Increase activities aimed at alumni and contributors to the College.
Objective
Create CHSS Newsletter
Create and distribute CHSS Newsletter.
Indicator
Produce A CHSS Newsletter
Produce a CHSS newsletter for faculty, staff, students, and alumni.
Criterion
CHSS Newsletter
CHSS Newsletter produced and mailed out.
Finding
CHSS Newsletter
The first CHSS Newsletter was produced and mailed to faculty, staff, and alumni. The second newsletter is in production.
Action
Newsletter
No further action necessary.
Objective
Mail Thank You Letters To All Donors
Implement the mailing of personalized thank you letters to all external contributors to the college and its programs.
Indicator
Mail Thank You Letters To Donors
Mail thank you letters to all external donors to the college and its programs.
Criterion
Thank you letters mailed
Number of thank you letters mailed to donors.
Finding
Donor mailings
We now have a partial list of donors. We have not sent any letters out yet.
Action
Mailing materials
Create an alumni board that will help identify donors and draft thank you letters for donors.
Goal
Increase Student Civic Engagement
Increase student civic engagement in the College by supporting the American Democracy Project.
Objective
Increase Involvement In American Democracy Project
Increase involvement in American Democracy Project.
Indicator
Increase Faculty Involvement In American Democracy Project
Increase faculty involvement in American Democracy Project.
Criterion
Number of faculty involved in American Democracy Project and number of activities
Number of faculty involved in American Democracy Project and the number of activities faculty participate in.
Finding
American Democracy Project
The Project was under the Political Engagement Committee''s charge. Attached are the faculty on the committee. Four of the faculty are from CHSS. The year before only 2 faculty members from CHSS were involved on the committee. Faculty participated in at least 3 projects, including Teaching with the New York Times, Constitution Day, and Voter Registration. The number of projects remained stable from last year.
Action
American Democracy Project
Continue involvement in the American Democracy Project.
Objective
Support Voter Registration On Campus
Actively promote student voter registration on campus.
Indicator
Provide Support For The Voter Registration Drive
Provide advertisement, finances, and faculty volunteers for the student voter registration drive on campus.
Criterion
Voter Registration support
Advertisements placed, financial support given, and faculty volunteers active in the voter registration drive.
Finding
Voter Registration
5 faculty were involved, 6 students involved, and 215 students registered. 100 fliers were used for advertisements and $200 was allocated for support for the project.
Action
Voter Registration
No further action necessary.
Goal
Increase College Diversity
Increase the number of diverse (ethnically diverse and women) faculty and students in the College.
Objective
Support Diversity Grants
Support the McNair grant and other grants submitted form our college that address diverse students.
Indicator
Provide Support For Diversity Grants
Provide faculty and administration support for McNair Grant.
Criterion
Diversity Grants
Faculty serve as mentors, associate dean provides support for grant.
Finding
Diversity Grant
10 of the 13 McNair faculty mentors are from CHSS. Associate Dean Tayebi serves as instructor and represents the college at McNair functions.
Action
Diversity Grants
Continue support. Inform new faculty of McNair program.
Objective
Support CHSS Women's Caucus
Support CHSS Women's Caucus in exploring and making recommendations regarding family and gender issues in the college.
Indicator
Provide Support For The Women's Caucus
Provide financial support and follow up on recommendations made by CHSS Women's Caucus.
Criterion
Women's Caucus Support
Recommendations from Women's Caucus acted on and financial support given.
Finding
Women's Caucus
Took forward to CAD recommendation for an administrative internship from the Women''s Caucus. Discussed draft of Family Leave Policy with Women''s Caucus. Provided financial support for meetings.
Action
Women's Caucus
Continue work on Family Leave policy.
Objective
Develop A Minority Faculty Committee
Develop a minortiy faculty committee to explore and make recommendations regarding diversity issues in the college.
Indicator
Develop A Minority Faculty Committee
Develop a CHSS minority faculty committee to explore and make recommendations regarding diversity issues in the college.
Criterion
Minority Faculty Committee
Minority Faculty Committee formed and meeting.
Finding
Minority Faculty Committee
We were unable to get enough faculty and administrative support to begin the committee.
