3 Goals 14 Objectives 84 Indicators 122 Criteria 122 Findings 14 Actions
GOAL: A: Academic Standards And Programs
| Objective | | A: Increase The Variety Of Academic Programs |
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Associated Goals: A: Academic Standards And Programs |
| Indicator | | A: Propose A Doctoral Program In Special Education
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| Criteria | | A: Submit a Special Education proposal to the Board of Regents
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| Finding | | A: Deferred to 2008-2009
The proposal for the PHD in Special Education is being submitted in the 2008-2009 curriculum cycle. See 2008-2009 Strategic Plan (Section 1.a.(1)(a)). |
| Indicator | | B: Propose Two Masters Programs
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| Criteria | | B: Propose a masters degree in Applied Geography
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| Finding | | B: Defer proposal to 2008-2009
The proposal for the master''s degree in Applied Geography is in the 2008-2009 curriculum cycle. See 2008-2009 Strategic Plan (Section 1.a.(2)(a)). |
| Criteria | | C: Propose a masters degree in Music Therapy
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| Finding | | C: Defer to 2008-2009
On hold following consultation with accreditors. See 2008-2009 Strategic Plan (Section 1.a.(2)(b)). |
| Indicator | | C: Propose New Minors
Propose two new minors: Equine Science and an Interdisciplinary minor in Middle Eastern Studies |
| Criteria | | D: Propose minor in Euine Science to Council of Academic Deans
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| Criteria | | E: Approval of Interdisciplinary Minor in Middle Eastern Studies
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| Indicator | | D: Implement Previously-Approved New Degree Programs
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| Criteria | | F: Enroll students in Victim Services Mangement Program
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| Finding | | F: Deleted-difficulty in finding qualified faculty
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| Criteria | | G: Enrolled Students in MA in Speech Communication Program
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| Finding | | G: Students in MA/Speech Comm Program, fall 2008
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| Criteria | | H: Enrolled Students in MED in Instructional Technology Program
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| Finding | | H: students enrolled in MED in Instructional Tech
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| Indicator | | E: Plan For The Development Of The Texas Forensic Science Center
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| Criteria | | I: Proposal submitted for the Texas Forensic Science Center to the President
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| Finding | | I: Proposal submitted
The preliminary proposal for the Texas Forensic Science Center ws submitted and the process continues. See 2008-2009 Strategic Plan (Section 1.a.(5)(a)). |
| Indicator | | F: Establish One New Partnership In Europe And One In Central America
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| Criteria | | J: Two partnerships signed
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| Finding | | J: Agreements signed-Switzerland, Poland, Peru
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| Indicator | | G: Approval Of Two Previously-submitted Doctoral Programs
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| Criteria | | K: Coordinating Board Approval of PHD in History
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| Finding | | K: In process
The proposal is delayed at the Coordinating Board and will be continued next year. See 2008-2009 Strategic Plan (Section 1.a.(7)(a). |
| Criteria | | L: THECB approval for PHD in Math Education
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| Finding | | L: Joint proposal with TSU-San Marcos Approved
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| Indicator | | H: Implementation Of BS In History For Pre-medical Students
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| Criteria | | M: Prepare online catalog listing
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| Finding | | M: BS in History for pre-medical students launched
Completed. Students will be enrolled in 2008-2009 academic year. See 2008-2009 Strategic Plan (Section 1.a.(8)(a)). |
| Indicator | | I: TSUS Approval For Online Master Of Science In Public Administration
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| Criteria | | N: Produce completed proposal for the program
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| Finding | | N: In process
Completed proposal will be completed during next year''''s curriculum cycle. See 2008-2009 Strategic Plan (Section 1.a.(9)(a)). |
| Criteria | | P: Receive SACS approval of substantive change for online program
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| Finding | | P: In process
SACS approval for substantive change for online Master of Science in Public Administration with an emphasis on homeland security will be completed during next year''s curriculum cycle. See 2008-2009 Strategic Plan (Section 1.a.(9)(c). |
| Indicator | | J: Implement MA In Speech Communication At The University Center
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| Criteria | | Q: Develop a proposal for consortium approval
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| Finding | | Q: Proposal developed
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| Criteria | | R: Consortium approval of program proposal
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| Finding | | R: Approval received
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Actions for Objective:
| Action | | A: Continue to increase variety of academic prog
All indicators were achieved or moved forward to next year''s goals. |
