Strategic Area: Leadership. Leadership involves a social responsibility to use knowledge and collective expertise, resulting in nursing actions that transform the health of communities and environments. Transformation involves influencing the choices individuals and groups make for lasting, positive change. |
Zeta Phi’s Goals |
Actions Needed to Reach Goal |
Who is Responsible? |
Who Can Help? |
Timeline |
What will be different as a result of achieving this goal? (Measurement) |
1. Implement a formal, ongoing leadership intern or mentorship program |
Develop a formal procedure for recruiting and selecting interns.
Develop formal guidelines for mentoring interns |
Current intern, Cheryl Aubin, to develop procedure and guidelines
Membership chair?
Leadership Succession Chair? |
Current mentor, Gail Moddeman
Members of the Board of Directors |
Draft of procedure and guidelines by August 23, 2010
Select intern(s) for 2010/2011 by September 1, 2010 |
At least one Zeta Phi member will serve as an intern each year |
2. Members participate in STTI or non-STTI leadership development programs at the local , state, or International level |
Identify available leadership development programs. Examples include but are not limited to the Leadership Institute, STTI Webinars, and the Biennial Convention
Communicate details of the programs to the membership
Provide financial assistance for Board Members and new members to attend |
All Board Members
Board members communicate details through email and newsletter
Finance committee
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All members of Zeta Phi
Communications director |
Initiate 2010/211 academic year
At least 3 times a year |
At least 5 members will participate in a leadership development program each year |
3. Members provide leadership to STTI beyond the local chapter |
Continue to collaborate with Southern Ohio Northern Kentucky (SONK) chapters to provide an annual program
Members serve as committee members or chairpersons at the regional or International level |
VP/Program Chair
Region 9 Coordinator |
Program Committee
Members of the Board
Donna Miles Curry |
Ongoing
2009/2011 Biennium |
One joint program annually through collaboration with SONK
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4. Provide financial support for potential leaders to attend STTI leadership activities |
Develop guidelines for selection of individuals to receive support
Develop guidelines for determining the amount of financial support |
President
Board members |
Board Members |
Guidelines in place by Fall of 2010
Provision of financial support is ongoing |
At least 2 members attend leadership activities with Zeta Phi sponsorship |
5. Provide financial support for at least one new member (inducted within one year) to attend the Biennial Convention and/or the Research Congress |
Establish selection criteria
Include money in the budget for a scholarship for registration and lodging |
President and Members of the Board
Finance Committee |
Ad Hoc Committee
Board members to approve |
Fall 2011 |
At least one new member will attend the Biennial Convention or the Research Congress each year |
6. Feature collaborative International research in at least one membership publication |
Introduce the idea of collaborative International Research
Select a relevant published article, summarize results, and highlight relevance to nursing
Update website link to STTI library
Consider a scholarship/award for International or collaborative research - criteria to be developed |
Research Chair
Research intern
Research Committee |
Research Committee
Communications Chair |
Annually beginning Fall of 2010 |
At least one collaborative research article will be highlighted in a Zeta Phi publication each year |
8. Participate in planning and implementing a nursing research conference biennially |
Continue to be a participant in the Greater Dayton Area Nursing Research Conference |
VP/Program Chair |
Program Committee and Board Members |
Planning is ongoing. Next conference is Winter of 2011 |
One nursing conference in each biennium |
Strategic Area: Knowledge. Knowledge is defined as that body of information gained from science and inquiry and research. It is developed, disseminated and transferred through and from research to improve health for all. Knowledge is evaluated using the best available evidence including: research findings; nursing expertise; and the values, preferences and experiences of the people served. Knowledge is used to shape decisions and action, informing and being informed by professional nursing. |
Zeta Phi’s Goals |
Actions Needed to Reach Goal |
Who is Responsible? |
Who Can Help? |
Timeline |
What will be different as a result of achieving this goal? (Measurement) |
1. Award research grants to members |
Establish protocol for awarding research grants.
Publicize availability of grants.
