Study Document
Pages:2 (677 words)
Sources:2
Subject:Government
Topic:Budget Cuts
Document Type:Essay
Document:#52429138
Student Affairs Budget Cuts
"Hello, Glad to see you folks. That is a nice outfit it looks good on you etc.. etc.….Student affairs is an integral part of the higher education process and it means a lot to me and the university. Receiving the information that 8% of the annual budget for Student Affairs office is being cut, has presented a new challenge that will use all of my leadership and political knowhow in order to succeed. Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule and helping me today…. The purpose of this presentation is to describe my plan to manage this cut as the director of the Student Affairs Office. In this presentation I will list the important actions that need to be taken in order for this office to sustain its mission.
Current Situation
"Hers my staff. All of them are pretty good and I don't' want any of them to go, nor feel that any of them have to go despite the cutback…."
Staff members
Admin Assistant
Grad Asst
Describe the current budget and the boundaries that are associated with each cut:
"The budget is being cut 8%...a significant but not devastating number.."
Describe the options that are available: "It will take a team effort but as long as a strong leadership presence is maintained, we should make it through with little problem…."
Rank order objectives:"First objective is to maintain current levels of staff. Second objective is to convene to decide what can be cut. Third objective is to enjoy the challenge and learn everything we can "
The Importance of Student Affairs
Areas of Competence For SA Professionals
" ..student affairs scans multiple disciplines and affects people at a variety of levels here is a list of what this office does:
Advising and Helping
Assessment, Evaluation and Research
Equity Diversity and Inclusion
Ethical Professional Practice
History, Philosophy and Values
Human and Organizational Resources
Law, Policy, and Governance
Leadership
Personal Foundations
Student Learning and Development
Determining the Specific Needs of the Situation
-In…
References
ACPA/NASPA (2010). Professional Competency Areas For Student Affairs Practitioners. 24 July 24, 2010. Retrieved from http://www.naspa.org/images/uploads/main/Professional_Competencies.pdf
McCarthy, C. (2012). Follow proven strategies to effectively manage budget cuts. Student Affairs Today, 20 April 2012. Retrieved from http://www.studentaffairstodaynewsletter.com/Article-Detail/follow-proven-strategies-to-effectively-manage-budget-cuts.aspx