VALLEY CITY STATE UNIVERSITY STRATEGIC PLAN, 2010 2015 VCSU Mission : Valley City State University prepares people for life through visionary leadership and exemplary practices in teaching, learning, and service. VCSU Vision: Valley City State University is nationally acclaimed for attracting and retaining talented individuals who advance quality learning opportunities and economic growth through technology and innovation. KEY: EE (Education Excellence); ACC (Accessible QUALITY AND INNOVATION system); ED (Economic Development); FRS Goal 1. Provide accessible, innovative, high quality educational experiences and programs for all students. (Flexible and Responsive System; FUND (Funding) Strategies Actions Expected Results Status: Summer 2011 Assigned Responsibility 1.1 Encourage, fund, and reward research, innovation, and quality.ee 1.1.1 Leverage cutting edge technologies to advance teaching and learning. EE 1.1.2 Foster continuous improvement by developing assessment and accountability processes for programs, faculty, and staff. EE a. Students will learn how to make effective presentations using interactive whiteboards and other interactive systems via the deployment and use of these technologies in the coursework of every division. b. All students will have convenient access to appropriate software via either a VCSU issued computer, or via a virtual desktop environment. c. A mini grant process will foster technology innovation in teaching and learning. d. Student perception of education convenience and accessibility will reach new heights via increased support for the expert application of classroom recording technology, online environments and communication systems. a. Student evaluations integrated into faculty self assessment and program review process b. Use formal evaluation and assessment to determine learning outcomes and student satisfaction with student services/programs. Interactive boards deployment in progress; faculty workshops ongoing. Project plans completed for cloud computing approved by NDUS office and in progress; roll out in Fall 2011 Mini grant awards made for fall 2010 semester no final presentations yet Student evaluations implemented Fall 2010; integration into faculty and program review in process. Ongoing. Slowly adding learning outcomes to department goals and objectives. Instructional Designer/CIO CIO CIO Instructional Designer; design team; Online Standards Committee VPSA
c. Annual program update process fully implemented across campus; impact on curriculum and budget decisions documented by Spring 2013, informing FY14 Budget planning. APUs gathered for all academic programs Spring 2011 with baseline data. 1.2 Explore alternate delivery models to meet varied student needs and schedules ACC 1.1.3 Enhance communication with our students future employers and on site internship supervisors. ED (EE) 1.2.1 Develop a vision statement that clarifies VCSU s purposes and plan for online program/course development FRS (ACC) 1.2.2 Identify and implement strategies to make online programs successful, and financially viable. ACC 1.2.3 Explore and develop options for alternate academic course and program scheduling. ACC a. Each Division will establish at least one fully functioning advisory board and document its impact on curriculum, budget, and internships documented for each. Goal for AY 2012 b. Formal training for faculty supervisors Ongoing Director of Career Services c. Annual communication with area employers regarding VCSU students Ongoing Director of Career Services a. Appoint an Online Learning Task Force to Goal AY 2012 President / articulate VCSU s Vision for online programs and courses by end of Spring 2011 b. Based on the recommendations of the Online Learning Task Force, identify and launch additional programs and/or courses for development. a. Implement Online Standards to guide course development and assessment integrated in institutional practice b. Review the current financial model; determine and implement standards for financial viability a. Three three year programs established; marketing and financial aid issues resolved; Cohorts of at least 6 students enrolled in each program. NA Document updated AY 2011. Implementation begins AY 2012 Have a formula for summer compensation use this for summer? AY 2012 Goal President / ; Design Team; Online Standards VPBA /APAC/VPSA/ Director of Marketing
b. During AY 2010 11, survey on campus students for interest in and commitment to weekend, evening, or other scheduling options; during AY 2011 12, implement alternate scheduling in specific programs and monitor impact on enrollment and student services. Delay to AY 2012 for implementation the following year. / VPSA 1.3 Increase opportunities for VCSU students, faculty, and staff to experience diverse and multicultural activities through programs on campus and abroad. ACC (EE) 1.4 Pursue new initiatives tied to STEM and Technology Education to support K 12 students, faculty, and curriculum ED 1.3.1 Strengthen and grow international partnerships and agreements with ZJETP in China and Mexican schools in LaPaz and Oaxaca ACC (EE) 1.3.2 Promote and expand international study abroad opportunities for students and faculty. ACC (EE) 1.4.1 Develop education centers that connect K 12 students and their teachers with university faculty, students, and resources ACC (ED) a. Agreements revised and signed with at least one Mexican University. b. Develop the appropriate support structure and host one visiting faculty member from LaPaz. c. Establish an affiliation agreement with ZJETP to grow collaborative