have consequences, a concept that many seem to forget. Being civically engaged is a responsibility of all people, and we should take pride in having the ability to serve and be involved within our communities at all. Robert Putnam, in his book: Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community (2000), suggests numerous ways in which we can attempt to promote and develop a stronger sense of civic engagement. Fortunately for Putnam, there is an endless list of organizations around the globe
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two-year associate degree in nursing following World War II, there was an acute shortage of nurses (GCU: multimedia 2009-2011). Mildred Montag started a trend that would take the world by surprise, and flourish into hundreds of programs throughout community colleges giving opportunity to people who might not have had the chance to become nurses otherwise. Many seek out the Associates Degree in Nursing for the simple fact that it is a quicker course, financially more affordable, in todays job market
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Westmount Retirement Residence (WRR) was established in 1997 as 125 unit retirement residences. It is located in London, Ontario. The Issue(s): A pricing model that reflected both the size of suite inhabited and the level of medical care and service required by each individual patient. The Analysis: WRR has 75 studios of 400 sq ft each, 35 one bedroom apartment of 500 sq ft each and 15 two bed room apartments of 600 sq ft each. It is facing increased local competition from three competitors
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document management, communities of practice, and the creation of an expert directory. After much time spent determining which option, or combination of options, would be most beneficial as well as the best implementation plan, Issue Statement International Business Machines (IBM) was founded in New York in 1911 through the merger of three smaller companies and has come to be one of the most profitable and internationally recognized “provider[s] of technology products, services and management consulting
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out’’ (Anderson, 1988). The thirst of education by these students is not hampered by the high cost of university education. They seek other options of education elsewhere. The students will go the community colleges, which are a cheaper compared to the universities. The influx into the community colleges by the “priced out” students from state universities will increase the admission numbers and put pressure on the existing facilities (Irfan, 1991). More students seeking admission will require
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context course. Studying in the community environment, without the constraints of an organization. What’s different about Civic Leadership? Point 3 from above is changed from what’s good for “our group” and instead what’s good for all of society. About producing community change. It’s about grassroots community groups empowering themselves and forcing change. Classic definition of it would be – Civic Leadership is the study of leadership in the context of community. It is leadership in the larger
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consortium of Memphis community theatres including Germantown Community Theatre, Theatre Memphis, Playhouse on the Square, Circuit, TheatreWorks, Harrell, and Arlington Arts Group provide immeasurable value in increasing cultural quality of life in the community. By working together with a strategic marketing plan they can increase the audiences from 60% to 75% of capacity, while building strong support for the years to come. Memphis corporate leaders support the arts, including the community theatres, to
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to enroll in 4 years bachelor’s degrees. Community colleges originally were created to offer individuals higher education opportunities that were not provided in university settings. Through time, the offerings of the community colleges have diversified. Recently some community colleges began offering baccalaureate degrees; this phenomenon has resulted in controversy over the mission and function of the community college. the mission of most community colleges as shaped by the following commitments:
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COMMUNITY GARDENS: GOOD REGIONAL INVESTMENT Daniel P. Olivas Webster University Abstract The concept of gathering people together in an outdoor space in order to collectively work towards the common goal of planting and harvesting produce can be traced in the US to the late 19th century. Community gardens still exist in the US today with the same goal as before, but the objectives that are witnessed in contemporary community gardens have grown to include goals such as training youth in
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Membership and Participation for Communities of Practice A Paper Presented To Allen Stout In partial fulfillment of the requirement of MGMT 300, Management Practicum University of La Verne College of Business and Public Management Samana U. Tinsley La Verne, California October 30, 2012 Introduction A community of practice (CoP) is, according to cognitive anthropologists Jean Lave and Etienne Wenger, a group of people who share a craft and/or a profession. The community may evolve naturally because
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