CSCI Strategic Plan
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Goal
The College of Science provides the resources, infrastructure, and support necessary to sustain quality teaching, research, and engagement.
Strategic Response
- Align evaluation practices with College priorities.
- Cultivate faculty and staff collaboration.
- Expand support for faculty scholarship and mentorship.
- Foster a culture of recognition and appreciation.
- Strengthen engagement and community.
- Strengthen faculty and staff capacity and support.
- Support professional development.
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Goal
The College of Science has pride in its positive image, internally and externally, and tells its story effectively.
Strategic Response
- Clarify and communicate the College's brand identity.
- Elevate the visibility of College achievements.
- Empower students as ambassadors for the College.
- Expand partnerships that strengthen recruitment.
- Relate our identity & visibility to our community.
- Strengthen coordinated outreach and engagement.
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Goal
The College of Science fosters an innovative and collaborative learning environment where students thrive academically and personally.
Strategic Response
- Connect interdisciplinary learning opportunities with the jobs of the future.
- Enhance student leadership and engagement.
- Expand hands-on and experiential learning opportunities.
- Highlight student transition and success initiatives.
- Provide holistic student support.
- Showcase student learning, research, and achievement.
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Goal
Clear and accessible pathways that guide student experiences and prepare them to successfully pursue their professional and personal goals.
Strategic Response
- Develop faculty and staff expertise in career pathways.
- Embed career readiness throughout the student experience.
- Enhance collaboration with community partners.
- Strengthen alumni engagement in student success.
- Strengthen connections between academic programs and career pathways.
- Strengthen partnerships with employers and collaboration with external partners to align with workforce priorities.
Quick Wins
- Create brown bag lunch groups
- Host department spirit competitions
- Expand student led events
- Embed career connections in classes
Quick with the Right Support
- Support faculty/student research
- Start coordinated recruitment
- Build a career advising initiative
- Enhance coordinated alumni networking
Long Term/Structural
- Create pathways for interdepartmental collaboration
- Identify as STEM for Humanity
- Create interdisciplinary programs
- Increase student agency, career readiness and professional identity
