Public Policy Implementation Theory

Public Policy Implementation Theory

Part Ipublic Policy Implementation Theorywritea 1050 To 1400 WordPart Ipublic Policy Implementation Theorywritea 1050 To 1400 WordPart I Public Policy – Implementation Theory Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper to compare theories and approaches of policy implementation. In your paper address the following: · Describe at least three policy implementation approaches and the theories associated with these approaches. · Identify common obstacles and constraints to these implementation approaches. · Identify the most effective approach and explain why it is most effective. Format your paper consistent with APA guideline Part II Policy Recommendation Imagine you are the assistant county manager. An increasing number of students in the county school district have received suspensions and expulsions for violation of school dress-codes (review current events). The county manager has directed you explore this issue and offer a solution. Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word white paper for the county manager in which you identify the issues related to school dress code policy and alternatives. Include the following: · Evaluate issues related to student protection, protected freedoms and rights, government necessity, and other influences; · Identify public problems relating to the policy and alternatives; · Create a recommendation for the county manager. Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines. University of Hartsville Tigers Case Study The University of Hartsville is a fictional institution used for the purpose of this class. No numbers reflect any institution within NCAA Division II. The information contained in this case study, along with the Revenue and Expenses, NCAA Division II Athletic Programs Report, will be used each week in the assignment due on Sundays. I recommend you print this information so that you can reference it each week. The two reports listed below and uploaded in the class are the reference points you will use when conducting the assignments each week. According to the two reports, Revenue and Expenses, , NCAA Division II Athletic Programs Report ( ) [also found in the Syllabus Link as a .pdf] and NCAA Sports Sponsorship and Participation Rates ( ) in 2015 and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II is comprised of 306 institutions, both public and private with 49% being public and 51% being private or 156 privates and 150 publics. For this case study during the six weeks of class we will only use 2015 data. Using the 2015 data, Division II schools with football had on average 278 male student-athletes and 167 female student-athletes. Those without football had 146 male student-athletes and 139 female student-athletes. Therefore the average school with football had approximately 445 student-athletes and those without football had 285 student-athletes. The average NCAA Division II institution sponsors 17 sports, eight for men and nine for women (NCAA Sports Sponsorship and Participation Rates, 2015, p. 7). Total revenue in 2015 for NCAA Division II programs offering football was an average of $6,522,300 and for those without football $4,582,900. The expenses for a program with football were $6,538,500 and without football were $4,689,200 (Revenue and Expenses, , NCAA Division II Athletic Programs Report, 2015). Revenue can be broken down into allocated revenue, generated revenue, student fees, and contributions (donation). Expenses can be broken down into athletic aid, coach’s compensation, administrative staff compensation, travel, medical, insurance, utilities, information technology, television and radio coverage, and operational expenditures. History of the University of Hartsville The University of Hartsville is a private 4-year coeducational institution that was founded in 1898. The campus is located in a rural community and includes a number of athletic fields, a gym, tennis courts, a pool, and athletic offices. The gym houses volleyball, wrestling, men’s basketball, and women’s basketball and will accommodate 1800 fans. It has an equipment room, laundry room, athletic training room, two weight rooms, twelve locker rooms, and two classrooms. Tuition at the institution was $26,000 and room and board averaged $12,000 per year. Each student is charged a technology fee, but none of that fee goes towards athletics. The university has been generous in funding the athletics department using tuition and room as well as other sources since all money goes into the same revenue pool to run the institution. Athletics at UoH started in 1930. For years Uo H played in NCAA Division III and in 1996 transitioned to Division II. The institution competes in the Southern Coast Conference with ten other private institutions, 6 of which play football. Football is a popular sport in the geographic footprint of the Southern Coast Conference. The institution sponsors 15 sports, 7 for men and 8 for women. The institution allocates 115.9 full athletic grants for the sports teams at a cost of $4,404,200. In addition, another $2,008,000 is given to athletes in academic aid. Sports Sponsored The sports currently offered by the school are listed in the table below. The number of roster spots is included in (). The scholarships totals are listed as well. The total number of athletes is 251 with 140 male athletes and 111 female athletes. Men’s Sports Women’s Sports Basketball (12) 10 scholarships Basketball (12) 10 scholarships Baseball (30) 9 scholarships Softball (18) 7.2 scholarships Wrestling (30) 9 scholarships Field Hockey (15) 6.3 scholarships Golf (10) 3.6 scholarships Golf (8) 5.4 scholarships Tennis (8) 4.5 scholarships Tennis (8) 6 scholarships Lacrosse (27) 10.8 scholarships Lacrosse (18) 9.9 scholarships Soccer (23) 9 scholarships Soccer (20) 9.9 scholarships Volleyball (12) 8 scholarships 5-year strategic plan In order to sustain athletics, the president hired a consultant to examine the 1-year and 5-year goals for the university. 