Institutional Planning, Assessment & Research Strategic Action Plan 2011-13 Division of Student Affairs ECU Values: ECU’s College of Education 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: Respect; Authenticity; Accountability; Teamwork; and Commitment to Serve. ECU Mission: To serve as a national model for public service and regional transformation by: 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 Division of Student Affairs Strategic Plan 10/21/11 1|P a g e Institutional Planning, Assessment & Research Key Strategic Planning Principles: Several key planning principles were established to develop this strategic plan: 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: GOAL 6: GOAL 7: GOAL 8: GOAL 9: GOAL 10: Academic program collaboration Business and Human Resource Planning Responsible resource allocations Fiscal Resource Compliance Cost Framework Develop Resources New Funding Sources Professional Development Programs Divisional Learning Traditions and Expectations Effective & Diverse Workforce Division of Student Affairs Strategic Plan 10/21/11 2|P a g e Institutional Planning, Assessment & Research Goal 1: Academic program collaboration Outcome Objective: Pursue opportunities to collaborate with academics in thematic programs. Measure: Annual Review of collaboration program delivery and development activity Goal 2: Business and Human Resource Planning Outcome Objective: Improve the fundamental business planning and human resource processes necessary to demonstrate responsible stewardship Measure: Policies, Procedures, and Regulations audit Goal 3: Responsible resource allocations Outcome Objective: Demonstrate responsible resource allocations that supports the Division’s priorities and strategic plan Measure: Budget Development and financial planning outcomes developed Goal 4: Fiscal Resource Compliance Outcome Objective: Manage fiscal resources efficiently and in compliance with regulations Measure: Annual Compliance Audit Goal 5: Cost Framework Outcome Objective: Establish a reasonable cost per student/per event framework Measure: Program expenditures review Goal 6: Develop Resources Outcome Objective: Student Affairs will develop resources through collaborations, gifts, endowments, contracts, grants, and external support. Measure: Annual report of tasks and proposals in development Division of Student Affairs Strategic Plan 10/21/11 3|P a g e Institutional Planning, Assessment & Research Goal 7: New Funding Sources Outcome Objective: Student Affairs will pursue new funding sources to meet the growing student and staffing demands. Measure: Departmental Audit of funding needs Goal 8: Professional Development Programs Outcome Objective: Develop and/or maximize programs that support an effective and diverse work environment Measure: Professional Development Needs assessment Goal 9: Divisional Learning Traditions and Expectations Outcome Objective: Provide intentional activities and discussions that engage Student Affairs educators in learning about the Division’s traditions and expectations, as well as the full array of Divisional missions, values, and activities. Measure: Annual Review: On-boarding and Divisional meetings Goal 10: Effective & Diverse Workforce Outcome Objective: Maximize programs that support an effective and diverse work environment Measure: 3.9.3 SACS qualified staff review of professional development Goal 11: Increase Collaborations Outcome Objective: Increase collaborations across the campus community Measure: Annual Report Review Division of Student Affairs Strategic Plan 10/21/11 4|P a g e