Relationships and Assessment: Unit-level Outcomes by Strategic Objectives (Reporting Unit)

Relationships and Assessment: Unit-level
Outcomes by Strategic Objectives (Reporting
Unit)
CABINET Reports - (VP-AA) Provost and Academic Affairs
Goal B/Strategy 2 School of Choice - VPAA 2. Desirable School of Choice (recruiting/academic reputation) The VPAA reporting units will
attract an increasing number of students who are academically prepared and reflective of society's diversity.
CABINET (VP-AA) - Office of the Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs
Administrative Unit Outcome: Study Abroad Consortia
2.3 The Provost's office supports study abroad opportunities which prepare students for an increasingly global society
Outcome Status: Active
Outcome Type: 2.3 Study Abroad
Strategic Activities or Measures
Assessment Findings
Action to be Taken
Strategic - Activity or Event Increase university membership and
participation in recognized study
abroad consortium organizations
Goal/Criterion: University
membership in four consortium
agreements by 2016
Timing & Notes: Annual report
Finding Reporting Year: 2013-2014
Performance Target Met: No
We are still at 2 consortium memberships. (03/26/2015)
Finding Reporting Year: 2012-2013
Performance Target Met: No
Goal is for 2016. We are still at 2 consortium agreements. (10/28/2013)
Finding Reporting Year: 2011-2012
Performance Target Met: Yes
LSSU joined CIIE and CCIS (College Consortium for International Studies) in academic year
2011-2012 (10/03/2012)
Related Documents:
Consortium Opportunities
Strategic - Report or Audit - Track
Finding Reporting Year: 2012-2013
the number of students participating Performance Target Met: No
in consortia.
Move reporting on this item to the Study Abroad unit (07/01/2013)
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Action to be Taken: Continue
activity. Keep goal and date.
(10/28/2013)
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Action to be Taken: Move
reporting on this item to the Study
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Goal B/Strategy 2 School of Choice - VPAA 2. Desirable School of Choice (recruiting/academic reputation) The VPAA reporting units will
attract an increasing number of students who are academically prepared and reflective of society's diversity.
CABINET (VP-AA) - Office of the Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs
Administrative Unit Outcome: Study Abroad Consortia
2.3 The Provost's office supports study abroad opportunities which prepare students for an increasingly global society
Strategic Activities or Measures
Assessment Findings
Action to be Taken
Goal/Criterion: Increase the number
Related Documents:
of study abroad opportunities and
Study Abroad Website
participants yearly.
Timing & Notes: Report available by
spring 2013
Abroad unit (07/01/2013)
Strategic - Activity or Event Provide training (yearly workshops)
for faculty/staff on planning for
study abroad.
Goal/Criterion: Increase the number
of LSSU faculty led trips to three per
year by 2014-2015.
Timing & Notes: Yearly, beginning
spring 2013
Funding needed for
speaker/moderator
Assign Guidi
Strategic - Report or Audit - Track
Finding Reporting Year: 2012-2013
number of students participating in Performance Target Met: Yes
study abroad, by location,
Assign this reporting task to Institutional Research (07/01/2013)
consortium, faculty, and number of
participants.
Goal/Criterion: Report available on
LSSU data website.
Timing & Notes: Report available by
spring 2013
Assign to Bjorne
Action to be Taken: Assign this
reporting task to Institutional
Research (07/01/2013)
Administrative Unit Outcome: Enrollment: International
2.1 The Provost's office supports institutional enrollment initiatives focused on international students.
Outcome Status: Active
Outcome Type: 2.1 Enrollment
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Goal B/Strategy 2 School of Choice - VPAA 2. Desirable School of Choice (recruiting/academic reputation) The VPAA reporting units will
attract an increasing number of students who are academically prepared and reflective of society's diversity.
CABINET (VP-AA) - Office of the Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs
Administrative Unit Outcome: Enrollment: International
2.1 The Provost's office supports institutional enrollment initiatives focused on international students.
Strategic Activities or Measures
Assessment Findings
Strategic - Activity or Event Provide an ESL program and/or
course(s) for international students.
Goal/Criterion: Lower the English
language requirement for
international students thereby
increasing enrollment.
Finding Reporting Year: 2013-2014
Performance Target Met: No
The foreign language requirement for international students was evaluated and reduced - to
align with other institutions in the state. No ESL program has been created. (03/26/2015)
Strategic - Activity or Event Provost's Office will establish
international education office and
appoint a coordinator.
Goal/Criterion: Bring at least 20
students from China by fall 2014.
Action to be Taken
Finding Reporting Year: 2012-2013
Performance Target Met: No
No ESL Program was developed. (10/28/2013)
Action to be Taken: Move item to
13-14 AY. (10/28/2013)
Finding Reporting Year: 2012-2013
Performance Target Met: Yes
ESL testing and evaluation tools are available through COMPASS and Prometric. Admission
requires proof of English proficiency in the form of completion of Level 112 at any ESL
Language Center located in the U.S. (07/01/2013)
Related Documents:
Admission Requirements - International
Action to be Taken: Report on
changes to enrollments based on
revised ESL testing is still required.
