SEPS STRATEGIC PLANNING GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND ACCOUNTABILITY BENCHMARKS: 2011-2016 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

TARGETED OUTCOMES

GOAL STATEMENT #1: PROMOTE PROGRAM EXCELLENCE THROUGH ACCREDITATION, ASSESSMENT, AND DEVELOPMENT OF NEW INITIATIVES. Objective 1.a. Meet the Standards of Accrediting Bodies and State Agencies

ALIGNMENT CCSU GOALS

GOAL TYPE: SHORT-TERM ONGOING LONG-TERM

SPECIFIC TIMELINE

MEASURABLE BENCHMARK

i.

All SEPS programs will be fully accredited by their respective agencies, and the Dean’s Office will track and monitor accreditation cycles for the School as a whole.

CCSU 1,2,3

Ongoing

Every June, conclusion of AY year.

SEPS Annual Accreditation Report will detail accreditation status of all programs

Obj. 1. a.2. Ensure compliance with new DOE regulations for all professional education programs (Teacher Education, Special Education, Reading and Language Arts, PE/BSED).

i.

CCSU 1,2,3

Ongoing

Fall 2011Spring 2012

Curriculum revision will be completed and submitted to University Curriculum Committee.

Objective 1.b. Engage in Continuous Improvement of Assessment Practices

i.

Program faculty, coordinators, and Chairs will support the ongoing revision of professional education curriculum and the interdepartmental collaboration that is essential to this process. All Professional Education Programs will have revised their curriculum in compliance with new CT DOE regulations. Curriculum changes to be submitted to CCSU Curriculum Committee in spring 2012. Dean’s Office will provide support. All SEPS departments will submit annual assessment report to the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment, providing an analysis of data on learning outcomes and developing a plan to address programmatic strengths and weaknesses.

CCSU 1,2,3

Ongoing

Every September

Obj. 1. a.1. Maintain existing accreditations and seek accreditation where needed.

Obj. 1.b.1 Review and enhance assessment practices, analyzing data on learning outcomes, using data for program improvement, and improving feedback to students.

ii.

Departments will integrate questions about social justice/diversity on course evaluations.

iii. CORE committee will continue to evaluate the communication of dispositions data to students in an aggregated form.

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RESPONSIBLE PARTY

STATUS

Departments: Faculty, Program Coordinators, and Chair with Dean’s Office support Curriculum Revision Committee with support from Chair, Asst. Dean Anne Pautz

Complete for AY 11.

Department Assessment Reports will be submitted to OIRA; Asst. to the Dean for Assessment will support this process.

Department: Faculty & Chair; support from Asst. to Dean for Assmt.

Complete for AY 11.

AY 2012/13

Dept. Annl. Rept. will summarize progress on revision of course evaluations.

Department Faculty and Chair

Expected completion, AY 2012/13.

Every May

SEPS Annual Report will summarize progress.

CORE/Asst. to Dean, Assmt.

AY 11 Rept. Complete.

In process.

GOAL STATEMENT #1:

TARGETED OUTCOMES

ALIGNMENT WITH CCSU GOALS

PROMOTE PROGRAM EXCELLENCE THROUGH ACCREDITATION, ASSESSMENT, AND DEVELOPMENT OF NEW PROGRAM INITIATIVES.

GOAL TYPE: SHORT-TERM ONGOING LONG-TERM

SPECIFIC TIMELINE

MEASURABLE BENCHMARK

RESPONSIBLE PARTY

STATUS

Obj. 1. b.2. Move to online assessment and data analysis, as appropriate.

i.

Departments will continue to develop and implement online assessments and will work with Asst. to Dean for Assessment to develop customized reports for data analysis, identifying program strengths and weaknesses.

CCSU 1,2,3

Ongoing

Every May, conclusion of AY year.

Department Annual Report will summarize annual changes to assessments/data analysis.

Department: Faculty & Chair with assistance from Asst. to Dean, Assmt.

Dept. AY11 Annl. Reports submitted.

Obj. 1. b.3. Seek feedback from employers and alumni on an annual basis.

i.

All SEPS departments will annually survey both alumni and employers through the SEPS online data base. The Dean’s Office and Assistant to Dean for Assessment will oversee this process.

CCSU 1,2,3

Ongoing

September, yearly surveys launched.

