Promote And Support The Development And Delivery Of A Rigorous, Contemporary Curriculum
The Office of the Provost will promote and support the development and delivery of a rigorous, contemporary curriculum at Sam Houston State University.
Objective
Develop A Systematic Approach To Funding New Programs
The Office of the Provost will develop a systematic approach to funding new programs that includes a partial allocation of current new initiative funds to support programs developed in the past three years.
KPI
Successfully Develop Systematic Approach To Funding New Programs
During the 2011-2012 cycle, successfully develop a systematic approach to funding new programs that includes a partial allocation of current initiative funds to support programs developed in the past three years.
Result
Successful Development Of Systematic Approach To Funding New Programs
During the 2011-2012 assessment cycle the Office of the Provost successfully developed a systematic approach to funding new programs that includes a partial allocation of current new initiative funds to support programs developed in the past three years.
Action
Program Funding
The funding of new programs is now formally incorporated into the budgeting process.
Objective
Develop A Streamlined Strategic Planning Process
The Office of the Provost will develop a streamlined strategic planning process that incorporates budget requests.
KPI
Successfully Develop A Streamlined Strategic Planning Process
During the 2011-2012 cycle successfully develop a streamlined strategic planning process that incorporates budget requests.
Result
Successful Development Of A Streamlined Strategic Planning Process That Incorporates Budget Requests
During the 2011-2012 assessment cycle the Office of the Provost successfully developed a streamlined strategic planning process that incorporated budget requests. Strategic plans for 2012-2013 were prepared and submitted by all units in February 2012.
Action
Implementation Of New Budget Process
A new budgeting process, which separates new initiatives from on-going operating expenses, was developed and implemented by the Office of the Provost.
Objective
Initiate A Formal Program Review Process
The Office of the Provost will initiate a formal program review process that includes curriculum, marketing/recruiting review, faculty productivity analysis, fiscal analysis, and an analysis of career success among majors.
KPI
Successfully Initiate A Formal Program Review Process
During the 2011-2012 cycle, successfully initiate a formal program review process that includes curriculum, marketing/recruiting review, faculty productivity analysis, fiscal analysis, and an analysis of career success among majors.
Result
Successful Initiation A Formal Program Review Process
During the 2011-2012 assessment cycle the Office of the Provost successfully initiated a formal program review process that included curriculum, marketing/recruiting review, faculty productivity analysis, fiscal analysis and an analysis of career success among majors for graduate programs. A draft policy for undergraduate programs was completed and a timeline and manual were developed for Graduate Program Review. All documenation was sent to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB).
Action
Continue Program Review Processes
The Office of the Provost will continue to revise and move forward with its policy for undergraduate program review within the 2012-2013 assessment cycle. The newly created Office of Academic Planning and assessment will assist with the undergraduate program review process. Review of graduate programs, under the newly developed guidelines, will begin in the Spring 2013 semester.
Objective
Redevelopment Of The Core Curriculum
The Office of the Provost will initiate discussions on the redevelopment of the core curriculum at Sam Houston State University.
KPI
Successfully Initiate Discussions On The Redevelopment Of The Core Curriculum
During the 2011-2012 cycle, successfully initiate discussions on the redevelopment of the core curriculum for Sam Houston State University.
Result
Successful Initiation Of Core Curriculum Discussions
During the 2011-2012 assessment cycle the Office of the Provost successfully initiated discussions on the redevelopment of the core curriculum at Sam Houston State University.
Action
Draft Of New Core Curriculum
A committee has been created and charged with providing a draft of the new Sam Houston State University core curriculum by Fall 2012.
Goal
Provide An Enriching Environment And Appropriate Resources To Recruit, Retain, And Develop Highly Qualified And Successful Faculty Members
The Office of the Provost will work to provide an enriching environment and appropriate resources to recruit, retain, and develop highly qualified and successful faculty members for Sam Houston State University.
Objective
Develop The PACE Center
The Office of the Provost well work to develop the PACE Center as the lead unit in faculty development at Sam Houston State University.
