Plannning Phase (2002-2003)

Phase One (2004-2005)

• Hire Executive Director and Administrative Assistant
• Establish an office at Wright State University
• Expand partner input into plans for specific centers in Phases One and Two
• Develop pre-college partnerships
• Establish advisory boards for each of the three centers
• Hire directors, business manager, administrative assistants, coordinators, counselor, and secretary as funding and activities dictate
• Develop and initiate a six-year plan for all three centers
• Nursing Education Center -- expand work with primary and secondary schools and identify career ladder options
• Professional Practice Center -- develop and initiate pilot projects to improve practice environment
• Research and Evaluation Center -- plan and initiate surveys for students, nurses, employers and public; begin evaluation
• Secure all funding for Phase One and partial funding for Phase Two

Phase Two (2006-2007)

• Expand staff
• Carry out center plans for years three and four -- plan evaluation and carry out improvement
• Nursing Education Center -- continue and expand relationships with primary and secondary schools, develop and initiate new pilot projects to improve educational programs
• Professional Practice Center -- continue and initiate new pilot projects to improve practice environment
• Research and Evaluation Center -- continue surveys and evaluate education and practice initiatives, present research-based recommendations for project improvement
• Develop long-term care partnerships
• Review plans for years five and six, revise as indicated
• Disseminate project outcomes
• Seek and secure funding for Phases Two and Three

Phase Three (2008-2009)

• Implement plans for years five and six -- conduct evaluation, disseminate outcomes, and carry out improvements
• Plan for years seven to twelve
• Secure ongoing funding