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This document outlines 10 critical skills that 21st century university students must continue to improve: 1) critical thinking and problem-solving, 2) collaboration, 3) goal setting and personal development, 4) ICT skills, 5) effective communication, 6) global citizenship, 7) employability skills, 8) agility and adaptability, 9) initiative and entrepreneurialism, and 10) accessing and analyzing information. It also includes two quotes about successful people enjoying continuous self-improvement and an educated person being able to acquire knowledge without violating others' rights. The document is from Learners Solutions Management and provides contact information for Bismark and learnerssolutions@gmail.com.
NHI Houston: How to Organize a Recruitment MeetingCarlos Jr
This instructional powerpoint will help to organize and run a National Hispanic Institute Great Debate recruitment meeting.
To download and print brochures you can follow this link, http://bit.ly/1OduIiv
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1) Descriptions of FERPA, which protects student privacy, HIPAA, which protects personal health information, and public information laws.
2) Examples of how these laws apply in situations like releasing student names, discussing student injuries, and holding student meetings.
3) A discussion of social media tools and guidelines for educators to consider professionalism and separate personal and professional use online.
This document discusses the rise of social media and its implications for schools and teachers. Some key points:
- Social media use is widespread, with over 150 million US adults using the internet daily and 55% going online for political news in 2008. 45% of employers use social media to research candidates.
- Social media allows people to get information and connect with each other outside of traditional institutions. Platforms like Facebook, Twitter, blogs and YouTube are discussed.
- Schools and teachers should thoughtfully consider how to use social media to connect with communities while also addressing risks like improper sharing of information or photos by teachers that could lead to disciplinary action.
- Maintaining separate professional and personal social media profiles and
The document summarizes a study on the social media habits of Fortune 500 companies. Some of the key findings include:
1) Most Fortune 500 companies are present on major social media channels like Facebook, YouTube and Twitter but engagement levels are generally low.
2) Facebook fan pages drive the largest social audiences but many channels have been inactive for over 6 months.
3) Fortune 500 companies need to improve their social media strategies by more actively engaging customers, integrating social media across their online and offline presences, and responding directly to customer feedback and questions.
Apple Inc. was founded by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne. It is a technology company headquartered in Cupertino, CA that designs, develops, and sells consumer electronics, computer software, and online services. In its last fiscal year, Apple reported $182.8 billion in revenue and $39.5 billion in profits with over 97,000 employees.
This document analyzes data from online application forms for AIESEC membership from fall 2011 to spring 2012. It finds that word-of-mouth from friends was the most common way applicants heard about AIESEC, followed by posters and events targeting first-year students. While AIESEC has less influence over word-of-mouth, the analysis suggests continuing to engage first-year students and develop stronger online promotion through the website and Facebook.
This document outlines 10 critical skills that 21st century university students must continue to improve: 1) critical thinking and problem-solving, 2) collaboration, 3) goal setting and personal development, 4) ICT skills, 5) effective communication, 6) global citizenship, 7) employability skills, 8) agility and adaptability, 9) initiative and entrepreneurialism, and 10) accessing and analyzing information. It also includes two quotes about successful people enjoying continuous self-improvement and an educated person being able to acquire knowledge without violating others' rights. The document is from Learners Solutions Management and provides contact information for Bismark and learnerssolutions@gmail.com.
NHI Houston: How to Organize a Recruitment MeetingCarlos Jr
This instructional powerpoint will help to organize and run a National Hispanic Institute Great Debate recruitment meeting.
To download and print brochures you can follow this link, http://bit.ly/1OduIiv
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This document provides an overview of a training session on FERPA, HIPAA, the Public Information Act, and social media for educators. It includes:
1) Descriptions of FERPA, which protects student privacy, HIPAA, which protects personal health information, and public information laws.
2) Examples of how these laws apply in situations like releasing student names, discussing student injuries, and holding student meetings.
3) A discussion of social media tools and guidelines for educators to consider professionalism and separate personal and professional use online.