GOAL: A: Academic Standards And Programs
| Objective | | B: Increase The Quality Of Academic And Support Programs |
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Associated Goals: A: Academic Standards And Programs |
| Indicator | | K: Increase Average SAT Scores For Incoming Students
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| Criteria | | S: SAT average raised to 1040
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| Finding | | S: SAT average of 1031
The score remained at 1031. See 2008-2009 Strategic Plan (Section 1.b.(1)(a). |
| Indicator | | L: Increase Average GRE Of Incoming Graduate Students
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| Criteria | | T: GRE Score of Incoming Students at 985
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| Finding | | T: GRE score of 972, up from last year--below goal
See 2008-2009 Strategic Plan (Section 1.b.(2)(1)). |
| Indicator | | M: Increase Freshman-to-sophomore Retention
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| Criteria | | U: Freshman-to-Sophomore Retention Rate Increased by 1%
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| Finding | | U: Unachieved
The freshman-to-sophomore retention rate decreased by 2 percent. See 2008-2009 Strategic Plan (Section 1.b.(3)(a)). |
| Indicator | | N: Increase Six-year Graduation Rate
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| Criteria | | V: Six-year graduation rate increased by 1 percent
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| Finding | | V: Unachieved
The six-year graduate rate decreased by 2 percent. See 2008-2009 Strategic Plan (Section 1.b.(4)(a)). |
| Indicator | | O: Develop Cycle For Self-study Timelines
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| Criteria | | W: Self-study plans for program reviews submitted
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| Finding | | W: In process
Postponed to next year''s cycle. See 2008-2009 Strategic Plan (Section 1.b.(5)(a)). |
| Indicator | | P: Complete Online Assessment-tracking Database
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| Criteria | | X: 100 percent entry into OATDB
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| Finding | | X: All programs have entered information
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| Indicator | | Q: Analyze Content Of Core Courses
The core curriculum will be reviewed to ensure that all components of the core are in compliance with and meet standards of the Texas Higher Education Coordiinating Board. |
| Criteria | | Y: Draft Report from Ad Hoc Committee Completed
An ad hoc committee will submit to the Provost a draft report which analyzes the contents of core courses to assure that the general education needs of the academic community are being met. |
| Finding | | Y: Draft Report Submitted
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| Indicator | | R: Develop More Effective Methods Of Assessing Student Learning Within Current Programs
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| Criteria | | Z: Assessment process functioning in all departments
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| Finding | | Z: Establishment of OATDB Completed
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| Indicator | | S: Secure Accreditation For The Graduate Program In Forensic Science
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| Criteria | | ZA: An accreditation visit will be scheduled
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| Finding | | ZA: Accreditation Visit Scheduled for August 2008
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| Indicator | | T: Obtain APA Accreditation For The PHD Program In Clinical Psychology
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| Criteria | | ZB: Final APA accreditation of the PHD in Clinical Psychology
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| Finding | | ZB: APA Accreditation received
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| Indicator | | U: Plan For Mass Communication Accreditation
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| Criteria | | ZC: Hire three new faculty members
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| Finding | | ZC: Hiring New Faculty Members Being Reconsidered
The prospect of hiring three new faculty members is being delayed as the result of hiring a new chair. |
| Criteria | | ZD: Transition to new MCM curriculum
Transition to the new MCM curriculum is being continued by graduating students enrolled in the old curriculum |
| Finding | | ZD: Transition to the New MCM Curriculum done
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| Indicator | | V: Modify CJ Undergraduate Programs
Review and modify criminal justice undergraduate programs. |
| Criteria | | ZE: Undergraduate curriculum revised
The criminal justice undergraduate programs will be reviewed and approopriate modifications will be proposed to the Academic Affairs Council. |
| Finding | | ZE: In process
The changes have been submitted to the University Curriculum Committee. |
| Indicator | | W: Expand Research Apprenticeship Training Of CJ Doctoral Students
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| Criteria | | ZF: Fund 50 percent of Newly-Admitted Doctoral Students
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| Finding | | ZF: Funding of 50% Newly-Admitted Doctoral Std
Funding for a minimum of 50 percent newly-admitted doctoral students with externally-supported research grants was accomplished. |
| Indicator | | X: Increase The Number Of Faculty And Students Participating In International Programs
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| Criteria | | ZG: At least one tenure/tenure track faculty member in faculty exchange each year
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| Finding | | ZG: A tenure/track faculty member is participating
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| Criteria | | ZH: 1 undergraduate participating each semester
