Academic Programming Task Group – Outline of Discussion on July 2, 2013 What information should we gather? A synopsis of our current program characteristics Similar information from some comparator schools Similar information from some aspirational schools Our applicant pool National needs The paths taken by our students after graduation Trends of areas for which there is high student interest Things to discuss? Balance of theory and praxis in our programs Research Our relation to issues for: rural areas, Native Americans, Veterans Pre-­‐college programs Two + two programs Tribal Colleges Connections to graduate / professional schools Relative importance of online courses Research experiences for students Performance experiences for students Service learning International experiences and Study Abroad Awards our students receive Sub-­‐committees UM Self-­‐Study, National Trends and Opportunities