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Lander's Strategic Plan

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

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Lander University’s Strategic Plan, adopted in December 2002, reflects the collective work of the Lander community, including its students, faculty, staff, administrators, alumni, community leaders and many other constituents. Approximately 460 students and 750 other stakeholders completed surveys from which we gathered information concerning our present status with these groups. In addition, innumerable individuals contributed other historical, financial, and anecdotal information to the planning process.

Strategic Plan Goals

The Strategic Plan is built around five Goals. Although the Strategic Plan Goals have remained constant since 2002, changes in some of the details were approved by the Lander University Board of Trustees on June 4, 2009, as follows:

I. LEARNING:

We will enhance student learning by promoting academic excellence and public leadership.

To realize this goal, we will

revise and improve the curriculum to enhance individual student development and produce regionally and nationally competitive graduates;
improve instructional effectiveness of all faculty.

II. ENROLLMENT:

We will increase the size of the student body by 3% by Fall 2010.

To realize this goal, we will

develop, implement and maintain marketing strategies that demonstrate Lander's value and unique identity which positions Lander for future growth at the regional and national levels;
develop a more effective recruitment process that attracts students who have the potential to succeed;
develop and maintain programs to ensure reasonable academic success for all admitted students;
realize the maximum benefit of scholarships and work-study opportunities.

III. LINKAGES:

We will strengthen connections with the local, regional and statewide community in order to promote experential learning opportunities, innovative career rresources and lifelong learning interests for students while also strengthening the Lander campus community.

To realize this goal, we will

increase involvement of all Lander employees to become more visible in the region;
increase involvement of parents, alumni, community members and organizations with Lander;
ensure high quality service to internal and external constituents;
improve student-community linkages.

IV. ENVIRONMENT:

We will improve the appearance and utility of the campus so that it serves a larger student body and an increased program of community outreach.

To realize this goal, we will

develop and maintain environmental initiatives and practices to promote educational and operational sustainability;
develop a comprehensive plan to address diversity issues in the campus community;
improve the physical environment of the campus to increase student safety, comfort and satisfaction;
improve the "first impression" image of the university;
enhance co-curricular experiences and opportunities outside of the classroom to broaden student's awareness of themselves, others and current events;
meet information technology needs;
increase retention of junior faculty members and staff.

V. ACCOUNTABILITY:

We will achieve long-term stability through on-going, comprehensive assessment, planning, financial oversight and sound management practices.

To realize this goal, we will

maintain a continuing strategic planning and decision-making process undergirded by a coordinated and comprehensive assessment and institutional effectiveness program;
ensure the maximum efficiency of the financial management of the university;
ensure the maximum effectiveness of the management of the university;
maintain accreditation with appropriate organizations.

Reporting Cycles and Documents

The University’s Annual Operation Assessment Plan describes the annual cycles for assessment, the individual Unit Outcome Plans and Reports describe the assessment activities in each unit and the Strategic Plan Goals "Report Cards" describe the progress toward meeting the goals above.