Agenda for August 31, 2006

7:30-8:30 a.m. August 31, 2006
Alumni Center Board Room

Expected Outcomes:

1. List "next steps" in strategic planning process.
2. Review and agree to Objectives (starting with Goal #1 and going as far as we can in one hour).

What	How	Who	Time
Agenda Expected Outcomes Roles/ground rules	Present Review Agree	TSK	7:30 AM	5 min.
Next Steps	Present	TSK	7:35	10 min.
Objectives	Present Discuss Agree	All	7:45	45 min.
Review Adjourn	Summarize +/D	TSK, All	8:30	1 min.

DRAFT

Education Redefined
Ball State University
Strategic Plan
2007-2012

Goals and Objectives


Goal 1: Learning – Ball State University will promote academic excellence among undergraduate and graduate students seeking a rigorous learning experience.

Objective A. Attract, retain, and graduate a more selective and diverse student body.

Objective B. Distinguish the Ball State University undergraduate experience by offering each student:

Attract, retain, and graduate a more selective and diverse student body. Distinguish the Ball State University undergraduate experience by offering each student:

• Significant immersion learning experiences
• Hands-on research or related professional opportunities
• Meaningful and professional international experiences (study abroad, internships, faculty led project teams, etc.)

Objective C. Offer nationally ranked or recognized academic and co-curricular programs.

Objective D. Establish and maintain nationally recognized and innovative best-practice use of information technology in academic and co-curricular offerings.

Objective E. Increase financial resources to support the university's academic goals.

Objective F. Offer market-driven and nationally ranked or recognized extended learning opportunities that are fully integrated with on-campus programs.

Objective G. Optimize the campus facilities to support the highest quality learning environment.

DRAFT

Goal 2: Scholarship – Ball State University will support and reward faculty and student scholarship in discovery, integration, application, and teaching.

Objective A. Enhance the number and quality of professional development opportunities that lead to better scholarship for faculty members.

Objective B. Expand public and private resources that support scholarly production.

Objective C. Increase the number and diversity of faculty, professional staff and students who can engage in scholarship.

Objective D. Optimize the use of information technology in scholarship.

Objective E. Optimize the mix of efforts in the scholarship of discovery, integration, application, and teaching.

Objective F. Optimize the undergraduate/graduate student ratio.

Objective G. Improve faculty satisfaction and retention.

Goal 3: Engagement – Ball State University will address local, state, national, and international needs through professional activities that foster collaboration, mutually beneficial relationships with its diverse constituents.

Objective A. Offer market-driven and nationally ranked or recognized extended learning opportunities that are fully integrated with on-campus programs.

Objective B. Expand number and impact of Building Better Communities projects and programs.

Objective C. Be the state leader in chartering schools.

Objective D. Enhance BSU presence in Indianapolis.

DRAFT

Goal 4: Cross Cutting – Ball State University will improve the quality of campus life.

Objective A. Increase student, staff, faculty, and family participation in a coordinated wellness program.

Objective B. Enhance campus life through innovative student living arrangements.

Objective C. Create a "service oriented" campus culture in all units. (Lead to Baldwridge Award?)

Objective D. Enhance success in extramural competitions and recognitions – athletics and academics.

Objective E. Fully coordinate marketing communication strategies across all units.

Objective F. Improve the diversity of students, faculty and staff populations.

Objective G. Optimize the campus facilities (including new construction and renovation) for student learning, academic scholarship, and institutional effectiveness.

Objective H. Enhance philanthropic giving to the university.

Objective I. Enhance campus co-curricular experiences.