KPI
Successfully Centralize New Faculty Orientation With The PACE Center
During the 2011-2012 cycle, develop the PACE Center as the lead unit in faculty development by successfully centralizing the new faculty orientation within the Center.
Result
Successful Development Of The PACE Center
During the 2011-2012 assessment cycle, the Office of the Provost successfully centralized the new faculty orientation in the PACE Center. This orientation was coordinated through the associate deans in the colleges to improve consistency and efficiency in providing information, and was scheduled in conjunction with the annual teaching conference.
Action
New Opportunities For Development
The Office of the Provost will continue to seek out ways to develop the PACE Center as the lead unit in faculty development while continuing to monitor the success of the newly instituted faculty orientation.
Objective
Restructure The Provost's Breakfast Series
The Office of the Provost will restructure the Provost’s breakfast series to include more “general” topics and fewer specific topics that are covered in orientations.
KPI
Successfully Restructure The Provost???s Breakfast Series
During the 2011-2012 cycle, successfully restructure the Provost’s breakfast series to include more general topics and fewer specific topics covered in orientation.
Result
Successful Restructuring Of The Provost???s Breakfast Series
During the 2011-2012 assessment cycle the Office of the Provost successfully restructured the Provost’s breakfast series to include more “general” topics and fewer specific topics that were covered in orientations.
Action
Foster Communication With Faculty
Following the successful reorganization of the Provost’s breakfast series, the Office of the Provost will continue to seek ways to foster opportunities for communication with faculty members. The Provost’s Office will continue to communicate with faculty directly through roundtables and town hall meetings. The informality of these types of meetings is useful in establishing the confidence and trust of faculty at Sam Houston State University.
Objective
Equitable Distribution Of Faculty Salaries And Workloads
The Office of the Provost will assess the faculty salaries and workloads to establish equitable distributions across colleges at Sam Houston State University.
KPI
Assessment Of Faculty Salaries And Workloads, Across Colleges
During the 2011-2012 cycle, an assessment of faculty salaries and workloads will be completed to establish equitable distributions across the colleges at Sam Houston State University.
Result
Salary/workload Assessment Still On-going
The assessment of faculty salaries and workloads was not completed and is still on-going.
Action
Conduct A More Thorough Staffing Assessment During 2012-2013 Cycle
The on-going salary/workload assessment will be incorporated to a more through staffing assessment that will be conducted in the next academic year.
Goal
Serve As A Centralized Source For Planning, Assessment, And Reporting In The Division Of Academic Affairs
The Office of the Provost will strive to serve as a centralized source for planning, assessment, and reporting in the Division of Academic Affairs at Sam Houston State University.
Objective
Develop An Office Of Academic Planning And Assessment
The Office of the Provost will initiate the development of an Office of Academic Planning and Assessment.
KPI
Development Of An Office Of Academic Planning And Assessment
During the 2011-2012 cycle, successfully initiate the development of an Office of Academic Planning and Assessment.
Result
Successful Development Of The Office Of Academic Planning And Assessment
During the 2011-2012 assessment cycle the Office of the Provost successfully developed the Office of Academic Planning and Assessment, including the acquisition of space and transfer/hiring of staff.
Action
Fully Functional Office Of Academic Planning And Assessment
The Office of the Provost will continue to work to ensure that the Office of Academic Planning and Assessment is fully functional during the 2012-2013 cycle. Primary functions for the new Office of Academic Planning and Assessment will include integration of strategic planning, facilitation of undergraduate program review, completion of necessary assessment for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB), and working to complete of the SACSCOC fifth-year interim report that will be due in March, 2015.
Objective
Restructure Provost Office Staff Duties
The Office of the Provost will work to restructure the Provost Office staff duties to emphasize budgeting and de-emphasize reporting.
During the 2011-2012 cycle, successfully restructure the Provost Office staff duties to emphasize budgeting and de-emphasize reporting.
Result
Successful Restructuring Of The Provost Office Staff Duties
During the 2011-2012 assessment cycle the Office of the Provost successfully restructured staff duties to emphasize budgeting and de-emphasize reporting. Karen Whitney was promoted to budget manager and the old practice of housing faculty databases in Academic Affairs has ceased. Ms. Whitney worked with IT to transfer these recorded into Banner so that reporting duties could be handled by the Registrar’s Office and Institutional Research.