Department: Faculty & Chair with assistance from Asst. to Dean, Assmt.

Completed, AY 11.

ii.

All SEPS programs will have a community advisory board, with alumni and current student representation. The Dean’s Office will maintain records of advisory board membership and meeting schedules.

Survey distributed electronically at beginning of each academic year. Analysis of results will be prepared and distributed to departments and Dean’s Office.

September, yearly.

Departments will submit updated list of adv.bd. and meeting schedules. Dean’s office will collect in one document

Departments: Faculty & Chair

Expected completion, Fall 2011 and every fall thereafter.

October, March, yearly

Adv. Council meetings held. Minutes prepared.

Dean’s Office

First Adv. Mtg. held in Spring 11.

iii. The SEPS Alumni Advisory Council will provide guidance on programs and community needs to departments.

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GOAL STATEMENT #1:

TARGETED OUTCOMES

PROMOTE PROGRAM EXCELLENCE THROUGH ACCREDITATION, ASSESSMENT, AND DEVELOPMENT OF NEW PROGRAM INITIATIVES. Objective 1. c. Pursue Ongoing Program Development

ALIGNMENT WITH CCSU GOALS

GOAL TYPE: SHORT-TERM ONGOING LONG-TERM

SPECIFIC TIMELINE

MEASURABLE BENCHMARK

CCSU 1,2,3

Long-term

2011-2016, Yearly

At least one (1) new entrepreneurial activity will be added yearly in SEPS, 2011-2016. SEPS annual report will document progress in this area.

Department: Faculty & Chair; support from Dean’s Office

New SPED and Nursing Entrep. Prog. added in AY 2011.

Long-term

2012

Initial needs assessment completed. Survey to be developed. .

Nursing Dept.: Faculty & Chair

Chairs and Dean’s Office. Departments and SEPS Annual Report will document progress. Department: Program coordinators and Chairs

Initial research completed in AY 11. Next step survey. First status report expected in AY 2012 Dept. and SEPS Annl. Reports. SPED coord. added in AY 2011. T. Ed. will tighten up coord. of field exp. In AY 2012. In process.

i.

SEPS departments/programs will work with the Office of Continuing Education to pursue new certificate programs and/or other entrepreneurial activities that will serve community partners.

ii.

The Nursing Department will continue ongoing needs assessment for a Master’s Degree in Nursing program (targeting geriatric/mental health needs).

Obj. 1. c.2. Enhance and expand sites for internships, clinical experiences, and other field education opportunities.

i.

All SEPS professional programs will expand the network of sites for field placement, e.g., the MAT program may wish to explore the possibility of year-long internships culminating in student teaching.

CCSU 1,2,3

Ongoing

2011-2016, Yearly

From 2011-2016, each department will add at least three new sites for field/clinical placements.

Obj. 1. c.3. Semester by semester, coordinate and track all field placements/students placed for academic and safety purposes.

i.

The Dean’s office will ensure equity across departments for coordination of field experiences. A tracking system will be in place.

CCSU 1,2,3

Ongoing

2011-2013

Obj. 1. c.4. For professional education programs, build strong and innovative university-school partnerships.

i.

Professional education programs will pursue development of more informal PDS-like relationships and will strengthen existing relationships with community partners. Offering tuition credits and onsite courses will be explored as possible mechanisms for strengthening these relationships.

CCSU 1,2,3

Long-term

2011-2016

All departments/ programs will have a designated individual to oversee coordination of field experiences and tracking of placements and students placed. Three new school/community agency/SEPS partnerships will be developed by 2016.

Obj. 1. c.1. Consider development of certificate programs, graduate programs, and other mechanisms to serve diverse groups and to contribute to workforce development.

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RESPONSIBLE PARTY

Department: Faculty and Chair with support from Dean’s Office

STATUS

GOAL STATEMENT #1:

TARGETED OUTCOMES

ALIGNMENT WITH CCSU GOALS

GOAL TYPE: SHORT-TERM ONGOING LONG-TERM

SPECIFIC TIMELINE

The Dean’s Ad Hoc Committee for E-Learning will formalize guiding principles for online/hybrid courses. The committee will identify goals and determine mechanisms for expansion. New online/hybrid courses will be developed.