(07/01/2013)
Finding Reporting Year: 2013-2014
Performance Target Met: No
Although no official office has been established, Deb Faust is assigned to work with Study
Abroad students and Guidi Yang (faculty) has been provided with FT release, a budget, and
travel funds to recruit students from China. (03/26/2015)
Finding Reporting Year: 2012-2013
Performance Target Met: No
A coordinator was appointed and two recruiting trips to China occurred. Fall 2013 resulted in
2 visiting professors and two students. (10/28/2013)
Action to be Taken: Continue
activity. Keep same goal.
(10/28/2013)
Finding Reporting Year: 2012-2013
Performance Target Met: Continuing or Ongoing Assessment Activity - Action Plan
recommended
Dr. Guidi Yang was given full release for the spring 2013 semester to travel to China. Her
objective is to develop articulations with Chinese Institutions and recruit students for the fall
2013 and 2014 semesters. (12/04/2012)
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Goal B/Strategy 2 School of Choice - VPAA 2. Desirable School of Choice (recruiting/academic reputation) The VPAA reporting units will
attract an increasing number of students who are academically prepared and reflective of society's diversity.
CABINET (VP-AA) - Office of the Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs
Administrative Unit Outcome: Institutional Mission
2.2 The Provost's office supports institutional enrollment initiatives through active development and support of programs, activities and resources within Academic Affairs
which are aligned with institutional mission.
Outcome Status: Active
Outcome Type: 2.2 Program Alignment
Strategic Activities or Measures
Assessment Findings
Action to be Taken
Strategic - Report or Audit - All
Programs are scheduled for periodic
review using established institutional
template. Program Review
documents are evaluated with
feedback by the Provost's Council
and recommendations for change,
monitoring reports where needed,
and date of next review are
specified.
Goal/Criterion: Meet HLC criteria for
periodic program review.
Finding Reporting Year: 2013-2014
Performance Target Met: Yes
During 2013-2014 a total of 15 Program Review documents were submitted to the Provost,
<20% of all programs. Each review was evaluated with feedback provided to each school.
Program Reviews with substantial deficiencies were required to provide a monitoring report
by February 1, 2016 documenting progress in addressing the key concerns. All programs
were required to submit their next full program reviews by May 2019. (10/10/2014)
Related Documents:
Program Review Summary
Action to be Taken: Programs with
substantial deficiencies primarily
lacked a clear understanding of
program outcomes and assessment
practices. Deans will use the
feedback provided to coach Schools
in their development of the next
cycle, and in the preparation of
their monitoring reports.
Additional financial data is needed
to evaluate the programs cost
effectiveness. (10/10/2014)
Related Documents:
Plan for Program Review V4a.pdf
Strategic - Activity or Event - Data
reports will be developed to track
student enrollment, graduation
rates, retention rates, success, and
other enrollment oriented
information.
Goal/Criterion: Identify key
programs that attract and retain
students.
Timing & Notes: Need to assign to
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Finding Reporting Year: 2013-2014
Performance Target Met: No
Deans completed a draft schedule for program review in October 2013, developed in
consultation with school chairs. (10/10/2013)
Related Documents:
MASTER Assessment Program Degree-listing.xlsx
Finding Reporting Year: 2013-2014
Performance Target Met: Yes
ARGOS report templates were generated, and access granted to all faculty members, to allow
access to an extensive range of academic, enrollment, and related reports. The attachment
contains a list of report titles, other reports are available to academic assistants, and to
administrative offices across campus. These reports became central to the data section of
the program review documents. (01/09/2015)
Related Documents:
ARGOS reports 9jan2015.pdf
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Action to be Taken: Institutional
Research office will be asked to
develop additional reports focusing
on financial based reports leading
to additional metrics of program
effectiveness. (01/09/2015)
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Goal B/Strategy 2 School of Choice - VPAA 2. Desirable School of Choice (recruiting/academic reputation) The VPAA reporting units will
attract an increasing number of students who are academically prepared and reflective of society's diversity.
CABINET (VP-AA) - Office of the Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs
Administrative Unit Outcome: Institutional Mission
2.2 The Provost's office supports institutional enrollment initiatives through active development and support of programs, activities and resources within Academic Affairs
which are aligned with institutional mission.
Strategic Activities or Measures
Assessment Findings
Action to be Taken
Finding Reporting Year: 2012-2013
Performance Target Met: No
A plan for program prioritization was written but not adopted. Data sets for program review
were identified. (10/28/2013)
Related Documents:
Academic Improvement Plan (2011-2012)[1].docx
Action to be Taken: Focus shifted
to Program review, key metrics
remain as focus. (10/28/2013)
Kevin Bjorne
Strategic - Activity or Event - A
process of Program Prioritization is
used to review cost/benefit of all
programs on campus.
Goal/Criterion: Identify top 10 and
bottom 10 programs at LSSU - in
terms of LSSU Mission and
cost/benefit to LSSU.
DEAN - Arts and Letters, Public Safecty Community and Behavioral Sciences, Education
Outcome: 2.5 Campus Experience
The College of ALSS&ES supports the institutional initiatives to provide an exceptionally good university experience to graduates of all programs.
Outcome Status: Active
Outcome Type: 2.5 University Experience
Assessment Methods
Findings
Action to be Taken
Indirect - Survey, including selfevaluation, peers, or graduates Arts Letters Social Sciences and
Emergency Services will use
program-level student-learningoutcome senior exit surveys to
improve the university experience.
