GOALS and TARGETS for 2013-14 Strategic Plan Effectiveness AA = Academic Affairs FA = Finance & Administration SA = Student Affairs ATH = Athletics FOU = Foundations EM = Enrollment Management CP = Campus Police ALM = Alumni Affairs Strategic Plan Goal Div. Strategic Plan Targets for AY2013-14 MSCHE Standard 1 Student Success: Promote, assess, and improve student engagement and learning. 1.1 Require each student to engage in real-world learning experiences 4.6 6.4 AA Target 1 - Establish baseline for engaged students in real-world experiences Target 2 - Set target for increasing student engagement in real-world experience SA Target 1 - Develop, coordinate and promote a program/service which offers professional clothing and accessories to students who otherwise would not have the ability to pay for such items. Target 2 - Plan a list of community service/service learning activities that will encourage a commitment to Volunteering by our students. Target 3 - Participate in in-class discussions which enhance service learning concepts in students. ATH Target 1 - Support opportunities for undergraduate students (interns) and graduate students (Gas) interested in athletics to gain real world experiences through the Athletic Department. Target 2 - Support initiatives that impact the community, societal issues and/or charitable cause, and facilitate the further development of our student-athletes 1.2 Promote and encourage all students to be involved in student clubs, activities, athletics and the arts. AA Target 1 - Complete planning for common experiences of students Target 2 - Assess fall 2013 first-year Learning Community pilot Target 3 - Relocate Exploratory Studies to LAE Target 4 Assign Exploratory Studies to LA & Science advisors Target 5 - Revise orientation program w/in First Year Experience SA Target 1 - Plan a comprehensive schedule of student activities to encompass the entire semester in both semesters. Target 2 - Look for innovative ways (e.g. funding initiatives, participation in Orientation, & appurtenance in First year seminar classes) of advancing student participation in activities. 1.3 Develop a comprehensive, coordinated first-year experience,4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7 4.4 4.6
AA Target 1 - Complete planning for a common First Year Experience from orientation through second semester and implement Fall 2014, including mandatory orientation, Freshman Seminar (University requirement), learning communities, common reading, University passport. Target 2 - Assess fall 2013 first-year learning community pilot Target 3 - Relocate Exploratory Studies in College of Liberal Arts and Education and assign Exploratory Studies students to liberal arts and sciences faculty advisors as appropriate Target 4 - Revise orientation program as a process integrated into a comprehensive first-year experience ATH Target 1 - Offer programs and services that aid in the successful transition of firstyear student-athletes ATH Target 2 - Develop and implement a first-year student-athlete enrichment program that includes two components: (1) first-year mandatory study hall, and (2) educational programming opportunities 1.4 Maintain a safe campus environment 2.1 AA Target 1 - Participate in Stop It Now campus training CP Target 1 Offer Rape Aggressive Defense (RAD) Training each semester. ATH Target 1 - Secure a highly reliable weather detection system for our coaches and certified athletic trainers to properly protect our student-athletes, staff, fans and customers from dangerous weather. Target 2 - Review and edit our institutional student-athlete alcohol and drug testing policy in coordination with the LHU athletics Drug Testing Coordinator. Target 3 - Survey PSAC institutions to assess how institutional athletic drug testing programs are being coordinated. 1.5 Support the use of technology with appropriate equipment, training, and AA FA technical support Target 1 - Implement on-line administration of Student Opinion of Instruction Surveys fall 2013 Target 1 - Construct a back-up data center at the East Campus Gymnasium to provide operational redundancy in the event of a catastrophic loss of power or other emergency at our main data center in Robinson Learning Center. This is a part of the Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery project. FA Target 1 - Complete technology upgrades to 25 classrooms, the Ulmer Planetarium, and two computer labs. FA Target 1 - Enhance the functionality of the MyHaven student and faculty portal to the Student Information System to improve overall student service and facilitate faculty advising. SA Target 1 - Review the functionality of the MyHousing student portal to the Housing Management Software System to improve overall student service. Target 2 -Upgrade Cold Fusion to industry standard of 10.11 which prepares the way for the latest upgrade of The Housing Director Management software. Target 3 - Investigate the cost and options for a comprehensive Judicial Management software package which will promote compliance with Cleary and Title IX as well as manage day-to-day judicial records. 1.6 The university will assess student learning in curricular and co-curricular environments, use data to improve student learning, and share that information with constituents as appropriate AA Target 1 - Appoint a faculty Special Assistant to the Provost for Assessment and Accreditation Target 2 - Revise general education rubrics to correspond to revised general 2.1 4.7 14.3 14.4