CCSU 1,2,3

Short-term and Ongoing

2011

PROMOTE PROGRAM EXCELLENCE THROUGH ACCREDITATION, ASSESSMENT, AND DEVELOPMENT OF NEW PROGRAM INITIATIVES. Obj. 1. c.5. Expand hybrid/online courses and other innovative delivery approaches for both course work and field work. Develop guiding principles for hybrid/online courses.

i.

MEASURABLE BENCHMARK

RESPONSIBLE PARTY

STATUS

Letter prepared for Provost with suggestions to support expansion of online/hybrid courses.

Letter: Dean’s Office and ad hoc committee;

Letter Completed.

At least 1 new hybrid or online course by AY 2013.

Course Devel.: Dept. Faculty.

Resources to encourage course development are being pursued.

Obj. 1. c.6. Review/renew magnet school initiative.

i.

The Dean’s Office and the Department of Nursing will formalize the partnership with the health-focused magnet school (CCSU/CREC/New Britain) and will identify next steps.

CCSU 1,2,3

Short-term and Ongoing

2011-2013

A partnership agreement will be in place.

Dean and Chair, Nursing

In process.

Obj. 1. c.7. Conduct professional needs assessment for faculty and implement programs accordingly.

i.

The Dean’s Office in collaboration with SEPS-GC will develop and conduct a survey to determine faculty professional development needs, including educational technology needs (e.g., technology training; updating Barnard Hall classrooms with Smart Boards). The Dean’s Office and SEPS-GC will work in collaboration to develop plans and programs to meet these needs.

CCSU 1,2,3

Short-term and Ongoing

2011-2012

Survey will be developed, administered, analyzed, and a summary prepared. Fall 2011

Dean’s Office in collab. with SEPS-GC and Ed. Tech.

Will be completed by end of AY 2012.

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Plans and programs, e.g., faculty mini workshops, will be developed to meet identified needs. AY 2012-2013.

GOAL STATEMENT #2:

TARGETED OUTCOMES

SUPPORT DIVERSITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE Objective 2. a. Support Diversity & Social Justice for Faculty.

GOAL TYPE: SHORT-TERM ONGOING LONG-TERM

SPECIFIC TIMELINE

MEASURABLE BENCHMARK

RESPONSIBLE PARTY

STATUS

Report completed and submitted to Dean and SEPS-GC.

Ellen Retelle, Chair, Div. Committee

Done.

i.

The SEPS Diversity Committee has completed its study of SEPS compliance with University policies for FT/PT faculty and for students and will share its recommendations for future actions.

CCSU 4,5

Short-term

2011

i.

Departments will coordinate with the Office of Diversity and Equity to set recruitment/hiring targets to increase the number of highly qualified underrepresented groups among FT and adjunct faculty.

CCSU 5,5

Ongoing and Long-term

2011-2012

Targets set by each department and submitted to Dean.

Department: Faculty and Chair

Depts. will discuss in 2011-2012.

ii.

The Dean’s Office will seek strategies for recruiting highly qualified faculty from a diverse pool of candidates. The Higher Ed. Report for Minorities will be reviewed regularly for recruitment strategies. A document compiling recruitment and hiring strategies will be shared with departments.

2011-2012

Document summarizing strategies for recruitment submitted to depts.

Dean’s Office

Dean’s Office will complete in 2011-2012.

iii. Departments will integrate/adapt social justice/diversity criteria for promotion and tenure.

2011-2013

Departments will initiate discussions re: revision of P & T Guidelines and report results in Dept. Annl. Rept.

Departments: Faculty and Chair

Depts. will discuss in 2011-2012 and develop plan in 20122013.

iv. The Dean’s Office will continue conversations with Ombudsman and with Latino/African American faculty organizations and will continue to pursue ways to build community amongst faculty.

2011-2013

Dean and Chairs will meet with these organizations once, annually, and will propose hosting an annual multicultural event.

Dean’s Office

Meetings will begin in 2011-2012 and will continue, annually.

Obj.2. a.1. Review recruitment/hiring, retention, and mentoring of faculty. Obj. 2. a.2. Increase recruitment/retention of faculty from underrepresented groups.

ALIGNMENT WITH CCSU GOALS

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GOAL STATEMENT #2:

TARGETED OUTCOMES

RESPONSIBLE PARTY

STATUS

Evaluation statement submitted by Chair or designee to Dean’s Office.

