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‘A holistic approach’: Program aims to change stigma of ex-convicts applying for housing Karen Parks, Adam Poulisse Finding affordable housing is tough enough, but it becomes even more stressful when you’ve spent time behind bars. A new program that started in 2019 in Florida hopes to change that stigma. Patrice Scott is the operations manager for Community Asset Preservation Corporation, a nonprofit organization that stabilizes communities through the acquisition and rehabilitation of quality affordable housing. “We do a holistic approach, so we look at everything,” Scott said. “We are taking a look at employment history, tenant history and when it comes to criminal history, we do a full thorough background search in terms of charges, convictions, how long (ago) you committed that crime and any offense rehabilitation.”” ....
From stakeholder buy-in to gamification, here’s how to bring about digital transformation in your organization fizkes In digital transformation initiatives, the greater the rate of end-user adoption, the greater the organizational impact. According to Patrice Scott, senior manager of field engagement for DocuSign University, “Every stakeholder must adopt the solution in order for the organization to realize the value.” In order to create a path to digital adoption, change leaders should focus on the five pillars of change management success: policy change, marketing & communications, employee experience, incentives and promotions, and legacy channels. Policy changes To drive internal alignment at the start of the change initiative, change leaders need to create a corporate policy that highlights the value of the solution. An effective policy starts by establishing roles and responsibilities for all stakeholders and follows by defining meas ....
College of Education magazine outlines pandemic-inspired actions and programs The College of Education has produced its annual magazine Connections, and the theme centers on COVID-19 and the faculty s support for students and educators from Kansas to Australia. There are many voices and perspectives represented in this issue of Connections, and I am exceptionally proud of what the College of Education faculty accomplished, said Debbie Mercer, dean of the college. There was discomfort in all of this, but it also fueled teachers legendary creativity, problem-solving and teamwork, Mercer wrote in her column. The same occurred in the College of Education. Through the laughter, the uncertainty and frustration, we taught. ....