Change

Change Process

This portion of the portfolio deals with the doctoral theme, Change Process. The process of change within most organizations is significantly impeded by the status quo. Organizational structure generally provides for the consistency of a workplace that does not facilitate easy change. The focus on change within cohort IX was on the responsibility to implement change initiatives in a way that facilitates participation by the greatest number of individuals within an institution. Furthermore, it had been explained that we, as individuals, are responsible for undertaking positive change even when it will mean significant against what has previously been established.

Below is a list of links to information which I have experienced as part of cohort IX that is relative to this theme. Additionally, there is a brief description of each link indicating what one will see when that link is clicked. Links are provided at the bottom of the page to provide for easier navigation throughout this portfolio.

Change Theory in the 21st Century	This essay discusses change as it relates to organizations today and in the future including definitions of several different types of change.
Transformative Curriculum	This text differentiates between schooling and education and focuses on changing the curriculum so that it represents a more meaningful experience for students.
Leading at the Edge of Chaos	This text specifically addresses change within organizations and maintains that success cannot occur without constant change.
Technology Papers	These papers address change that has come about as a result of new technology in our society.
Barriers to Change	This activity required students to write about specific barriers to change focusing on how each barrier occurs in individual workplaces.
A 2025 Community College	For this paper students were asked to write a paper speculating on what education would be like in the year 2025.