St. Thomas 2020:Living our Mission, Expanding our Horizon

University Brown BagDecember 9, 2014

Development of the Strategic Plan

Mission

Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good.

Convictions

• Pursuit of Truth• Academic Excellence• Faith and Reason• Dignity• Diversity• Personal Attention• Gratitude

Vision

The University of St. Thomas, a Catholic comprehensive urban university, is known nationally for academic excellence that prepares students for the complexities of the contemporary world. Through disciplinary and interdisciplinary inquiry and deep intercultural understanding, we inspire students to lead, work and serve with the skill and empathy vital to creating a better world.

Themes

• Excellence in Learning and Student Engagement

• Education Informed by Catholic Mission

• Diversity and Inclusive Culture• Globalization• One University

Priorities• Educating for the Future• Flexible Pathways into UST, within UST and

to Job Market• Enhanced Visibility and Profile• Global Connections• Embracing our Differences as One Human

Family• Catholic-Inspired Community Engagement• Integrated and Expanded Health and

Wellness Programs• Integrated Planning

Mission Convictions

Mission Convictions

Mission Convictions

Vision

Discussion

Implementation of the Strategic Plan

Educating for the Future

Initiative Year 1 Year 5

Essential elements of a St. Thomas Education

Establish Process Full implementation of new undergraduate curriculum

Living Learning Communities Pilot two programs Well developed living learning community program in place

Graduate Program Prioritization Develop process Vibrant programs reflecting emerging and future workforce and societal needs

Facilities Assessment Complete facilities usage study Space usage standards policy identified and adhered to

Flexible Pathways

Initiative Year 1 Year 5

Access to St. Thomas Community College Partnerships Flexible transfer policy in place and steady state transfer student enrollment

Online Learning Assess current capacity Three-year baccalaureate, 4+1 programs, flexibility in graduate time to degree

Alumni Relations Increase and enrich connections between students and alums

All students participate in a career enhancing experience

Academic Computing Faculty classroom training initiated

Technology infused curriculum

Enhanced Visibility and Profile

Initiative Year 1 Year 5

Alumni Engagement Pilot two alumni chapters nationally

Alumni chapters well established

Student Enrollment Develop strategic enrollment plan Broad student diversity, lower discount rate, increased graduate enrollment

University Branding Develop message and strategy Increased national recognition

Global Connections

Initiative Year 1 Year 5

International Alumni Identify and leverage international alumni

Ongoing and multi-pronged relationships both here and abroad

Institutional Structure Hire AVP for Globalization and Community Engagement

International and service opportunities approaching 100% of all students

Partnerships Standardize student and faculty exchange process

Increased global experiences locally and abroad

Engagement Develop programs for integration of domestic and international students

High-profile Global Speaker Series established

Embracing Our Differences as One Human Family

Initiative Year 1 Year 5

Institutional Structure Hire Chief Diversity Officer Increased cultural awareness across all sectors of the university

Staff and Faculty Diversity Review of recruitment and hiring process

Employee diversity exceeds available pool percentages

Partnerships Identify current institutional efforts and programs

Established information network for increased opportunities and depth of programming

Student Diversity Examine recruitment strategies for students

Diversity of student body in line with enrollment management goals

Catholic-Inspired Community Engagement

Initiative Year 1 Year 5

Institutional Structure Hire Vice President for Mission Increase in number and quality of service oriented projects

Community Engagement Identify aspirational classification Achieve aspirational classification

Coordinating Efforts Develop tracking mechanism for community engagement efforts

Significantly increase the number and quality of programs in social justice areas

Integrated and Expanded Health and Wellness Programs

Initiative Year 1 Year 5

Exploration Identify opportunities in the health and wellness industry

Decision made regarding a College of Health

Market Research Assess market needs locally, nationally, and internationally

Development of programs and staff necessary to meet these needs

Partnerships Identify and act on opportunities available in the health industry

Experiential learning available to all students in health related majors

Integrated Planning

Initiative Year 1 Year 5

Campus Master Plan Select vendor Master Plan in place

Planning Develop integrated planning structure

Capital campaign supporting strategic priorities launched

Technology CIO hired Comprehensive technology plan in place

Measurable Outcomes Key performance outcomes identified and distributed

Key performance outcomes inform decision making across all sectors

Annual Freshman Retention Rate

Relevant Risk Factors

Benchmark Group

Example of a Student Retention Dashboard

87%

Female Students of Color

No TransferCredit

Withdraw or FailCommuter

3%

86%

8%

82%

6%

84%

4%

67%

3%

Goal: 92%

2008-2012

5yr Avg:

% Chg 2013:

Discussion