Action
Reporting Duties
With the transfer of faculty databases from Academic Affairs into Banner, future reporting duties will be handled by the Registrar’s Office and Institutional Research.
Goal
Provide Appropriate Resources To Promote Student Recruitment, Success, And Retention
The Office of the Provost will provide appropriate resources to promote the recruitment of potential students as well as promote the success and retention of current students at Sam Houston State University.
Objective
Assist SAM Center In Developing On-line Advising
The Office of the Provost will assist the SAM Center in developing on-line advising capabilities for Sam Houston State University students.
KPI
Successfully Assist The SAM Center In Developing On-line Advising Capabilities
During the 2011-2012 cycle, successfully assist the SAM Center in developing on-line advising capabilities.
Result
Successful Development Of On-line Advising Capabilities
During the 2011-2012 assessment cycle the Office of the Provost assisted the SAM Center in the development of on-line advising capabilities. These efforts were coordinated with the DELTA Center. Ultimately, the initiative expanded beyond the division to include the development of an inter-divisional Competitive Marketing Team, which is charged with improving consistency of on-line communications and effective navigation of websites.
Action
Monitor And Improve On-line Advising Experience
The Office of the Provost will continue to monitor, and if necessary work to improve, the on-line advising experience of Sam Houston State University Students. The Competitive Marketing Team has been charged with assisting this process by assuring the web optimization of Sam Houston State University websites.
Objective
Restructure Developmental Courses
The Office of the Provost will initiate discussion and solicit formal proposals to restructure the mode of delivery in developmental courses at Sam Houston State University.
KPI
Successfully Initiate Discussions And Solicit Formal Proposals
During the 2011-2012 cycle, successfully initiate discussions and solicit formal proposals for restructuring the mode of delivery in developmental courses.
During the 2011-2012 assessment cycle very preliminary discussions were held that have indicated that there is a desire to change the mode of delivery for developmental courses; however, no significant progress was made in the development of new modes of delivery.
Action
Continue Discussions On Developing New Modes Of Delivery In Developmental Courses
While some progress was made on this outcome, the Office of the Provost will continue working with the University community to develop new modes of delivery in developmental courses in the 2012-2013 cycle.
Objective
Establish A Joint Program Marketing Effort And Strategic Enrollment Management (SEM) Plan
The Office of the Provost will work with the Division of Enrollment Management in the establishment of joint program marketing effort and SEM plan.
KPI
Successfully Establish Of A Joint Program Marketing Effort And SEM Plan
During the 2011-2012 cycle, successfully work with the Division of Enrollment Management to establish a joint program marketing effort and SEM plan.
Result
Successfully Established Joint Program Marketing Efforts And SEM Plan
During the 2011-2012 assessment cycle, the Office of the Provost worked with the Division of Enrollment Management in the establishment of a joint program marketing effort for undergraduate programs. Additionally, the Office of the Provost worked with Enrollment Management, Institutional Technology, and Finance and Operation to produce a SEM plan for the University. As a result of these efforts, a Recruitment and Retention Committee was created. Comprised of a cross-divisional representation of individuals, this committee will study recruitment and retention ideas and issues at Sam Houston State University.
Action
Continue Marketing Efforts And Provide Direction To The Recruitment And Retention Committee
The Office of the Provost will continue to work with the other divisions, as necessary, to continue marketing efforts for both academic programs and the University as a whole. Furthermore, in the 2012-2013 cycle, the Recruitment and Retention Committee will examine the following initiatives: (a) International Student Recruitment Plan – Complete the recruitment plan in Fall 2012 to be used for recruitment of students for Fall 2013; (b) Student Success Formula – Create a new non-ranking high school student success formula to be used for student acceptance (Individual Approval and PREP). The formula will be used for Fall 2014 admissions, with the key components integrated in Banner by September 2013; (c) Transfer Initiative Council – Identify and coordinate all the transfer student enrollment and retention efforts on campus, to be completed by December 2012; and (d) Retention Plan – Document the current student retention efforts across divisions, identify and recommend enhancements to expand the retention services to include the connection between degree plans/majors and Career Services and student success data tracking. Completion of the plan and implementation of new/enhanced data capture component to utilize for the students in the Fall 2013 semester.
