Institutional Planning, Assessment & Research
Strategic Action Plan 2010-13
College of Technology and Computer Science
ECU Values:
ECU’s College of Technology and Computer Science adheres to the established “enduring values”
outlined in ECU Tomorrow: A Vision for Leadership and Service (2007), ECU’s long-range strategic
plan and is aligned to the Strategic Action Plan, 2010-13 and its corresponding Key Performance
Indicators that advance our Mission.
ECU’s values are outlined below:
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Respect;
Authenticity;
Accountability;
Teamwork; and
Commitment to Serve.
ECU Mission:
To serve as a national model for public service and regional transformation by:
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Preparing our students to compete and succeed in the global economy and multicultural
society,
Distinguishing ourselves by the ability to train and prepare leaders,
Creating a strong, sustainable future for eastern North Carolina through education,
research, innovation, investment, and outreach,
Saving lives, curing diseases, and positively transforming health and health care, and
Providing cultural enrichment and powerful inspiration as we work to sustain and improve
quality of life.
Approved by the UNC Board of Governors - November 13, 2009
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Key Strategic Planning Principles:
Several key planning principles were established to develop this strategic plan:
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Support for student success throughout the continuum of their college learning experience;
Adherence to ECU Tomorrow: A Vision for Leadership and Service, 2007 and the ECU
Strategic Action Plan, 2010-13;
Support for effective leadership and professional development;
Purposeful decision-making, moving towards clearly defined goals and measurable
objectives;
A commitment to institutional effectiveness; and,
Allocation of resources to ensure attainment of established priorities.
Goals:
GOAL 1:
GOAL 2:
GOAL 3:
GOAL 4:
Advance distinguished undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare students
for meaningful careers and graduate studies, meet the needs of North Carolina and
the U.S., and achieve national prominence.
Create a welcoming and inclusive work and learning environment that is able to
anticipate and respond to the changing needs of college programs.
Enhance knowledge creation and dissemination.
Advance and promote economic development and outreach.
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Goal 1:
Advance distinguished undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare students for
meaningful careers and graduate studies, meet the needs of North Carolina and the U.S., and
achieve national prominence.
Outcome Objective: Enhance the quality of undergraduate and graduate education, to
further develop student skills in communication, ethics, and teamwork relevant to the
student's degree of study.
 Measure: Annual unit assessment results will indicate a 10% increase by 2013 in
development of student skills in communication, ethics, and teamwork
Outcome Objective: Assure that the programs' curricula are relevant, meet or exceed
national program standards, and meet business and industry standards and needs.
 Measure: Alumni surveys will be implemented in 2011-2012 to establish baseline
data. Future data will be collected from the alumni surveys and compared against
the baseline to ensure program curricula are relevant and current and meet
industry needs and national program standards
 Measure: Employer surveys will be developed in 2010-11 and will be organized
through the Career Development and Leadership Center College Office. A report will
be given in 2011-2012
Goal 2:
Create a welcoming and inclusive work and learning environment that is able to
anticipate and respond to the changing needs of college programs.
Outcome Objective: Increase the representation of underrepresented populations among
students, faculty, and staff.
 Measure: Data will be collected annually from IPAR and compared against the
baseline established in the 2010-11 academic year. The goal is to increase
underrepresented populations by 5% across the college by 2013
Outcome Objective: Work collaboratively to provide adequate space, facilities, and
support for instruction and research.
 Measure: Annual reviews of current instructional lab space will be conducted each
June to prioritize needs for the upcoming academic year
 Measure: 100% of faculty with funded research will have needed college research
space for the period in which they are funded
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Goal 3:
Enhance knowledge creation and dissemination.
Outcome Objective: Increase opportunities for students to participate in research
activities at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
 Measure: A baseline for the number of published journal articles and conference
proceedings that include students will be set in 2010-11.
These activities will increase by 5% by 2013
 Measure: A baseline will be set for 2010-11 for students that participated in other
research activities. These activities will increase by 5% by 2013
Outcome Objective: Increase scholarly activity and external funding with a specific focus
on collaborative research and STEM-related initiatives.
 Measure: Increase the number of grant submissions by 5% by 2013 using a
baseline established in 2009-2010
 Measure: Increase the number of successful proposals by 10% by 2013 starting
from the baseline created in 2009-2010
Goal 4:
Advance and promote economic development and outreach.
Outcome Objective: Engage the community by identifying and addressing regional
economic development needs and challenges that can be supported by the College.
 Measure: Programs provided by CITE to regional industry and agency partners will
increase 10% by 2013 using 2009-2010 as the benchmark
Outcome Objective: Support educational excellence with effective College-level
opportunities including career development services and leadership development.
 Measure: Baseline data will be established in 2010-2011 for use of the College
Career Development and Leadership Center. Student use of the services provided by
the center will increase 10% by 2013
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