Action
Minority Faculty Committee
Will meet with minority faculty individually to discuss issues and decide on new plan of action.
Objective
Develop New Minority Faculty Mentoring Program
Develop a new minority faculty mentoring program to improve recruitment, transition, and retention of minority faculty.
Indicator
Develop A Mentoring Program For New Minority Faculty
Develop a mentoring program for new minority faculty to improve recruitment, transition, and retention of minority faculty.
Criterion
New Minority Faculty Mentoring Program active
New Minority Faculty Mentoring Program implemented.
Finding
Minority Mentoring
Attempted to get volunteers for informal mentoring program. Not enough volunteers responded.
Action
Minority Faculty Mentoring
Will talk with minority faculty about best way to proceed with mentoring program.
Goal
Improve Facilities
Improve the facilities (offices, classrooms, clinics, and laboratories) of the College.
Objective
Expand Psychological Services Clinic
Expand and renovate Psychological Services Clinic.
Indicator
Find New Space For Psychological Services Center
Expand and renovate Psychological Services Center.
Criterion
Expanded space for Psychological Services Center
Expanded space for Psychological Services Center.
Finding
Space Psychological Services
Psychological Services is currently housed in an area with 1272 sq. ft. The new space allocated to them is 4456 sq. ft. They will move in January 2009.
Action
Psychological Services Center Space
Psychological Services Center will be moved into the new space in January 2009.
Objective
Find Space For Foreign Languages Department
Identify improved space for the Department of Foreign Languages.
Indicator
Identify Space For Foreign Languages Department
Identify improved space for the Department of Foreign Languages.
Criterion
New Space for Foreign Languages Department
New space allocated for Foreign Languages Department.
Finding
New Space for Foreign Languages Department
The Foreign Languages Department will be moved into space in AB IV after the Psychology and Philosophy Department moves into the new building.
Action
Foreign Language Space
Move Foreign Languages in to ABIV January 2009.
Goal
Increase Public Service Activities
Increase number of public service activities in the College.
Objective
Continue A Writers' Speakers Series
Continue and strengthen the writers' speakers series for the public that brings nationally recognized writers to campus.
Indicator
Continue A Writers' Speakers Series
Continue a Writers' Speakers Series that will bring nationally recognized writers to campus.
Criterion
Writers' Speakers Series brings writers to campus
The Writers' Speakers Series brings nationally recognized writers to campus.
Finding
Speakers' Series
7 speakers were brought to campus to discuss their writing.
Action
Speakers' Series
Continue to bring speakers to campus to discuss their writing.
Objective
Expand Participation In Constitution Day Celebrations
Improve and expand comapus-wide participation in Constitution Day celebrations.
Indicator
Increase Participation In Constitution Day Celebration
Increase campus-wide participation in Constitution Day Celebrations.
Criterion
Increased participation in Constitution Day Celebration
Increased participation by faculty and students in Constitution Day celebrations.
Finding
Constitution Day
There was no change in the participation in Constitution Day. There were 16 faculty involved like last year with 5 events. Attendance remained steady.
Action
Constitution Day
Increase involvement of the Political Engagement Project Committee in promoting events for Constitution Day.
Goal
Increase Variety Of Academic Programs
The College will increase the variety of Academic Programs
Objective
Create A Minor In Middle Eastern Studies
Develop and receive approval for an interdisciplinary minor in Middle Eastern Studies
Indicator
Produce Curriculum Proposal For Middle Eastern Studies Minor
Produce a curriculum proposal for an interdisciplinary minor in Middle Eastern Studies.
Criterion
Approval of Middle Eastern Studies Minor
Receive approval from the University Curriculum Committee for the Middle Eastern Studies interdisciplinary minor.
Finding
Middle Eastern Studies Minor
CHSS Curriculum Committee approved the minor. The Provost now has the minor to approve and is taking it to the Academic Deans Council. All courses for the minor have been approved and will be offered in the fall.
Action
Middle Eastern Studies Minor
No further action necessary.
Objective
Plan For An MFA In Creative Writing
Study the feasibility of initiating a MFA in creative writing.