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| Finding | | ZH: Completed
At least one undergraduate student participated in an exchange each semester. |
| Criteria | | ZI: 1 graduate student participating each semester
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| Indicator | | Y: Develop Professional And Academic Center For Excellence (PACE)
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| Criteria | | ZJ: Complete architectural design for PACE facility
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| Finding | | ZJ: Completed
The location for PACE has been designed and will be included in the new Humanities and Social Sciences Building. |
| Criteria | | ZK: Establish committee to form PACE
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| Criteria | | ZL: Conduct seminars for faculty and chairs on the IDEA system
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| Finding | | ZL: In process
In some colleges, annual seminars were conducted for faculty and chairs on the use of the IDEA system. Other colleges are waiting for next year for full completion. See 2008-2009 Strategic Plan (Section 1.b.(10)(a). |
| Criteria | | ZM: Plan and implement teaching seminars for fall 2008 semester
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| Finding | | ZM: In process
Several teaching seminars have been planned and will be implemented for the fall 2008 semester. |
| Criteria | | ZN: Formalize the administrative structure of PACE, including selecting a director
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| Criteria | | ZO: Allocate a permanent budget for PACE
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| Finding | | ZO: Funds have been allocated for permanent budget
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| Indicator | | Z: Terminal Degree In Dance
Modify the MFA in Dance from a 48- to a 60-hour program to make it a true terminal degree |
| Criteria | | ZP: Board of Regents Approval of Modified MFA in Dance
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| Finding | | ZP: Proposal was submitted to Board of Regents
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| Indicator | | ZA: Modify Food Service Management Program To Hospitality Administration Program
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| Criteria | | ZQ: Production of a curriculum change request
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| Finding | | ZQ: Delayed due to freeze on new faculty positions
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| Criteria | | ZR: University Curriculum Committee approval of Hospitality Admin Program
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| Finding | | ZR:Hospitality Admin Program Not Approved
The proposal for a Hospitality Administration program was put on hold because there were no new positions available. The proposal will be put forward when new positions become available. |
| Indicator | | ZB: Form Study Committees To Determine The Feasibility Of Offering Additional New Programs
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| Criteria | | ZS: Feasibility report for MFA in Creative Writing
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| Finding | | ZS: In process
The proposal for a master of Fine Arts degree in Creative Writing in the Department of English and Foreign Languages will be part of the 2008-2009 curriculum cycle. See 2008-2009 Strategic Plan (Section 1.b.(11)(a)). |
| Criteria | | ZT: Feasibility report for PHD in English with emphasis in community college pedagogy
A committee report will be produced with analysis and conclusions regarding feability of offering a PHD in English with an emphasis in community college pedagogy in the Department of English and Foreign Languages. |
| Finding | | ZT: Proposal for PHD in English Abandoned
The feasibility of offering a PHD in English with an emphasis in community college pedagogy in the Department of English and Foreign Languages was abandoned due to a change in Coordinating Board policy relating to doctoral proposals. |
| Criteria | | ZU: Feasibility Report for Offering MA in Spanish
A committee report will be produced with analysis and conclusions regarding feability of offering an MA degree in Spanish in the Department of English and Foreign Languages. |
| Finding | | ZU: In process
The report concerning the feasibility of offering an MA degree in Spanish in the Department of English and Foreign Languages will be part of the 2008-2009 curriculum cycle. See 2008-2009 Strategic Plan (Section 1.b.(11)(b)). |
| Indicator | | ZC: Prepare Pre-proposal For Engineering Physics Program
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| Criteria | | ZV: Board of Regents pre-proposal submitted
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| Indicator | | ZD: Implement And Stabilize Graduate Program In Forensic Science
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| Criteria | | ZW: Locate appropriate facilities in which to house the forensic science program
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| Criteria | | ZX: Allocate funding to acuire necessary equipment for forensic science program
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| Finding | | ZX: Forensic science equipment acquired
Using available funds, necessary equipment was acquired for the forensic science program |
| Criteria | | ZY: Three new faculty members will be hired in the forensic science program
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| Finding | | ZY: Three faculty members hired
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Actions for Objective:
| Action | | B: Quality of Acad and Support Prog were increased
All indicators were completed or forwarded to next year except the PHD in English, which was abandoned because of a change in state policy. |
GOAL: A: Academic Standards And Programs
| Objective | | C: Improve Organizational Structure Of Academic Affairs |
| | Reorganize overly large departments and create/reorganize academic support units/resources.
