Every Summer, University Administrators Attempt to Estimate How Many Students

question 50

Essay

Every summer, university administrators attempt to estimate how many students will show up in the fall. When August arrives, they hire part-time instructors and reassign faculty to teach the courses students want. In the spring, administrators often go on a retreat to consider how to do things differently next year. What phase of the strategic planning process do they engage in during each of the three seasons (summer, fall, and spring)?

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Definitions:

Blood Loss

The loss of blood from the circulatory system, which can occur through injury, surgery, or a medical condition.

Hand-Off Report

A communication tool used by healthcare professionals to transfer essential information and responsibility for care of a patient from one caregiver to another.

Ambulatory Surgery

Surgical procedures that do not require an overnight hospital stay, allowing the patient to return home the same day.

Risk Factors

Factors that heighten the chance of acquiring an illness or sustaining an injury.