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PLANNING YOUR PROJECT. NMHEAR JUNE 2011. Introductions: People & Projects. PLANNING YOUR PROJECT: GETTING STARTED. Expectations. PLANNING YOUR PROJECT: GETTING STARTED. Expectations Focus. PLANNING YOUR PROJECT Keep It Simple:. Do what’s doable Focus on meaningful tasks
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PLANNING YOUR PROJECT NMHEAR JUNE 2011
Introductions: People & Projects
PLANNING YOUR PROJECT:GETTING STARTED • Expectations
PLANNING YOUR PROJECT:GETTING STARTED • Expectations • Focus
PLANNING YOUR PROJECTKeep It Simple: • Do what’s doable • Focus on meaningful tasks • Develop user-friendly systems • Simplify, simplify
PLANNING YOUR PROJECT:Be Flexible • Continually obtain and use feedback – here and on your campus • Be willing to adjust where needed • Refocus —even if you refocus completely • Consider alternative paths
PLANNING YOUR PROJECT:Pay Attention to the Culture • Link to your mission • Develop a common language • Know what you are up against (climate and culture) • Connect to existing initiatives • Tie to existing practices, procedures
PLANNING YOUR PROJECT:Governance and Organization • Seek endorsement from President and CAO • Involve relevant constituent groups • Faculty governance
PLANNING YOUR PROJECT:The Human Factor • Use human resources appropriately: • Steering committee • Pilot projects • Templates and tools • Existing committees, task forces • Professional development • Recognize the scholarship of teaching and learning • Reward participation
PLANNING YOUR PROJECT:Thinking About Evidence • Concentrate on the quality of analysis and reporting rather than on compliance reporting
Enduring Challenges • Defining terms • Core curriculum • Role of co-curricular services • Resources • Adjuncts • Geography • Demographics • Economics • Politics • Sustainability
PLANNING YOUR PROJECT:REMEMBER: • Focus on learning • Assess what you value • Communicate • Reward
Planning your Retreat • Monday • Focus Project • Brainstorm & Narrow Ideas • Focus on Goals, not actions • Tuesday • Develop project • People & Resources • Structures, Procedures, Template drafts • Opportunities & Issues • Wednesday • Implementation Timeline • Communication Plan • Poster