Goal
Promote The Pursuit And Awareness Of Scholarly Activities, Creative Endeavors, And Faculty/staff Accomplishments And Expertise
The Office of the Provost will work to promote the pursuit and awareness of scholarly activities, creative endeavors, and faculty/staff accomplishments and expertise at Sam Houston State University.
Objective
Funding For Internal Grants
The Office of the Provost will seek line item funding for internal grants.
KPI
Successfully Establish Funding For Internal Grants
During the 2011-2012 cycle, successfully establish funding for internal grants.
Result
Successful Establishment Of Funding
During the 2011-2012 assessment cycle the Office of the Provost was successful in establishing funding for the internal grants program.
Action
Continue Investigating Funding Options, As Necessary
The Office of the Provost will continue to explore funding options for other projects, as needed.
Objective
Develop A Clearinghouse Of Centers Of Excellence In The Office Of Research And Sponsored Programs
The Office of the Provost will work to develop a clearinghouse of centers of excellence in the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs.
KPI
Successfully Develop A Clearinghouse Of Centers Of Excellence In The Office Of Research And Sponsored Programs
During the 2011-2012 cycle, successfully develop a clearinghouse of centers of excellence in the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs.
Result
Preliminary Work Complete Developing Clearinghouse
During the 2011-2012 assessment cycle the Office of the Provost completed preliminary work on developing a clearinghouse of centers of excellence in the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs.
Action
Continue Work On Clearinghouse
During 2012-2013 the Office of the Provost will continue to work to develop a clearinghouse of centers of excellence in the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs.
Goal
Develop Alumni And Donor Relations To Support The Academic Mission Of All Departments And Colleges.
The Office of the Provost will work to develop alumni and donor relations to support the academic mission of all departments and colleges at Sam Houston State University.
Objective
Proposal To The Houston Endowment
The Office of the Provost will work with Enrollment Management in the development of a proposal to the Houston Endowment to establish the Profiles program as a marketing tool for adult learners.
KPI
Successfully Develop A Proposal To The Houston Endowment
During the 2011-2012 cycle, successfully develop a proposal to the Houston Endowment for the Profiles program.
Result
Houston Endowment Proposal Successfully Developed
During the 2011-2012 cycle the Office of the Provost worked with Enrollment Management and University Advancement to develop a proposal to the Houston Endowment to establish the Profiles program as a marketing tool for adult learners.
Action
Continue Moving Forward With The Profiles Program
The Office of the Provost will continue moving forward with the Profiles Program.
Objective
External Funding
The Office of the Provost will work with the Division of University Advancement to secure external funding for the Agriculture Complex, Nursing and Biology Building, and Ag/IT academic building.
KPI
Successfully Secure External Funding
During the 2011-2012 cycle, successfully secure external funding for the Agriculture Complex, Nursing and Biology Building, and Ag/IT academic building.
Result
Successfully Secured Funding
During the 2011-2012 assessment cycle the Office of the Provost worked with University Advancement to secure external funding for the Agriculture Complex, Nursing and Biology Building, and Ag/IT academic building.
Action
Continue To Secure External Funding, As Needed
The Office of the Provost will continue to seek external funding for major university projects, as necessary.
Goal
Provide Resources And Support To Ensure That External Campuses And Alternative Delivery Methods Maintain The Quality And Culture Of The Main Campus
The Office of the Provost will strive to provide resources and support to ensure that all external campuses and alternative delivery methods maintain the quality and culture that exists on the Sam Houston State University main campus.
Objective
Develop Plan For The Woodlands Center
The Office of the Provost will develop an initial plan for the new facility in The Woodlands, including personnel resources, furnishing needs, timelines for programs, and responsibilities for all personnel.
KPI
Successfully Develop Initial Plan For The Woodlands Center
During the 2011-2012 cycle, successfully develop an initial plan for The Woodlands Center including personnel resources, furnishing needs, timelines for programs, and responsibilities for all personnel.