Annual report and analysis of
findings. 2.5b
Criterion/Target/Threshold: All
programs implement surveys and
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Goal B/Strategy 2 School of Choice - VPAA 2. Desirable School of Choice (recruiting/academic reputation) The VPAA reporting units will
attract an increasing number of students who are academically prepared and reflective of society's diversity.
DEAN - Arts and Letters, Public Safecty Community and Behavioral Sciences, Education
Outcome: 2.5 Campus Experience
The College of ALSS&ES supports the institutional initiatives to provide an exceptionally good university experience to graduates of all programs.
Assessment Methods
Findings
Action to be Taken
identify program improvements.
Schedule/Notes: Complete by
summer 2013.
DEAN - Business, Engineering and Technology
Outcome: 2.5 Campus Experience
The College of Business & Engineering supports the institutional initiatives to provide an exceptionally good university experience to graduates of all programs.
Outcome Status: Active
Outcome Type: 2.5 University Experience
Assessment Methods
Findings
Action to be Taken
Indirect - Survey, including selfevaluation, peers, or graduates Business and Engineering will use
program-level student-learningoutcome senior exit surveys to
improve the university experience.
Annual report and analysis of
findings. 2.5b
Criterion/Target/Threshold: All
programs implement surveys and
identify program improvements.
Schedule/Notes: Complete by
summer 2013.
Indirect - Report/Audit - Internal CB&E programs will seek external
accreditation from programs
wherever possible.
Criterion/Target/Threshold: 100%
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Finding Reporting Year: 2012-2013
Goal met: Yes
Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs authorization to begin Self Study
year. ABET Re-accreditation of ME, EE, CpE!!
(09/10/2013)
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Goal B/Strategy 2 School of Choice - VPAA 2. Desirable School of Choice (recruiting/academic reputation) The VPAA reporting units will
attract an increasing number of students who are academically prepared and reflective of society's diversity.
DEAN - Business, Engineering and Technology
Outcome: 2.5 Campus Experience
The College of Business & Engineering supports the institutional initiatives to provide an exceptionally good university experience to graduates of all programs.
Assessment Methods
Findings
Action to be Taken
of eligible programs are currently in
process toward accreditation or are
currently accredited.
DEAN - Nursing and Health Sciences
Outcome: 2.5 Campus Experience
The College of Nursing and Health Sciences supports the institutional initiatives to provide an exceptionally good university experience to graduates of all programs.
Outcome Status: Active
Assessment Methods
Findings
Action to be Taken
Indirect - Survey, including selfevaluation, peers, or graduates Nursing will use program-level
student-learning-outcome senior
exit surveys to improve the
university experience. Annual report
and analysis of findings. 2.5b
Criterion/Target/Threshold: All
programs implement surveys and
identify program improvements.
Schedule/Notes: Complete by
summer 2013.
Director of Library (Academic Services)
Outcome: 2.5 Learning Center
The Learning Center provides leadership to the university in support of student learning through institutionalization of Learning Center and Career Services functions
Outcome Status: Active
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Goal B/Strategy 2 School of Choice - VPAA 2. Desirable School of Choice (recruiting/academic reputation) The VPAA reporting units will
attract an increasing number of students who are academically prepared and reflective of society's diversity.
Director of Library (Academic Services)
Outcome: 2.5 Learning Center
The Learning Center provides leadership to the university in support of student learning through institutionalization of Learning Center and Career Services functions
Outcome Type: Administrative & Staffing
Assessment Methods
Findings
Action to be Taken
Strategic - Activity or Event Learning Center and Career Services
will work with Strategic Planning
Budget Committee to institutionalize
the costs of Learning Center/Career
Center operations. 3.5a
Criterion/Target/Threshold: Goal:
No positions are lost due to reduced
grant funding of Learning
Center/Career Services.
Schedule/Notes: Many positions or
parts of positions were
institutionalized in the FY13 budget
CABINET (VP-AA) - Office of the Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs
Administrative Unit Outcome: Online Presence
2.4 The Provost's Office supports institutional goals by ensuring currency of its online presence.
Outcome Status: Active
Outcome Type: 2.4 Online
Strategic Activities or Measures
Assessment Findings
Strategic - Activity or Event - The
Provost's Office will maintain an
academic affairs web site which
actively supports student learning
and faculty effectiveness.
Goal/Criterion: An annual report of
web site activity will be compiled,
Finding Reporting Year: 2013-2014
Performance Target Met: Yes
The website was maintained and contains accurate and current information. No report on
activity was generated. The webmaster should provide that data. (03/26/2015)
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Action to be Taken
Finding Reporting Year: 2012-2013
Performance Target Met: Yes
Provost website is regularly maintained and updated to reflect current activities and
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Action to be Taken: Faculty and
Adjunct handbooks converted to
HTML format and linked from the
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Goal B/Strategy 2 School of Choice - VPAA 2. Desirable School of Choice (recruiting/academic reputation) The VPAA reporting units will
attract an increasing number of students who are academically prepared and reflective of society's diversity.