Departments: Faculty and Chair

Expected completion May 2012.

2011-2012

Targets set. Statement submitted by Chair to Dean’s Office.

Departments: Faculty and Chair

Targets set by May 2012.

iii. Departments will integrate questions about social justice and diversity on course evaluations.

2012

New questions in place.

Departments: Faculty and Chair

Questions in place by Sept. 2012.

iv. Departments will develop appropriate support systems for underrepresented students, e.g., writing in the disciplines, test preparation for PRAXIS II.

2011-2013

Department discussions in AY 2012. Support systems in place by 2013.

Departments: Faculty and Chair

Expected completion by May 2013.

SUPPORT DIVERSITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE Objective 2. b. Support Diversity & Social Justice for Students. Obj. 2. b.1. Review recruitment, retention, and advising of underrepresented students. Increase retention and academic success of students from underrepresented groups.

i.

All departments will evaluate admission, enrollment, and completion rates of underrepresented students annually.

ii.

Departments will seek to increase program applications from underrepresented students and will set targets for retention and graduation of underrepresented students.

ALIGNMENT WITH CCSU GOALS

GOAL TYPE: SHORT-TERM ONGOING LONG-TERM

SPECIFIC TIMELINE

CCSU 4,5

Ongoing and Long-term

2011-2012

MEASURABLE BENCHMARK

Obj. 2. b.2. Pursue grants and other sources of external/internal funding to support scholarships and graduate assistantships.

i.

The Dean’s Office has established and will continue to provide an emergency fund for students. The Dean’s Office will determine amount of available scholarship funding and will continue outreach to alumni to support student scholarships.

CCSU 6

Long-term and Ongoing

2011-2016

Emergency fund will continue in operation. Advising Center Office will prepare listing of scholarship funds.

Dean’s Office and Associate Counselor

List of scholarships completed by May 2012.

Obj. 2. b.3. Continue and expand student outreach in support of diversity and social justice. Explore oncampus collaborations with student affairs in support of diversity/social justice initiatives, e.g., engage in dialogue with student clubs/organizations that impact diversity of our student population.

i.

The Dean’s Office will continue the Dean’s Leadership Institute and host reunion of DLI graduates.

CCSU 1,5

Short-term and Ongoing

2011-2016

Dean’s Office will continue outreach to student organizations to provide opportunity for dialogue.

Dean’s Office and Associate Counselor

In process for AY 2012.

ii.

Annual reunion of DLI will be organized. Annual meeting with each student organization (African American, Latino, etc.) will be held. One (1) social justice event annually with outside speaker.

iii. Dean’s Office will sponsor internal/external speakers in support of social justice and diversity, open to all members of the SEPS community.

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GOAL STATEMENT #2:

TARGETED OUTCOMES

ALIGNMENT WITH CCSU GOALS

GOAL TYPE: SHORT-TERM ONGOING LONG-TERM

SPECIFIC TIMELINE

The Dean’s Office will work to determine budget/space/resources for needed/guidelines for development of a school-based advising center. The new advising center can collaborate with departments to ensure that students have adequate supports to ensure their academic success (e.g., preparation for PRAXIS II).

CCSU 1,2,5

Ongoing

2011-2012

i.

Dean’s Committee on Diversity will develop common language to define social justice principles and will seek to achieve clarity on the broad spectrum of social justice/diversity practices and principles as they relate to department missions and expectations for student competencies.

CCSU 5

Short-term and Ongoing

Obj. 2. c.2. Pursue external funding for diversity/social justice initiatives.

i.

The Dean’s Office will hire a grant writer/prospect researcher to review available RFPs and develop proposals.

CCSU 5,6

Obj. 2. c.3. Develop course and fieldwork approaches that address recruitment/retention issues as well as current social justice issues.

i.

As the Teacher Education Department revises curriculum in compliance with new regulations, they will ensure that introductory courses are supportive of underrepresented students.

CCSU 1,2,3,5

ii.

Encourage faculty to develop D-designated courses and to participate in the university-training for this initiative.

SUPPORT DIVERSITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE Obj. 2. b.4. Establish advising center, which will offer academic support/advising for all students, including underrepresented students.

Objective 2. c. Support Research, Scholarship, and Curriculum Development that target Social Justice and Diversity Concerns.

i.