This document discusses the rise of social media and its implications for schools and teachers. Some key points:
- Social media use is widespread, with over 150 million US adults using the internet daily and 55% going online for political news in 2008. 45% of employers use social media to research candidates.
- Social media allows people to get information and connect with each other outside of traditional institutions. Platforms like Facebook, Twitter, blogs and YouTube are discussed.
- Schools and teachers should thoughtfully consider how to use social media to connect with communities while also addressing risks like improper sharing of information or photos by teachers that could lead to disciplinary action.
- Maintaining separate professional and personal social media profiles and
The document summarizes a study on the social media habits of Fortune 500 companies. Some of the key findings include:
1) Most Fortune 500 companies are present on major social media channels like Facebook, YouTube and Twitter but engagement levels are generally low.
2) Facebook fan pages drive the largest social audiences but many channels have been inactive for over 6 months.
3) Fortune 500 companies need to improve their social media strategies by more actively engaging customers, integrating social media across their online and offline presences, and responding directly to customer feedback and questions.
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Are at risk of disengagement from education, training, and employment
Have already disengaged from these opportunities
Have post-graduate intentions and would like access to mentors
Would like to see what the world looks like outside of Lumberton, but have no means to access it
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This communications plan outlines objectives and tactics for a school project team to improve communications with key audiences over the next year. The plan identifies raising the school's local profile and enhancing career prospects for students as two main objectives. Key target audiences are new and existing parents, the local community, media, past/present students, and local businesses. The plan will evaluate success, budget costs, and address any issues or risks to the communications strategies. Tactics will include messaging tailored for each audience to support the school's strategic goals.
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Public relations is an ongoing, planned process that fosters understanding between schools and their communities. It aims to keep people informed about schools' purposes, programs and issues through various media and activities. Effective public relations involves educators and the public working together to meet children's educational needs. The principal plays a key role by developing positive relationships with media and communities, and establishing open communication lines. When creating a public relations plan, it is important to research audiences, analyze the data, develop a targeted communication strategy, and evaluate the plan's effectiveness.
Deshon Marine Jr is exploring his personal brand and career path. He comes from York, Pennsylvania, which faces issues like poverty and lack of resources. Deshon wants to use the skills he developed through experiences like working with farmer's markets and attending Full Sail University to help bridge the gap between low-income communities and needed resources. His goals are to gain public relations experience working with government officials and help more communities through strategic communication.
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This document discusses how school public relations (PR) has changed over time. It notes that the number of school PR professionals has greatly increased since 1962 and that schools are now held more accountable and questioned more by the public. It also mentions how social media and crisis communications have become more important aspects of school PR. The purpose of a school district's communications is to market student and staff successes through various print and electronic materials. The document provides tips for effective school PR, including developing communication goals, explaining facts to the public, and staying calm during crises. It identifies key publics like parents, taxpayers, businesses, and employees and how the media can influence perceptions of education.
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One year ago I posted, "10 Social Media Best Practices in Higher Education" which has proven to be one of my most popular posts. This is not surprising, as many of my campus speaking engagements include covering such topics.
This top 10 list includes:
Implement a Social Media Strategy
Produce Quality & Accurate Content
Manage Platforms with Social Media Managers and Student Leaders
Use an Authentic and Transparent Voice
Represent the University/Division/Department Brand and University Resources
Collaborate and Support other University Social Media Pages
Respect Your Community
Dive into Data
Empower Influencers and Engage Audience
Get Internal Buy-In
Social media exists in the gray, so even these best practices could be scrutinized. Whatever your perspective, higher education needs more tools to aid in strategy development, especially since social media platforms change constantly.
This document provides an overview of communication strategies. It defines a communication strategy as a written plan for achieving communication objectives that identifies audiences, key messages, and activities. The document outlines the components of an effective communication strategy, including background research, mission/vision, objectives, audiences, messages, channels, timing, resources, risks, and evaluation. It emphasizes that a strategy ensures activities are coordinated, responsibilities are clear, and progress can be measured against objectives. Developing a communication strategy helps optimize the communication process.
