College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Strategic Plan, 2015-2016
UNIVERSITY GOAL 1 Offer high quality, challenging academic programs that influence and respond to a changing society.
CAHSS Achievements: The BFA Game Design and Development-Art began enrolling students in Fall 2015. The Communication Studies and Performing Arts
minors were approved. The Health Communication certificate was approved.
CAHSS Goal: Review and update current and new CAHSS programs and general education offerings.
Responsible Person(s),
CAHSS Action Items
Resources Needed
Program(s) or
Department(s)
Implement the common tool for the assessment of writing
FYC Director, E/P Chair,
and speech in the general education program and assess
CSFLPA Chair, Gen Ed
results of the pilot
Committee Chair, Associate
Dean, Dean, Associate Vice
Chancellor
Timeline
Evidence of
Completion
2015-2017
Tool implemented,
results assessed
Increase enrollment in the MFA in Design
MFA Program Director,
SOAD Director, Associate
Dean, Dean
Funding for
marketing/PR,
CAHSS/SOAD
scholarships.
University
Marketing
2015-2017
Enrollments
Continue partnership with UW System Collaborative
Language Program (CLP) and explore additional language
offerings while maintaining and supporting face-to-face
foreign language courses.
Stout Online, International
Education, UW System
partners, CSFLPA Chair,
Dean
Funding to support
tutors
2013-2016
Enrollments,
additional language
offering(s)
Obtain university approval for CLP courses.
Associate Dean, CSFLPA
Chair, Stout Online, UW
System Partners
2015-2016
Courses approved
Ensure that programs support current and emerging
professional and industry needs
Program Directors, SOAD
Director, Associate Dean,
Dean
Ongoing
Input from Advisory
Boards
Ensure that programs support current and emerging
social/community needs in such a way that puts students
and graduates in a position to positively impact society.
Program Directors, SOAD
Director, Associate Dean,
Dean
Ongoing
Input from Advisory
Boards
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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Strategic Plan, 2015-2016
UNIVERSITY GOAL 2 Preserve and enhance our educational processes through the application of active learning principles.
FOCUS 2020 GOAL 3 Create a supportive environment that encourages, promotes and incentivizes the use of innovative, high-impact, evidence-based
instructional models and practices.
CAHSS Achievements: CAHSS supported the Stoutonia, Prometheus, senior shows, co-ops, independent student research, student research collaborations with
industry, and a variety of co-curricular activities. Students presented research at the UW System Posters in the Rotunda and published work in the Journal of
Student Research.
CAHSS Goal: Continue to foster active learning principles through student research and faculty and staff participation.
CAHSS Action Items
Responsible Person(s),
Program(s) or
Department(s)
Resources Needed
Timeline
Evidence of
Completion
Continue partnerships with the Discovery Center and
Learning Technology Services (e.g., Fab Lab, Millennium
Hall video studio, and so forth) on projects and curriculum
Chairs, Program Directors,
Faculty, Discovery Center
Director, CIO, Dean
Ongoing
New and ongoing
partnerships
Encourage and support faculty in involving undergraduate
and graduate students in research
Faculty, Program Directors,
Chairs, Associate Dean, Dean
Ongoing
Year-end assessment
of scholarly output
Involve classes in research for the Harvey Hall Centennial
Project
Faculty, Chairs, Program
Directors, Dean
2013-2016
New projects
Promote participation in the Journal of Student Research
and Prometheus
Faculty, Program Directors,
Chairs, Associate Dean, Dean
Ongoing
Review of JSR and
Prometheus
publications
Continue and support required experiential learning
opportunities in programs
Program Directors, Associate
Dean
Ongoing
Evidence of learning
opportunities
Continue to incorporate international experiences into
programs
Program Directors, Dean
Ongoing
Review program plans,
advising materials,
reports of international
activities
Maintain participation on Nakatani Teaching and Learning
Center board and support the scholarship of teaching and
learning
Chairs, Dean
Ongoing
Assessment of NTLC
reports
Office of
International
Education
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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Strategic Plan, 2015-2016
CAHSS Goal: Promote interdisciplinary research collaboration and student research, and acknowledge faculty in this regard.