Obj. 2. c.1. Develop common language to describe social justice practices and identify desired outcomes.

iii. Departments will expand multicultural experiences locally, through field work in urban/ethnic communities.

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MEASURABLE BENCHMARK

RESPONSIBLE PARTY

STATUS

Advising Center will be in place by May 2012.

Dean’s Office and Assoc. Counselor

In process AY 2012.

2011-2012

Committee will prepare a document defining social justice principles and practices.

Diversity Committee Chair

May 2012

Ongoing and Long-term

2011-2012

Grant writer/prospect researcher will be identified and hired.

Dean’s Office

May 2012

Short-term and Ongoing

2011-2013

Teacher Education department will review introductory courses and revise as needed.

Departments: Faculty and Chair

May 2013

At least (1) D-designated course will be developed for each dept.

Departments: Faculty and Chair

May 2013

Departments will categorize their respective student field experiences, indicating those which include urban/ethnic communities.

Departments: Faculty and Chair

May 2013

GOAL STATEMENT #2:

TARGETED OUTCOMES

SUPPORT DIVERSITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE Obj. 2. c.4. Support the work of the Dean’s Diversity Committee, including the Diversity Self-Study currently underway.

i.

The Dean’s Diversity Committee will continue after the self-study is complete.

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ALIGNMENT WITH CCSU GOALS

GOAL TYPE: SHORT-TERM ONGOING LONG-TERM

SPECIFIC TIMELINE

CCSU 5

Ongoing

2011-2016

MEASURABLE BENCHMARK

Dean’s Diversity Committee will meet twice/semester; summary of their work will be submitted annually to Dean’s Office for SEPS Annual Report.

RESPONSIBLE PARTY

Diversity Committee Chair

STATUS

In process.

GOAL STATEMENT # 3:

TARGETED OUTCOMES

STRENGTHEN AND EXPAND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND PARTNERSHIPS Objective 3a. Enhance and expand non-credit bearing community engagement activities, including interdisciplinary outreach initiatives (e.g., nursing, social work, teacher ed., counseling at Naylor).

i.

The Dean’s Office/SEPS-GC will establish a faculty center for community engagement that will publicize and disseminate the work of SEPS and provide a venue through which SEPS faculty can have a public voice in policy debates. The Center will also revive/expand the work of the Partnership Committee will be linked with the SEPS-GC Scholarly and Creative Activity Committee. Activities would include : •

•

•

ii.

With the Center for Continuing Education, explore opportunities to offer CEUs to towns and agencies. Explore opportunities to develop certificate programs, e.g., the rehab. counseling professional certificate that provides an additional number of credits needed for licensure. Serve as contact point/liaison for all community outreach activities.

The Dean’s Office in collaboration with SEPS-GC will identify a coordinator to provide strong leadership. A modest stipend will be provided.

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ALIGNMENT WITH CCSU GOALS

GOAL TYPE: SHORT-TERM ONGOING LONG-TERM

SPECIFIC TIMELINE

CCSU 3, 4,5

Ongoing and Long-term

2011-2016

MEASURABLE BENCHMARK

RESPONSIBLE PARTY

STATUS

Establish faculty center in 2012.

Dean’s Office, SEPS-GC, Dept. Faculty and Chairs

In process for AY2012.

Define goal of center as it pertains to community outreach and dissemination of scholarly work.

Center coordinator

In process for AY 2012.

Offer new certificate programs or CEU courses through continuing education. (1 per year).

Chairs

In process for AY20122016.

Coordinator named, 3 yr. term. AY2012.

Dean’s Office in collab. With SEPS-GC.

In process for AY2012.

GOAL STATEMENT #4:

TARGETED OUTCOMES

STRENGTHEN AND EXPAND INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMMING Objective 4a. Expand international experiences for SEPS students and pursue funding to support student experiences abroad.

i.

The Dean’s Office/Departments will encourage faculty to offer credit-bearing courses abroad throughout the academic year (fall, winter, spring, summer, breaks) in partnership with CIE.

ii.

The Dean’s Office/Departments will seek funding for these activities through grant prospecting in partnership with CIE.

ALIGNMENT WITH CCSU GOALS

GOAL TYPE: SHORT-TERM ONGOING LONG-TERM

SPECIFIC TIMELINE

CCSU 2,3,5

Ongoing and Long-Term

2011-2016

iii. The Dean’s Office and Departments will continue/expand international, non-credit bearing experiences for students through new SEPS advising center (to be developed).

