Chapter 13; Preparing the Program Plan

Question 1

what is a program plan? (generally)

Answer 1

blueprint outlining various roles & functions to deliver the program, plan includes all activities to be accomplished & the development of a timeline for their completion

Question 2

What is the main benefit of writing out the plan?

Answer 2

flaws can be discovered & corrected before the program is implemented (the more detailed the more successful

Question 3

What are the 4 phases of the Program Plan?

Answer 3

Design
Planning
Operation
Evaluation

Question 4

what are the 3 main purposes of the program plan?

Answer 4

recored of info about current program status
record of resources used to operate the program
provides reference for future events

Question 5

What is the program title?

Answer 5

name of program, sponsoring agency and brief description of who, what, when, where and why, and how to give the reader a basic understanding

Question 6

What is the agency Mission & Programming philosophy?

Answer 6

mission statement, philosophy to show why you are offering the program

Question 7

what is ‘Need for the Program”

Answer 7

statement of need for the program - why it’s needed and how we know its needed

Question 8

what are the design goals of the program?

Answer 8

what its supposed to accomplish and if the goals of the program are consistent with the agency goals

Question 9

What is the main idea of the operation details?

Answer 9

detailed set of instructions on how to implement and operate the program which provides enough detail for another programmer to reproduce the program - very detailed

Question 10

What are the 14 parts of the operation details?

Answer 10

Venue arrangements
special arrangements
Inclusion Plan
Equipment, supplies & materials
Promotion Plan
Budget & pricing info
Registration Plan
Staffing & orientation
Management Plan
Cancellation Plan
Set - up
Risk Management Plan
Animation Plan
Program Wrap- up

Question 11

What is the program evaluation?

Answer 11

description of how the program will be evaluated

Question 12

What is the disposition decision plan?

Answer 12

basis on which the future of the program will be determined - depending on success or failure

Question 13

What are the 6 main things to think about when scheduling programs?

Answer 13

Balance (avoid simultaneously scheduling similar activities)
Timing (understanding schedules of target markets)
Impact (how different activities at same time affects patron enjoyment)
Location (affect attendance - must be accessible to target market)
Scheduling cycles (review holidays, dates to avoid)
Facility Scheduling ( includes each hour could be done in - maintenance, set up)