World Class Graduate Programs Floyd Wormley & DeBrenna LaFa Agbényiga Presenting
Description Our strategic planning process involves conducting a comprehensive analysis to determine barriers and opportunities that inhibit or facilitate the establishment of worldclass graduate programs. Contribution Towards Tier One Graduate education is the cornerstone of tier one institutions. World-class graduate programs enhance the mission of UTSA by: 1) facilitating state-of-the-art research, 2) enhancing the undergraduate teaching experience, 3) increasing global outreach and reputation of the university, 4) developing future scholars and 5) provide an additional revenue stream to support the overall mission of the university.
WORLD CLASS GRADUATE PROGRAMS COMMITTEES Increase Graduate Enrollment Increase Ph.D. Programs Offer Premier Grad Online Programs Conduct Global Student Recruitment Lead: DeBrenna Agbenyiga Members: Floyd Wormley Veronica Ramirez Gerry Dizinno Lorenzo Brancaleon Michael Baumann Elaine Sanders Francine Romero Vince Vasquez Kelsey Shumaker Lead: Floyd Wormley Members: Robert Furhman Rebekah Smith Diane Walz Jill Fleuriet Alberto Cordova Wei-Ming Lin Lead: Gerry Sanders & Sunay Pasole Members: Raj Bopanna Paul LeBlanc Sara Oswalt Marcela Ramirez Lead: Rene Zenteno Members: Daniel Pack Harriett Romo Jason Yaeger DeBrenna Agbenyiga Joe Izbrand John Murphy John Warren Lisa Marie Gomez Miguel Yacaman Page Smith Rogelio Saenz Wang Xiang Yao
Strategic Engagement/ Planning 2015 Stage 1 Programming 2016 2017 UTSA Roadrunner Way Assessment/ Partnership Alignment 2018 Stage 2 Programming 2019 In-depth Global Success 2020 Global Destination Reputation
SWOT ANALYSIS Increase Graduate Enrollment OPPORTUNITIES Streamline Admissions Processes and Review Procedures Shift from Grad Studies Model to Top Tier Graduate School Model Increase External Support for Grad Students Assess Needs of Graduate Students Cutting-Edge Online Application System Innovative CRM System STRENGTHS Diverse Undergraduate Population Top Programs: Cyber Security and Architecture 60% of applications from UTSA Alum Hispanic Serving Institution Variety of Graduate Programs Fairly Strong Website Presence
Increase Grad Enrollment Benchmarks Support and Engagement at Various Levels Leadership Development Beyond Classrooms and Labs Preparation of Students for Research, Teaching, and Industry Professional Development Marketing/ Recruitment Innovative and Cutting-Edge Recruitment and Marketing Strategies Develop User-Friendly Admissions Processes Comprehensive engagement strategy Number of Students Presenting at National and International Conferences Number of Research Publications Training-RCR Research Funding Diversified Funding for Doctoral Support Strong Data Analysis for Assessment Number of Students with External Grants and Awards Training
SWOT ANALYSIS Increase Ph.D. Programs OPPORTUNITIES UT System Funding for Achieving Tier I Metrics Collaborations and Networking Opportunities Within San Antonio Community, Local Companies, and Institutions Significant Opportunities for Community Engagement Underrepresented Groups Earning Doctoral Degrees STRENGTHS Top Rated Research Centers and Institutes Diverse and Highly Capable UG population Committed and Motivated Faculty Efforts To Improve Teaching, Research, and Other Professional Support for Graduate Students
Increase Ph.D. Programs Benchmarks Increase Number of Doctoral Graduates by at least 50% (currently 101) by end of 2020 Increase Number of Doctoral Graduates By 10% each year Degree Completion Infrastructure Graduate School Devises 4- Year Strategic Plan Establish Foundation to Add a Minimum of Five New Doctoral Programs Develop Marketing Campaign Establish Professional Development Program for Doctoral Student and Post- Docs Implement Assessment and Evaluation Surveys Hire 100 New Research Intensive Faculty Members Capable of Mentoring and Training Doctoral Students in STEM and Non-STEM Faculty Funding Establish at least 20 new (4 per year) Fellowships to Support Recruitment of Top Tier Students Implement Tuition Waivers
SWOT ANALYSIS Offer Premier Online Graduate Programs OPPORTUNITIES Strong Relationships with Local K-12 Districts and Local Businesses In-House Academic Success and Recruitment Opportunities Competency Based Learning Innovative Scalability and Profitability STRENGTHS Strong Leadership Presence from Educational Technology Staff Experience Building Online Programs Learning Management System Infrastructure and Support Students Interested in Taking Online Course
Online Graduate Programs Benchmarks Heavily Represented in Competitive Landscape 12% of Graduate Programs are in this Area Rapid Changes Taking Place in Healthcare Skilled Workers in this Area Need Continuous Certification Healthcare Online Programs Aspirant and Peers Offer Substantial Number of Online Programs Engineering and Computer Sciences Represent 22% of Graduate Programs in the Area Most Viable for Development Among Peers, Only 12% Offer Online Programs in These Areas Engineering Education Dominates Competitive Landscape Special Education Generated Additional Certificate Programs
SWOT ANALYSIS Conduct Global Student Recruitment OPPORTUNITIES International Student Mobility State of Texas is One of Top Three Destination for International Students Strong International Collaborations with Local Companies Brazil and South Korea Top Countries of Origin for Graduate Programs STRENGTHS University Wide International Student Presence International Faculty and University Research Collaborations Strong ESL Program Financial Support
Global Recruitment Benchmarks Increase Number of Course Offerings for Global Perspective Component Establish Clear Path for Funding Options Develop Specialized Programs such as Dual Degrees, Graduate Exchanges, and Host Foreign Students Infrastructure Marketing/ Recruitment Establish Global Brand Identity and Marketing Strategy Develop College Based International Graduate Student Enrollment Goals Improve Efficiency in Graduate Admissions and Credentialing Establish Strategic International Partnerships with Top Tier Institutions for Each College Partner with Consulate and Municipal Offices Connect with UTSA Alum Living Abroad Partnerships Faculty Identify Established International Faculty Collaborations Develop Solid Research Programs to Allow To Tier UG International Student to Conduct Research with UTSA Faculty
Strategies For Increasing Graduate Enrollment Recruitment of Domestic Students Faculty Support Recruitment of international Students Internal and External Partnerships ATTRACT GRADUATE STUDENTS Degree Completion and Retention Rates Increase Resources to New and Existing Programs Create New Models for Program Delivery Strategic Development of Programs and Certificate
World Class Graduate Education: A Vertical and Horizontal Integrated Model Retention Enrollment Marketing Technology Physical and Data Infrastructure FUNDING Mentoring Broad Skill Development Placement Admissions Recruitment
Integration of Vertical and Horizontal Model
World Class Graduate Programs Quantity vs Quality
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