service to the Muslim mission field if they were to use his books to familiarize themselves with the Muslim people in an attempt to understand their belief system. Another source I came across in my study of this vast subject was the bibliography compiled by Warren G. Chastain (Treasures in Paper). I agree with his statement, “In the past, mission agencies have sent out workers with a minimum knowledge and exposure to Islam. And many workers still go out hoping they will learn on the job but still unaware how to dig in and set up a study program for themselves”. I believe that this bibliography can be used as a tool for preparing Christians to be witnesses to Muslims, as it lists various educational books that offer insight on their religion, culture, traditions and language. I believe that all forms of outreach in the Muslim world should begin with understanding what the Muslims believe. My approach to reaching the Muslim world would be reaching them through medical...
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...Continuous Improvement Planning Process Dawn Martinez Grand Canyon University: EDA 577 October 1, 2014 Continuous Improvement Planning Process Edwards Deming created a four-step continuous improvement plan that guided educational organizations through a process that would lead to improved student performance (Bernhardt, 2013). The four-step process is used widely in school systems today. Continuous school improvement can be defined as a process of improving schools on an ongoing basis through planning, implementing, evaluating, and improving (Bernhardt, 2013). In order for the system to be effective, all staff members in the educational organization need to be involved and aware of the vision for the school. When an entire school is clear about what needs to be done to improve student performance, the entire school can move ahead and increasing student performance becomes the forefront of efforts made by everyone. This paper will discuss the continuous improvement plan of Patriot Elementary and the action planning steps that are present as well as how the improvement plan is correlated with the ISLLC 2008 Leadership Policy Standards. Evidence of Action Planning Steps When examining the Unified Improvement Plan (UIP) for Patriot Elementary, action planning steps are evident. When developing the UIP for each school year, the Accreditation Team begins by looking at the general demographics of the student population as well as the larger picture of the community as a whole...
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...php?id=5007 INNOVATIONS IN ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AUDIT (APA) TO EMPOWER TEACHING & LEARNING: THE UNITEN EXPERIENCE Zainal Ariffin Ahmad Graduate Business School, College of Graduate Studies, UNITEN, Kajang Malaysia Norsalwati Binti Mohd Razalli Quality Management Centre,UNITEN, Kajang Malaysia ABSTRACT Institutional audit is an integral part of the quality assurance process in the Malaysian higher education to determine whether the institution is achieving its mission and goals, to identify strengths and areas of concern, and to enhance quality. One form of institutional audit is the periodic academic performance audit to determine the continuation or maintenance of programme accreditation status. In 2011, UNITEN conducted an institutional audit (Academic Performance Audit) exercise to prepare for SETARA 2012 or the Rating System for Higher Education Institutions in Malaysia. UNITEN was conferred SETARA Tier 5 - Excellent in 2012 compared to Tier 4 in 2009. Based on action science approach, this paper discusses the lessons learned during the Academic Performance Audit (APA) conducted in 2011 and how they empowered the teachinglearning environment at UNITEN. It will also highlight the three innovations introduced in the APA process. Keywords:Academic Performance Audit (APA), Rating system (SETARA), Action science, teaching-learning, Innovation. 1. INTRODUCTION Institutional audit is an integral part of the quality assurance process in the Malaysian higher education...
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