Institutional Planning, Assessment & Research
Strategic Action Plan 2011-13
School of Dental Medicine
ECU Values:
ECU’s School of Dental Medicine 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:
GOAL 5:
Provide a high quality educational experience that prepares students to deliver
outstanding dental services to underserved and rural communities in North
Carolina in a caring and compassionate manner.
Attract and retain students who are representative of our state’s minority and rural
populations.
Ensure excellence and sustainability in meeting the oral health care needs of the
underserved communities and populations we serve.
Create a dynamic and rewarding work and educational environment.
Become national leaders in dental health services research, epidemiology, public
health and clinical trials.
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Goal 1:
Provide a high quality educational experience that prepares students to deliver
outstanding dental services to underserved and rural communities in North Carolina in a caring and
compassionate manner.
Outcome Objective: By 2013, increase the number of dentists who (are prepared to)
practice in rural and underserved areas of the State.
 Measure: Curriculum measures – developed by curriculum and outcomes
assessment committees
 Measure: Student interview findings are used to evaluate student satisfaction in the
scope and quality of their education
 Measure: First time pass rate on National Board Dental Examination (NBDE), Part I,
compared to the national first time pass rate 2012
 Measure: First time pass rate on National Board Dental Examination (NBDE), Part
II, compared to the national first time pass rate 2014
 Measure: Alumni interview findings are used to determine number of graduates,
who pursue careers in primary oral health care in rural and underserved areas in
North Carolina 2016
Outcome Objective: By 2013, increase the number of opportunities available to dental
students to participate in community-based interprofessional co-curricular and extracurricular experiences.
 Measure: Student group interviews to evaluate student satisfaction in the scope
and quality of their experiences
Outcome Objective: By 2013, increase the number of professional development
opportunities available to dental students.
 Measure: Student group interviews to evaluate student satisfaction in the scope
and quality of their education
GOAL 2:
Attract and retain students who are representative of our state’s minority and rural
populations.
Outcome Objective: By 2013, increase the number of underrepresented students
admitted.
 Measure: Enrollment rates by gender, ethnicity, program and county
Outcome Objective: By 2013, maintain the retention rate of underrepresented students at
or above 95 percentage points.
 Measure: Retention rates by gender, ethnicity, and program, and county.
 Measure: Trends in student: staff ratios
 Measure: Number of students having documented academic difficulty
 Measure: Number of students utilizing tutors and mentors
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Outcome Objective: By 2013, increase the amount of financial support available to
students through financial aid, scholarships, grants, and loans.
 Measure: Amount of financial support available to SoDM students
Outcome Objective: Increase the number of mentee relationships established.
 Measure: Number of mentee relationships
 Measure: Students feedback surveys/focus groups
GOAL 3:
Ensure excellence and sustainability in meeting the oral health care needs of the
underserved communities and populations we serve.
Outcome Objective: By 2013, increase the number of Community Service Learning Centers
(CSLCs) that deliver high quality oral health services in underserved and rural areas of our
state by ten.
 Measure: Number of CSLCs established
Outcome Objective: By 2013, increase the number of patients receiving oral health
services in underserved and rural areas of the state.
 Measure: Number of patients served by CSLC
Outcome Objective: By 2013, increase opportunities for students to provide oral health
care services in CSLSc.
 Measure: Number of affiliation agreements
 Measure: Number of 4th year students with rotations in rural/underserved regions
of the State
Outcome Objective: By 2013, increase opportunities for students to provide oral health
care services in CSLS.
 Measure: Number of programs serving children and underserved adults
 Measure: Number of children and underserved residents receiving care
 Measure: Documentation of established partnerships that address oral health
Outcome Objective: By 2013, increase the number of grant applications secured to meet
the oral health care needs of underrepresented populations.
 Measure: Number of grants submitted and awarded by dollar value
 Measure: Rate of return of investment strategies
Outcome Objective: By 2013, increase the amount of funding secured for oral health
care delivery via awareness of and support for funding through advocacy with legislators.
 Measure: Amount of resources secured
 Measure: Rate of return of investment strategies
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GOAL 4:
Create a dynamic and rewarding work and educational environment.
Outcome Objective: By 2013, increase the number of faculty and staff from historically
underrepresented groups, including women.
 Measure: Annual demographic profile (number, percent) of faculty and staff
Outcome Objective: By 2013, increase faculty and staff satisfaction with their ability to
attain their written professional development goals.
 Measure: Climate survey
 Measure: Annual performance review feedback
 Measure: Number and ratio of faculty tenured and/or promoted
Outcome Objective: By 2013, establish policies and procedures that optimize achievement
of the SODM’s mission.
 Measure: Climate survey
 Measure: Annual performance review feedback
GOAL 5:
Become national leaders in dental health services research, epidemiology, public health
and clinical trials.
 Outcome Objective: By 2013, increase the number of interdisciplinary and inter-institutional
projects focused on oral health.Measure: Number of partnerships secured
 Measure: Assessment of Research agenda
 Measure: Ongoing assessment of faculty development opportunities
Outcome Objective: By 2013, increase the number of interprofessional collaboration
research projects that focus on oral health care.
 Measure: Number of interprofessional collaborations
 Measure: Number of partnerships that advance multidisciplinary activities
Outcome Objective: By 2013, increase the number of interprofessional collaboration
research projects that focus on oral health care.
 Measure: Percentage of School’s new graduates who enter private practice
 Measure: Percentage of new graduates who enter graduate and specialty programs
in hospitals and universities throughout NC
 Measure: Percentage of new graduates who pursue options including military or
public health service, dental research, dental education and careers with a variety of
NC government agencies
Outcome Objective: By 2013, increase access to (the number of) continuing education
opportunities related to the translation of oral health research into patient care.
 Measure: Number of continuing education opportunities
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