STRATEGIC PLANNING – SLP1
Your learning objectives:
Discuss the role of shared governance in strategic planning.
Reflect on shared governance and its role in strategic planning at your work site.
Read:
Chapter 7: How Academic Ships Actually Navigate (p. 165 208) in:
Ehrenberg, R. G. (2016). Governing Academia: Who Is in Charge at the Modern University? Ithaca: Cornell University Press.
Use the reading to compose a 2 page paper with the following components:
Introduction
Discuss the role of shared governance in strategic planning
Reflect on the structure of shared governance at your work site
Is there collaboration between leaders and faculty in the strategic planning process?
Are there any challenges to faculty participation in strategic planning?
How is shared governance at your work site impacted by institution type (public, private, or for-profit)?
In conclusion, discuss one finding from the article that surprised you or reflects your experience with strategic planning at your work site.
SLP Assignment Expectations
Your work should be written with the following points in mind.
This paper should be at least 2 pages, not counting the title page and reference page.
A clear introduction that orients a reader to the essay main content, and the main points discussed should be provided.
A well-developed, well-balanced essay body that develops each point in its own paragraph should be included.
A concise conclusion that summarizes the whole essay should also be included.
Include at least three references. Quoted material should not exceed 10% of the total paper (since the focus of these assignments is critical thinking). Use your own words and build on the ideas of others. When material is copied verbatim from external sources, it must be enclosed in quotes.
The references should be cited within the text and also listed at the end of the assignment in the References section. Follow the APA Style format; see www.apa.org.
At least one in-text citation must be provided for each reference.
A reference page which follows APA requirements should be included.
The essay should be organized in a clear and coherent manner.
The paper should be double spaced with font size of 12.
Your writing should:
a. Be clear, logical, and precise
b. Have breadth and depth
c. Show critical-thinking skills
