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:
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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:
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
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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
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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
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