Associated Goals: A: Academic Standards And Programs |
| Indicator | | ZE: Restructure Department Of Agricultural And Industrial Sciences
Restructure Department of Agricultural and Industrial Sciences to emphasize the synthesis of the formerly autonomous programs in Industrial Technology and Agriculture. |
| Criteria | | ZZ: Plan for restructuring Ag and Industrial Sciences
Develop and submit plan to the Provost for the restructuring of the Department of Agricultural and Industrial Sciences |
| Finding | | ZZ: Informal plan submitted
A plan for restructuring the Department of Agricultural and Industrial Sciences has been developed informally. A formal proposal will be submitted to the Provost as part of a proposal to create a Department of Integrated Engineering and Technology. |
| Indicator | | ZF: Develop A Policy For Course Release For Assistant Chairs And/or Coordinators
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| Criteria | | ZZA: Submit policy to Academic Policy Council
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| Finding | | ZZA: Changes were small and informally approved
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| Indicator | | ZG: Consider Dividing Of Department Of Theatre And Dance Into Separate Departments
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| Criteria | | ZZB: White paper submitted to Provost
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| Finding | | ZZB: Plan for Splitting Theatre & Dance Postponed
The proposal to split the Department of Theatre and Dance into two separate departments has been set aside until the completion of the new performing arts complex. See 2008-2009 Strategic Plan (Section 1.c.(1)(a)). |
| Indicator | | ZH: Consider Dividing College Of Criminal Justice Into Departments
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| Criteria | | ZZC: Submit white paper to the Provost
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| Finding | | ZZC: Deleted Proposal to Reorganize College of CJ
The proposal to reorganize the College of Criminal Justice into three or four major departments was determined to be unnecessary. |
| Indicator | | ZI: Review Job Assignments Of Associate Deans
The roles/job assignments of associate deans will be reviewed and appropriate adjustments, if necessary, will be made. |
| Criteria | | ZZD: Council of Deans consideration
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| Finding | | ZZD: Adjustments made informally in each college
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| Indicator | | ZJ: Appoint A Liaison For International Programs In Each College
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| Criteria | | ZZE: Liaisons Appointed
Appointment of college liaisons of international programs should be made to begin by fall 2008. |
| Finding | | ZZE: College Liaison Appointments Made
All colleges, except the College of Education, have appointed college liaisons to begin by fall 2008. |
Actions for Objective:
| Action | | C: Improvements Made in Organizational Structure
All indictors were achieved or moved forward to next year''s goals except 1.c.(4)(a), which was deleted as a low priority. |
GOAL: A: Academic Standards And Programs
| Objective | | D: Increase Research And Scholarly Activity |
| | Increase activity by faculty and staff in presentations, publications, grants submitted, and dollars received.
Associated Goals: A: Academic Standards And Programs |
| Indicator | | ZK: Increased Number Of Faculty Publications
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| Criteria | | ZZF: 2 percent increase in number of faculty publications
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| Finding | | ZZF: Faculty pubs increased from 719 to 807--12%
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| Indicator | | ZL: Increase Number Of Faculty Publishing
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| Criteria | | ZZG: Increase number of faculty publishing by 1%
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| Finding | | ZZG: Number of faculty publishing increased by _%
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| Indicator | | ZM: Increase Quality Of Publications
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| Criteria | | ZZH: An Increase in quality of publications
Each college will establish criteria to ensure that publications are of high quality. |
| Indicator | | ZN: Increase Number Of Faculty Presentations
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| Criteria | | ZZI: 2% increase in number of faculty presentations
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| Finding | | ZZI: Presentations increased from 926 to 1102--19%
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| Indicator | | ZO: Increase In External Grant Dollars Received
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| Criteria | | ZZJ: 2% increase in federal grant dollars received
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| Finding | | ZZJ: Grant/contract funding increasing
The figure for external grant/contract funding is not available at this time, but the increase appears to be on track to reach the target. |
| Indicator | | ZP: Develop Scholarship Criteria For The Arts
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| Criteria | | ZZK: Provost approval of criteria for scholarly work in the arts
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| Finding | | ZZK: Criteria being developed
Criteria for scholarly work in the arts are being developed by the College of Arts and Sciences and will be brought forward when ready (2009-2010). |
| Indicator | | ZQ: Implement Institute For Legal Studies In Criminal Justice
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| Criteria | | ZZL: A location and staffing plan adopted
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| Indicator | | ZR: Plan A Center/Institute Of Criminal Justice Policy Research
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| Criteria | | ZZM: Location and staffing plan approved
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| Finding | | ZZM: Plans for Center/Inst of CJ Pol Research