Indicator
Form Study Committee In English Department
Form a study committee in the English department to study the feasibility of a MFA in creative writing.
Criterion
Report of feasibility for MFA
Produce a report with analysis and conclusions regarding the feasibility of a MFA in creative writing.
Finding
MFA in English
Hiring for senior creative writer was cancelled due to budgetary issues. Department is looking into the MFA through the graduate studies committee and the strategic plan. Actual report will be postponed until next fall when budget will be known.
Action
MFA in Creative Writing
Will begin writing actual request for an MFA program in Creative Writing. Postpone decision on hiring until budget constraints are clear.
Objective
Apply For Permission To Create An MA Spanish
Apply to the Coordinating Board for permission to propose an MA in Spanish.
Indicator
Produce A Proposal For THECB Requesting Permission For MA In Spanish
Produce a proposal to the Coordinating Board requesting permission to offer an MA in Spanish.
Criterion
Coordinating Board gives permission for MA in Spanish
The Coordinating Board gives permission for Foreign Languages to offer an MA in Spanish.
Finding
MA Spanish
Preliminary Approval Proposal being sent to Board of Regents in July. The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board will receive the proposal in October if approved by Regents.
Action
MA in Spanish
Continue process for preliminary approval.
Objective
Develop Language Across The Curriculum Program
Study the feasibility of developing a Language Across the Curriculum program.
Indicator
Appoint Committee For Language Across The Curriculum
Appoint a committee to study the feasibility of Language across the curriculum.
Criterion
Committee Appointed for Language Across the Curriculum
Committee appointed for Language Across the Curriculum feasibility study. Report to be written.
Finding
Language Across the Curriculum
Foreign Languages is working on writing a proposal for Languages across the curriculum. Currently, only the chair has been working on the proposal.
Action
Languages across the curriculum
Have faculty review the proposal when it is finished.
Objective
Develop Hospitality Administration Program
Modify Food Service Management program to become a Hospitality Administration Program.
Indicator
Develop Hospitality Administration Program
Modify the Food Service Management Program to become a Hospitaligy Administration Program.
Criterion
Hospitality Administration Proposal
Hospitality Administration Proposal to Curriculum Committee and THECB.
Finding
Hospitality Administration
New courses were submitted to the Curriculum Committee to begin the transition to a Hospitality Administration degree. Proposal for the change in degree will still be two years down the road.
Action
Hospitatlity Administration
Complete all curriculum changes necessary and write proposal for Hospitatlity Management Program.
Objective
Interior Design Accreditation
Achieve accreditation for Interior Design Program.
Indicator
Obtain Accreditation For Interior Design Program
Obtain accreditation for Interior Design Program.
Criterion
Interior Design Accredited
Interior Design Program Accredited.
Finding
Accredit Interior Design
New curriculum was approved through the Board of Regents and Coordinating Board in order to make the changes necessary for accreditation. Brought in a consultant to review changes.
Action
Interior Design Accreditation
We brought in a consultant to review the program changes. We will respond to consultant recommendations. We will also hire one new faculty member.
Objective
Create A Ph.D. Program In History
Obtain final approval and initiate the Ph.D. program in History.
Indicator
Obtain Final Approval Of Ph.D. In History
Work with the Coordinating Board for final approval of the Ph.D. in History.
Criterion
Final approval for Ph.D. in History
Obtain final approval of the Ph.D. in History from the Coordinating Board.
Finding
Ph.D. History
The final approval for the Ph.D. in History is still on hold while we are revising it working with the Coordinating Board.
Action
Ph.D History
Continue to work with Coordinating Board on final approval.
Objective
Launch The MA In Communication Studies
Enroll the first students in the MA in Communication Studies.
Indicator
Enroll Students In The MA In Communications Studies
Enroll students in the MA in Communication Studies.
Criterion
Enrollment of students in MA in Communication Studies
Enrolled students in MA in Communication Studies.
Finding
MA Communication Studies
Currently 4 students are enrolled in the brand new MA in Communication Studies for the fall semester. Recruitment is continuing.
Action
MA Speech Communication
No further action necessary.
