Scheduling, Budget, & Related Issues

1. Scheduling, Budget, & Related Issues Dr. Ronald Bolender February 28, 2008 Ohio University-Zanesville Bolender - February 28, 2008

2. Scheduling, Budget, & Related Issues In 1946, Ohio University-Zanesville began a tradition of providing the education of a major research university, while maintaining the individualized attention associated with a small, liberal arts college. Students have access to over 50 full-time faculty who are highly qualified in their fields and have active research projects. (“About the Zanesville Campus,” 2007, para. 1) Bolender - February 28, 2008

3. Scheduling, Budget, & Related Issues Ohio University-Zanesville serves commuter students who seek associate, bachelor's or master's degrees, community education, or business and industry training. Our students join us right out of high school, from years of working on the job, or from other colleges, universities or technical schools. (“About the Zanesville Campus,” 2007, para. 2) Bolender - February 28, 2008

4. Scheduling, Budget, & Related Issues With a friendly faculty and staff, Ohio University-Zanesville provides a high quality educational experience complete with academic advising, tutoring, and specialized testing services. (“About the Zanesville Campus,” 2007, para. 3) Bolender - February 28, 2008

5. Scheduling, Budget, & Related Issues Our facilities feature state-of-the-art wireless internet access, a cafeteria, a coffee café, bookstore, a 62,000 volume library with vast electronic databases and resources, a fitness center and the Collegial Woods walking trails. (“About the Zanesville Campus,” 2007, para. 4) Bolender - February 28, 2008

6. Scheduling, Budget, & Related Issues Ohio University-Zanesville offers flexibly scheduled classes in Zanesville and Cambridge. Combine this flexibility with student groups such as Alpha Phi Omega, Student Senate, intramural sports, and cultural activities to round out your university experience. OUZ is here in your community to meet your family's educational needs. (“About the Zanesville Campus,” 2007, para. 5) Bolender - February 28, 2008

7. Scheduling, Budget, & Related Issues • The following operational mission statement is drawn from “About the Zanesville Campus” (2007, para. 1-5). • OUZ creates and delivers educational programs to serve the needs of the residents (from high school on up) in the greater Zanesville/Cambridge area. • Decisions regarding programs, schedules, and budgets are driven by this operational mission statement; specifically the needs of the residents. Bolender - February 28, 2008

8. Scheduling, Budget, & Related Issues • The primary role of the Associate Dean is to provide management/leadership to keep everyone at OUZ on task with this operational mission statement. Bolender - February 28, 2008

9. Scheduling, Budget, & Related Issues Decision Making Process • Autocratic • Consultative • Group (Vroom & Jago, 1988) Bolender - February 28, 2008

10. Scheduling, Budget, & Related Issues Scheduling • “Ohio University-Zanesville offers flexibly scheduled classes in Zanesville and Cambridge” (“About the Zanesville Campus,” 2007, para. 5). • Based on the above quote and the operational mission statement, scheduling decisions are driven by meeting the needs of the residents (high school and up) in the OUZ service area. Bolender - February 28, 2008

11. Scheduling, Budget, & Related Issues Scheduling • The decision making process will incorporate all three decision making models. • Group decision making is the desired model and the first stage of building course schedules. • Consultative decision making is used in unique situations in order to fulfill the operational mission statement. • From a leadership perspective, autocratic decision making is used when the Associate Dean deems that the operational mission statement has not been used as the primary foundation at the group decision making level. From a managerial perspective, practical minor adjustments are required when implementing a complex schedule (rooms, human resources, equipment, location, etc.). Bolender - February 28, 2008

12. Scheduling, Budget, & Related Issues Budget • The budget process is complex due to specific guidelines from various stakeholders (state, federal, grants, etc.). • However, the budget process is subject to the operational mission statement in a similar decision making process as scheduling. Bolender - February 28, 2008

13. Scheduling, Budget, & Related Issues Built to Change Organizations are built to perform, not to change. But in today’s highly competitive business environment, organizations must be ready to change and change frequently. (Lawler & Worley, 2006) Bolender - February 28, 2008

14. Scheduling, Budget, & Related Issues Built to Change • The Associate Dean is to keep OUZ on task in an environment that requires constant change in order to fulfill the operational mission statement. Needs from 20 years ago might not be the needs five years from now. A culture of continuous change must become part of a higher education organization in order to survive—and more importantly, thrive. Bolender - February 28, 2008

15. Scheduling, Budget, & Related Issues References About the Zanesville Campus. (2007). Ohio University-Zanesville. Retrieved February 23, 2008, from http://www.zanesville.ohiou.edu/ Lawler, E. E., & Worley, C. G. (2006). Built to change: How to achieve sustained organizational effectiveness. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass. Vroom, V. H., & Jago, A. G. (1988). The new leadership: Managing participation in organizations. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall. Bolender - February 28, 2008