Promoting Effective Program Leadership in Psychology

2013 ◽  
Vol 40 (4) ◽  
pp. 318-329 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jane S. Halonen
Keyword(s):  
Program Leadership ◽  
Effective Program

Creating an Online Program

2004 ◽  
pp. 1-21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sandy Kyrish
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Online Learning ◽  
Educational Goals ◽  
Support Needs ◽  
Educational Goal ◽  
Online Program ◽  
Learning Program ◽  
Strong Program ◽  
Program Leadership ◽  
Effective Program

Good planning is key to the development of a successful online learning program. For online learning (as with any form of distance education), initial planning should primarily center on two issues: identifying the educational goal of the program, and identifying the practical issues of implementation. Planners must recognize that while online learning is a technology-based activity, it must be organized around clear educational goals that are strongly aligned with one or more key areas for the institution. Although educational goals will be different for each institution, this chapter suggests common tools and strategies that can be used to help identify key goals. Once goals (and accompanying objectives) are identified, practical issues of implementation must also be carefully considered. These include determining the initial investment, deciding on profitability goals, putting strong program leadership in place, creating an effective program, and identifying support needs for faculty and students.

scholarly journals 1113. A Novel Means of Acquiring High Quality Feedback for Training Programs –The Program Director Ombudsperson

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S587-S587
Author(s):  
David J Riedel ◽  
Rana Malek
Keyword(s):  
Training Programs ◽  
Evaluation Process ◽  
Program Director ◽  
Additional Time ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Constructive Feedback ◽  
Quality Feedback ◽  
Program Leadership ◽  
Constructive Criticism ◽  
Academic Year

Abstract Background Trainees may not always be comfortable providing frank feedback or constructive criticism to their Program Director (PD) due to fears of negative repercussions. PDs likewise may lack the means to obtain high quality feedback from trainees, particularly among smaller training programs, e.g. fellowships. An ombudsperson is defined as an independent appointee whose task is to investigate and attempt to resolve complaints and problems. Methods The PDs from Infectious Disease (ID) and Endocrinology fellowships partnered to meet with fellows from the opposite program. Meetings were held with fellows in December and June of the academic year. Each PD started their meeting with 2 questions on a 1-10 scale: How do you rate the fellowship program? How do you rate the job the PD and program leadership are doing? Additional questions covered the fellow evaluation process, faculty feedback, education vs. service balance, and gaps in training. Additional time was allotted for fellow-raised concerns. Meeting notes were summarized anonymously and returned to the PD of the other program. Fellows were asked to complete a brief questionnaire about their experience. Results A total of 15 fellows completed the survey (6 Endocrinology, 9 ID; Table). All 15 fellows agreed that the goal of the ombudsperson review meeting (i.e. to address fellow concerns in a more confidential setting) was achieved and were comfortable sharing concerns and feedback to the ombudsperson. The majority of fellows (53%) was more comfortable sharing concerns regarding the fellowship to the ombudsperson than directly to the PD. Thirteen (87%) agreed that concerns raised during the first ombudsperson meeting were addressed by the Program in subsequent months. All fellows (100%) found it helpful that the ombudsperson was another PD and recommended that the ombudsperson review meetings should continue in the fellowship. Table. Characteristics of participants and outcomes of questions about fellowship ombudsperson program Conclusion The fellowship PD ombudsperson meeting is a novel means for soliciting constructive feedback from trainees at small training programs. Fellows were comfortable with the ombudsperson arrangement, felt the meetings achieved their goal, and recommended that the meetings continue in the future. Disclosures All Authors: No reported disclosures

Emerging Framework for Planning and Implementation of Online Programs

2010 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 1-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Victor M. Hernández-Gantes
Keyword(s):  
Strategic Planning ◽  
Online Education ◽  
Program Planning ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Online Programs ◽  
The Past ◽  
Effective Program ◽  
Assessment Strategies ◽  
Interactive Feedback ◽  
Dramatic Growth

The dramatic growth of online education over the past two decades is requiring colleges to make a shift from fragmented approaches to program planning and implementation towards a framework integrating both into a coherent support system. This article provides an overview of an emerging holistic framework for planning and implementation of online programs calling for shared strategic planning needs assessment strategies, and establishing program consensus. Guided by a program vision, curriculum and instructional strategies are identified along with internal and external supports needed for successful implementation. The framework suggests demand-driven strategic planning, benchmarking approaches to implementation practices, and interactive feedback to ensure effective program planning and implementation.

Is it possible to build an effective program to promote the health and well-being of employees in the workplace in the Russia?

2021 ◽  
pp. 46-56
Author(s):  
Ivan Aleksandrovich Rybakov
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Russian Federation ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Scientific Evidence ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Ministry Of Health ◽  
Comprehensive Health ◽  
Effective Program ◽  
The Russian Federation ◽  
Health And Well Being

In 2019 The Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation together with experts of the National Research Center of Therapy and Preventive Medicine of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation has developed programs to strengthen the health of employees, which include behavioral medicine practices aimed at changing lifestyle and correcting risk factors. Scientific evidence shows the effectiveness of such programs, and new components of programs aimed at improving the well-being of employees can increase the effectiveness of preventive measures. In this article, we will review the domestic and international experience of using comprehensive health and well-being promotion programs to improve the health of employees in Russia.