Objective
Mass Communication Accreditation
Continue efforts toward accreditation in Mass Communication.
Indicator
Obtain Mass Communication Accreditation
Continue efforts toward Obtaining Mass Communication Accreditation
Criterion
Mass Communication accreditation obtained
Mass Communication accreditation obtained.
Finding
Mass Communication Accreditation
Two new faculty have been hired, including a chair. More faculty are needed and other changes to the curriculum will be needed to move toward accreditation.
Action
Mass Communication Accreditation
Continue to hire personnel and revamp curriculum to move toward accreditation.
Objective
Develop An MA-LLSP Program In School Psychology
Develop a proposal for a MA-LLSP program in School Psychology.
Indicator
Develop A MA-LLSP In School Psychology
Develop a proposal for a MA-LLSP program in School Psychology to go forward through the Curriculum Committee to the Coordinating Board.
Criterion
Proposal for MA-LLSP in School Psychology
Proposal completed for MA-LLSP in School Psychology and sent through the CHSS Curriculum Committee, and eventually the University Committee and THECB.
Finding
LLSP in School Psychology
Proposal has been completed and sent to the CHSS College Curriculum Committee. It is still in the curriculum process.
Action
LLSP School Psychology
Get approval from the Coordinating Board for the LLSP in School Psychology.
Objective
Develop An MS Public Administration Online With Emphasis In Homeland Security
Propose an online MS in Public Administration with an emphasis in homeland security.
Indicator
Develop An MS Public Administration With An Emphasis In Homeland Security Online
Propose an online MS in Public Administration with a Homeland Security emphasis to the Curriculum Committee and the THECB.
Criterion
Proposal for MS in Public Administration
Proposal sent to Curriculum Committee and THECB for an MS in Public Administration with a Homeland Security Emphasis to be online.
Finding
MPA Homeland Security
Proposal is still being revised by the faculty committee in the department.
Action
MPA Homeland Security
Encourage Political Science Department to complete proposal for MPA in Homeland Security.
Goal
Increase The Quality Of Academic Programs
The College will increase the quality of academic programs by increasing the quality of students and instruction.
Objective
Continue Strategic Planning
Continue strategic planning process for each department in the college.
Indicator
Continue Strategic Planning
Continue strategic planning for each department in the college.
Criterion
Strategic Plans from departments
Strategic plans from each department in the college.
Finding
Strategic Plans
5-year plans are in the draft stage for all departments.
Action
strategic plan
Finalize 5-year strategic plans for each department.
Objective
Improve Graduate Student Credentials
Increase the quality of credentials of incoming graduate students.
Indicator
Increase GRE And GPA Scores Of Incoming Graduate Students
Increase GRE and GPA scores of incoming graduate students.
Criterion
Increase average GPA and GRE scores of incoming graduate students
Increased average GRE and GPA scores of incoming graduate students.
Finding
GRE and GPA
7 programs improved GRE scores. 5 programs improved GPAs. See attached document.
Action
GRE and GPA scores
Continue to work with departments to improve graduate student recruitment and selection.
Objective
Develop And Support PACE Center
Participate in the development and support of the new Professional and Academic Center for Excellence (PACE).
Indicator
Faculty Participation On The PACE Committee
Faculty participation on the PACE committee to develop the teaching center.
Criterion
Faculty participation on PACE Committee
Faculty participation on PACE Committee.
Finding
Faculty participation on PACE Committee
Departments provided feedback to committee, CHSS students are participating on the committee, and the PACE Director will be a CHSS faculty member. PACE information was delivered to all new faculty members and a seminar on the PACE was delivered to faculty.
Action
PACE Center
Continue support for PACE by encouraging faculty participation. Have PACE present at the new faculty orientation.
Objective
Continue IDEA Seminars
Continue annual seminars for faculty and chairs on the use of the IDEA system in faculty development.
Indicator
Continue IDEA Seminars
Continue to offer IDEA Seminars for faculty and chairs on the use of the IDEA system in faculty development.
Criterion
Conduct IDEA Seminars
IDEA Seminars conducted for faculty and chairs.