education outcomes Target 3 - Create a University Learning Assessment Plan, including 3-year learning outcomes assessment cycles and indicators of success in closing the loop Target 4 - Revise the curriculum committee cover sheet to include a checkbox for changes resulting from assessments of student learning ATH Target 1 Enhance academic performance of all student athletes. Target 2 Enhance progress toward graduation of all student athletes. 2 Enrollment management: Develop and implement a strategic enrollment plan 2.1 Establish an enrollment management committee to address all aspects of a strategic enrollment plan including recruitment, admissions and retention. FA Target 1 - Develop standard reports to provide current information on a multitude of student demographics, success and enrollment parameters. 2.2 Establish overall enrollment growth targets so as to achieve incremental growth, with specific targets for traditional, non-traditional, underrepresented, graduate and international students, and program goals where possible. Review results every year and adjust when necessary to meet overall goals AA Target 1 - Complete a broadly consultative Strategic Enrollment Management Plan for Fall 2014 implementation Target 2 - Achieve a 3% increase in fall to fall one-year persistence rates for the fall 2013 first-time full-time cohort Target 3 - Establish targets for 4- and 6-year graduation rates and reduction of excess credits to graduation FA Target 1 - In collaboration with the Enrollment Management unit, analyze alternative differential tuition scenarios that are aligned with the Strategic Enrollment Management Plan. Consider differentials based on market demand, competitive factors, program cost, and university positioning in the marketplace. EM Target 1 - Admissions will meet with each department in July and provide ten year trend data for new students and determine the specific recruitment goal for that year. ATH Target 1 - Recruit student-athletes who will achieve success and represent the university, athletic department and community with pride. Undertake a review of program offerings and demand so as to recommend development of new emerging programs to meet the needs of the region and Commonwealth, expansion of already existing programs, and elimination of extremely low-enrolled, non-viable programs. AA Target 1 - Bring all majors into compliance with the Board of Governors Policy on Degrees Target 1 - Bring three new program proposals before the Board of Governors for fall 2014 implementation 2.4 Review the general education program to ensure it meets university goals and student needs., 4.2 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.2, 4.3, 4.2, 4.3, 6.1, 6.3 6.1, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, 7.6 AA Target 1 - Vote on revised General Education curriculum, anchored in essential learning outcomes, and put first set of courses through the curricular process; create a cross-walk that will enable students who entered under the old curriculum to complete under the revised one 2.5 Create and implement a comprehensive marketing plan that includes, 4.3
improved web design. SA Target 1 - Redesign marketing materials for both Fairview Suites and all traditional housing with the intention of attracting new students to all of our on campus housing, not just the new student housing identified in the Facilities Master Plan. EM Target 1 Will create a Graduate Marketing Recruitment team to help establish priorities in graduate marketing, including a web-based focus. ATH Target 1 - Re-design and launch a new LHU athletics website that provides greater exposure of our programs, promotion of our events, access to our schedules, and improved navigation. 3 Faculty staff: Attract, retain, support, and develop a diverse faculty and staff committed to students 3.1 Attract and retain a diverse and qualified faculty and staff committed to students. 5.1, 5.2, AA Target 1 - Hire 6 new tenure track faculty to support instruction in high-demand areas Target 2 - Review existing new faculty orientation and revise for Fall 2014 ATH Target 1 - Hire exceptional personnel through open searches and in accordance with university hiring practices. Target 2 - Recruit coaches that achieve success and represent the university, athletic department and community with pride. 3.2 Ensure that faculty and staff develop and maintain appropriate professional skills. AA Target 1 - Allocate fall 2013 and spring 2014 student success grants to support pilots of innovative and effective pedagogies Target 2 - Send 10 faculty to national seminars/conferences to support development of high-impact learning experiences and effective teaching and assessments ATH Target 1 - Develop and incorporate departmental staff meetings, workshops, and other educational sessions that impact our staff, work areas, and programs. 2.1, 5.2, 3.3 Enhance support of scholarly activities and development of grants 2.1,, AA Target 1 - Increase number of grant applications for PASSHE Faculty Development Grants Target 2 -Hire Founding Dean of Natural, Behavioral, and Health Sciences and establish grantsmanship development and targets Target 3 - Establish Institute for West Branch Studies 3.4 Support use of technology with appropriate equipment, training and AA FA ATH technical support Target 1 - Constitute committee to make recommendations re: implementation of new Article 42 policies on support for on-line instructional design and implement Fall 2014 Target 2 - Implement on-line SOIS fall 2013 Target 3 - Allocate Student Success Grants: Going Global through Technology Target 4 - Send two faculty members to SUNY COIL Conference 2014 Target 1 Construct a back-up data center at the East Campus Gymnasium to provide operational redundancy in the event of a catastrophic loss of power or other emergency at our main data center in Robinson Learning Center. This is a part of the Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery project. Target 1 - Maintain and enhance a strong social media presence. 2.1, 4.7,
