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Unit Mission Statement

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We envision our graduates, and those = they influence, as the learners and leaders of today and tomorrow. As = learners, our graduates will continue to grow and develop as leaders = within their fields. As leaders, they will build upon the diverse = backgrounds and perspectives they encounter to ensure that all = individuals are able to construct the understanding necessary to become = successful. MISSION: Our mission is to provide diverse environments of = excellence that support dynamic learning experiences. In these = environments, faculty and students reflect upon and engage in the = applications of theory, research, and emerging technologies. These = environments support the construction of knowledge, skills and attitudes = thorough collaboration and inquiry. As a result, faculty and students = are empowered to create an enhanced quality of life within their = respective communities.

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University Strategic Plan Goal

Unit Goals, Desired = Outcomes

Assessment = Criteria and
Measures

Process for = Using Assessment
Results for Continuous = Improvement

Timetable for = Implementation

Goal 2

Increase enrollment in our teacher = education preparation programs and our graduate = programs.

1. Number of students recruited into EPI
2. Number of = continuing education opportunities offered
3. Develop brochure, email = solicitation and website ad
4. Articulation agreements = developed
5. Number of online courses offered

Results will be used to deliver and = expand service delivery options.

Goal 2

Plan and implement international study = abroad opportunities

1. Courses indentified
2. Marketing materials = displayed and sent to students
3. Agreements = finalized

Results will be used to improve and = expand study abroad opportunities

Goal 8

Develop a college wide assessment plan = to generate data needed for various accreditations.

1. Plan approved and implemented

We anticipate gaining information to = use for student recruitment, student retention and ascertaining ideas = for keeping course content current. =C2=A0As well, new ways to partner = with districts and agencies may develop.

Goal 6

Support and enhance faculty/student = research activities

1. Guidelines approved and implemented
2. Plan = approved

Student opportunities to work on = grants should increase. =C2=A0Student satisfaction with opportunities to = assist in research, attend conferences, present at conferences and = interact with professionals.

Goal 1

Gain approval for three new degree = programs and revise existing programs to meet new state standards as = needed.

1. University curriculum approval
2. University = curriculum approval
3. Program revisions sent to = DOE

Course content current, new degree = opportunities offered.