WSU Vancouver Institutional Structure and Strategic Plan June Canty Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs 1
Context WSU Vancouver is the only four-year research intensive university in Southwest Washington. WSU Vancouver provides high-quality education for the citizens of Southwest Washington and beyond. Our degree programs contribute to the success of the people and businesses of our region. 2
Vision Washington State University Vancouver will be a positive force in bettering the lives of the people of Southwest Washington and beyond by contributing outstanding research; expanding access to the highest-quality university education where student success is central; and engaging with community partners to address the needs of our changing world. 3
WSUV by the numbers 3305 students enrolled 2015-2016 Average age = 26 24.7% students of color Female: 54%; Male: 46% Veterans represent 6% of total enrollment More than 190 full-time, PhD faculty 1:14 Faculty to student ratio 12,713 WSUV alumni, 92% remain in the area 4 4
One university, geographically dispersed 5
Myths about working on an urban campus 6
But in reality We have the best of both worlds A small-school feel backed by bigschool resources 7
What some say about our complex system 8
We make it work! Pullman: Other faculty Chair Dean Provost President Faculty member Vancouver: Other faculty Program Leader / Coordinator / Chair Academic Director Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Chancellor Spokane & TC: Other faculty 9
Academic Affairs is the largest division at WSU Vancouver, and is responsible for faculty affairs, support of faculty governance and academic planning, policies and procedures. Mel Netzhammer Chancellor Michael Caulfield Networked and Blended Learning Renny Christopher Vice Chancellor Academic Affairs Amy Wharton College of Arts and Sciences Jane Cote College of Business Sharon Kruse College of Education Hakan Gurocak School of Engineering & Computer Science Jane Lanigan Human Development Linda Eddy College of Nursing Karen Diller Library June Canty Associate VCAA Academic Affairs Christine Portfors Associate VCAA Research & Grad. Ed. Nancy Youlden Vice Chancellor Student Affairs Lynn Valenter Vice Chancellor Finance and Operations Brenda Alling Marketing & Communications Jennifer Miltenberger Development and Alumni Relations 10
WSU VANCOUVER STRATEGIC PLAN 2016-2021 11
S T R A T E G I C P L A N : 2 0 1 6 2 0 2 1 Introduction Make history. By contributing to the success of WSU Vancouver s 2016 2021 Strategic Plan, you can help shape our story. Together over the next five years we will work to advance research, student success, growth, equity and diversity and community partnerships. This plan is a guide for how we will invest our resources to achieve WSU Vancouver s vision and deliver on its mission. Collaborative process WSU Vancouver s strategic plan reflects the collective input of stakeholders faculty, staff, students and community members. A nine-member steering committee led the effort. A 30- member strategic planning committee met regularly over nine months to create most of the content. Input was sought from every corner of WSU Vancouver, the community and throughout the WSU system. Each individual contributor had the opportunity to brainstorm, share ideas big and small, and engage in respectful debate. The result is a plan its contributors can stand behind and that is likely to succeed. 12
WSU Vancouver Mission Statement Washington State University Vancouver is dedicated to its land-grant tradition for openness, accessibility and service to people. The campus mission stands on five pillars: To advance knowledge through research, innovation and creativity across a wide range of academic disciplines. To extend knowledge through innovative educational programs in which students and emerging scholars are mentored to realize their highest potential and assume roles of leadership, responsibility and service to society. To apply knowledge through local and global engagement that will improve quality of life and enhance the economy of the state, nation and world. To address the need for social justice, equity and a culture of inclusion in our society. To collaborate with partners to build the bonds that unite a healthy community 13
GOAL 1: Advance excellence in research and creativity consistent with the University s strategic missions and grand challenges. Objective 1 Objective 2 Objective 3 Objective 4 Increase scholarly productivity at the campus, department and individual levels consistent with WSU aspiration to advance into the ranks of the top 25 public research universities by 2030. Increase campus research capacity through consistent yearover-year growth in research funding awards per capita and through diversification of funding sources. Incubate new flagship research initiatives focused on areas of cross disciplinary research leading to the creation of at least one center. Increase graduate students (1) productivity and (2) professional development. 14
GOAL 2: Champion student learning and success. Objective 1 Objective 2 Objective 3 Objective 4 Transform student learning and involvement to support the signature first-year experience. Increase student engagement in co-curricular activity to enhance student life and campus culture. Build experiential learning into the curriculum for all majors. Foster a curriculum and learning environment that prepares our students to be creators, researchers, collaborators, and problem-solvers. 15
GOAL 3: Expand and enhance efforts to grow, educate, and graduate a diverse student body. Objective 1 Fulfill the mission of a vibrant, versatile, and world-renowned center for higher education in Southwest Washington as well as increase regional degree attainment by growing undergraduate and graduate enrollment towards our long term goal of 5000 students. Objective 2 Objective 3 Expand educational opportunities in response to national trends, existing campus strengths and synergies, and regional workforce demands. Support student persistence to improve retention and graduation rates. 16
GOAL 4: Promote an ethical and socially just society through an intentional commitment to inclusion, equity, and diversity. Objective 1 Ensure equitable opportunities and outcomes for all student populations, including equal retention and graduation rates across demographic groups. Objective 2 Infuse equity-mindedness throughout the fabric of the campus structure and create capacity to work toward equity in all aspects of campus endeavors. Objective 3 Build and maintain a safe and welcoming environment for all students and employees. 17
Goal #5: Establish and maintain mutually beneficial community outreach, research, and civic engagement partnerships. Objective 1 Ensure the campus plays a meaningful role in contributing to the betterment of the community. Objective 2 Engage alumni and friends of WSU Vancouver to support mutual community and campus priorities. 18
The Academic Affairs website has lots of resources to help you. 19
This will be an exciting year! Strategic plan implementation Student Success initiatives Re-Imagining the First Year of College Academic planning 20
Welcome! Please feel free to contact me anytime I can be helpful to you: jcanty@wsu.edu 6-9468 DEN 212 21