CABINET (VP-AA) - Office of the Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs
Administrative Unit Outcome: Online Presence
2.4 The Provost's Office supports institutional goals by ensuring currency of its online presence.
Strategic Activities or Measures
Assessment Findings
Action to be Taken
web site pictures changed at least
initiatives (07/01/2013)
twice a year, and new documents
Related Documents:
annotated with their effective dates. Faculty Handbook
Timing & Notes: Annual reporting
Adjunct Handbook
Provost website to provide active
links to related campus offices, and
quicker updates without printing
costs. (07/01/2013)
Cabinet Assessment (VP-AA) - Study Abroad
Administrative Unit Outcome: Enhance Enrollment
2.3 The Study Abroad Program supports the university's international education initiatives with a goal of preparing individuals for an increasingly global society.
Outcome Status: Active
Outcome Type: 2.3 Study Abroad
Start Date: 07/02/2012
Strategic Activities or Measures
Assessment Findings
Action to be Taken
Strategic - Report or Audit - The
Study Abroad program will monitor
the number of students who inquire
about studying abroad and track
areas of interest, and document
reasons students do or do not travel.
(2.3.b)
Goal/Criterion: Increase student
participation and interest in study
abroad by 12.4% annually.
Finding Reporting Year: 2014-2015
Performance Target Met: Yes
The number of students expressing an interest in studying abroad has grown significantly
since fall of 2014. We have joined the Experience Scotland program through University of
Wisconsin River Falls and have one student attending the program for spring 2015. We have
fifteen students who are currently planning to study abroad for summer 2015 or fall 2015 on
one of our four consortiums. Our faculty-led program offerings include one program for
spring 2015 and one for fall 2015.
We have students participating in the Costa Rica BIOL 300 class this spring and several others
planning to attend the Belize BIOL 300 class this fall. (03/05/2015)
Related Documents:
Study Abroad Student Interests 2015.xlsx
COSTA RICA BIOL 300 Students for 2015.xlsx
Finding Reporting Year: 2012-2013
Performance Target Met: Continuing or Ongoing Assessment Activity - Action Plan
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Goal B/Strategy 2 School of Choice - VPAA 2. Desirable School of Choice (recruiting/academic reputation) The VPAA reporting units will
attract an increasing number of students who are academically prepared and reflective of society's diversity.
Cabinet Assessment (VP-AA) - Study Abroad
Administrative Unit Outcome: Enhance Enrollment
2.3 The Study Abroad Program supports the university's international education initiatives with a goal of preparing individuals for an increasingly global society.
Strategic Activities or Measures
Assessment Findings
Action to be Taken
recommended
Costa Rica trip is full. Interest in China - will be determined in Feb. 2013.
Trips were approved and available on web to students before scheduling period for spring
2013.
(12/05/2012)
Finding Reporting Year: 2012-2013
Performance Target Met: Continuing or Ongoing Assessment Activity - Action Plan
recommended
Student interest up 50% over 2011/12. (12/05/2012)
Strategic - Report or Audit - Track
the number of students participating
in Study Abroad consortia. (2.3.d)
Goal/Criterion: Increase the number
of study abroad opportunities and
participants yearly
Timing & Notes: Inactivated the
equivalent activity 4.1b "Document
the number of students participating
in Study Abroad programs" in favor
of this one. 1/12/2015
Finding Reporting Year: 2014-2015
Performance Target Met: Yes
Each student considering study abroad contacts the Study Abroad Office and meets with the
director to discuss interests.
Summer 2014 orientation programs included a sign-up of early interest from incoming
freshmen. All contacts are logged. (03/05/2015)
Related Documents:
Student Interests 2013-14.xls
Orientation Interest 2014 Sign-up Sheet-2.xlsx
Strategic - Activity or Event - Study
Abroad office will develop new Study
Abroad articulations and agreements
Goal/Criterion: goal:
Finding Reporting Year: 2014-2015
Performance Target Met: Yes
In addition to renewing agreements with the Japan Center MSU, CCIS and CIEE (national
consortiums) we have signed a new agreement with University of Wisconsin River Falls to
provide LSSU students with the Experience Scotland opportunity in the fall of 2014. We
hosted an informational session and invited the community. It was very successful and
sparked the interest of the student body. (03/05/2015)
Related Documents:
Scotland Experience Summer 2015 updated 1 27 15.docx
Scotland LSSU Fall 2015 and Spring 2016 Equivalencies.xlsx
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Goal B/Strategy 2 School of Choice - VPAA 2. Desirable School of Choice (recruiting/academic reputation) The VPAA reporting units will
attract an increasing number of students who are academically prepared and reflective of society's diversity.
Cabinet Assessment (VP-AA) - Study Abroad
Administrative Unit Outcome: Enhance Enrollment
2.3 The Study Abroad Program supports the university's international education initiatives with a goal of preparing individuals for an increasingly global society.
Strategic Activities or Measures
Assessment Findings
Action to be Taken
Experience Scotland Member institution agreement LSSU
2014.pdf
Finding Reporting Year: 2014-2015
Performance Target Met: Yes
in the Fall 2014 LSSU signed an agreement with Wisconsin in Scotland to send students to
Scotland. (01/09/2015)
Related Documents:
email Jan9-2015 - LSSU study abroad options increased with
Wisconsin in Scotland program.pdf
LSSU Study Abroad Website
http://www.lssu.edu/studyabroad/scotland.php
Action to be Taken: This area
needs further development. We
will eventually need to invest in a
permanent staffed position specific
to international studies/study
abroad. (01/09/2015)
DEAN - Arts and Letters, Public Safecty Community and Behavioral Sciences, Education
Outcome: Strategy 2 Summary
2. Desirable School of Choice (recruiting/academic reputation) The College of ALSS&ES will attract an increasing number of students who are academically prepared and
reflective of society's diversity.