1-year goals 1. Reallocate funding so that there are tiers of teams and their funding. 2. Bridge the gap between the campus and Tiger athletics so that there is greater communication on campus. 3. Review sports and determine if others should be added or if current programs should be eliminated. 5-year goals 1. Generate 5 sold-out basketball games per season. 2. Have 50% of teams break even in covering their expenses. 3. By year 5, reduce the athletic department’s reliance on direct institutional support by 15%. 4. Reduce coaches and administrative expenses by 10% over the next three years. 5. Increase fundraising by 25%. Revenue and Expenses for the University of Hartsville The following tables contain information to be used in the case study. This information is for the University of Hartsville and you will need to compare this to the general NCAA data provided. Table 1: University of Hartsville 2015 Revenue Category Revenue Total Ticket Sales $14,500 (see information below) NCAA and conference distributions $15,000 Game Guarantees $15,000 Tiger Club Membership (fundraising) $10,000 Seat Sales (fundraising) $30,000 Sponsorships (fundraising) $40, Specific Fundraising events $35,000 Field and Gym Rental (fundraising) $20,000 Sport Camps $40,000 Generated Income $219,500 Allocated Revenue Direct Institutional Support $5,400,000 Indirect Institutional Support $50,000 Student Fees $0 Total Allocated Revenue $5,450,000 Total all Revenue $5,669,500 Ticket sales : 12 basketball games- average 75 tickets per game x $5.00= $4,500 Other sports: 50 tickets x 5 x 40 games = $10,000 Alumni give to many aspects of the university. Unless it is specifically earmarked for athletics it could be absorbed in other areas. Concessions: Currently the institution does not receive a portion of the concessions. It does manage the pouring rights for the events and receives $10,000 recorded in sponsorships for this. Direct Institutional Support: The institution has committed to decrease the support to a to $5,500,000 over the next three years. After that, support will decrease to $5,250,000 over the next two-year period. Expenses Table 2- University of Hartsville 2015 Expenses Category Men Women Admin Total Grant in aid $2,093,800 $2,310,400 $0 $4,404,200 Salaries and Benefits $560,070 $534,870 $535,500 $1,630,440 Team Travel 150,, $292,000 Recruiting $30,000 $20,000 $5,000 $55,000 Equipment $125,000 $105,000 $1,500 $231,500 Fundraising $10,000 $10,000 Officials/security $75,000 $85,000 $5,000 $165,000 Medical (insurance and supplies) $175,000 $200,000 Memberships $10,000 $10,000 $45,000 $65,000 Spirit $7,200 $7,200 Sport Camps $1,000 $1, $2,000 Other $85,000 $185,000 Total $7,247,340 Salaries : Director of Athletics $90, Associate AD $50,000 each Administrative Assistant: $30,000 Director of Sports Medicine $50,000 Assistant Sports Medicine $30,000 each and have three Athletics Media Relations Director $45,000 Assistant Media Relations $10,000 part time x 2 Baseball staff (3) $85,000 Men’s basketball staff (2) $110,000 Women’s basketball staff (2) $110,000 Women’s Volleyball staff (3) $60,000 Women’s soccer staff (2) $60,000 Men’s soccer staff (2) $60,000 Field hockey Staff (2) $60,000 Women’s lacrosse staff (2) $62,000 Men’s lacrosse staff (2) $62,000 Men’s and women’s golf staff (2) $50,000 Men’s and women’s tennis staff (2) $60,000 Softball staff (2) $61,000 Wrestling staff (2) $55,000 Strength and conditioning coach (1) $35,000 Facilities The University of Hartsville Tigers have athletics facilities that vary in age. Below are the facilities owned and maintained by the school: Duke Energy Arena The Duke Energy Arena was built in 1998 and houses all coaches offices and is home to the men’s and women’s basketball team, volleyball team, wrestling team, and spirit team. The arena seats 2,000 spectators for athletic events but can be configured to host multiple events. The total square footage of the facility is 98,000 square feet. The facility has four public restrooms (eight toilets and sinks per restroom), sports medicine room, 12 locker rooms, and other amenities. Sonoco Baseball Field The baseball field was built in 1990 and has seating for 200 with a press box. The field does not have lights preventing night contests. The dugouts and fences are original to the facility and the facility is Bermuda grass. State Farm Softball Field The softball field was built in 1997 with brick-enclosed dugouts added in 2001. Seating is bleacher type and not permanent, but it has a press box and lights for night games. Allstate Tennis Courts The tennis courts were resurfaced seven years ago and are US Open type courts with lighting, and seating for 60. Geico Athletic Field The turf surface field, built in 2013, is home to soccer, lacrosse, and field hockey. It has permanent seating for 2,000, a press box, and lights. Adjacent is a 50x50-yard practice field. Maintenance facilities and staffing are shared resources. Administrative resources include infrastructure support from the university’s general fund, valued at roughly $750,000.