Southmont State University: Case Study

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Southmont State University is an institution that adopted a policy in support of continuing education programs for their employees. The policy included service-training programs in addition to college credit courses for employees seeking an undergraduate degree. These programs included the Employee Education Program and the Staff Scholarship Program. The University was regarded as an organization that held strong commitments to affirmative action The University employed Laura for nearly a decade; In addition to her full-time position at the University, she was also working toward her undergraduate degree in Business Administration. Laura was determined to complete the program and graduate at the end of summer during August commencement…show more content…
Dean Frederick is a manager. “Explicit in the program guidelines was the statement that supervisors, in recommending staff scholarships, must give employee job performance and university goals highest priority” (Hattersley, 2008, pg. 276). At this point Dean Frederick is obligated to Laura Adams as she relied on his approval for the class enrollment. He should consider the alternatives and consequences of appealing the disciplinary action against Laura and work toward a concession on the impending remedial action. Dean Frederick will have to face the consequences of disciplinary action for failure to comply with the University’s policies. The most efficient method of implementing this alternative would perhaps require Dean Frederick to communicate the situation to the University in writing and outline the facts that led to the present situation. It would also require him to admit fault on his supervisory responsibility and most importantly it would require a willingness on his part to do such. Laura Adams was subject to a written reprimand from Jerry Forrest as outlined in the remedial action plan. Dean Frederick could suggest that Laura Adams pay the fines and penalties as outlined in the University’s guidelines but not document a formal written reprimand and tarnish her record. Dean Frederick should utilize his negotiation skills in an effort to find a solution that benefits all the parties involved.…show more content…
125). The face-to-face conversation will provide a better outlet for the Dean to express his tone, style and demeanor regarding the situation. It will also provide Jerry Forrest the opportunity study the Dean’s behavior and perhaps get a feel for the sense of humility behind Dean Frederick’s admission of fault. While the disciplinary action is pending, it would be best for Dean Frederick to put effort toward this alternative immediately in order to prevent further action be taken against Laura Adams. Dean Frederick could suggest that the no written verbal reprimand be made on Laura’s file and even suggest that the written reprimand be turned into a probation period which will fall off Laura’s record after a certain amount of time and the issue will not come back to haunt

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