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STRATEGIC PLAN EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Marshall University's
Division of Student Affairs prides itself in its long standing commitment
to the enhancement of student learning through a variety of developmental
services, programs, and activities, which foster the overall strengthening
and support of students' emotional, physical, and cognitive wellness.
Therefore, in recognition of the importance of planning in developing
programs and services, the Student Affairs unit established as a staff
development goal - the development of a strategic plan based upon Good
Practices in Student Affairs: Principles to Foster Student Learning by
Gregory S. Blimling, Elizabeth Whitt and Associates.
The book's model
emphasizes seven principles. These include active learning, values and
ethical standards, high expectations, systematic inquiry, effective utilization
of resources, educational partnerships, and supportive and inclusive communities.
These principles are a result of extensive research of college student's
experiences in higher education and form the basis for the strategic plan
found on the following pages.
Our strategic
plan will strengthen our effectiveness as a unit, promote student achievements,
and enhance the institution's overall commitment to student learning.
Student Affairs
Will Engage Students in Active Learning By:
- Creating an environment
that provides opportunities for students to enhance decision-making
skills, critical thinking, autonomy, and respect for self and others.
- Fostering partnerships
with faculty, staff, and community to better facilitate student learning
through direct experience, leadership opportunities, and community service.
Student Affairs
Will Help Develop Coherent Values and Ethical Standards By:
- Adopting a creed that defines
ethical standards and promotes academic integrity, respect for diversity,
and the rights of others.
- Developing or enhancing
programs that teach and reward student accomplishments, leadership,
and volunteerism.
Student Affairs
Will Set and Communicate High Expectations for Learning By:
- Developing a document that
outlines standards for behavior.
- Continuing programming
that rewards students or groups who meet high expectations for learning.
Student Affairs
Will Use Systemic Inquiry to Improve Student and Institutional Performance
By:
- Implementing a system to
assess student needs and use results to develop or enhance programs
that maximize student learning.
- Establishing an assessment/evaluation
unit to determine how effectively Student Affairs meets its objectives
and impacts student learning in and out of the classroom.
Student Affairs
Will Use Resources Effectively to Achieve Institutional Missions and Goals
By:
- Reviewing resources to
determine support systems, complementary programs or challenges, and
use this information to develop a vision statement.
- Assessing and redefining
the Student Affairs' mission statement in order to continually support
the institutional statement of philosophy.
Student Affairs
Will Forge Educational Partnerships That Advance Student Learning By:
- Establishing ties with
key academic departments to further develop out-of-classroom learning
opportunities.
- Developing cross-functional
teams to assist with the development of learning environments for students
where shared educational goals will be affirmed.
Student Affairs
Will Build Supportive and Inclusive Communities:
- Establishing strong relationships
with other supportive units to foster communication and develop integrated
programs.
- Creating or continuing
programming that unites students and advocates for their inclusion in
University planning and decision-making.
Members of
1999-2000 Strategic Planning Committee
- P. Andrew Hermansdorfer
- Tracy Meighan
- Linda Rowe
- Leah Tolliver
Key
Performance Indicators:
- Student
Affairs Activities & Programs Engage Students in Active Learning
- Student
Affairs' Activities & Programs Help Develop Coherent Values and
Ethical Standards
- Student
Affairs' Activities & Programs Set and Communicate High Expectations
for Learning
- Student
Affairs Uses Systematic Inquiry to Improve Student and Institutional
Performance
- Student
Affairs Uses Resources Effectively to Achieve Instituational Missions
and Goals
- Student
Affairs Forges Educational Partnerships That Advance Student Learning
- Student
Affairs Builds Supportive and Inclusive Communities
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Student Affairs
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