Outcome Status: Active
Assessment Methods
Findings
Indirect - Report/Audit - Internal Annual report on recruitment
Finding Reporting Year: 2013-2014
Goal met: Yes
2.5 b University Experience: LSSU will graduate students who have had an exceptionally good
university experience (Use program-level student learning outcome senior exit surveys to
improve the university experience)
School of Liberal Studies: The 4 year and 2 year degrees offered by the School of Liberal
Studies are attractive to both non-traditional students returning to complete a degree and
traditional students just beginning their career search. Students who select the Liberal
Studies BA/BS often do so because it allows them to utilize previous work experience and
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Goal B/Strategy 2 School of Choice - VPAA 2. Desirable School of Choice (recruiting/academic reputation) The VPAA reporting units will
attract an increasing number of students who are academically prepared and reflective of society's diversity.
DEAN - Arts and Letters, Public Safecty Community and Behavioral Sciences, Education
Outcome: Strategy 2 Summary
2. Desirable School of Choice (recruiting/academic reputation) The College of ALSS&ES will attract an increasing number of students who are academically prepared and
reflective of society's diversity.
Assessment Methods
Findings
Action to be Taken
degree credits from LSSU or other schools to custom fit a valuable degree program. They
don’t have to start from scratch. The Liberal Arts Associate degree gives students a chance to
earn general education credits and explore a general area of interest without committing
them to a specific field before they’re ready. (02/20/2015)
Finding Reporting Year: 2012-2013
Goal met: Yes
Recruiting for the School of CJ/FS/EMS maintains its grass-roots approach. The school was
unable last year to do much active recruiting. The school will also maintain its presence at all
admissions activities throughout the year; the School of CJ/FS/EMS is proud to so active with
Admissions. It is also of great pride that the School of CJ/FS/EMS is recognized by Admissions
as one of the leading schools in faculty availability for prospective student visits.
The School of CJ/FS/EMS also maintains a good academic reputation. All of the faculty within
the school, from Dean to the most junior faculty, have either been published or actively
present at conferences.
All college schools participate at admissions events on campus. Student groups are also used
to help recruit at campus events and in outreach programs (Dance Company).
Many faculty within the college are active in their fields and publish regularly.
The Liberal Studies Degree will assist in increasing enrollment in two ways:
1. Non-traditional students who have completed substantial credit work various fields, but
have yet to realize their goal of a degree have an opportunity to re-vision their degree goals
and use their credits to fulfill the concentration requirements to obtain a rigorous and
marketable degree.
2. Students who desire a career which requires expertise and experience in more than one
specific field have the opportunity to design a course of study and gain experience through
internship and their final project that makes them marketable within the quickly changing
global job market. (09/17/2013)
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Action to be Taken: The School of
CJ/FS/EMS was unable last year to
do any active recruiting, but the
2013-2014 academic year will be
different; the current schedule
includes: attending the 2013
Toronto College Fair; visiting six
LSSU Charter schools and three
Vocational Schools in October, and
an admissions-sponsored trip to
Chicago in October. It should be
noted, however, that these
visitations and fairs do not
encompass all of the sites expected
to visit; they are simply the ones
scheduled to date.
The School of Liberal Studies was
created to provide a central point
of focus for this curriculum. The
program will be redefined through
the curriculum process and
increased marketing will occur.
The 2013 Toronto recruiting event
will also be attended by the Chair
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Goal B/Strategy 2 School of Choice - VPAA 2. Desirable School of Choice (recruiting/academic reputation) The VPAA reporting units will
attract an increasing number of students who are academically prepared and reflective of society's diversity.
DEAN - Arts and Letters, Public Safecty Community and Behavioral Sciences, Education
Outcome: Strategy 2 Summary
2. Desirable School of Choice (recruiting/academic reputation) The College of ALSS&ES will attract an increasing number of students who are academically prepared and
reflective of society's diversity.
Assessment Methods
Findings
Action to be Taken
of the School of Humanities, Arts
and Social Sciences. Dr. Mauldin
will be pursuing transfer
agreements with Canadian colleges
for students to complete the Fine
Arts degree at LSSU. This trip was
funded as a result of an Action Pack
submitted during the budget
process. (09/17/2013)
DEAN - Business, Engineering and Technology
Outcome: 2.4 Online Presence
The CB&E will ensure currency of its online presence
Outcome Status: Active
Outcome Type: 2.4 Online
Assessment Methods
Findings
Action to be Taken
Indirect - Report/Audit - Internal The college will review the
institutional, college and related web
pages on a periodic basis, updating
and revising as necessary.
