This involves the initiation of contacts with various units and departments. It includes soliciting their ideas to determine how we can assist other areas in the accomplishment of their goals. We must keep in touch with our constituencies and support their efforts. This should result in the accomplishment of more goals while affecting more individuals. Education can occur formally through workshops, textbooks, special book offerings, through interactions with staff or it can occur informally through involvement on committees, attending events, or through interactions with diverse groups of people.
Education is especially prevalent in planning and implementing student programs.
Students learn planning skills, and leadership skills. Students are the focus of much of this education, however, a proactive approach can also occur with other members of the college. The union is the community center of the college, serving students, faculty, staff, alumni and guests. By whatever form or name, a college union is an organization offering a variety of programs, activities, services, and facilities that, when taken together, represent a well-considered plan for the community life of the college. The union is an integral part of the educational mission of the college.