The plans to develop a Center/Institute of Criminal Justice Policy Resaerch have been moved to next year. See 2008-2009 Strategic Plan (Section 1.d.(4)). |
| Indicator | | ZS: Develop Interdisciplinary Interest Areas
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| Criteria | | ZZN: Survey faculty and identify an Ethics and Society interest group
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| Finding | | ZZN:Proposal for Ethics & Society Interest Group
The possibility of developing a faculty interest group in Ethics and Society was discussed in the Council of Academic Deans and a subcommittee of the Deans of Business Administration and of Education are working on a proposal. |
| Criteria | | ZZO: Meetings to discuss Ethics and Society Interest Group
Meetings will be initiated to discuss the potential development of an Interdisciplinary interest area in Ethics and Society. |
| Finding | | ZZO: Mtgs About Ethics & Society interest group
The possibility of developing a faculty interest group in Ethics and Society was discussed in the Council of Academic Deans and a subcommittee of the Deans of Business Administration and of Education are working on a proposal. |
| Criteria | | ZZP: Faculty surveyed to identify interest in Social Consequences of Medical/Bio-Medical Advancement
The faculty will be surveyed in order to identify an interest group in Social Consequences of Medical and Bio-Medical Advancements. |
| Finding | | ZZP: Proposal for interest group postponed
The plan to identify a faculty interest group in Social Consequences of Medical and Bio-Medical Advancements was postponed. |
| Criteria | | ZZQ: Meetings About Social Consequences of Medical and Bio-Medical Advancements Interest Group
Meetings will be held to explore the possibility of developing an interdisciplinary interest area in Social Consequences of Medical and Bio-Medical Advancements. |
| Finding | | ZZQ: Postponement of interest area
The development of an interdisciplinary interest are in Social Consequences of Meical and Bio-Medical Advancements has been postponed indefinitely. |
| Indicator | | ZT: Create Assessment Module
An assessment module will be created to encourage undergraduate involvement in research, scholarship, and creative activities. |
| Criteria | | ZZR: Baseline for students enrolled in research practica
A baseline will be developed for the number of undergraduate students enrolled in research practica. |
| Finding | | ZZR: Development of baseline postponed
The development of a baseline for the number of students enrolled in research practica has been postponed to next year. See the 2008-2009 Strategic Plan (Section 1.d.(6)(a). |
| Criteria | | ZZS: Baseline for number of undergrad students attending professional conferences
A baseline will be developed for the number of undergraduate students attending professional conferences. |
| Finding | | ZZS: Development of baseline postponed
The development of a baseline for the number of undergraduate students attending professional conferences has been postponed to next year. See 2008-2009 Strategic Plan (Section 1.d.(6)(b)). |
| Criteria | | ZZT: Baseline for students presenting or co-authoring on conference presentation
A baseline will be developed for the number of undergraduate students presenting or co-authoring on conference presentation. |
| Finding | | ZZT: Development of baseline postponed
The development of a baseline for the number of undergraduate students presenting or co-authoring on conference presentation has been postponed to next year. See 2008-2009 Strategic Plan (Section 1.d.(6)(c)). |
| Criteria | | ZZU: Baseline for students authoring or co-authoring publications
A baseline will be developed for the number of undergraduate students authoring or co-authoring publication. |
| Finding | | ZZU: Development of baseline postponed
The development of a baseline for the number of undergraduate students authoring or co-authoring publication has been postponed to next year. See 2008-2009 Strategic Plan (Section 1.d.(6)(d)). |
Actions for Objective:
| Action | | D: Indicators met or forwarded to next year
All indicators were completed or forwarded to next year except 1.d.(3)(a), (9)(c), and (9)(d), which proved not to be worth the effort which would be required to complete them. |
GOAL: A: Academic Standards And Programs
| Objective | | E: Complete Preparation For SACS Accreditation Visit |
| | Work to complete self-study and make arrangements for SACS accreditation visit.
Associated Goals: A: Academic Standards And Programs |
| Indicator | | ZU: SACS Self-study
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| Criteria | | ZZV: Completed self-study
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| Finding | | ZZV: Self-study completed
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| Indicator | | ZV: Quality Enhancement Plan
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| Criteria | | ZZW: Select QEP Project
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| Finding | | ZZW: QEP Project Selected
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| Criteria | | ZZX: Establish baseline
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| Finding | | ZZX: Baseline to be established by fall 2008
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| Indicator | | ZW: Improved Syllabi To Align With SACS Requirements
Course syllabi will be reviewed to ensure that the content is aligned with SACS requirements |
| Criteria | | ZZY: Course syllabi aligned with SACS requirements
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| Finding | | ZZY: All course syllabi reviewed
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Actions for Objective:
| Action | | E: Indicators were completed or forwarded
All indicators were completed or forwarded to next year. |
GOAL: B: University's Image And Public Exposure
| Objective | | F: Increase Public Relations Activities Aimed Toward Increasing Enrollment |
| | In order to attract prospective students, increase the number and type of public relations activities.
