Communication Plan 1

Communication Plan for a Green Education Policy

John Peterson Keiser University EDU712 Dr. Sue Adragna, PhD February 26, 2011

Communication Plan 2 Communication Plan for a Green Education Policy

Introduction The purpose of this plan is to communicate Adragna Universitys policy on the new implemented programs for green education. Jarret (2009) elucidated that to effectively communicate a plan is necessary that clear, concise, and unequivocal information should be distributed to related key target audiences. A copy of this document will be delivered to the stakeholders interested on the success of implementing the programs directed to green education at Adragna University.

Policy Stakeholders Chapleo and Simms (2010) claimed that identifying and understanding the stakeholders of relevance to an organization, and their influence or interest, is therefore of key importance to managers and policy-makers. Freeman (as cited by Bolton & Nie, 2010, p. 704) defined stakeholders as any group or individual who can affect or is affected by the achievement of the organizations objectives. According to Bolton and Nie (2010), The education industry not only prepares its students to operate in a complex and dynamic global business environment, it must also operate within the constraints and challenges of that environment. This is a good advice for this policys stakeholders: (a) the universitys administration, represented by the offices of the chancellor, (b) the campuses presidents, and the (c) admissions, (d) financial aid, (e) bursar, and (f) registrar teams. Also the academia stakeholders consisted of the (g) dean, (h) assistant deans, and (i) faculty.

Communication Plan 3 Statement of Policy Purpose There is a growing concern with an environmental crisis around the world; which is reflecting on the social and economical aspects of our society. We, as educators, have an important role to play by assisting humanity to solve this dangerous emergency, and that is why Adragna University is taking the leading position on supporting green education by creating programs designed to train students, not only for an emergent market on the green industry, but also for a philosophical thinking about sustainability. At Adragna University we believe the changes and challenges facing the energy industry will be easily met when our nation speak in one voice. Adragna University is different from the conventional and traditional educational establishment, because we have consistently being on the front line of technological and scientific research. We pride ourselves on the commitment of our administrators, staff, and faculty towards the exercise of critical-thinking and problemsolving to bring to our students and to our community the best of our capacities; as Fowler (2009) explained, effective public leadership in the twenty-first century requires a concrete foundation of knowledge.

Goals and Objectives The following are goals and objectives under the responsibility of stakeholders. These goals and objectives are in accordance with our institutions mission and philosophy. Specific tasks will be presented to individual stakeholders on different documentation containing their detailed assignments. Establish benchmarks and metrics for assessment of progress towards achieving programs goals;

Communication Plan 4 Develop a budget; manage fiscal affairs; lead and coordinate strategic planning. Oversee student tuition accounts and offer advice on financial planning to students when needed. Resolve student inquiries relating to financial aid products; guiding students through financial aid processes to meet their needs. Receive and analyze financial aid applications based on established laws; processing applications received in a timely manner within set deadlines; and preparing detailed reports relating to financial aid and assigned programs in compliance with the law. Maintain accurate personal and academic records for each student at the new programs. Schedule classes, as well as assist on the enrollment of students in these classes; evaluating potential students and admitting students to the school. Screen applicants to make sure they meet any criteria set by the school's governing board. Develop curriculum; supervise, evaluate, and support the departments involved with this policy in a manner that promotes excellence in instruction, scholarly and creative productivity. Lead the processes of faculty and staff selection and retention. Coordinate the professional development of college administrators and staff. Evaluate administrators, staff, and faculty.

Communication Plan 5 Result Evaluation Fitzpatrick, Sanders, and Worthen (2004) explained evaluation as the clarification, identification, and the application of criteria which is defensible in order to evaluate the value, merit or worthwhile of an object regarding these criteria. The policy presented in this plan shall have a participant-oriented approach. The program evaluation will obtain quantitative and qualitative data from stakeholders. Evaluators will work to describe the several needs, values, and the perspectives of the programs in order to make a judgment about its values (Fitzpatrick, Sanders, & Worthen, 2004).

Conclusion As this plan described, stakeholders of the newly implemented programs for green education at Adragna University shall perform their usual duties, with an increased attention to the success of these new programs. Further instructions in form of assignments will be delivered to individual stakeholders in order for these programss success to happen. It is also important to observe that the listed goals and objectives of this policy are in accordance to the overall goals and objectives of the university, and should be treated as such. The results of the success of these green education programs will be evaluated according to the above described methodology. Adragna University is confident on the success of this policy and is grateful to the positive achievements brought by the hard work and dedication of all stakeholders involved on this plan.

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