This paper is designed to address the needs and interests of those who are thinking of developing or improving a student services system. In the section that follows, we offer five steps on how to proceed. The steps are outlined in a way that allows you to skip to those steps that seem most appropriate to your situation. The first step is to conduct a brainstorming activity, either by yourself or with a group of people with the same general interests. You may want to use a more formal needs assessment instrument or tool to aid you in the above activity.
Vision provides guidance to an organization by articulating what it wishes to attain.
More important is the concept of a shared vision, which is developed in conjunction with other groups in the school or community and results in collegial and collaborative relationships. Locate critical individuals. Involve critical individuals in the organization, school, or community in developing the vision. Explore the possibilities. Develop a statement of what your organization will do or aim for in light of these future trends.