Objective 4b. Expand/develop multicultural experiences locally, through student field work in multicultural communities.

i.

Departments will continue to seek opportunities to provide multicultural field work experiences for students at the local level. Partnerships with the Latino Association, the Africana Center, and the East Asian Center will be developed in pursuit of this goal.

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CCSU 2,3,5

RESPONSIBLE PARTY

STATUS

At least 1 credit-bearing course will be offered/year.

Department: Faculty & Chair with support from Dean’s Office

In process.

Short-term and Ongoing

1 major grant proposal will be submitted annually.

Department: Faculty & Chair with support from Dean’s Office & Office of Grants and Sponsored Research

In process.

Short-term and Ongoing

At least 1 international experience (non-credit) will be offered to students annually. This will expand to programs beyond Teacher Education. Departments will prepare a document categorizing their respective student field experiences, indicating those which include urban/ethnic communities.

Dean’s Office, Faculty, and Assoc. and Associate Counselor.

In process.

Department Coordinators

In process.

Ongoing

2011-2016

MEASURABLE BENCHMARK

GOAL STATEMENT #4:

TARGETED OUTCOMES

ALIGNMENT WITH CCSU GOALS

GOAL TYPE: SHORT-TERM ONGOING LONG-TERM

SPECIFIC TIMELINE

Future program development in Jamaica may include the following:

CCSU 2,3,5

Ongoing and Long-Term

2011-2016

STRENGTHEN AND EXPAND INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMMING Objective 4c.Engage in further development of Jamaica programs.

• • •

Objective 4d. Pursue development of both graduate and undergraduate programs in other countries (e.g., Peru, South Africa, China, Ireland, Finland).

i. ii.

Additional credit-bearing Nursing courses Professional development and networking events for Jamaica Alumni Association/Jamaican educators Mini-grants for Jamaican educators.

Departments will work with CIE and Dean Sakofs to pursue development of programs in countries beyond Jamaica. Ed. Leadership will revisit the viability of a graduate-level official certificate program in international education.

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CCSU 2,3,5

Ongoing and Long-Term

2011-2016

MEASURABLE BENCHMARK

RESPONSIBLE PARTY

STATUS

One (1) Nursing course offered in Jamaica annually.

Dept. Faculty and Chair, Nursing

2011 completed.

Jamaica Alumni Assoc. will be formalized.

Department faculty and Chairs, Ed. Lead. and Reading

AY 2012

Prof. Development and networking events will be offered and mini-grants provided. By end of AY 2012, relationships will be established with a sister university in another country.

Chairs, Ed. Lead. and Reading

AY2012-13

Department: Faculty and Chairs, with support from Dean’s Office.

In process for AY 2012.

GOAL STATEMENT #5: PROMOTE STUDENT SUCCESS Objective 5a. Develop appropriate support mechanisms to improve student success.

TARGETED OUTCOMES

ALIGNMENT WITH CCSU GOALS

GOAL TYPE: SHORT-TERM ONGOING LONG-TERM Short-term and Ongoing

SPECIFIC TIMELINE

Short-term and Ongoing

AY 2012

iii. In partnership with the Departments, the Dean’s Office will explore and develop academic and financial supports for both undergraduate and graduate students.

Ongoing

2011-2016

iv. Departments, supported by Dean’s Office, will ensure that students are trained in the use of smart boards, itouch, and other classroom technology. Additionally, faculty will be trained in the use of such technology as needed.

Long-Term

2011-2016

v.

Ongoing

2011-2016

i.

Departments will continue current activities and explore other options to provide support for both undergraduates and graduate students. Activities are underway, e.g., Social Work has developed an introductory writing course in the discipline; Reading and Language Arts has developed Pearson test preparation workshops; PRAXIS preparation activities/materials will be coordinated by the Student Advising Center.

ii.

The new advising center will serve as an informal tutoring center, e.g., the Dean’s Office will explore partnerships with the Central CT Writing Project to offer tutoring to SEPS undergraduates. Other potential supports offered by the center could include career counseling and the provision of space for study/group work. The space would be open to both the undergraduate and graduate population.

The Dean’s Office will advocate for a drop-in child care center at the university level for children of both students and faculty. Efforts will build on faculty connections with existing child care facilities.