Finding Reporting Year: 2012-2013
Goal met: Yes
Lukenda School of Business Webpage updated/Facebook page begun
School of Engineering & Technology Webpage Updated/Upgraded (09/10/2013)
Outcome: 2.1 Enrollment
The CB&E will support the enrollment growth initiatives of the university
Outcome Status: Active
Outcome Type: 2.1 Enrollment
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Goal B/Strategy 2 School of Choice - VPAA 2. Desirable School of Choice (recruiting/academic reputation) The VPAA reporting units will
attract an increasing number of students who are academically prepared and reflective of society's diversity.
DEAN - Business, Engineering and Technology
Outcome: 2.1 Enrollment
The CB&E will support the enrollment growth initiatives of the university
Assessment Methods
Findings
Action to be Taken
Indirect - Report/Audit - Internal Annual reports on enrollment
trends, activities and initiatives
Finding Reporting Year: 2012-2013
Goal met: Yes
• 5% Enrollment Growth in Lukenda School of Business
• 4.5% Enrollment Growth in School of Engineering and Technology
(09/10/2013)
DEAN - Biological, Physical, Computer Sciences and Mathematics
Outcome: Strategy 2 Summary
CNMS will support LSSU's initiative to be a desirable school of choice.
Outcome Status: Active
Start Date: 09/17/2013
Assessment Methods
Findings
Periodic report
Finding Reporting Year: 2012-2013
Goal met: Yes
Outcome 2.5 LSSU will graduate students who have had an exceptionally good university
experience.
School of Biological Sciences:
•
12 graduates in the School of Biological Sciences have gone on to post-graduate
work
•
2 students were accepted into a health professional school via early admittance
School of Mathematics & Computer Sciences:
School of Physical Sciences:
•
100% of students who completed the graduate survey responded that they felt they
were well prepared for a career based on the courses, training and experiences they received
at LSSU.
School of Recreation Studies & Exercise Sciences: NA
(09/17/2013)
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Goal B/Strategy 2 School of Choice - VPAA 2. Desirable School of Choice (recruiting/academic reputation) The VPAA reporting units will
attract an increasing number of students who are academically prepared and reflective of society's diversity.
DEAN - Biological, Physical, Computer Sciences and Mathematics
Outcome: Strategy 2 Summary
CNMS will support LSSU's initiative to be a desirable school of choice.
Assessment Methods
Findings
Action to be Taken
Direct - Presentation, Performance - Finding Reporting Year: 2014-2015
Performed multiple outreach
Goal met: Yes
activities:
Would/will need to work with admissions to look at summary reports and track participant
applications (03/04/2016)
ACS Science coach
Meemic grant outreach
Edventure camps
Action to be Taken: To date we
have had multiple participants
apply for admission (03/04/2016)
Action to be Taken: Will determine
if these approaches are working
(03/04/2016)
School of Education
Outcome: Strategy 2 Summary
The School of Education will support LSSU's initiative to be a desirable school of choice.
Outcome Status: Active
Start Date: 09/17/2013
Assessment Methods
Findings
Action to be Taken
Periodic report
Finding Reporting Year: 2014-2015
Goal met: No
The School of Education, while seeing impact of improvement efforts on program design and
student learning, has not yet actualized projected increase in enrollment and in student exit
surveys. (02/07/2015)
Related Documents:
Unit Assessment Report - Strategy 2
Action to be Taken: Implement
recruitment efforts and address
issues raised in exit surveys.
(02/07/2015)
Finding Reporting Year: 2012-2013
Goal met: No
Realignment of field experience guidelines and expectations in teacher education courses
resulted in positive comments from students and cooperating teachers regarding this vital
component of the program. (09/17/2013)
Action to be Taken: Initial work on
this initiative has been positive,
expectations and alignment
continue to need attention.
(09/17/2013)
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Goal B/Strategy 2 School of Choice - VPAA 2. Desirable School of Choice (recruiting/academic reputation) The VPAA reporting units will
attract an increasing number of students who are academically prepared and reflective of society's diversity.
School of Education
Outcome: Strategy 2 Summary
The School of Education will support LSSU's initiative to be a desirable school of choice.
Assessment Methods
Findings
Action to be Taken
Finding Reporting Year: 2012-2013
Goal met: Yes
Review of MA Curriculum and Instruction program resulted in suspension of program for new
students, pending a review of appropriate focus and delivery mode. Current students are
being taught out, with final coursework to be offered Summer 2014. (09/17/2013)
Action to be Taken: Assess market
for refocused and redesigned
graduate program and/or
professional development
opportunities. (09/17/2013)
Finding Reporting Year: 2012-2013
Goal met: Yes
Improved pass rate on the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification subject tests for the 20122013 academic year, 81% on all subject tests, including those in suspended programs.
(09/17/2013)
Action to be Taken: Initial goal
met, however, continued work with
curriculum alignment and test
preparation involving faculty from
appropriate academic disciplines
remains to be done. (09/17/2013)
DEAN - Business, Engineering and Technology
Outcome: Strategy 2 Summary
The College of Business and Engineering will support LSSU's initiative to be a desirable school of choice.
Outcome Status: Active
Start Date: 09/17/2013
Assessment Methods
Findings
Periodic report
Finding Reporting Year: 2012-2013
Goal met: Yes
•
Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs authorization to begin Self
Study year
•
Lukenda School of Business Webpage updated/Facebook page begun
•
ABET Re-accreditation of ME, EE, CpE!!