Associated Goals: B: University's Image And Public Exposure |
| Indicator | | ZX: Kiosks On Campus
Establish kiosks on campus in order to increase public relation activities. |
| Criteria | | ZZZ: Locate kiosk and operate as a pre-test
Locate and operate one kiosk on campus as a pre-test |
| Finding | | ZZZ: Use of kiosks postponed
The use of kiosks to increase public relations activities has been postponed to next year. See 2008-2009 Strategic Plan (Section 2.a.(1)(a). |
| Indicator | | ZY: Improved Advertising Of Fine Arts Performances
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| Criteria | | ZZZA: List performing arts activities on college and university web sites
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| Finding | | ZZZA: Completed
They will also be listed on flat screen monitors in the Lee Drain Building. |
| Criteria | | ZZZB: Increased attendance at fine arts performances
Increased advertising of fine arts events in Huntsville and The Woodlands. |
| Finding | | ZZZB: Advertising initiated
Advertising in Huntsville and in The Woodlands was initiated without a formal proposal. |
| Indicator | | ZZ: Increased National Ranking Of The CJ Doctoral Program
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| Criteria | | ZZZC: Two-rank improvement over 2006 ranking for CJ doctoral program
Efforts will be made to improve the national ranking of the CJ doctoral proram two ranks over the 2006 ranking. |
| Finding | | ZZZC: Current national rankings not yet available
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| Indicator | | ZZA: Recuit Nationally-recognized Faculty
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| Criteria | | ZZZD: Hire nationally-recognized faculty
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| Finding | | ZZZD: No new faculty lines were added
Nationally-known figures were hired in Sociology, Foreign Languages, Mass Communication, Mathematics (2), and Criminal Justice (2). |
| Indicator | | ZZB: Redesigned College And Departmental Web Pages
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| Criteria | | ZZZE: Departments will redesign their websites
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| Finding | | ZZZE: Updated web sites
The College of Criminal Justice and the College of Humanities and Social Sciences have updated their web sites. |
| Indicator | | ZZC: Updated Departmental Program Materials
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| Criteria | | ZZZF: Updated brochures and descriptive program materials
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| Finding | | ZZZF: Updated brochures available
Departments developed and made available updated brochures and descriptive program materials. |
Actions for Objective:
| Action | | F: Continue activity in this area
Continue activity in this area as outlined in the 2008-2009 Strategic Plan (Section 2.a). |
GOAL: B: University's Image And Public Exposure
| Objective | | G: Increase Articulation Activities |
| | Work with community colleges to increase the number and kinds of articulation activities
Associated Goals: B: University's Image And Public Exposure |
| Indicator | | ZZD: Articulation Programs In Math, Math Ed, And Theatre
Develop articulation programs in Mathematics, Mathematics Education, and Theatre. |
| Criteria | | ZZZG: Ariculation agreements will be signed with community colleges
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| Finding | | ZZZG: Articulation agreements signed
Articulation agreements in Mathematics, mathematics Education, and Theatre have been signed with several community colleges. |
| Indicator | | ZZE: Align Computer Systems Between SHSU And Community Colleges
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| Criteria | | ZZZH: Compatibility of computer systems
Efforts will be made to make computer systems at community college compatible with SHSU computer system |
| Finding | | ZZZH: Computer systems compatible
Several community colleges have become compatible with SHSU; but as a result of possible computer system changes, this compatibility may be lost. |
Actions for Objective:
| Action | | G: Continue activities
Continue activities as outlined in the 2008-2009 Strategic Plan (Section 2.b.). |
GOAL: B: University's Image And Public Exposure
| Objective | | H: Increase Public Service Activities |
| | Develop, communicate, and make students aware of public service activities
Associated Goals: B: University's Image And Public Exposure |
| Indicator | | ZZF: Provide Orchestra Concerts In Out-of-town Locations
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| Criteria | | ZZZI: Conduct four orchestra concerts in The Woodlands
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| Finding | | ZZZI: 4 orchestra concerts held in The Woodlands
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| Criteria | | ZZZJ: International tour
Plan and complete an international orchestra tour |
| Finding | | ZZZJ: Completed tour of China
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| Indicator | | ZZG: Develop Science Help Facilities
Develop science help facilities, similar to the mathematics tutoring lab, would assist students having trouble in the science content areas |
| Criteria | | ZZZK: Establish science help lab
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| Finding | | ZZZK: Science help facility not established
The development of a science help faclity similar to the mathematics tutoring lab was not accomplished. See 2008-2009 Strategic Plan (Section 2.c.(2)). |
| Indicator | | ZZH: Increased Involvement Of Faculty As Journal Editors
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| Criteria | | ZZZL: Add editorships of two journals
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| Finding | | ZZZL: Journal editorships increased by 5
