THEME VI: Systems Context, Policy, Economics and Legal Matters
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articulates a personal viewpoint on the relationship between organizational values and financial planning, budgeting, and resource allocation
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develops skills and knowledge relative to fiscal planning and management
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applies appropriate accountability techniques to evaluate the extent to which resources are used effectively and in alignment with school values and vision.
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develops and implements skills and knowledge relative to human resources management, including personnel planning, recruitment, hiring, compensation, separation and maintenance of high quality personnel
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understands staff utilization according to student efficiency, cost, and quality.
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understands labor relations, collaborative negotiations, and contract management
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understands theories, best practices, and strategies of staff supervision and evaluation and links supervision and evaluation to effective outcomes
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understands and implements professional development systems that result in improved organizational learning consistent with organization's vision and action/strategic plans
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develops and monitors long-range plans for organizational technology and information systems applications
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understands and applies current and future technologies for management and business procedures.
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understands principles and issues related to facilities, use of space, and operational procedures at the organizational level.
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understands and uses the principles of relevant federal and state laws, mandates, and/or institutional policies to create environments characterized by fairness, equity, and justice
Theme in Action
PA 306 - Policy Systems with Asim Zia
My policy analysis examined three policy alternatives to U.S. Refugee Resettlement Policy and assessed them against carefully selected policy goals, making a final proposal for policy change in the United States.
Course 390 - Internship with Kieran Killeen, at Mercy Connection Justice & Mentoring Program
Over the course of my internship I reflect on various aspects of the organization in a personal blog. The following posts connect to the Theme VI objectives:
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"Making a Space", posted 11/2/2017: Looks at the layout of Mercy Connections and how it aligns to the organization's vision and mission
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"​Working for a Second Chance", posted 12/14/2017: Was my reflection, written after attending a panel on second-chance hiring, which discussed the challenges and recommendations around securing employment for post-incarcerated individuals.
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Digitizing Program Surveys - No Easy Task (no matter how cocky I am about my tech skills), posted 12/22/2017: I reflected on my experience digitizing the Justice & Mentoring Program Mentor Training feedback surveys and the impact workplace transitions can have on program data collection and consistency.