The second major change I see in the future is the community's involvement in program planning, development and evaluation. We are a part of the community, but need contact with local customer, advocacy and service groups to maintain our focus on the real needs. The board of trustees serves primarily as customer and community advocate and policy maker. These committees will be involved in determining the kinds and location of programs to be developed. They will, also, help determine the programs' effectiveness.
Employees are the center's greatest assets.
They provide the treatment and caring that make the programs work effectively. But they have not always been considered part of the decision making process. With the changes that are taking place at the center, I see opportunities for them to be honored for their service, valued for their ideas and rewarded for their production. E.W. Scripps Publications , All Rights Reserved. Site users are subject to our User Agreement .