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Have post-graduate intentions and would like access to mentors
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Represent the University/Division/Department Brand and University Resources
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Effective Communications It Takes A Plan
1. EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATIONS:
It Takes A Plan!
Brad Domitrovich
PR Zealot, Speaker, Educator
Texas School Public Relations Association
2. If you would like to download a
copy of today’s presentation:
www.SlideShare.net/BradDomitrovich
3. It doesn’t matter what size district
you come from …
the importance of communication
remains the same!
4. Every district needs to
communicate about:
•Tax Rates
•Bond Elections
•Crisis Situations
•Everyday good news
•and more …
5. Is it easy to communicate?
• It is if … you develop a goal for your
district’s communications.
• It is if … you develop objectives
each year that measure your
success or failure.
• It is if … you say everything multiple
times and in multiple ways.
6. It all starts with:
Developing
a goal for
your district’s
communications.
7. What is the goal of your
district’s communications?
Sample 1:
To develop and produce print and electronic
communications which best reflect the
district’s marketing initiatives to demonstrate
student and staff success.
Sample 2:
To aggressively promote the accomplishments,
achievements, programs, and people of the
school district and support the initiatives of the
district.
8. IMPORTANT!
The goals of communications
must support
those of the district as a whole.
SCHOOL DISTRICT GOALS
COMMUNICATION GOALS
9. Define Your Objectives
Coordinate:
Communication efforts with district and
campus administration, teachers,
volunteers, and other staff members to
ensure accurate and effective media
coverage of events.
Maintain:
A positive relationship with all local and
regional media outlets.
10. Prepare:
News releases and arrange appropriate
media coverage.
Develop and Produce:
Print and electronic materials that reflect the
professionalism and success of students,
staff, alumni, and volunteers in the district.
Manage and Maintain:
The content of the district web site including
new electronic forms of communication.
11. and more …
Coordinate:
The recognition of students, staff,
and volunteers, at Board of Trustee
meetings and other special events.
Develop and Deliver:
Informational presentations upon
request.
12. For each objective develop:
•The list of target audiences
•Strategies
•Tactics
•Activities
•Evaluation
•Materials
•Budget Items
•Timetable and task list
13. Know your audience and the filters
between you and them
Administration Businesses &
(Taxpayers) Community
(Taxpayers)
Board Members
(Taxpayers)
You! Parents
(Taxpayers)
Staff Students
(Taxpayers) (Future Taxpayers)
14. How will you get your message across?
What is your purpose?
•Inform
•Instruct
•Inspire
•Encourage
•Influence
15. Methods of communication:
•Individual conversations
•Personalized notes and letters
•Community/Parent forums
•Staff meetings
•Print Newsletters
•Newspapers
•Broadcast Radio/Television
•Cable Television
19. Listen!
Listening is the key to
great communication!
Many times we aren’t
answering questions
that are there.
20. How will you measure
your effectiveness?
• Surveys
• Conversations
• Bond and tax rate elections
• Focus groups
• Number of participants
• It depends on what you are
measuring!
21. Rules to Remember:
• Never forget who your public is.
• You can try to communicate with
everyone – but not everyone will
hear your message.
• Be prepared to change your
strategies when something isn’t
working.
• Never lie to the media.
22. Rules to Remember:
• Remember – all feedback is
positive.
• Put yourself in the other person’s
shoes.
• The best communication is built
on relationships.
• Remember the power of influence.
• One message does not fit all.
23. REMEMBER!
Make sure the communication
goals support the district goals.
SCHOOL DISTRICT GOALS
COMMUNICATION GOALS
24. REMEMBER!
Don’t try to do everything at one time
– sometimes you have to choose.
SCHOOL DISTRICT GOALS
COMMUNICATION GOALS