Develop basic and advanced leadership skills among all Cadets.
Objective
Leadership Development
Cadets will learn basic and advanced leadership skills as they progress throughout school. Leadership responsibilities will increase as the Cadets progress from freshman to senior year.
Indicator
Leader Development/Training
Provide basic and advanced leadership opportunities to all Cadets both on and off campus.
Criterion
Leadership Training Opportunities
Prepare all Cadets attending leader training courses during the school year or summer by ensuring each Cadet receives ample leadership roles and opportunities.
Finding
Cadet Performance
All Cadets were given ample leadership opportunities and excelled in their leadership positions this year. 21 advance course Cadets graduated from Warrior Forge; 4 basic course Cadets completed the Leader's Training Course; 4 Cadets completed Airborne School; 2 Cadets completed Air Assault School; 2 Cadets completed West Point Field Training Course; 1 Cadet completed the Mountain Warfare Course. All Cadets successfully completed 4 Field Training Exercises, including an exercise at Texas A&M.
Action
Leadership Training
Continue to provide the very best training opportunities, resources and instruction so the Cadets are poised for success. Actively work towards hosting annual culmination Field Training Exercise next year to increase visibility of the university as well as maximize university resources. Continue to seek funding for the improvement of training facilities and resources.
Goal
Graduation And Commissioning
Coach, teach and mentor Cadets in order to graduate and commission.
Objective
Commissioning
All Seniors will graduate from the university and commission as outstanding officers into the Army.
Indicator
Commission Mission
The number of Cadets commissioned must be equal to or greater than what the Army EXPECTS.
Criterion
Commissioning
Commission a minimum of 12 officers IAW Army commissioning mission.
Finding
Commissioning
Commissioned 16 Cadets, exceeding Army Commission Mission by 4.
Indicator
Graduation
Graduate all Senior Cadets in order to meet commission mission.
Criterion
Academic Progress
Monitor Cadet progress in order for them to meet graduation requirements.
Finding
Graduation
All Senior Cadets successfully met all graduation requirements and received their degrees from SHSU.
Action
Commission Cadets
Next year we will need to commission 14 Cadets to meet Army commission mission. Need to continue to closely monitor student degree plans to ensure graduation and commission standards and requirements are met.
Goal
Enrollment/Recruitment
Market, recruit and retain high quality students.
Objective
Recruiting/Marketing
Targeted recruiting efforts for Scholar/Athlete/Leaders using Army and University resources. Provide a marketing strategy that reaches high schools, prior and current military service members, community colleges, and SHSU students.
Indicator
Class Enrollment
Academic class size (Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors) for opening enrollment in Fall 06 and retention in Spring 07; Retain Cadets with adventure and teambuilding training.
Criterion
Spring Enrollment
Retain 75% of Freshmen; 85% of Sophomores; and 95% of Juniors.
Opening enrollment for Fall 2006 semester to equal 50 Freshman, 30 Sophomores, and 22 Juniors.
Finding
Fall Enrollment Numbers
Opening enrollment numbers surpassed 100 Cadets; Received 7 acceptance offers for scholarships.
Indicator
Recruiting Efforts
Visit high schools and junior colleges; attend career fairs and new student orientations.
Criterion
Recruiting Visits
Participation in Freshmen and new student orientations; number of high school visits and career fairs attended.
Finding
Recruiting Results
Participated in a total of 8 new student orientations (6 Freshman and 2 transfer); conducted three high school visits and attended one career fair.
Indicator
Community Service Events
Participation in support of university and local community events.
Criterion
Community Events
Number of community events supported by the Battalion throughout the year.
Finding
Community Involvement
Participated in many events to include March to the Grave, Color Guard activities for Veteran's Day, little league baseball games, local parades, and hosting two blood drives for Soldiers in Iraq. SHSU was recognized by the Roberson Blood Unit for donating the most pints to Soldiers in Iraq than any other university in Texas. SHSU Army ROTC was recognized as the "Top 15%" of universities across the country and well as the "Top ROTC Program in Texas".
Action
Recruiting/Enrollment
Maximize recruiting efforts by working closely with the Undergraduate Admissions Department to enroll 50 Freshmen and 30 Sophomores. Increase enrollment by 20% for SY 07/08.