•
School of Engineering & Technology Webpage Updated/Upgraded
(09/18/2013)
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Action to be Taken
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Goal B/Strategy 2 School of Choice - VPAA 2. Desirable School of Choice (recruiting/academic reputation) The VPAA reporting units will
attract an increasing number of students who are academically prepared and reflective of society's diversity.
DEAN - Graduate Studies
DEAN - Graduate Studies
Outcome: Strategy 2
The Graduate College will support LSSU's initiative to be a desirable school of choice.
Outcome Status: Active
Start Date: 09/17/2013
Assessment Methods
Findings
Action to be Taken
Periodic report
DEAN - Nursing and Health Sciences
Outcome: Strategy 2 Summary
The School of Nursing will support LSSU's initiative to be a desirable school of choice.
Outcome Status: Active
Start Date: 09/17/2013
Assessment Methods
Findings
Periodic report
Finding Reporting Year: 2013-2014
Goal met: Yes
Goal B. Communications, PR, & Visibility
Two billboards were leased during the month of October 2014: West of Grand Rapids, MI on
I-96; Novi, MI on I-96.
Simulation Center visibility has included local tours; Highlights of LSSU simulation center
activities on the Laerdal Corporation website, and meetings between department staff and
potential donors, Pictures with captions on LSSU website and Soo Evening News related to
donation of JEMS communication equipment donated by the Considine Foundation.
Dr. Mary Reynolds-Keegan participated in showcasing the LSSU Nursing program at the
Michigan HOSA convention. She had a number of current LSSU nursing students working with
her to share the LSSU School of Nursing story.
Prof. Sandi King coordinated a classroom demonstration by BSN nursing students conducting
minimal physical exams as a marketing presentation for students at the Grand Traverse
Academy.
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Action to be Taken
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Goal B/Strategy 2 School of Choice - VPAA 2. Desirable School of Choice (recruiting/academic reputation) The VPAA reporting units will
attract an increasing number of students who are academically prepared and reflective of society's diversity.
DEAN - Nursing and Health Sciences
Outcome: Strategy 2 Summary
The School of Nursing will support LSSU's initiative to be a desirable school of choice.
Assessment Methods
Findings
Action to be Taken
Prof. Jodi Orm has coordinated media activities using LSSU nursing students and the
simulation lab as marketing opportunites to highlight both the LSSU Simulation Center and
LSSU Nursing with our center’s primary vendors: Lippincott and Laerdal.
(02/19/2015)
Related Documents:
Nursing-with-State-of-the-Art-Equipment
http://thepoint.lww.com/Template/RenderTemplateByInst
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Finding Reporting Year: 2012-2013
Goal met: Yes
2.1 The College is actively working with admissions to develop and distribute recruitment
material and the dean has met two times in the last quarter with all admissions counselors
(including meeting at the simulation center). (09/18/2013)
Director of Library (Academic Services)
Outcome: Strategy 2 Summary
Division of Academic Services will support LSSU's initiative to be a desirable school of choice.
Outcome Status: Active
Start Date: 09/17/2013
Assessment Methods
Findings
Action to be Taken
Periodic report
Cabinet Assessment (VP-AA) - Registrar
Administrative Unit Outcome: Assessment of Registrar's Office
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Goal B/Strategy 2 School of Choice - VPAA 2. Desirable School of Choice (recruiting/academic reputation) The VPAA reporting units will
attract an increasing number of students who are academically prepared and reflective of society's diversity.
Cabinet Assessment (VP-AA) - Registrar
Administrative Unit Outcome: Assessment of Registrar's Office
4.4 The Registrar's Office completes assessment on various functions with the goal of increasing satisfaction and efficiency for students and staff.
Outcome Status: Active
Outcome Type: 4.4 Continuous Improvement
Strategic Activities or Measures
Assessment Findings
Action to be Taken
Strategic - Report or Audit Following AACRAO's Professional
Development Guidelines for
Registrar's publication, the
Registrar's Office will complete a
Self-Assessment of all functions.
Goal/Criterion: Goal 1: Completion
of all chapters and creation of
needed Action Plans.
Goal 2: Completion of Action Plans.
Administrative Unit Outcome: Procedures Documentation
3.1 Registrar's Office - Staff in the Registrar's Office will review and update as needed documentation of procedures for all functions in Registrar's Office.
Outcome Status: Inactive
Outcome Type: 3.1 Retention Rates
Strategic Activities or Measures
Assessment Findings
Action to be Taken
Strategic - Report or Audit - Staff in
Registrar's Office will review and
document all procedures and
responsibilities.
Goal/Criterion: Goal 1: Creation of
Staff Folders in shared Registrar's
Office N Drive.
Goal 2: Each staff person will
review/update documentation for all
procedures they are responsible for
and store on N Drive.
Finding Reporting Year: 2014-2015
Performance Target Met: Yes
A folder was created in the Registrar's Office Drive called Job Responsibilities. All staff have
an individual folder within, containing guides, procedures, processes, documentation etc., for
their position. As procedures change, documentation is updated and stored on this drive.
(02/05/2016)
Action to be Taken: This goal
continues during the 2015 2016
academic year. As processes are
changed, documentation will be
provided on the Registrar Drive.