opportunities for students, faculty, and staff in China including hosting faculty and Summer Study Tours for VCSU students a. At least five VCSU students will study abroad each year. b. Develop a formal organizational process to support at least one faculty sponsored international travel opportunity annually. a. By 2013 Prairie Waters Education and Research Center will host 1000 student visitors annually. b. By 2013, the STEM Education Center will provide workshops and training to 200 students and their instructors annually. La Paz agreement signed Three faculty from La Paz visited in April 2011 ZJETP agreement for English 3 + 2 + 2 signed. AY 2011 update: Three students to Peru, one to Spain Informal chart developed; formal policy needs to be written. Check on numbers for this Goal reached, Summer 2011, with 572 k 12 teachers and 488 k 12 students served in AY 2011 President /APAC PWERC Director (DeLorme) GPSEC Director (Mugan)
1.4.2 Establish partnerships with campuses in the NDUS system to expand STEM education efforts. ED (FRS) a. Work with interested NDUS campuses to form natural collaborations, in particular NDSCS (nanotechnology), UND (First Robotics) and NDSU (STEM PhD program). / Division Chairs/GPSEC Director 1.4.3 Develop certificates and a STEM Endorsement (with ESPB) to improve K 12 teaching and learning in STEM fields. ED a. By 2015, 20% of VCSU students graduating in STEM Content fields or Elementary Education (annually) will complete a STEM endorsement or certificate. Certificate and Endorsement completed. Summer 2011: 5 UG STEM Ed certificates awarded. Thompson ENROLLMENT AND ACADEMIC SUCCESS Goal 2: Identify, promote, and support high enrollment programs and opportunities, to increase enrollment in both online and residential programs to 1300 (headcount) by 2015 Strategies Actions Expected Results Spring 2011 Status Assigned Responsibility 2.1 Assess student 2.1.1. Develop a a. Explore and implement intervention strategies Learning Center established for /APAC needs and improve current academic support and academic skill development programs. ACC learning service center that consolidates current academic support services. ACC designed to enhance student success (e.g.: midterm grade reports) math, writing, ELL b. Increase the 6 year graduation rate to 52% (Benchmark: 47.5% avg. over last 5 years; National avg. is 56%) 2.1.2 Identify learner needs of specific student groups (ie, adult learners, at risk students, international students, etc) and develop programs that target these academic needs ACC c. Achieve a freshman to sophomore retention rate of 70%. (Benchmark: 66% avg. over last 5 years; 67% most recent) a. Complete a market analysis of adult learners in Barnes and Stutsman counties, to determine program needs. Retention Summit May 2011; revision of L2L program; require midterm grades (implement Fall 2011) Participating in NDUS monthly meetings to determine next steps /APAC Asst.
b. Develop a partnership to provide access to a 2 year DCB four AAS degrees and the /APAC program for students in our service area who prefer to pursue an associate s degree. AA degree permission granted by SBHE. Three AAS degrees offered at VCSU Fall 2011 c. By 2012, establish the academic and student support structures necessary to serve a sustainable and realistic international student population. /VPSA 2.2 Develop an institutional enrollment plan for on campus growth that encompasses all campus departments and programs. ED (ACC) 2.2.1 Develop strategic growth plans for each academic area. ED (ACC) 2.2.2 Implement marketing tools and strategies for academic program recruitment. ACC 2.2.3 Develop strategic growth plan for athletic opportunities and enhanced facilities. FRS (ACC) 2.2.4 Expand the M.Ed. program and associated graduatelevel initiatives. ED (ACC) a. By 2013, each academic area will have a functioning strategic plan and report results in the program s annual update. b. Revise course offerings to meet identified program market niche; develop certificates and relevant new programs for these growth areas. a. Enrollment increase by 3.5% annually: target 1300 students by 2015 (baseline of 1083 in Fall 2009). a. Conduct feasibility studies on the addition of other intercollegiate athletic programs. b. Provide attractive and enhanced facilities for current and future athletic programs a. Develop enrollment in new ELL concentration to serve K 12 faculty in ND: by 2013, graduate 8 students annually from this program. b. By 2015, VCSU will enroll at least 150 graduate students each term. c. By 2015, VCSU will add at least one more concentration in the M.Ed. program. d. By 2013, VCSU will Increase enrollment in professional development course offerings by 25%. Strategic plans drafted in Fall 2010; APUs with baseline data submitted April 2011 2011 Fall catalog revision /APAC Marketing committee refined marketing plan in Summer 2011 Fall 2010 Enrollment: None @ this time Under Study ELL concentration has 20 students (including certificates) Goal met: 154 Fall 2010 Not yet determined what do we have the capacity for? 51 courses (499 students) 2010; 59 courses (15% increase) 2011 Director of Marketing/ Athletic Director Athletic Director Director of ELL Graduate Office Graduate Office Graduate Office