Finding
IDEA Seminars
Two IDEA Seminars were conducted. IDEA system was also discussed in a faculty meeting, and individual faculty met with an associate dean about the IDEA system and how to use it effectively.
Action
IDEA seminars
No further action necesary.
Objective
Increase Financial Support For Graduate Students
Increase financial support for graduate students through stipends and/or scholarships.
Indicator
Increase Stipends And/or Scholarships For Graduate Students
Increase the amount of stipends and/or the number of scholarships for graduate students.
Criterion
Amount of stipends and number of scholarships for graduate students
Amount of stipends and number of scholarships for graduate students.
Finding
Scholarships for Graduates
We have very sketchy records kept for who received what scholarship for what amount and if they were a graduate or not. Attached is the information we do have. It is clear that for scholarships and stipends overall for undergraduates and graduates that we have increased the amount.
Action
graduate scholarships and stipends
We will begin a database with all information about scholarships and stipends awarded.
Objective
Increase Scholarships For Undergraduate Students
Increase scholarship support for undergraduate students.
Indicator
Increase The Number Of Undergraduate Student Scholarships
Increase the number of scholarships for undergraduate students.
Criterion
Number of undergraduate scholarships
Number of scholarships for undergraduate students.
Finding
Undergrad scholarships
We have very sketchy records kept for who received what scholarship for what amount and if they were a graduate or not. Attached is the information we do have. It is clear that for scholarships and stipends overall for undergraduates and graduates that we have increased the amount.
Action
Undergraduate scholarships
We will begin a database with all information about scholarships and stipends awarded.
Goal
Increase Research And Scholarly Activity
Increase publications and extramurally funded research in the College.
Objective
Increase Undergraduate Student Research
Increase the number of undergraduate students involved in research, scholarship, and creative activities.
Indicator
Increase Number Of Undergraduate Students Presenting And Publishing
Increase the number of undergraduate students presenting at professional conferences or publishing research.
Criterion
Number of undergraduate students presenting or publishing
Number of undergraduate students presenting at professional conferences or publishing research.
Finding
Undergrad student research
Last year 33 undergraduate students presented and one published. This year 31 undergraduate students presented and 11 published.
Action
Undergraduate student research
Continue to find travel support for students to conferences and continue to encourage faculty to get students involved in the research.
Objective
Improve FES System Linking Faculty Research And Activities To Salary Increases
Continue to improve the empirical system linking faculty research and activities to salary increases.
Indicator
Develop New Ways To Link Faculty Research To Merit Increases
Develop new ways to measure faculty research and link it to merit increases using the FES empirical system.
Criterion
New method for linking research to merit increases
Refined methods for linking research and faculty activities to merit increases.
Finding
FES merit system
Added categories of research, including online publishing and chapbooks to spreadsheet measuring faculty research production for merit.
Action
merit system
No Further Action Necessary.
Objective
Target Proportion Of HEAF To Support Faculty And Student Research
Target a portion of the annual HEAF allocation to equipment purchases in support of faculty and student research.
Indicator
Allocate A Proportion Of HEAF To Support Faculty And Student Research
Allocate a proportion of HEAF funds to equipment purchases to support faculty and student research.
Criterion
HEAF funds allocated
HEAF funds allocated to faculty and student research.
Finding
HEAF Funds
$20,022.60 in HEAF Funds was allocated for support of faculty and student research.
Action
HEAF Funds
We will continue to allocate some HEAF Funds each year for support of faculty and student research. No further action is necessary.
Objective
Develop Internet Studies Area
Develop an interdisciplinary interest area in Internet Studies.
Indicator
Appoint Committee To Pursue The Idea Of An Internet Studies Area
Appoint an interdisciplinary committee to pursue the idea of Internet Studies and the possibilities for research in the area.
Criterion
Committee Appointed
Interdisciplinary committee appointed for Internet Studies.
Finding
internet studies
Internet Studies Committee Appointed. Proposal for the Internet Studies began.
Action
Internet Studies
Submit proposal and await funding.
Objective
Increase Peer-Reviewed Publications
Increase the number of peer-reviewed publications.
