BACKGROUND: 2020: With the arrival of a new Dean of Students, Sean Blackburn, conversations around the future priorities and needs of the Division of Student Affairs began in early September 2020. Senior Staff approved a strategic plan framework on September 9, 2020 that ensured all Student Affairs team members and external partners would have a variety of opportunities to discuss the mission, vision, values and future strategic objectives of Student Affairs. In October 2020, a survey was developed and completed by staff that solicited their feedback on the perceived strengths, weaknesses, challenges, opportunities, culture, and employee satisfaction within the Division. A broad conversation was held during an extended All Staff Meeting on October 2, 2020 focused on identity, collaboration, and teambuilding. After more contemplation and drafting by Senior Staff, a draft plan was presented during an All Staff Meeting on November 20, 2020 for further discussion and feedback. In December 2020, the Student Government Association, the Campus and Community Coalition, and Senior Cabinet members were provided a preview and opportunity to provide feedback. During spring 2021 Senior Cabinet, the Student Government Association, Faculty Senate, the Diversity Action Committee, the Athletic Council on Community, Culture, and Social Justice, and Aberdeen Police Department Chief Dave McNeil provided important insights and additional feedback. The plan was officially launched and endorsed by Senior Cabinet on February 2, 2021. 2022: With the arrival of President Schnoor in July of 2021, this plan was further revised and updated to meet the needs of the new University Strategic Priorities and Actions, the addition of Student Accessibility Services to Student Affairs, and the adoption of Opportunity for All by the South Dakota Board of Regents. The updated plan was shared with additional stakeholders including: The Executive Leadership Team, Monte Mehlhoff, Lara D. Nelson, Erin H. Fouberg, Britt M. Lorenz, Dominika M. Blum, Monica L. Burgeson, Marla Fogderud, the Student Government Association, Becky Pribyl, the President’s Campus Culture and Climate Taskforce, Becky Nelson, Courtney A. Waid-Lindberg, Jodi Casanova, Connor T. Kern, Zoe A. Hardwick (SAAC President), Isaiah G. Nolan (CCSJ President), the Staff Senate Working Group, Paula K. Krueger (CCSJ Advisor and Women’s Basketball), Winona G. Graywater, Kerry A. Casper, Victoria A. Garrett, Becky Jensen, the Enrollment Management Council, Kayla N. Jensen (WAVE), Mckenzie M. Hassebroek (Aware Wolves), the Student Affairs Council, Kendra M. Hinz, Alan Kinder, the Faculty Senate, the TRiO Scholar Association, the Native American Student Association, and the College Republicans. COLLABORATIONS: The Objectives and Key Results listed in this plan cannot be accomplished without partnerships throughout the University. While many are listed, additional collaborators are sincerely solicited. Whenever possible, students and student organizations will be included in this important work. Those who wish to collaborate, provide feedback, or request a paper copy of this plan may come to 222 Avera Student Center. Student Affairs | Strategic Action Plan 2021-2025 23
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