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CCSU 1, 2

2011-2016

MEASURABLE BENCHMARK At least one (1) supportive academic activity will be developed/implemented for undergraduates and one for graduate students, annually.

Advising center will open by end of AY 2012.

New advising center will offer a menu of academic and financial supports.

In collab. with Ed. Tech, a survey will be developed to assess faculty needs for prof. dev. In technology; faculty workshops will be offered, accordingly. Letter of support provided to univ. ad hoc committee. Discussion re: other supports will occur with concerned faculty.

RESPONSIBLE PARTY

STATUS

Department: Faculty and Chair; Associate Counselor

In process for AY 2012.

Dean’s Office and Associate Counselor.

In process for AY 2012.

Dean’s Office, Department Faculty and Chair, Associate Counselor

In process for AY 2012.

Dean’s Office, Ed. Tech.

Completed by May 2012.

Dean

AY 2012

GOAL STATEMENT #6:

TARGETED OUTCOMES

DEVELOP AND FOSTER FACULTY QUALITY AND LEADERSHIP Objective 6a. Increase faculty visibility in public discourse/media and professional organizations at all levels (regional, national, international).

Objective 6b. Increase grant-seeking and encourage entrepreneurial activities.

Objective 6c. Provide support for faculty research and scholarship.

i.

The School will recognize, support and encourage faculty leadership in professional organizations. The Partnership Committee and the Scholarly and Creative Activity Committee will collaborate in the development of a center/clearinghouse that would not only promote community engagement but would also serve as a mechanism for faculty to publish papers/engage in public policy discourse. Potential for collaborations across the 4 state universities will be explored. The Center will encourage/coordinate “e-dissemination.”

ii.

The School will partner with the Office of Marketing and Communications in identifying faculty experts in specific disciplinary areas. The School will engage in prospect research for grants development.

i.

ii.

The School will encourage interdisciplinary and community partnerships in grant applications.

i.

The School will provide financial and clerical support for faculty research and scholarship.

ii.

The Dean’s Office will convene an ad hoc committee of senior faculty across departments to outline recommendations regarding the mentoring of new faculty.

ALIGNMENT WITH CCSU GOALS

GOAL TYPE: SHORT-TERM ONGOING LONG-TERM

SPECIFIC TIMELINE

CCSU 4

Ongoing and Long-Term

2011-2013

Ongoing

2011-2016

Short-term and Ongoing

2012

Short-term and LongTerm Ongoing

CCSU 4,6

CCSU 4,6

MEASURABLE BENCHMARK

RESPONSIBLE PARTY

STATUS

Center in place by 2012. Coordinator in place by 2012.

Department: Faculty and Chair; Dean’s Office; SEPS-GC

In process.

Annual updates on faculty experts provided to Office of Marketing and Comm. List of potential grant opportunities will be shared with departments.

Chairs, supported by Dean’s Office Dean’s Office

In process. In process.

2011-2016

Grant writing incentives offered.

Dean’s Office

In process.

2011-2016

Grad. Assist. Hired for departments; financial support for travel provided.

Dean’s Office

In process.

Dean/Chairs

In process for AY 2012.

Mentoring Best Practice document prepared.

Objective 6d. Continue to sponsor local and regional conferences.

i.

The School will provide continuing support for faculty led conferences and workshops, such as Literacy Essentials Conference and Sports Medicine Symposium.

CCSU 4,6

Ongoing

2011-2016

Continuing financial support provided.

Dean’s Office

Annually, in process.

Objective 6e. Advocate for an increase in faculty lines.

i.

The Dean will continue to advocate expanding number of FT faculty (Nursing, SW, Ex. Sci.).

CCSU 4,6

Ongoing

2011-2016

# of FT faculty will increase in Nursing, SW, and EXS.

Dean

In process.

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GOAL STATEMENT #6:

TARGETED OUTCOMES

DEVELOP AND FOSTER FACULTY QUALITY AND LEADERSHIP Objective 6.f. Develop initiatives to support new faculty.

i.

The Departments will establish consistent protocols for mentoring new faculty. The Dean’s Office will support this at the school-level, helping departments to ensure that mentoring is structured and ongoing and that creative ideas for mentoring are fully explored (e.g. providing new faculty with mentoring/coaching outside their department).

ii.

