Working Groups
Four strategic planning working groups were established that aligned with the strategic goals established by the Dean’s Office. This Working Group Information and Report page provides the charge letters that established the working groups, their membership, and working group reports.
Faculty/Staff Townhall Meeting and Survey
Townhall Meeting
The college hosted a strategic planning Townhall Meeting on April 22, from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM, in Rudder 601. During the Spring 2025 semester, four working groups have been addressing the following strategic goals:
- Amplify excellence in research and creative activities.
- Champion undergraduate learning, engagement and success.
- Elevate the preparation of graduate students to become accomplished scholars and professionals.
- Build a culture where the people and missions of the college are valued.
The four Working Groups, with one goal each, have been conducting retreats, focus groups, and meetings with stakeholders to develop preliminary reports to present to faculty and staff for feedback. These preliminary reports with tentative objectives and action steps were made available on the college strategic planning website prior to the Townhall Meeting. The initial portion of the Townhall Meeting consisted of presentations on the four Working Groups’ preliminary reports. This was followed by an interactive discussion session where faculty and staff met in small groups to consider each strategic goal, the proposed objectives and action steps. The first part of the meeting where Working Group chairs present their activities and preliminary reports was streamed and recorded. Faculty and staff may access the recording of Working Groups’ preliminary report presentation here.