Assignment:
Discussion: Approaching Change With Others
Change and improvement require a sound understanding of the current state of the institution. It is vitally important to understand the structure and processes that are currently in place, in order to know what needs to change. In the resources this week, Kuk (Chapter 18 in McClellan & Stringer, 2009) describes various organizational models and a systematic approach to evaluating the effectiveness of organizational design. Consider your own institution and how it compares with the organizational models you learned about this week. Also reflect on how the model may influence your approach to organizational changes in your institution.
Post your thoughts on Kuk's description of a number of organizational models for student affairs. Describe the model in place at your institution. How will your approach to organizational change differ depending upon the model in use at your institution? Explain.
Required Readings
McClellan, G. S., & Stringer, J. (Eds.). (2016). The handbook of student affairs administration (4th ed.). San Francisco, CA: Wiley.
• "A Long and Honorable History"
• "Organizational and Administrative Models Within Student Affairs"
• "Supporting and Enhancing Student Learning Through Partnerships With Academic Colleagues"
Dale, P. A., & Drake, T. M. (2005). Connecting academic and student affairs to enhance student learning and success. New Directions for Community Colleges, 2005(131), 51-64.
Note: Retrieved from the Walden Library using the Education Search Complete database.
Connecting academic and student affairs to enhance student learning and success. New Directions for Community Colleges, (131) by Dale, P. A., & Drake, T. M. Copyright 2005 by JOHN WILEY & SONS, INC. - JOURNALS Reprinted by permission of JOHN WILEY & SONS, INC. - JOURNALS via th Copyright Clearance Center.
Assignment Length Must be 3 to 4 paragraphs
Required Media
Laureate Education, Inc. (Executive producer). (2011). Leading change in student support programs: The importance of collaboration. Baltimore, MD: Author.
Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 19 minutes.
Dr. Adrianna Kezar discusses the benefits of collaboration for more effective institutional functioning and improved student learning. (I will give you y sign on info to watch via classroom)