CAS_Strategic_Action_Blueprint

PILLARS and INITIATIVES • Supervise Strategic Doing process in alignment with the College and University mission, vision, and values, including regular reporting to the College and other constituencies. Begin fall 2019: Dean, Associate Dean, Core Committee • Streamline processing and storage of college paperwork and documents. Begin fall 2019: Dean, Associate Dean, Chairs • Implement learning outcomes and processes for assessment and review of programs and general education. AY 2019-2020: Dean, Associate Dean, Chairs RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP • Establish platforms for dialogue concerning challenges and opportunities in research with an emphasis on collaboration to secure external funding. Begin Fall 2019: Research Subcommittee • Increase the visibility of faculty and student research through digital displays and other means. AY 2019-2020: Research Subcommittee • Support opportunities to increase research productivity, such as the College of Arts and Sciences Research Award. Begin Fall 2019: Dean, Chairs • Promote research of new faculty by minimizing service obligations. AY 2019-2020: Chairs, Departments • Increase opportunities for sabbaticals and research leave. AY 2019-2020: Dean, Chairs ENGAGEMENT • Enhance mentorship of new hires. AY 2019-2020: Third Year Review Committee, Departments • Develop initiatives to support best practices in advising, such as through travel funding. AY 2019-2020: Dean, Chairs, Advisors • Implement College Arts and Sciences Academic Speaker Series. Begin fall 2019: Dean, Chairs • Establish Center for Public History. Begin fall 2019: HIST and POLS faculty • Develop strategies to prepare students for success after graduation with an emphasis on opportunities for internships, service learning, and graduate school. AY 2019-2020: Engagement Subcommittee ADMINISTRATION AND ASSESSMENT • Establish College of Arts and Sciences Distinguished Faculty Award. AY 2019-2020: Dean, Associate Dean, Chairs • Strengthen alumni and donor relationships in partnership with the NSU Foundation. Begin fall 2019: Dean, Associate Dean, Chairs