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St. Thomas 2020:Living our Mission, Expanding our Horizon
University Brown BagDecember 9, 2014
Development of the Strategic Plan
Mission
Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good.
Convictions
• Pursuit of Truth• Academic Excellence• Faith and Reason• Dignity• Diversity• Personal Attention• Gratitude
Vision
The University of St. Thomas, a Catholic comprehensive urban university, is known nationally for academic excellence that prepares students for the complexities of the contemporary world. Through disciplinary and interdisciplinary inquiry and deep intercultural understanding, we inspire students to lead, work and serve with the skill and empathy vital to creating a better world.
Themes
• Excellence in Learning and Student Engagement
• Education Informed by Catholic Mission
• Diversity and Inclusive Culture• Globalization• One University
Priorities• Educating for the Future• Flexible Pathways into UST, within UST and
to Job Market• Enhanced Visibility and Profile• Global Connections• Embracing our Differences as One Human
Family• Catholic-Inspired Community Engagement• Integrated and Expanded Health and
Wellness Programs• Integrated Planning
Mission Convictions
Mission Convictions
Mission Convictions
Vision
Discussion
Implementation of the Strategic Plan
Educating for the Future
Initiative Year 1 Year 5
Essential elements of a St. Thomas Education
Establish Process Full implementation of new undergraduate curriculum
Living Learning Communities Pilot two programs Well developed living learning community program in place
Graduate Program Prioritization Develop process Vibrant programs reflecting emerging and future workforce and societal needs
Facilities Assessment Complete facilities usage study Space usage standards policy identified and adhered to
Flexible Pathways
Initiative Year 1 Year 5
Access to St. Thomas Community College Partnerships Flexible transfer policy in place and steady state transfer student enrollment
Online Learning Assess current capacity Three-year baccalaureate, 4+1 programs, flexibility in graduate time to degree
Alumni Relations Increase and enrich connections between students and alums
All students participate in a career enhancing experience
Academic Computing Faculty classroom training initiated
Technology infused curriculum
Enhanced Visibility and Profile
Initiative Year 1 Year 5
Alumni Engagement Pilot two alumni chapters nationally
Alumni chapters well established
Student Enrollment Develop strategic enrollment plan Broad student diversity, lower discount rate, increased graduate enrollment
University Branding Develop message and strategy Increased national recognition
Global Connections
Initiative Year 1 Year 5
International Alumni Identify and leverage international alumni
Ongoing and multi-pronged relationships both here and abroad
Institutional Structure Hire AVP for Globalization and Community Engagement
International and service opportunities approaching 100% of all students
Partnerships Standardize student and faculty exchange process
Increased global experiences locally and abroad
Engagement Develop programs for integration of domestic and international students
High-profile Global Speaker Series established
Embracing Our Differences as One Human Family
Initiative Year 1 Year 5
Institutional Structure Hire Chief Diversity Officer Increased cultural awareness across all sectors of the university
Staff and Faculty Diversity Review of recruitment and hiring process
Employee diversity exceeds available pool percentages
Partnerships Identify current institutional efforts and programs
Established information network for increased opportunities and depth of programming
Student Diversity Examine recruitment strategies for students
Diversity of student body in line with enrollment management goals
Catholic-Inspired Community Engagement
Initiative Year 1 Year 5
Institutional Structure Hire Vice President for Mission Increase in number and quality of service oriented projects
Community Engagement Identify aspirational classification Achieve aspirational classification
Coordinating Efforts Develop tracking mechanism for community engagement efforts
Significantly increase the number and quality of programs in social justice areas
Integrated and Expanded Health and Wellness Programs
Initiative Year 1 Year 5
Exploration Identify opportunities in the health and wellness industry
Decision made regarding a College of Health
Market Research Assess market needs locally, nationally, and internationally
Development of programs and staff necessary to meet these needs
Partnerships Identify and act on opportunities available in the health industry
Experiential learning available to all students in health related majors
Integrated Planning
Initiative Year 1 Year 5
Campus Master Plan Select vendor Master Plan in place
Planning Develop integrated planning structure
Capital campaign supporting strategic priorities launched
Technology CIO hired Comprehensive technology plan in place
Measurable Outcomes Key performance outcomes identified and distributed
Key performance outcomes inform decision making across all sectors
Annual Freshman Retention Rate
Relevant Risk Factors
Benchmark Group
Example of a Student Retention Dashboard
87%
Female Students of Color
No TransferCredit
Withdraw or FailCommuter
3%
86%
8%
82%
6%
84%
4%
67%
3%
Goal: 92%
2008-2012
5yr Avg:
% Chg 2013:
Discussion