Solicit applications for awards. |
Research Chair and Research Committee |
Area hospital CNEs
Nurse faculty at schools of nursing |
Begin with new fiscal year, July 1, 2010 |
Research grant utilized by at least one member per year |
2. Develop Outreach Program to spread knowledge about Zeta Phi |
Create Ad Hoc Outreach or Communication Committee to develop plan details |
Board to create committee
Outreach/Communication committee to plan and implement details |
Nurse faculty members of Zeta Phi
Hospital Nurse educators members of Zeta Phi
Zeta Phi Newsletter editor
Student nurses |
July 2010 to September 2010 - establish committee
September 2010 to December 2010 - Develop outreach plan
Jan 2011 to June 2012 - Implement plan |
Increase Zeta Phi Membership
At least 20 people will attend a Zeta Phi program that have not attended previously |
3. Support/encourage member presentations at Scientific Conferences (Biennial Convention, Research Congress, National/International Nurses Meeting; Interdisciplinary professional meetings.) |
Create an e-mail or Process Form to share information related to presentations
Budget allocation for Scientific posters/ presentations |
Board members
Newsletter editor
Finance committee
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Members of Zeta Phi |
Every six months |
Minimum of 5 Zeta Phi members to present at a conference/meeting every year |
4. Provide scholarly programs for members and others in the community (at least 2 per year) |
Establish a Planning Committee which will identify topics, speakers, venues, and publicize
Collaborate with community based group/organization for at least one program |
Vice President/Program Chair
Research Subcommittee |
Board Members |
July 2010 - 2 programs
July 2011 - 2 programs |
Offering of two scholarly programs per year that offer 8 CEUs |
Strategic Area: COMMUNITIES. Communities are diverse networks of individuals and groups drawn together by commitment to common values and purposes. Communities are created through relationships encompassing collaboration, cooperation, consensus building, alliance formation and partnerships. These knowledge, learning and service communities will represent purposeful inclusiveness, have distinctive identities and come together in a fluid, transparent manner for the common goal of people’s health. |
Zeta Phi’s Goal |
Actions Needed to Reach Goal |
Who is Responsible? |
Who Can Help? |
Timeline |
What will be different as a result of achieving this goal? (Measurement) |
#1. Build diverse communities that foster relationship-centered collaborative leadership connecting social and intellectual capital of Zeta Phi by Participation in
STTI communities. |
Continue to collaborate with Southern Ohio Northern Kentucky (SONK) chapters to provide an annual program
Members serve as committee members or chairpersons at the regional or International level |
VP/Program Chair
Region 9 Coordinator |
Program Committee
Members of the Board
Donna Miles Curry |
Ongoing – monthly planning meetings
2009/2011 Biennium |
One joint program annually through collaboration with SONK |
#2. Collaboration at the local level for health promotion and or prevention of illness projects with community partners. |
Engage in one to two community projects or events. Examples:
*Heart Walk
*Marathon
*Get up Montgomery County
* Celebrating Life and Health (Levin Family Foundation) |
Philanthropy committee |
All members. |
Pilot for one year. |
At least 15 members will participate as representatives of Zeta Phi in at least two community projects or events annually |
#4. Feature at least one global accomplishment of chapter and members in newsletter, web-page or e-communication. |
Sponsor a member of a Mexican Chapter to attend International meetings.
Disseminate information on Zeta Phi Website and Facebook. |
Board
Webmaster |
Any member |
Annually |
At least one global accomplishment will be disseminated through newsletter, web-page, and/or email |
Strategic Area: Service. Service is the application of knowledge and leadership used to make a desirable difference for others. Commitment to service involves collective accountability and securing public trust. It is evidenced by action and the application of knowledge for social-ethical good. Service requires the development of social and professional networks that respond to the public need. Through the honor society's commitment to service and its professional networks, the vision and value of nursing will become more evident. |
Zeta Phi’s Goals |
Actions Needed to Reach Goal |
Who is Responsible? |
Who Can Help? |
Timeline |
What will be different as a result of achieving this goal? (Measurement) |
1. Continue to collaborate with STTI and non-STTI groups to provide scholarly programs |
Active Zeta Phi representation on planning and implementation committees for GDANR and SONK, hospitals, and Center for Nursing Excellence
Budget to support GDANR and SONK |
VP/Program Chair
Treasurer and Finance Committee |
Board Members and other members of Zeta Phi |
SONK held in even years
GDANR held in odd years
Annual Holistic Nursing conference |
At least one collaborative scholarly program held for the nursing community annually |
2. Provide philanthropy/support for a non-STTI project, Cameos of Caring |
Contribute to student scholarship through advertising in Cameo Program.