CAHSS Action Items
Explore the use of Activity Insight to connect faculty with
complementary research
Responsible Person(s),
Program(s) or
Department(s)
Associate Dean
Highlight successful interdisciplinary projects in the college CAHSS Chairs, Faculty,
Dean, Associate Dean
Schedule a meeting each semester for faculty who may be
Dean, NTLC
interested in an interdisciplinary project
Resources Needed
Timeline
Evidence of
Completion
2015-2016
Reports circulated
2015-2016
Projects highlighted in
a variety of forums
2015-2016
Meeting is convened
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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Strategic Plan, 2015-2016
UNIVERSITY GOAL 3 Promote excellence in teaching, research, scholarship and service.
CAHSS Achievements: CAHSS performing arts faculty were awarded a $50,000 grant: the Blue Devil Jazz Project and Chamber Choir to China Tour. Social
Science faculty are working on year two of the National Science Foundation grant, LAKES Research Experience for Undergraduates.
CAHSS Goal: Articulate and promote clear and consistent goals for excellence in teaching, research, scholarship and service.
CAHSS Action Items
Responsible Person(s),
Program(s) or
Department(s)
Resources Needed
Timeline
Evidence of
Completion
Ongoing
General education
visibility
2015-2016
Awards created
FYC Director, E/P Chair,
Associate Dean, Dean
2015-2016
Review completed,
recommendations
made
Support the User Experience Center as it builds an internal
and external client base
Dean, UEC director, E/P
Chair, PCEM Faculty
2015-2016
Review number of
clients
Support the Social Science Research Center as it builds an
internal and external client base
Dean, SSR director, SS Chair,
APSS Faculty
2015-2016
Review number of
clients
Monitor the results of the “0-1 credit option” pilot in the
Performing Arts
Dean, Associate Dean, PA
Directors, CSFLTM Chair,
Associate Vice Chancellor
2015-2016
Pilot outcomes
achieved
Seek internal funding and continue financial support for
research and professional development opportunities
Chairs, Dean, Research
Services Director, NTLC
Director
Research Services,
Grants
Ongoing
Faculty/staff
participation
Work with University Foundation and Research Services to
build relationships and seek external resources to support
teaching, research, scholarship, service and facilities
Program Directors, SOAD
Director, Chairs, Associate
Dean, Dean
University
Foundation,
Research Services
Ongoing
Support received
Continue to support and sponsor Furlong Gallery outreach
activities, University Theatre performances, and music and
choral performances on campus and in the community
Furlong Gallery Director, PA
Directors, SOAD Director,
Dean
Ongoing
Event attendance
Promote/increase visibility of general education,
highlighting its centrality to UW-Stout’s mission and all
programs and the importance of liberal arts to a wellrounded education
Governance Committee,
CAHSS Council, Dean
Implement teaching awards within the college
Dean, Budget Manager,
Governance Committee
Review results of the “Lower Course Caps in Freshmen
Composition Success and Retention” study
College funding
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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Strategic Plan, 2015-2016
Promote involvement in University Honors College through Faculty, Chairs, UHC
active participation of CAHSS faculty
Director, Dean
Ongoing
Faculty participation
Encourage and support cross-disciplinary collaborations
Faculty, Chairs, SOAD
Director, Program Directors,
Associate Dean, Dean
Ongoing
Cross-disciplinary
collaborations
Promote and support international educational initiatives in
teaching and research
Chairs, Program Directors,
Dean
Ongoing
Faculty/staff
participation
Office of
International
Education
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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Strategic Plan, 2015-2016
UNIVERSITY GOAL 4 Recruit and retain a diverse university population.
FOCUS 2020 GOAL 1 Create a supportive environment that increases the recruitment and retention of high quality faculty and staff
CAHSS Achievements: During 2014-2015, CAHSS hired 10 new faculty including five females.
CAHSS Goal: Continue to recruit female and minority faculty, staff, and student populations.
CAHSS Action Items
Responsible Person(s),
Program(s) or
Department(s)
Support a positive Campus Climate for faculty, students
and staff
Dean, Associate Dean,
Chairs, Program Directors
Promote faculty participation in Stoutward Bound, PreCollege and the McNair Scholars to recruit and retain
minority and underrepresented student populations
Faculty, Chairs, Director,
Associate Dean, Dean
Internationalize programs by developing faculty and
student exchanges
Program Directors, Chairs,
Dean
Resources Needed
Timeline
Evidence of
Completion
Ongoing
Campus Climate
follow up survey
Multicultural
Student Services,
McNair Scholars
Program Director
Ongoing
Participation
Office of
International
Education
Ongoing
Number of participants
CAHSS Goal: Work toward bringing instructional and program-related salaries into alignment with CUPA.