The Organization of Ethics and the Ethics of Organizations: The Case for Expanded Organizational Ethics Audits

1993 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-44 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Metzger ◽  
Dan R. Dalton ◽  
John W. Hill
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Unethical Behavior ◽  
Substantial Reduction ◽  
Organizational Ethics ◽  
Organizational Factors ◽  
The United States ◽  
Corporate Ethics ◽  
Corporate Ethics Programs ◽  
Effective Program ◽  
Federal Laws

The United States Sentencing Commission’s guidelines for the sentencing of organizations found guilty of violating federal laws recently became effective. Dramatically increased penalties are possible under these gudelines, but so too is a substantial reduction in the penalties imposed on organizations that have an effective program in place to prevent and detect violations. This provides corporations with a tremendous new incentive in inaugurate organizational ethics audits both to avoid violations in the first instance and to reduce the penalty imposed in the event that a violation occurs. We argue, however, that there have always been very good reasons for organizations to conduct such audits, which emphasize the identification of the organizational factors that create incentives for unethical behavior. Corporate ethics programs initiated without reference to such factors cannot reasonably be expected to be effective in improving a company’s internal ethical environment.

scholarly journals Food Safety and Employee Health Implications of COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aljosa Trmcic ◽  
Elizabeth Demmings ◽  
Kalmia Kniel ◽  
Martin Wiedmann ◽  
Samuel David Alcaine
Keyword(s):  
Food Safety ◽  
Food Supply ◽  
Food Industry ◽  
Food Packaging ◽  
Control Strategies ◽  
Epidemiological Data ◽  
Control Culture ◽  
Safety Risks ◽  
The Face ◽  
Effective Program

The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly impacted the US food supply and consumer behavior. Food production and processing are being disrupted as illnesses, proactive quarantines, and government-mandated movement restrictions cause labor shortages. In this environment, the food industry has been required to adopt new, additional practices to minimize the risk of COVID-19 cases and outbreaks among its workforce. Successfully overcoming these challenges requires a comprehensive approach that addresses COVID-19 transmission both within and outside the facility; possible interventions include strategies to (i) vaccinate employees, (ii) assure that employees practice social distancing, (iii) assure that employees wear face coverings, (iv) screen employees for COVID-19 (v) assure that employees practice frequent handwashing and avoid touching their faces, (vi) clean frequently touched surfaces, and (vii) assure proper ventilation. Compliance with these control strategies needs to be verified and an overall “COVID-19 control culture” needs to be established to facilitate an effective program. Despite some public misperceptions about SARS-CoV-2 presence on foods or food packaging representing a public health risk, it is important to note that both the virus’ biology and epidemiological data clearly support a negligible risk of COVID-19 transmission through food and food packing. However, COVID-19 pandemic related supply chain and workforce disruptions, as well as the shift in resources to protect food industry employees from COVID-19 may increase the actual food safety risks. The goal of this paper is to review the COVID-19 mitigation practices adopted by the food industry, and the potential impact of these practices and COVID-19 related disruptions on the industry’s food safety mission. A review of these impacts is necessary to ensure that the food industry is prepared to maintain a safe and nutritious food supply in the face of future global disruptions.

scholarly journals A Comparative Analysis of Reconstruction Strategies Employed in Major Earthquakes of Indo-Pak Region

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-16
Author(s):  
Sarmad Salahuddin ◽  
Beenish Mujahid ◽  
Farah Jamil ◽  
Nasir Javed
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Cultural Identity ◽  
Natural Disaster ◽  
The Other ◽  
Local People ◽  
Construction Companies ◽  
Humanitarian Organizations ◽  
Seismic Resistant ◽  
Visible Effect ◽  
Effective Program

Housing is one of the most important needs of mankind to survive. A secure and properly planned house, gives comfort to people using it, keeping them secure from severe environment, un-wanted people and animals. Apart from the human casualties, the other striking and usually most visible effect of natural disaster is majorly the destruction of houses. The loss of houses has a devastating effect on privacy, livelihoods and the dignity of individuals. An effective program for the reconstruction of houses for those affected is critical to ensure restoration of the society’s economy, cultural identity and dignity. For many humanitarian organizations, employing professional construction companies is the most common and quickest way of rebuilding houses in the aftermath of a disaster. However every strategy has its own risks and limitations, but there is a growing awareness being shared among countries to mitigate these situations. This study carefully examines the reconstruction strategies employed in earthquake affected buildings of Kashmir, Pakistan and Gujrat, India. The analysis concludes proper fulfillment of the bye laws for seismic resistant construction and enforcing law of training for laborers and local people in redevelopment of earthquake hit area.

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