The Departments will support new faculty through P & T process.

iii. The Departments will support new faculty in adjusting to challenges of classroom teaching. iv. In collaboration with SEPS GC, the Dean’s Office will support regular research colloquia to bring together new faculty and create a sense of community.

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ALIGNMENT WITH CCSU GOALS

GOAL TYPE: SHORT-TERM ONGOING LONG-TERM

SPECIFIC TIMELINE

CCSU 4,7

Short-term and Ongoing

2011-2012

MEASURABLE BENCHMARK

RESPONSIBLE PARTY

STATUS

Mentoring Best Practice document prepared.

Department: Chair and Senior Faculty

In process.

Ongoing

Mentoring offered for P and T.

Departments: Chair and senior faculty

In process.

Ongoing

Mentoring offered for teaching.

Department: Chair and senior faculty

In process.

Ongoing

One (1) research colloquium held annually.

SEPS-GC with support from Dean’s Office

One (1) colloquium will be hosted by end of 2012.

GOAL STATEMENT #7:

TARGETED OUTCOMES

EXPAND ALUMNI OUTREACH AND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES

ALIGNMENT WITH CCSU GOALS

GOAL TYPE: SHORT-TERM ONGOING LONG-TERM

SPECIFIC TIMELINE

MEASURABLE BENCHMARK

RESPONSIBLE PARTY

STATUS

Objective 7a. Involve alumni through their participation in departmental advisory boards.

i.

Departments will increase connections to our alumni base in creative ways, including having significant alumni participation in departmental advisory boards.

CCSU 6

Ongoing

2011-2016

Advisory boards in place for all departments with significant alumni membership.

Departments: Faculty and Chair

In process.

Objective 7b. Cultivate potential donors and conduct fund raising activities

i.

The Dean’s Office will continue to involve faculty and alumni advisory council in identifying potential donors and in other fundraising activities.

CCSU 6

Ongoing

2011-2016

SEPS Alumni Council will meet twice/yr.

Dean’s Office Faculty Major Gifts Officer

In process.

Objective 7c. Continue production of SEPS newsletter and other PR mechanisms.

i.

The Dean’s Office will continue production of the newsletter and other publications. These promotional materials will be published through E-dissemination and limited print versions.

CCSU 6

Ongoing

2011-2016

Newsletter published annually. Semester updates e-disseminated.

Dean’s Office

In process.

ii.

The Dean’s Office and Departments will explore other outlets for PR, e.g., the Nutmeg Channel; Central Scholars/public access TV; media presentation on SEPS homepage, etc.

New PR venues will be used.

Dean’s Office Major Gifts Officer

In process.

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Short-Term

GOAL STATEMENT #8:

TARGETED OUTCOMES

IMPROVE ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONING, ORGANIZATION OF PROGRAMS, AND CONDITION OF FACILITIES

ALIGNMENT WITH CCSU GOALS

GOAL TYPE: SHORT-TERM ONGOING LONG-TERM

SPECIFIC TIMELINE

MEASURABLE BENCHMARK

RESPONSIBLE PARTY

STATUS

Will work for resolution by end of AY2013. Meeting to be held in AY 2012.

Objective 8a. Attend to space needs and issues, noted by Nursing, Counseling, and Dance.

i.

The Dean’s Office will identify space needs and priorities and advocate for this at the university level.

CCSU 4,7

Ongoing

2011-2016

Counseling space issue will be resolved.

Dean

Objective 8b. Ensure accessibility and gender neutral facilities for all students.

i.

The Dean’s Office will continue to explore feasibility of facilities renovation and will advocate for this at the university level.

CCSU 4,7

Short-term and Ongoing

AY 2012-2013

Meeting scheduled with R. Bachoo.

Dean, Chairs and selected faculty.

Objective 8c. Review and revise SEPS Conceptual Framework, ensuring that it encompasses all professional programs.

i.

With the goal of inclusion of all departments, SEPS-GC and the Dean’s Office will reinvigorate and broaden SEPS By-laws and revise SEPS conceptual framework.

CCSU 1-7

Short-term and Ongoing

AY 2012-2013

By-Laws revised; CF revised.

SEPS-GC and Dean’s Office.

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CF Revisions to be completed in AY 2012; Bylaws revisions in AY 2013.