As part of the College’s
strategic planning process, President Kleniewski
has created three task forces to consider input
gathered from the campus community, prepare
recommendations, and report to the Strategic
Planning and Resource Council (SPARC). One such
committee is the Organizational Structure Task
Force (OSTF).
The charge of OSTF is to
engage the campus community in a series of
forums, conversations, focus groups, and surveys
to identify if there are any alternative
structures that could result in improved
performance and enhanced services in the
College’s operations.
The timetable for the OSTF
is ambitious.
October
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Conduct a campus-wide
survey of all faculty and staff
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Perform a literature
review
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Review organizational
structures of other colleges
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Schedule focus groups
and meetings with campus groups
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Post monthly update of
progress on SPARC website and in the
Bulletin
November
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Conduct focus groups
with faculty, secretaries, trades, student
association, associate vice-presidents,
directors, and other staff as needed
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Disseminate progress
and gather more data by attending meetings
of Council of Chairs, Finance and
Administration, Student Development, College
Advancement, and Academic Affairs
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Post monthly update of
progress on SPARC website and in the
Bulletin
December
January
The OSTF will adhere to the following guidelines
as it proceeds:
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We will demonstrate
objectivity regarding ideas that are new,
innovative, and may impact our personal or
departmental agendas and interests.
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We will take advantage
of this opportunity to honor the goal of
enhancing the learning and living
experiences of our students.
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We will operate openly
and with due transparency.
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We will respect the
importance of verified facts and information
in the development of our recommendations.
This process is intended to
be inclusive and we expect that all members of
the campus community will have an opportunity to
provide input. Please do not hesitate to contact
any of the OSTF members with ideas, comments,
questions, or concerns.
Cynthia Lassonde, Co-Chair; Associate
Professor, Elementary Education and Reading
Barry Warren, Co-Chair, Associate Vice
President for Development
Deborah Farro-Lynd, Assistant Professor;
Math, Computer Science, and Statistics
Todd Foreman, Associate Vice President
for Administration and Technology
Patrice Macaluso, Associate Professor,
Theatre
Nancy Wolters, Associate Provost for
Academic Support
Please click on the link
below to complete a brief, two-question survey.
Your responses will help us further the process
of understanding the strengths and needs of our
organizational structure.
https://aristotle.oneonta.edu/SelectSurvey/TakeSurvey.aspx?SurveyID=l2MH752
Thank you.