Indicator
Increase The Number Of Peer-reviewed Publications
Increase the number of peer-reviewed publications produced by faculty in the college.
Criterion
Number of peer-reviewed publications
Number of peer-reviewed publications.
Finding
Publications
Last year, faculty published 158 peer-reviewed publications. This year, faculty published 181 peer-reviewed publications.
Action
publications
Continue to encourage faculty publications by rewarding publication with merit, providing developmental leaves, and funding travel.
Objective
Increase Conference Presentations
Increase number of professional conference presentations.
Indicator
Increase Number Of Conference Presentations
Increase the number of professional conference presentations in the college by faculty.
Criterion
Number of conference presentations
Number of professional conference presentations by faculty in the college.
Finding
presentations
Last year faculty presented 246 times at professional conferences. This year they presented 227 times.
Action
Presentations
Attempt to secure more travel funds for faculty.
Objective
Increase Extramural Funding
Increase the number of competitive grants submitted and funded in the College.
Indicator
Increase Grants Submitted And Funded
Increase the number of competitive grants submitted and funded in the college.
Criterion
Number of grants submitted and number of grants funded
Number of competitive grants submitted in the college and the number of competitive grants funded in the college.
Finding
Grants
Last year, 46 grants were submitted with 19 funded. This year 49 were submitted with 23 funded.
Action
Grants
Continue to increase extramural funding. Continue to have staff member work with faculty to complete grant process.
Goal
Improve Faculty Quality And Morale
Improve faculty evaluation procedures, faculty orientations, and number of full-time faculty to improve faculty quality and morale.
Objective
Implement A College Promotion And Tenure Committee
Implement a college promotion and tenure committee to serve as advisory to the Dean.
Indicator
Develop And Implement A College Promotion And Tenure Committee
Develop and implement a college promotion and tenure committee to serve as an advisory body to the Dean.
Criterion
CHSS Promotion and Tenure Committee meets
CHSS Promotion and Tenure Committee is formed and meets.
Finding
Promotion and Tenure Committee
CHSS Promotion and Tenure Committee was formed. Attached is the membership. The committee met and made recommendations to the Dean on faculty being considered for tenure and promotion.
Action
Promotion and Tenure Committee
Continue to refine the duties of the committee.
Objective
Improve New Faculty Orientation And Workshops
Improve new faculty workshops and orientation sessions.
Indicator
Add Additional Information To New Faculty Orientation
Add additional information to new faculty orientation according to requests made by last year's hires.
Criterion
New material in new faculty orientation
New material in new faculty orientation.
Finding
New Faculty Orientation
Added sessions regarding grant writing, surviving the first year, and mentoring. New Chairs were concerned that they were not getting the information needed for their positions.
Action
New Faculty Orientation
Add information for new chairs to orientation.
Objective
Continue Salary Equity Allocations
Continue to allocate raise money to correct salary inequities identified by the Salary Equity Study.
Indicator
Continue Salary Equity Allocations
Continue salary equity allocations to correct salary inequities identified by the Salary Equity Study.
Criterion
Salary Equity Allocations
Salary Equity Allocations from merit pay.
Finding
Salary Equity
Allocations made to address disparities. See attached spreadsheet.
Action
Salary Equity
More money will be set aside next year to continue addressing inequities. New hires will be carefully analyzed for disparities before final hiring is completed.
Objective
Increase Tenure/tenure Track Faculty
Increase the number of new tenure/tenure-track faculty positions.
Indicator
Increase The Number Of Tenure/tenure-track Faculty Positions
Increase the number of tenure/tenure-track faculty positions.
Criterion
Number of tenure/tenure-track positions
Number of tenure/tenure-track positions in the college.
Finding
tenure track positions
We had 121 tenure/tenure track positions in the college last year. We have 128 tenure/tenure track positions this year.
Action
tenure-track faculty
Continue to increase the percentage of tenure-track faculty and reduce the reliance on pool faculty.
Objective
Convert Adjunct Positions To Clinical Lecturers
Convert some existing adjunct and pool positions to full-time Clinical Lecturer positions and/or graduate teaching assistantships.
Indicator
Convert Adjunct Positions To Clinical Lecturers
Convert adjunct or pool positions to Clinical Lecturers.
