Strategic Plan

Strategic Themes and Objectives

• Strategic Theme 1: Transform the student experience

  OBJECTIVES	PROGRESS
  Create and sustain a culture of student success by reducing and removing barriers	External review of Career Center conducted January 2024 External review of undergraduate (first-time and transfer) orientation program - report completed Fall 2023 and campus-wide committee formed with VPDUE for "reimagining" orientation in March 2024
  Bridge the gap between enrollment and graduation by strengthening the infrastructure designed to support basic needs and student well-being
  Develop and implement new or reimagined signature events, campus traditions, etc.	First AAPI Graduation on May 29, 2024
  Support the development of new or renovated student success facilities	Identified space for the Veteran Resource Center Summer 2023
  Enhance the student employment experience through a unified focus on learning outcomes and performance metrics
  Elevate and strengthen the student experience through the implementation and assessment of high impact practice
  Provide evidence-based programs and services to support students' health, mental health, and wellbeing

• Strategic Theme 2: Creating collaborative partnerships

  OBJECTIVES	PROGRESS
  Each department in the Division will identify key campus stakeholders and community partners and establish three (3) meaningful campus or community partnerships	Inventory of campus and community partnerships completed and shared with partners April 2024
  Partner with key stakeholders (i.e. students, faculty, staff, alumni) to improve the student experience and promote academic success
  Develop partnerships with student affairs divisions across the nation and/or around the world to learn about, share, benchmark, and implement best practices	Joined AAU-VCSA leadership group
  The Division and its departments will establish or expand advisory boards to include more perspective and expertise in creating a culture that supports student engagement and success
  Establish a Faculty Partnership position to support innovative strategies developed between academic affairs and student affairs
  Student Affairs will collaborate with University Advancement, Government Relations and other key campus stakeholders to advance community engagement and student success

• Strategic Theme 3: Establishing organizational excellence

  OBJECTIVES	PROGRESS
  Establish a staff development committee to plan, implement, and coordinate Division-wide professional development activities, programs and initiatives
  Develop and implement comprehensive on-boarding programs for all new (incoming) team members	Completed hiring of HR director October 2023; Onboarding program developed by Job Family
  Every full-time employee in the Division will create an annual professional development plan
  Recognize and celebrate high performing teams and staff while providing opportunities for departments in the Division to showcase programs, services, and initiatives locally, regionally, and nationally
  Review and revise (as necessary) practices, policies, procedures, job descriptions, and other Division operational documents to ensure alignment with its vision, mission, strategic themes, and objectives
  Showcase programs, services, and initiatives locally, regionally, and nationally; "Telling our story"
  Develop and implement a comprehensive student affairs development (fundraising) plan
  Establish and staff an assessment office to support best practices and continuous quality improvement

• Strategic Theme 4: Fostering and advancing social justice

  OBJECTIVES	PROGRESS
  Identify and secure resources required to develop and implement programs, services and initiatives to enhance diversity, inclusion and social justice on campus
  Identify and implement best practices in social justice
  Identify and revise practices, policies, and procedures that are barriers to inclusion and equity
  To effectively serve an increasingly diverse student population, student affairs will infuse diversity, inclusion, equity, and social justice into every aspect of its work
  Develop and implement a "think tank" experience for team members to actively participate in on-going diversity, inclusion, and equity training