Week 6 Discussion – Managing Interruptions

After completing this week’s Readings and Resources, respond to the following questions.

Managing interruptions will more than likely be your greatest challenge. There is always someone vying for your attention. Your text mentions that “greater control of your time means greater freedom.”

  • How does this quote resonate with you?
  • Have you already experienced this in your internship, or perhaps observed it in your school?
  • What does it mean to you to have greater freedom because you have control of your time? Give some examples where you have found this to be true.

Your initial responses are due by 11:55 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday and should be between 200-250 words. The initial posting should be a statement of your point of view on the question, supported by the required readings.

Links:

https://www.naesp.org/blog/time-management-101
 
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Construct a mission statement analysis report by completing the following:

  • Select a college or university, and research its mission statement and the website material that relates to the mission. (Material may include the institution’s vision statement, core values, overarching goals, strategic plan, and other related documents).
  • Write a 3-page (excluding the mission statement itself) well-structured, organized report that addresses these questions:
    • What is the mission of your selected college or university? 
    • What does the college or university value and place an emphasis on in their stated mission? 
    • What are the institution’s long-term goals? 
    • How would you describe the primary student population served by the institution?
    • What types of educational programming does the institution offer?
    • Is there a focus on research, teaching, or service?
    • Does the institution have a strategic plan? If yes, what are three key highlights/goals? 
    • How does the institution’s organizational structure or programs support the institution’s mission and goals? 
    • How well does the institution’s marketing and website presence match its stated mission?
    • Reflecting on the institution’s mission statement and related materials, what do you think are likely challenges the institution will face in the future?
  • Include an introduction and a conclusion.
  • Include a cover page and references page.
  • Include a copy of the selected institution’s mission statement.

Submission Requirements

To achieve a successful assignment outcome, you are expected to meet the following requirements:

  • Length: Your analysis should be three pages, in addition to a cover page, a references page, and a copy of the institution’s mission statement.
  • Cover page: Include a cover page formatted according to APA style.
  • Body of paper: Cite any and all information that is not common knowledge. 
  • References list: Be sure to include all references cited in an APA reference list at the end of your paper.
  • Font and font-size: Use Times New Roman, 12-point font, and double space. 

Refer to the resources in the Capella Writing Center to help with writing and formatting this assignment according to APA style and format.

Part 2

what are the key characteristics associated with each of the major types of higher education governance? What are the advantages and disadvantages associated with each type of governance?

 
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Ill-structured problems (ISPs) have no clear goals or constraints and often involve ethical dilemmas. In fact, ISPs are highly dependent on context as well as the perspective of those who are solving the problem. In approaching an ill-structured problem, educational leaders must attend to alternative points of view and create arguments to justify the proposed solution. The purpose of this case study is to respond to an ill-structured problem with a potential solution.

After reading the case study “Discrimination or Background Knowledge, Part I” found at the end of Chapter 1, respond to the following questions:

  1. What characteristics of the case study demonstrate that this is an ill-structured problem?
  2. What ISLLC standards are applicable to this case study and how would you justify your explanation using the text?
  3. Acknowledging the legal and ethical issues surrounding this case, how would you professionally respond to the following groups to begin to uncover a solution without adding “fuel to the fire”?
  • How might you respond to the minority parents who feel their children have been denied access?
  • How would you respond to the principals who feel students of color do not have proper study skills?

The Journal

  • Must be at least 1.5 double-spaced pages in length
 
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This assignment has to complete in the template format provided. Also included an attached is the first draft and template. I will follow up with the writer with the teachers comments from draft one. 

The Project The Annotated Bibliography project will contain two parts: 1) A Graphic Organizer (two drafts) 2) A formal Annotated Bibliography (one draft) The Graphic Organizer is designed to help you organize, analyze, and summarize each of your sources. You will simply enter the information into the graphic organizer as you read each source. (If you will not include the source in your paper, don’t create an entry in the Graphic Organizer.) Follow the instructions in each box as you fill out the Graphic Organizer. Complete one Graphic Organizer template for each source. You will submit two drafts of the Graphic Organizer. The Annotated Bibliography is a prose (written) expansion of the entries in your Graphic Organizer. You can view a sample Annotated Bibliography here: https://guides.rasmussen.edu/ld.php?content_id=5835869 The purpose of the annotated bibliography is to summarize and assess sources, including scholarly sources. The AB serves as a record of your review of the research on the topic as well as information about its use in your studies. Using your notes from the Graphic Organizer, you will create a written entry for each source. Each entry will include: • Full APA Citation. • 12-point Times New Roman Font. • Double Spacing. • 2 to 4 sentences to summarize the main idea(s) of the source. o What are the main arguments? o What is the point of this book/article? o What topics are covered? • 2 to 4 sentences to assess and evaluate the source. o How does it compare with other sources in your bibliography? o Is this information reliable? How do you know? o Is the source objective or biased? How do you know? • 2 to 4 sentences to reflect on the source. o Was this source helpful to you? o How can you use this source for your research project? o Has it changed how you think about your topic? The final draft of the Annotated Bibliography document will include: • 6-8 entries (no more than 8; no fewer than 6). • At least FOUR sources must be academic (peer-reviewed journals). • Academic tone and language. • A cover page and reference page (both in APA 6th Edition format) • Page numbers (in APA 6th Edition format) • Running head (in APA 6th Edition format) Please note that the Annotated Bibliography (AB) sets the stage for the Current Issues Paper (CUP). In the CIP, students may ONLY use sources that have been included in the final draft of the AB. It is critical, then, that students begin seeking and evaluating sources at the beginning of the term.  

 
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