Goal A.
Cultural Change
Promote an institutional culture of excellence that values the input of
faculty, staff, and students and fosters personal and professional
development to ensure the success of student learning outcomes
Strategy 1: Collaborative,
Committed Campus Community
LSSU will develop a permanent and permeating culture of sharing ideas,
knowledge, resources, and talent across campus fostering a sense of pride and
community.
LSSU will expand and strengthen shared governance's participation and structure.
LSSU will expand and improve avenues for internal communications.
LSSU will create opportunities for collaborations across programs.
LSSU will create conditions that foster and strengthen organization member
commitment.
LSSU will encourage and incentivize innovation.
LSSU will conduct a campus climate study.
LSSU will support, value and recognize the value of the university’s human capital
resources
1.1 Shared Governance
1.2 Internal Communications
1.3 Collaborations
1.4 Member Commitment
1.5 Innovation
1.6 Campus Climate
1.7 Personnel
Goal B. Communications/PR/
Visibility
Increase and improve internal and external communications, increase
visibility, student enrollment and retention by promoting the benefits of
an LSSU education
Strategy 2: Desirable School of
Choice (recruiting/ academic
reputation)
2.1 Enrollment
2.2 Program Alignment
2.3 Study Abroad
LSSU will attract an increasing number of students who are academically
prepared and reflective of society’s diversity.
2.4 Online
2.5 University Experience
2.6 Diversity & Culture
LSSU will increase enrollment.
LSSU will better align resources with programs meeting its mission.
LSSU will expand its study abroad opportunities to prepare students for an
increasingly global society.
LSSU will ensure currency of its online presence.
LSSU will graduate students who have had an exceptionally good university
experience.
LSSU will define what diversity and cultural competence means to this campus.
Goal C. Educational Delivery
Toward Excellence
Provide comprehensive higher education and workforce training
programs and services of superior quality that are affordable and
accessible and meet individual, business, and community needs
Strategy 3: Student Campus
Experience (retention/campus
life)
3.1 Retention Rates
3.2 Student Participation
LSSU will provide students with a supportive, connected, and comfortable
campus experience to enhance student development.
3.3 Regional Involvement
3.4 Campus Experience
3.5 Learning Center & Career
3.6 Facilities & Grounds
3.7 Capital Improvements
Strategy 4: Student Learning
and Development
LSSU will improve first year retention rates.
LSSU will improve student participation rate in clubs, organizations, varsity
athletics/events and student activities.
LSSU will promote students’ awareness of and involvement in unique, regional
attractions.
LSSU will improve students’ opinions of their campus experience.
LSSU will institutionalize all Learning Center and Career Services functions.
LSSU will improve existing facilities and grounds.
LSSU will investigate new facilities and major renovations.
LSSU will maintain and develop excellent programs for students which provide
experiential learning activities that take advantage of this unique region.
4.1 High Impact
4.2 Graduation Rates
4.3 Graduate Success
4.4 Continuous Improvement
4.5 Certification & Licensure
4.6 Conferences & Workshops
Strategy 5: Regional
Communities
5.1 Economic Development
5.2 Program Development (see
2.2)
5.3 Community Education
5.4 Community Service
5.5 Regional Resources
5.6 Regional Centers
5.7 Economic Impact (5.1)
Strategy 6: Educational Support
6.1 Assessment
6.2 Educational Technology
6.3 Facilities & Equipment (see
3.6 and 3.7)
6.4 Grants
6.5 Library
LSSU will increase high-impact educational experiences in BS/BA degree
programs.
LSSU will improve student graduation rates.
LSSU will improve the tracking process of graduate success.
LSSU will implement a continuous improvement process to assure the high quality
of all programs.
LSSU will prepare graduates who are ready for professional certifications or
licensure.
LSSU will increase the number of students participating in professional
conferences and workshops.
LSSU will collaboratively contribute to economic growth and improved quality of
life in our region.
LSSU will continue to develop economic development ties through collaborations.
LSSU will develop programs that align both with our mission and our
stakeholders.
LSSU will investigate appropriate community and continuing education programs.
LSSU will actively promote, track, and reward relevant community service by its
faculty, staff, and students.
LSSU will develop new high impact educational experiences that utilize the
resources of the region.
LSSU will improve access for regional center students.
LSSU will promote and track faculty/staff/student led projects that have helped to
improve the economy and quality of life in the region
LSSU will establish and maintain an appropriate level of educational resources
to effectively support learning.
LSSU will define assessment and engage in meaningful, institutionalized
assessment activities.
LSSU will utilize appropriate and developing technology to facilitate effective and
enriched learning experiences across the campus community.
LSSU will support and maintain the facilities and equipment necessary to deliver
high-quality, relevant and mission-focused programs.
LSSU will promote and support externally funded grant activities that align with
the university mission and educational needs of our stakeholders.
LSSU will determine an appropriate level of library resources.
Goal D. Revenue Expansion
Identify short and long-term opportunities for growth and revenue
expansion to augment tuition, grants/research, and Foundation support.
Strategy 7: Stewardship and
Sustainability
7.1 Financial Plan
7.2 Strategic Process
7.3 Strategic Decisions
LSSU will promote efficient and effective utilization of resources to lay the
foundation for growth and sustainability.
LSSU will prepare a comprehensive and collaborative financial plan.
LSSU will institutionalize the strategic initiative process.
LSSU will identify and generate the data necessary to make informed strategic
decisions.
LSSU will review appropriate level of support to the foundation based on the
presentation of a strategic plan.
LSSU will develop an environmental sustainability plan.
7.4 Foundation
7.5 Environmental Sustainability