4 Organization and Governance: Strengthen shared academic governance and organizational structure to achieve our mission in a changing environment 4.1 Undertake a broad review of the university organizational structure for appropriate alignment of responsibilities, and to clarify and streamline administrative policies. AA Target 1 - Implement reorganization of Academic Affairs into 3 Colleges with 3 founding deans. Target 2 - Reorganize Student Affairs to integrate Academic Affairs and Student Affairs to improve effectiveness and efficiency Target 3 - Phase out HAP with phase-in of common and mandatory First Year Experience; make reassignments in ADAC as indicated. Target 4 - Establish the Center for Excellence and Inclusion; formulate mission, goals, and assessments SA Target 1 - Review all positions in the Student Affairs area and make appropriate changes to organizational structure. 4.2 Clarify and document roles, responsibilities, and expectations of various constituencies in university governance (including clear charges for all committees) CP Target 1 Revise policies to be in compliance with the Clery Act. ATH Target 1 - Develop work forms, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance and/or improve work quality, control, and efficiency. Target 2 - Develop reports and/or print materials that can serve as informational resources and demonstrate progress per any institutional obligations related to NCAA, conference, institutional, state, and/or federal regulations. 4.3 Develop and implement a communication plan that ensures proposed policies and actions are publicized with sufficient notice to permit input and dialogue among campus constituencies. ATH Target 1 - Design and implement communications, programs, and services that increase the public exposure of our student-athletes, teams and university. Target 2 - Identify creative opportunities to further advance organized sports within the local community; increase exposure of any of our associated athletic programs; and further enhance the fundraising/recruiting potential of those programs. 5 Resources: Increase, allocate and use resources guided by assessment and mission 5.1 Refine our mechanisms for ensuring that budget allocations and expenditures correspond to the university s priorities. AA Target 1 - Review budget planning documents and annual reports/rubrics for effectiveness and efficiency; revise as indicated ATH Target 1 - Pursue contractual agreements that provide the athletic department opportunities to better manage its resources and further advance our programs Target 2 - Continue to find ways to better manage our operating budget in an effort to decrease costs and save additional money. 5.2 Secure resources and complete construction of the science center and new student housing as identified in the Facilities Master Plan. Done Collaboratively develop sequential steps to allow implementation of the Facilities Master Plan. 3.1, 3.2, 3.6 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5 3.5, 3.7, 4.8 2.1, 2.2,, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 8.2 2.1 2.1, 2.2,
FA/ Target 1 - Consolidate various student and enrollment management services into a single location to improve student service. FA/ Target 1 Develop plans for the renovation of Wooldridge Hall with a target SA construction period of summer 2015. Target 2 Develop plans in collaboration with LHU Facilities Department and with LHU food service provider, Aramark, for the limited renovation of certain aspects of Bentley Hall. ATH Target 1 - Collaborate with the facilities office to help facilitate the Universitywide facilities repurposing project that will result in new office spaces for our FB and Track & Field coaches. Target 2 - Refinish & rebrand the TFH gym floor & purchase new event floor seating. Target 3 - Collaborate with the facilities office to help facilitate the Universitywide facilities repurposing project that will result in new office spaces for our FB and Track & Field coaches. Target 4 - Prioritize and pursue future facility related projects when resources are available. 5.4 Increase community and alumni outreach to enhance relationships and strengthen university finances. ATH Target 1 - Participate in programs that promote and enhance community, alumni, fan, university and donor relations. Target 2 - Identify creative opportunities to further advance organized sports within the local community; increase exposure of any of our associated athletic programs; and further enhance the fundraising/recruiting potential of those programs Work collaboratively with the LHU Foundation to meet the resource needs of the university in accordance with the university's mission and strategic plan 5.5 FOU Target 1 Raise 2 million dollars through LHU Foundation Target 2 Count $3M in CASE VSE Target 3 Raise $10M in endowment Target 4 Increase to 4% participation in endowment ATH Target 1 - Work with the University and LHU Foundation to enhance and grow the University s Summer Camp and Clinic program to increase exposure of our university and programs to prospective students/student-athletes. Target 2 - Prioritize fundraising across the department and work annually in collaboration with the LHU foundation to establish fundraising plans and goals that focus on raising funds for athletic scholarships, general program support, and facility projects and enhancements. 2.6