2.2.5 Reduce barriers a. Establish programs specifically geared toward NA Asst. for returning adult learners thereby increasing enrollment of that population. ACC adult learners as indicated by market analysis. b. By 2011, implement additional efforts to promote PLA option for returning students. Director of Career Services 2.3 Identify new opportunities for partnering with institutions of higher education both in and out of ND to deliver education in a flexible and responsive manner. FRS 2.3.1 Increase articulations with schools in the region FRS a. Complete four new articulation agreements with regional 2 year AA/AS programs for high interest, 4 year programs. b. Complete two out of state articulation agreements with 2 year programs c. Pursue at least one additional articulation opportunity with a regional 4 year school (Similar to Art and El Ed at NDSU) 1. NDSCS Journeyman to CTE completed Spring 2011 2. Under review Under review FISCAL STRATEGIES Goal 3: Find new financial resources and reallocations that will support the initiatives and opportunities identified in this document. Strategies Actions Expected Results Spring 2011 Status Assigned Responsibility 3.1 Develop new 3.1.1 Ask the a. Prepare a formal case statement demonstrating Feasibility study on new facility President financial resources through partnerships and support from external sources. FUND Foundation Board to initiate a capital campaign to support facility improvement and enhance the scholarship base. FUND the need for capital priorities outlined in the 2010 Facilities Master Plan and for increase in scholarship base consistent with the campus enrollment growth plan. w/athletics discussion started. b. Initiate a major capital campaign to raise funds for facility improvements and scholarships Position approved for add l staff member in Foundation Office President/Foundation Director c. Develop giving programs specifically aimed at athletics facility enhancements Artificial turf project in progress President
3.1.2 Educate student body about funding for student campus facilities and survey to determine needs. FUND a. During 2011, conduct an analysis of student fees VPSA explained fee comparisons across NDUS to student senate Cabinet 3.2 Ensure that campus budgets and spending decisions demonstrate the most efficient and effective use of financial resources. FUND 3.2.1 Use the campus strategic plan, master plan, and divisional strategic plans/ program updates in the development of annual budgets. FUND 3.2.2 Conduct a thorough review of academic programs and administrative functions to identify cost savings, efficiencies and opportunities for reallocation. FUND b. Develop a plan for student facilities upgrades which require the use of student fees and private funding a. Use the Strategic plan to prioritize funding requests b. Develop gateway criteria for funding requests based on strategic plans and annual program updates. a. Develop tools to measure the efficiencies of programs and administrative functions. b. Use these tools to inform growth related, strategic decision making. Architect hired to prepare predesign options Summer 2011 In the budget request form for FY 12 Divisional strategic plans developed criteria has not yet been developed (FY 13) Tools not identified. Baseline: program reviews, headcount, FTE and APUs NA Cabinet Cabinet Cabinet Exec Team Exec Team
FACILITIES Goal 4: Implement opportunities identified in the 2010 Master Plan to support VCSU s enrollment initiatives, program development, and student needs. Strategies Actions Expected Results Spring 2011 Status Assigned Responsibility 4.1 Create a campus climate of sustainability and awareness of our impact on the environment FUND (EE) 4.1.1 Develop programs that allow opportunities for all members of the campus community to participate in conservation practices FUND (EE) a. Establish a standing committee tasked with developing education and awareness programs for campus, and pursuing new opportunities related to this initiative. Campus environmental task force will meet twice a semester. (tray less in Cafeteria; recycling; FYI information in Campus Hotline on campus) next steps: education Update gym (2) lighting Summer 2011 President 4.2 Develop a plan of action and a timeline that responds to the 2010 Campus Master Plan. FUND 4.1.2 Analyze VCSU s own use of energy and our impact on the environment. Identify cost savings that can be achieved through conservation practices. FUND 4.2.1 Move forward on new construction or building renovations as identified as priorities in the 2010 Master Plan. FUND 4.2.2 Identify the most efficient use of campus space in order to support growth programs, emerging technologies and instructional quality. ED (FUND?) a. Identify LEED principles which can be implemented in all renovation and new construction. b. Review building usage and hours to determine more efficient building use on weekends/evenings to promote conservation a. Secure Legislative approval for Rhoades construction by May 2011. b. Secure Legislative approval for Vangstad funding/construction by May 2013 Incorporated into Snoey Renovations On slate for Rhoades Renovation/construction Working from Baseline Report. Implementation? Business Affairs group is working on these Approved April 2011. Included in 2011 request; #?? on the list recommended by the SBHE VPBA c. Complete Snoeynbos renovation by Summer 2011 On schedule and budget VPSA a. Add two IVN rooms by Fall 2010 2011 Two on track for completion in CIO late summer 2011. / VPBA President / VPBA President / VPBA
b. Review use of campus scheduler process and determine most effective method to manage room scheduling. Ad Astra upgrade should make software more user friendly. VPSA / VPBA c. Use 2010 space utilization study to inform decisions on use of space for offices, classrooms, and other space needs. Baseline; reviewed and adjusted in January 2011. VPBA /