Provide recognition to recipients of Cameo awards through presenting a rose to each recipient
Budget for Cameos of Caring |
President
President
Treasurer and Finance Committee |
Board members |
July to November annually |
Recognition of excellence in nursing practice |
3. Provide philanthropy/support for a non-STTI project, the Nursing Institute of West Central Ohio |
Investigate how to partner with the Nursing Institute of West Central Ohio
Develop a plan for partnership |
VP, Philanthropy Chair,
Research Chair |
Board Members |
July 2010 through June 2011 |
Plan for partnership with NIWCO |
4. Provide philanthropy to non-STTI groups |
Donation to Red Cross
Women's Wellness event
Recruit members to participate |
New Philanthropy Committee
Treasurer and Finance Committee |
Any member of STTI |
Okay funds 1 to 2 months prior to the event |
Zeta Phi will make at least two donations to non-STTI groups |
5. Provide expertise or consultation to the community |
Members work at a health fair within scope of practice, i.e. RN or APN.
Examples: May Daze booth at WSU; BMIs; ETOH/drug awareness
Investigate how to support communities in distress |
Philanthropy Committee
Ad hoc committee |
STTI volunteers who have expertise in needed areas
VP/Program Chair and Zeta Phi Board |
According to WSU calendar |
Zeta Phi members will attend at least one health fair/event at host university |
6. Form relationships with nurses outside the USA and connect them with the STTI network and resources |
Support member of STTI Chapter in Mexico to attend the Biennial Convention and/or the International Research Conference
Line in budget |
President
Treasurer and Finance Committee |
Zeta Phi Board |
Annual grant from Zeta Phi Chapter |
Zeta Phi chapter will donate once per year to sponsor Mexico chapter attendance at Biennial Convention |
7. Add new members |
Increase public awareness of STTI @ WSU and offer KCMA RN to BSN students an opportunity to join Zeta Phi Chapter
Explore extending membership to other schools (KCMA, Cedarville) |
Leadership Succession Committee |
Zeta Phi Board |
Fall and Spring Rush |
Stimulate relationships between nurses and other learning institutions |
Strategic Area: Sustainability. Sustainability is the cultivation, acquisition, stewardship and development of human and fiscal assets that preserve the vision, values, and legacy of the honor society. Sustainability supports all of the strategic directions. |
Zeta Phi’s Goals |
Actions Needed to Reach Goal |
Who is Responsible? |
Who Can Help? |
Timeline |
What will be different as a result of achieving this goal? (Measurement) |
1. Increase renewal of inactive members from previous year by 5% |
Contact inactive members from previous year by mail/email
Establish protocol for contacting members who do not renew within six months of their missed renewal date
Develop profile of members who don’t renew (new inductees, retirees, after a period of time?) |
Membership Involvement Chair and Committee
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Zeta Phi Board
Communications Chair
Membership committee |
June 30 each year |
Membership increased by at least 20 members/year |
2. Recruit eligible nurse leaders from area institutions |
Market what STTI does and inform process for joining Zeta Phi Chapter of STTI
- develop marketing plan
- place info on web site
- invite nurse leaders to induction and monthly meetings
- Outline membership criteria and application on website
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Task force |
Zeta Phi Board members
Nursing leadership from area hospitals and health care organizations |
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Zeta Phi will induct at least one nurse leader every year |
3. Mentor new members, including transfer members |
Develop new member packet
Provide a formal orientation program
Member assigned each meeting to greet and host new members, providing explanations as needed, and inviting new members to come to the next meeting |
President and Board Members
Membership Involvement Committee |
Active members of Zeta Phi |
Assign previous month for Monthly Board meetings;
Annual Business Meeting; Induction; and Programs |
A new Zeta Phi member (inducted or transferred in the previous year) will attend at least 3 board meetings in a year. |
4. Involve past chapter officers and retired members in chapter committees, offices, and programs |
Newsletter survey asking level of interest in Zeta Phi
Personal contact |
Leadership Succession Committee
Current board officers |
Communications Committee |
Annually in January and February |
A higher number of seasoned members involved |
5. Recognize member volunteers |
Recognition in programs, Zeta Phi Newsletter, Area Hospital Newsletters for education, endeavors, research, honors, etc. |
President and Communications Chair |
Communications Committee |
Ongoing |
Increase number of current and new members who are willing to serve Zeta Phi |