Criterion
Number of conversions
Number of adjunct and pool positions converted to lecturer positions and/or graduate assistantships.
Finding
Conversion of Adjunct positions
No positions were converted to Clinical Lecturers, but four adjunct or pool positions were converted to tenure-track positions.
Action
Clinical Positions
Continue to decrease reliance on pool faculty by converting positions either to tenure-track or to clinical positions.
Goal
Increase PR Activities
Increase public relations activities in the College aimed at increasing enrollments.
Objective
Recruit A Dan Rather Chair In Mass Communication
Recruit a "name" public figure for the Dan Rather Chair in Mass Communication.
Indicator
Hire A Dan Rather Chair In Mass Communication
Hire a "name" public figure for the Dan Rather Chair in Mass Communication.
Criterion
Dan Rather Chair hired
Dan Rather Chair hired.
Finding
Dan Rather Chair
Recruitment was unsuccessful.
Action
Dan Rather Chair
Continue recruitment for Dan Rather Chair.
Objective
Continue Redesigning And Updating Departmental Web Pages.
Continue redesigning and updating college and departmental web pages.
Indicator
Continue Redesigning Webpages
Continue redesigning and updating college and departmental web pages.
Criterion
Redesigned and updated web pages
Redesigned and updated web pages for the college and departments.
Finding
Web page revision
The English Department and Political Science Department have begun revising and updating their websites. The College is continuing to revise the webpage.
Action
webpages
Complete updating other department webpages. Continue to update College site.
Objective
Create CHSS Newsletter
Create and distribute CHSS Newsletter.
Indicator
Produce A CHSS Newsletter
Produce a CHSS newsletter for faculty, staff, students, and alumni.
Criterion
CHSS Newsletter
CHSS Newsletter produced and mailed out.
Finding
CHSS Newsletter
The first CHSS Newsletter was produced and mailed to faculty, staff, and alumni. The second newsletter is in production.
Action
Newsletter
No further action necessary.
Objective
Continue To Improve Program Materials
Continue to develop improved and updated program description materials for the departments.
Indicator
Continue Updating Program Materials
Continue to improve and update program materials.
Criterion
New Program Materials
New program materials developed and ready to use.
Finding
Program materials
The marketing person left her position leaving materials for Communications Studies Graduate Program not completed. Psychology updated brochures.
Action
Program materials
Encourage other departments to work with new Public Relations person.
Goal
Increase Enrollments
Encrease graduate and undergraduate enrollments in the College.
Objective
Increase The Number Of Graduate Students
Increase the enrollment of graduate students in the programs in the College.
Indicator
Increase Enrollments In Graduate Programs
Increase enrollments in graduate programs
Criterion
Number of graduate students in graduate programs
Number of graduate students enrolled in graduate programs.
Finding
graduate students
There were a total of 341 graduate students last year. There are now 353 students. FCS had 31; ENG 45; HIS 87; MPA 13; POL 33; SOC 7; PSY School 26; PSY General 16; PSY Clinical MA 56; PSY Doctoral 39.
Action
Graduate student enrollment
Although we are increasing steadily, we still are having trouble getting the number of students accurately, so we are continuing to build the graduate student database.
Objective
Develop Marketing Strategy For Each Graduate Program
Develop marketing strategy for graduate student recruitment for each department.
Indicator
Marketing Strategies For Graduate Programs
Develop marketing plans for each graduate program.
Criterion
Marketing plans completed
Marketing plans completed for each graduate program.
Finding
Recruitment Plans
Recruitment plans completed for each program. Sample attached.
Action
Graduate program recruitment
Give necessary financial support to fulfill plans.
Objective
Increase Class Sizes
Increase class sizes by better utilizing and sharing of large classrooms.
Indicator
Increase Average Class Sizes
Increase average class sizes in the college by utilizing large classrooms.
Criterion
Increased class size
Increased average class size in the college.
Finding
Class Size
The average class size increased from 33.66 to 34.28, an increase of 1.83%.
Action
Class Size
Continue to increase class sizes as larger classrooms come online in the new building.