Strategic Plan 2035
Priority 2: Strengthen the community so all learners and workers thrive
Strategy 2.1: Ensure holistic academic and career supports for all students
Initiative 2.1.1
Continually assess and adapt learner support structures to ensure students are equitably and optimally supported
Initiative 2.1.2
Expand, coordinate, and communicate support services through intentional onboarding and offboarding processes
Initiative 2.1.3
Fully integrate internships, applied experiences, and career services into the student learning experience
- Persistence and retention rates
- Graduation rates
- Participation in academic support services (tutoring, Scholars Academy, DAC, and other programs)
- Number of students enrolled in academic internships
- Career Center tracked internships/experiences
- Student interaction with Career Development Center activities
Academic Year 2025 – 2026
- Rick Sluder, Chair (Vice Provost, Student Success & Dean, University College)
- Jonell Hinsey (Associate Vice Provost, Student Success)
- Justin Reed (Executive Director of Administration & Strategic Initiatives, Division of Student Affairs)
- Beka Moore (Director, Career Development Center)
- Robyn Ridgley (Chair, Student Success Pillar, Strategic Plan Development Committee)
- Patrick McCarthy (President Elect, Faculty Senate)
- Luis Esmurria (SGA)
| Activity Plans | Annual Progress Reports |
|---|---|
| 2025 – 2026 Activity Plan | 2025 – 2026 Annual Progress Report |
| 2026 – 2027 Activity Plan | 2026 – 2027 Annual Progress Report |
| 2027 – 2028 Activity Plan | 2027 – 2028 Annual Progress Report |
| 2028 – 2029 Activity Plan | 2028 – 2029 Annual Progress Report |
| 2029 – 2030 Activity Plan | 2029 – 2030 Annual Progress Report |
Strategy 2.2: Support wellness, belonging, and engagement
Initiative 2.2.1
Expand and promote comprehensive orientation and ongoing support systems for our diverse community of students, faculty, and staff
Initiative 2.2.2
Update and add new housing and support space options to facilitate engagement in campus life
Initiative 2.2.3
Ensure dynamic and inclusive programming and services to meet the needs of residential and nonresidential students
- Student engagement (participation) with counseling and related services
- Student response to NSSE 鈥淨uality of Interactions鈥� and 鈥淪upportive Environment鈥� indicators
- University housing capacity (growth)
- University housing renovation funds expended
Academic Year 2025 – 2026
- Justin Reed (Executive Director of Administration & Strategic Initiatives, Division of Student Affairs)
- Peter Grandjean (Dean, College of Behavioral and Health Sciences)
- Laura Jent (Assistant Vice President, Human Resources)
- Michelle Safewright (Director, Housing and Residential Life)
- Danielle Rochelle (Co-chair, Student Success Pillar, Strategic Plan Development Committee)
- Gina Poff (Director, New Student and Family Programs)
- Patrick McCarthy (President Elect, Faculty Senate)
- Sydney Barnett (SGA)
| Activity Plans | Annual Progress Reports |
|---|---|
| 2025 – 2026 Activity Plan | 2025 – 2026 Annual Progress Report |
| 2026 – 2027 Activity Plan | 2026 – 2027 Annual Progress Report |
| 2027 – 2028 Activity Plan | 2027 – 2028 Annual Progress Report |
| 2028 – 2029 Activity Plan | 2028 – 2029 Annual Progress Report |
| 2029 – 2030 Activity Plan | 2029 – 2030 Annual Progress Report |
Strategy 2.3: Enhance faculty and staff support structures
Initiative 2.3.1
Update philosophies, policies, and practices to align with current employment marketplace realities
Initiative 2.3.2
Vigorously pursue competitive compensation rates for employees
Initiative 2.3.3
Create robust onboarding and ongoing professional development programs that include transition plans for all roles
- Retention rates for faculty and staff
- Number of faculty and staff professional development programs delivered on campus annually
- Number of faculty and staff attending professional development training annually
- Develop, implement, and regularly review employee satisfaction survey results
- Number of employees receiving market salary adjustments or funds dedicated to such increases
- Number/dollar amount of adjustments to salary bands
Academic Year 2025 – 2026
- Laura Jent, Chair (Assistant Vice President, Human Resources)
- Brian Hinote (Vice Provost, Faculty & Strategic Initiatives)
- Justin Reed (Executive Director of Administration & Strategic Initiatives, Division of Student Affairs)
- Becky Cole (Vice Provost, Academic Administration & Resources)
- Michelle Conceison (Committee Member, Strategic Plan Development Committee)
- Patrick McCarthy (President Elect, Faculty Senate)
- Kennedy Garrett (SGA)
| Activity Plans | Annual Progress Reports |
|---|---|
| 2025 – 2026 Activity Plan | 2025 – 2026 Annual Progress Report |
| 2026 – 2027 Activity Plan | 2026 – 2027 Annual Progress Report |
| 2027 – 2028 Activity Plan | 2027 – 2028 Annual Progress Report |
| 2028 – 2029 Activity Plan | 2028 – 2029 Annual Progress Report |
| 2029 – 2030 Activity Plan | 2029 – 2030 Annual Progress Report |