New journal editorships were added in Education (2), and Arts and Sciences (3). |
| Indicator | | ZZI: Expand Faculty Participation In Governance Of External CJ Organizations
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| Criteria | | ZZZM: Expand participation in the Academic of Criminal Justice Sciences by 5%
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| Criteria | | ZZZN: Expand participation in the American Society of Criminology by 5%
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| Indicator | | ZZJ: Develop A Writers Speaker Series
Develop a writers' speaker series which will bring nationally-recognized writers to campus will enhance university-community relations. |
| Criteria | | ZZZO: Baseline established for number of writers' speakers
A baseline will be established for the number of writers'' speakers presenting on campus. |
| Finding | | ZZZO: Writers' speaker series deferred
The development of a writers'' speaker series has been deferred to next year. See 2008-2009 Strategic Plan (Section 2.c.(3)). |
Actions for Objective:
| Action | | H: 2008-2009 Strategic Plan
Continue to expand activities as outlined in the 2008-2009 Strategic Plan (Section 2.c.). |
GOAL: B: University's Image And Public Exposure
| Objective | | I: Increase Enrollments |
| | Seek ways to recruit students, enroll those students, and thereby increase enrollment
Associated Goals: B: University's Image And Public Exposure |
| Indicator | | ZZK: Increased Undergraduate Enrollment
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| Criteria | | ZZZP: 2% increase in undergraduate enrollment
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| Finding | | ZZZP: Enrollments increased by 3%
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| Indicator | | ZZL: Increased Graduate Enrollment
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| Criteria | | ZZZQ: Increase graduate enrollment by 2%
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| Finding | | ZZZQ: Enrollment increased by 8%
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| Indicator | | ZZM: Expanded Summer Offerings And Enrollments
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| Criteria | | ZZZR: Increase number of credit hours offered in summer 2008
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| Finding | | ZZZR: These data are not final
Partial data appear to be up between 1% and 2% |
| Indicator | | ZZN: Use Honors Program Students Used To Recruit Top High School Students
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| Criteria | | ZZZS: Use 20 SHSU students to recruit top high school students
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| Finding | | ZZZS: 16 SHSU Honors ambassadors were used
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| Indicator | | ZZO: Increased Number Of Students In Honors Program
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| Criteria | | ZZZT: Increase number of Honors Program students to 2.1% of total student enrollment
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| Finding | | ZZZT: Honors students increased by 5.4% to 330
The number increased by 5.4% to 330 students, exceeding the 297 needed to reach 2.1%. |
Actions for Objective:
| Action | | I: 2008-2009 Strategic Plan
Continue activity as outlined in the 2008-2009 Strategic Plan (Section 2.d.). |
GOAL: C: Campus Community Atmosphere And Culture
| Objective | | J: Increase Student Civic Engagement |
| | Make students aware of importance of civic engagement and help them become involved
Associated Goals: C: Campus Community Atmosphere And Culture |
| Indicator | | ZZP: Increase Student Organization Activities Relating To Civic Engagement
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| Criteria | | ZZZU: Political Science Junior Fellows support
Publicize and support activities of the Political Science Junior Fellow. |
| Finding | | ZZZU: Completed
Political Science Junior Fellows publicize at Board of Regents and AASCU. |
| Criteria | | ZZZV: Distribute t-shirts
Distribute t-shirts with University motto "The measure of a life is its service" to students engaged in community service. |
| Finding | | ZZZV: Over 1,000 t-shirts distributed
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| Criteria | | ZZZW: Palawan State University instrument project
Conduct project to acquire musical instruments for Palawan State University in the Philippines. |
| Finding | | ZZZW: 45 instruments delivered to Palawan State
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| Criteria | | ZZZX: Student participation in ADP
Send student group to AASCU American Democracy Project national meeting. |
| Finding | | ZZZX: 5 students sent
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| Criteria | | ZZZY: Engage students in alcohol awareness initiative
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| Finding | | ZZZY: Over 10,000 student participations
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| Indicator | | ZZQ: College Of Arts And Sciences Activity Promoting Civic Engagement
Conduct a College of Arts and Sciences activity involving all students organization within the college to promote civic engagement. |
| Criteria | | ZZZZ: Activity held
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| Finding | | ZZZZ: Koanaka Project was completed
The Koanaka Project, which supplied toys for youth in Botswana, was completed. |
Actions for Objective:
| Action | | J: Expand activity of Political Engagement Project
Expand activity of Political Engagement Project, service learning, and American Democracy Project as indicated in 2008-2009 Strategic Plan (Section 3.a.). |
GOAL: C: Campus Community Atmosphere And Culture
| Objective | | K: Initiate A First-Year Common Reader Program |
| | Develop a common reader program for incoming students.