Result
Initial Woodlands Center Plan Successfully Developed
During the 2011-2012 assessment cycle the Office of the Provost successfully developed the initial plan for The Woodlands Center, including personnel resources, furnishing needs, timelines for programs, and responsibilities for all personnel.
Action
Implement The Plan For The Woodlands Center
The Office of the Provost will now work to implement the plan developed for The Woodlands Center. Additionally, during the 2012-2013 cycle the Provost’s Office will work to develop a marketing and enrollment plan for the new Center.
Objective
Establish Appropriate On-line Fee Structures, On-line Marketing Efforts, And Equitable Distributions Of Fee Revenue
The Office of the provost will work with the DELTA Center to establish appropriate on-line fee structures, on-line marketing efforts, and equitable distributions of fee revenue.
KPI
Establish On-line Fee Structures, On-line Marketing Efforts, And Equitable Distributions Of Fee Revenue
During the 2011-2012 cycle, work with the DELTA Center to establish appropriate on-line fee structures, on-line marketing efforts, and equitable distributions of fee revenue.
Result
Work Still In Progress Regarding Appropriate On-line Fee Structures, On-line Marketing Efforts, And Equitable Distributions Of Fee Revenue
During the 2011-2012 assessment cycle the Office of the Provost worked with the DELTA Center to establish appropriate on-line fee structures, on-line marketing efforts, and equitable distributions of fee revenue. Work on these items is still on-going.
Action
Continue Work To Establish Appropriate Fee Structures, Marketing Efforts, And Distribution Of Fees
The Office of the Provost will continue to work on establishing appropriate on-line fee structures, on-line marketing efforts, and equitable distributions of fee revenue during the 2012-2013 assessment cycle.
Objective
Marketing And Recruiting Plan For The University Park Facility
The Office of the Provost will work to develop a marketing recruiting plan for University Park facility.
KPI
Successfully Develop Marketing And Recruiting Plan For The University Park
During the 2011-2012 cycle, successfully develop a marketing and recruiting plan for University Park facility.
Result
Development Of Marketing And Recruiting Plan For The University Park Facility Still In Progress
The development of a marketing and recruiting plan for the University Park facility is still in progress.
Action
Develop Marketing And Enrollment Plans For All Woodlands Area Campuses And Programs
During the 2012-2013 assessment cycle the Office of the Provost will make it a priority to develop marketing and enrollment plans for all Woodlands area campuses and programs, including The Woodlands Center, University Park, and Continuing Education programs.
Goal
Promote The Importance Of Service, Civic Engagement, And Exposure To Diverse Cultures In The Education Of Our Students.
The Office of the Provost will work to promote the importance of service, civic engagement, and exposure to diverse cultures in the education of students at Sam Houston State University.
Objective
Growth In International Recruitment
The Office of the Provost will initiate a formal strategic planning process for growth in international recruitment.
KPI
Successfully Establish An Enrollment Plan For International Students
During the 2011-2012 cycle, successfully establish a plan for growing the enrollment of international students at Sam Houston State University.
Result
First Iteration Of Enrollment Plan Established
During the 2011-2012 assessment cycle the Office of the Provost successfully established the first iteration of a plan for increasing the enrollment of international students at Sam Houston State University.
Action
Implement International Student Enrollment Plan
During the 2012-2013 assessment cycle the Office of the Provost will work to implement the developed plan to increase the enrollment of international students.
Objective
Center For Academic Civic Engagement
The Office of the Provost will work to develop a Center for Academic Civic Engagement (ACE) at Sam Houston State University.
KPI
Successfully Develop The ACE Center
During the 2011-2012 cycle, successfully develop a Center for Academic Engagement (ACE).
Result
ACE Center Developed And Formed
During the 2011-2012 assessment cycle the Office of the Provost successfully developed and formed the ACE Center at Sam Houston State University.
Action
Continue To Support The Development Of The ACE Center
During the 2012-2013 assessment cycle the Office of the Provost will continue to work to further support and develop the ACE Center.