CAHSS Action Items
Review CAHSS salary study, forward recommendations to
Provost and Chancellor
Responsible Person(s),
Program(s) or
Department(s)
CAHSS Chairs, Dean, Budget
Manager
Resources Needed
Timeline
2015-2016
Evidence of
Completion
Study completed and
forwarded
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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Strategic Plan, 2015-2016
UNIVERSITY GOAL 5 Foster a collegial, trusting and tolerant campus climate.
CAHSS Achievements: CAHSS supported faculty and staff participation in learning communities, speaker/artist series, as well as workshops and collaborations
with UW-Stout’s Center for Applied Ethics.
CAHSS Goal: Foster a collegial, trusting and tolerant climate. Encourage open discussion while providing a safe, civil, and respectful treatment of individuals and
ideas.
CAHSS Action Items
Responsible Person(s),
Program(s) or
Department(s)
Continue mentoring initiative and assess progress, survey
deploying Spring 2016
Associate Dean, Chairs
Continue to support projects that foster a cooperative
environment, including NTLC workshops and institutes,
sustainability initiatives, and ethics infusion
Chairs, Dean
Resources Needed
NTLC director,
Environmental
Sustainability
Office, Ethics
Center Director
Timeline
Evidence of
Completion
Ongoing
Progress updated,
survey completed and
reviewed
Ongoing
Review of annual
reports from NTLC,
Sustainability office,
Ethics Center,
departments
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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Strategic Plan, 2015-2016
UNIVERSITY GOAL 6 Provide safe, accessible, effective, efficient and inviting physical facilities.
CAHSS Achievements: Completed two lab modernizations: Art Metals Lab Suite (~$115,000) and Library 111, GIS Lab, shared with Instructional Librarians
(~$144,000). Construction continues on the Harvey Hall Renovation project.
CAHSS Goal: Provide safe, accessible, effective, efficient and inviting physical facilities.
CAHSS Action Items
Responsible Person(s),
Program(s) or
Department(s)
Engage the SOAD Director Strategic Planning Committee
in helping to identify resources for the School
SOAD Director, Dean
Secure appropriate spaces for the SOAD, including
classroom and studio space for the BFA and MFA
students, labs, faculty and administrative office spaces
SOAD Director, SOAD
Chairs, Associate Dean, Dean
Develop a long-term plan to address the space issue with
the Process Lab
Resources Needed
Timeline
Evidence of
Completion
2015-2016
Fundraising strategies
developed
Small Projects
Funds
Ongoing
Sufficient space
secured
SOAD Director, Process Lab
Supervisor, Associate Dean,
Dean
Space
Ongoing
Sufficient space
secured
Monitor the Harvey Hall Renovation construction
Dean, Associate Dean,
Harvey Hall Project Team
Capital Project
2014-2016
Completed renovation
Relocate JTC occupants to Harvey Hall
CAHSS office, JTC unit and
department leaders, Physical
Plant
Spring/Summer
2016
Move completed
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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Strategic Plan, 2015-2016
UNIVERSITY GOAL 7 Provide responsive, efficient, and cost-effective educational support programs and services.
CAHSS Achievements: The SOAD Building Monitor pilot program is a success. Access-to-Learning funding has been secured for it to continue
CAHSS Goal: Continue to improve educational support programs and services.
CAHSS Action Items
Responsible Person(s),
Program(s) or
Department(s)
Resources Needed
Timeline
Evidence of
Completion
Review program resources and allocation to determine
equitable distribution of program support, advocate for
program support
Dean, Associate Dean
2015-2016
Recommendations
made
Seek out training opportunities for department and program
associates
Dean, Chairs, Director
Ongoing
Training completed
Advocate sustainable unit processes, especially specific to
cost and efficiency
Dean’s Office, CAHSS
departments
Ongoing
Annual review of unit
processes for
compliance
Use CAHSS ESURC report to guide CAHSS unit processes
specific to efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Dean’s Office
Ongoing
Annual ESURC
reports
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