(02/05/2016)
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Goal B/Strategy 2 School of Choice - VPAA 2. Desirable School of Choice (recruiting/academic reputation) The VPAA reporting units will
attract an increasing number of students who are academically prepared and reflective of society's diversity.
Cabinet Assessment (VP-AA) - Registrar
Administrative Unit Outcome: Banner Work Flow
3.1, 1.2 Registrar's Office will explore Banner's Work Flow Module for implementation to improve various internal and external processes.
Outcome Status: Inactive
Outcome Type: 3.1 Retention Rates
Strategic Activities or Measures
Assessment Findings
Action to be Taken
Strategic - Report or Audit - In an
effort to utilize technology to its
fullest, the Registrar's Office is
exploring the implementation of
Banner Work Flow.
Goal/Criterion: Investigate the
current student withdrawal process.
Identify depts that will need to be
involved in work flow process. Map
out the Work Flow. Work with IT to
create Work Flow.
Finding Reporting Year: 2014-2015
Performance Target Met: No
This goal has been put on hold. Registrar's Office has been informed by IT that the Work Flow
environment must be rebuilt before any new Work Flow Processes can be created. This build
has been delayed due to IT staff reductions. (02/05/2016)
Action to be Taken: Once the Work
Flow environment has been rebuilt
and updated, we will ask for new
Work Flows to be created.
(02/05/2016)
Administrative Unit Outcome: Assessment - Registrar's Office Traffic
3.1, 4.4 Registrar's Office is tracking all foot traffic and phone traffic for the 2013 2014 academic year.
Outcome Status: Inactive
Outcome Type: 3.1 Retention Rates
Strategic Activities or Measures
Assessment Findings
Action to be Taken
Strategic - Report or Audit - During
the 2013 2014 academic year, foot
traffic, as well as phone traffic for
our office is being monitored. Types
of questions asked is being tracked.
Goal/Criterion: This monitoring will
provide valuable assessment
information as to types of questions
our students have as well as to
monitor busy times during the
semester.
Finding Reporting Year: 2013-2014
Performance Target Met: Yes
Findings correlated with staff perceptions. Foot traffic and Phone traffic is higher at the start
and ends of the semester. One interesting finding was the Misc category. It ranked second
highest after transcript request information for phone calls and first under the walk in
category. This helps demonstrate the diverseness of the questions we are asked. It
demonstrates the need for highly trained staff with a broad knowledge of University
procedures within and outside the Registrar's Office.
Action to be Taken: We need to
further explore using technology to
move additional services online.
(02/05/2016)
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Phone calls regarding how to request a transcript ranked highest. Currently transcript
requests are processed after the completion of a paper form (requiring a signature). We
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Goal B/Strategy 2 School of Choice - VPAA 2. Desirable School of Choice (recruiting/academic reputation) The VPAA reporting units will
attract an increasing number of students who are academically prepared and reflective of society's diversity.
Cabinet Assessment (VP-AA) - Registrar
Administrative Unit Outcome: Assessment - Registrar's Office Traffic
3.1, 4.4 Registrar's Office is tracking all foot traffic and phone traffic for the 2013 2014 academic year.
Strategic Activities or Measures
Assessment Findings
Action to be Taken
We will use this information to
provide direction as to what
processes need to be updated or
need to utilize additional technology.
need to further explore moving to online transcript requests and to provide E transcripts.
(02/05/2016)
Related Documents:
Reg Office Foot Phone Traffic Yearly Total 2013 2014.pdf
Administrative Unit Outcome: Customer Service
2.5, 3.1, 3.4 The Registrar's Office strives to provide Excellent Customer Service to Students and Staff
Outcome Status: Active
Outcome Type: 2.5 University Experience, 3.1 Retention Rates, 3.4 Campus Experience
Strategic Activities or Measures
Assessment Findings
Action to be Taken
Finding Reporting Year: 2015-2016
Performance Target Met: Yes
A new proofing process was utilized starting with the Spring 2016 course schedule. The new
process moved the proof from a paper process to a electronic process using Excel. Once the
proof was completed, an email was sent to the deans and chairs asking for their assessment
of the process and asking for suggested changes. We received three responses. All were
Action to be Taken: New proof
process will remain. (02/25/2016)
Strategic - Activity or Event Conduct Surveys and request
feedback on current services.
Related Documents:
Survey Faculty Tab Anchor
Access.pdf
Strategic - Activity or Event Registrar's Office - Staff in the
Registrar's Office will review and
update as needed documentation of
procedures for all functions in
Registrar's Office.
Strategic - Activity or Event - Proof
Process Change for Semester Course
Schedule
Goal/Criterion: Provide more
efficient process for Semester
Course Schedule utilizing Excel
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Goal B/Strategy 2 School of Choice - VPAA 2. Desirable School of Choice (recruiting/academic reputation) The VPAA reporting units will
attract an increasing number of students who are academically prepared and reflective of society's diversity.
Cabinet Assessment (VP-AA) - Registrar
Administrative Unit Outcome: Customer Service
2.5, 3.1, 3.4 The Registrar's Office strives to provide Excellent Customer Service to Students and Staff
Strategic Activities or Measures
Assessment Findings
Proofs
positive. We also had conversations with other chairs regarding the new process. Feedback
has been positive. Based on this feedback, the new proof process will remain. (02/25/2016)
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