Associated Goals: C: Campus Community Atmosphere And Culture |
| Indicator | | ZZR: Establish University Common Reader Program For Incoming Freshmen
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| Criteria | | ZZZZA: Approve book selected for Common Reader Program
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| Criteria | | ZZZZB: Approve plan for supporting extraccuricular activities
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| Criteria | | ZZZZC: Approve plan for integrating common reader into the curriculum
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| Criteria | | ZZZZD: Appoint Director of First-Year Experience
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| Finding | | ZZZZD: Director appointed
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Actions for Objective:
| Action | | K: Expand to entire campus for the next year
See 2008-2009 Strategic Plan (Section 3.b.). |
GOAL: C: Campus Community Atmosphere And Culture
| Objective | | L: Increase University Ethnic Diversity |
| | Recruit minority faculty, staff, and students in order to form a more diverse campus environment
Associated Goals: C: Campus Community Atmosphere And Culture |
| Indicator | | ZZS: Increased Minority Enrollment
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| Criteria | | ZZZZE: Increase minority enrollment by 3%
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| Finding | | ZZZZE: Minority enrollment increased 6.8%
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| Indicator | | ZZT: Added Programs And Course Oferings That Improved The Diversity Of Students And Faculty
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| Criteria | | ZZZZF: Develop two minority-focused courses
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| Finding | | ZZZZF: Minority-focused courses were developed
Minority-focused courses were developed in History (1), Sociology (1), Political Science (1), and Foreign Languages (1). |
| Indicator | | ZZU: Increased Number Of Minority Faculty
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| Criteria | | ZZZZG: Increase number of minority faculty
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| Finding | | ZZZZG: 15 additional minority faculty were hired
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| Indicator | | ZZV: Establish College Of Humanities And Social Sciences Women's Caucus
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| Criteria | | ZZZZH: Organize and hold meeting of CHSS women faculty members
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| Indicator | | ZZW: Mentoring Program For New Minority Faculty
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| Criteria | | ZZZZI: Implement mentoring program for new minority faculty
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| Finding | | ZZZZI: Completed in three colleges
Mentoring programs for new minority faculty have been implemented in Education, Humanities, and Social Sciences. |
Actions for Objective:
| Action | | L: Continue to expand efforts
Continue to expand efforts on this objective as outlined in the 2008-2009 Strategic Plan (Section 3.c.). |
GOAL: C: Campus Community Atmosphere And Culture
| Objective | | M: Housing Activities |
| | Integrate housing activities into academic activities programs.
Associated Goals: C: Campus Community Atmosphere And Culture |
| Indicator | | ZZX: Expanded Learning Communities
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| Criteria | | ZZZZJ: Number of learning communities will increase
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| Finding | | ZZZZJ: Number of communities increased from 4 to 7
The number was increased from 4 to 7 for a 75% increase, but the total number remains small. |
Actions for Objective:
| Action | | M: Continue to expand learning communities
Continue to expand learning communities as indicated in the 2008-2009 Strategic Plan (Section 3.d.). |
GOAL: C: Campus Community Atmosphere And Culture
| Objective | | N: Enhance Campus Academic Facilities |
| | Work with campus master planners in planning and developing academic facilities to accommodate growth
Associated Goals: C: Campus Community Atmosphere And Culture |
| Indicator | | ZZY: Construct AB5 (Humanities And Social Sciences Building)
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| Criteria | | ZZZZK: Complete planning of Humanities and Social Sciences Building (AB5)
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| Indicator | | ZZZ: Move Performing Arts Complex Toward Construction
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| Criteria | | ZZZZL: Board of Regents approval of funding source and preliminary architects drawings
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| Indicator | | ZZZA: Increased Number Of Large Lecture Auditoriums
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| Criteria | | ZZZZM: Increase number of large lecture halls by 4
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| Finding | | ZZZZM: Number of large lecture halls increased--9
Spring 2009 |
| Indicator | | ZZZB: Increase Social Science Lab Space
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| Criteria | | ZZZZN: Meet one-third of faculty demand for additional social science lab space
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| Finding | | ZZZZN: In process
To be done at the completion of Humanities and Social Sciences Building. |
| Indicator | | ZZZC: Expanded And Renovated Psychology Clinic
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| Criteria | | ZZZZO: Place Psychology Clinic expansion on CIP list
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| Finding | | ZZZZO: In process
As an alternate solution to their space needs, they will be relocatd to a much larger space in 2008-2009. |
| Criteria | | ZZZZP: Obtain detailed estimate costs for Psychology Clinic expansion
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| Finding | | ZZZZP: Unnecessary because of new space
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| Indicator | | ZZZD: Develop Master Plan For Faculty Office Space
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| Criteria | | ZZZZQ: Submit plan to Council of Academic Deans for review
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| Finding | | ZZZZQ: Plan subsumed into campus master plan
The faculty office master plan has been subsumed into the campus master physical facilities plan, which is due for completion in December 2008. |
| Indicator | | ZZZE: Construction And Development Of The University Center
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| Criteria | | ZZZZR: Provide data to the President related to needs
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| Finding | | ZZZZR: Completed
The President has been provided data from the county commissioners about possible locations. |
| Indicator | | ZZZF: Develop Academic Plan For Research Space
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| Criteria | | ZZZZS: Plan reviewed by Council of Academic Deans
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| Finding | | ZZZZS: Plan subsumed into campus master plan
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Actions for Objective:
| Action | | N: Develop physical facilities
Develop physical facilities as outlined in the campus physical facilities master plan and 2008-2009 Strategic Plan (Section 3.e.). |