Systems Thinking at work in CAP…
It is always a humbling experience to assemble the CAP Annual Report. It is very rewarding to look back into the last academic year and see how much has been accomplished by our faculty, students, and staff. Nevertheless, we must also recognize that this report is just a snap shot of the many things we do and cannot fully communicate the amount of talent and hard work invested in building our success.
One element of distinction we would like to highlight is that our success is not the product of a small number of high-achieving individuals or units. Our success is based on a systemic effort in which everything is interconnected. We are a system where all the parts must perform well for the system to be successful. As we continue to engage a dynamic strategic planning process we keep our eyes fixed on the behavior of the multiple systems in which our college and departments are nested.
This year we have performed a number of creative exercises that address potential change. In some cases the motive has been to address problems, in other cases make improvements, and in many instances to take advantage of substantial opportunities; but in every case innovation has been articulated through a systems perspective that continues to build on our success.
Consistent with our Systems Thinking approach, and as in previous years, this report has adopted the structure of our University’s Strategic Plan and in such a way promotes integration and synergy through all our units.
We hope you will enjoy reviewing this report and share in our excitement and enthusiasm. This is a great time to be at CAP.
Guillermo Vasquez de Velasco, PhD
Dean of the College of Architecture and Planning
Ball State University
Previous Annual Reports
2009-2010 CAP Annual Report
2008-2009 CAP Annual Report
2007-2008 CAP Annual Report
2006-2007 CAP Annual Report
2005-2006 CAP Annual Report