Why the The Ripple Effect?
The Ripple Effect represents the phenomena that occur when expanding ripples of current develop from a singular point of origin. When the paradigm of The Ripple Effect is applied to economics, sociology, education, or any other context of human interaction, we witness the emergence of transformative and expansive energies: from the center of an innovative idea, or the root of a nourishing source, or the invigoration of one determined mind – the circles widen to affect change, to refresh vision, and to lead into new potentialities. J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College has selected the paradigm of The Ripple Effect as the representative model of its Quality Enhancement Plan. Focused upon student success in distance learning as the “singular point of origin,” The Ripple Effect represents the unbound and fluid movement of transformative energy that will filter into the full breadth of the College, affecting students, faculty, administrators, and academic programs. Through assessments of
