Enriching Engaged Learning
Goal #1
Ensure all degree programs incorporate modern and engaging academic experiences.
Key Objective #1
Enhance the use of inquiry-based and active-learning instructional techniques across modalities.
Potential Tasks
- Identify professional development programs that have
been offered in prior years and inquire what programs
would be of interest. - Offer professional development to Faculty, Staff, and
Teaching Assistants.
Key Objective #2
Sustain and target expansion of research experiences throughout the curriculum.
Potential Tasks
- Identify experiences that are regularly offered within and
in support of the curriculum. - Identify areas for expansion, targeted investments, and
new experiences. - Develop a funding model to sustain these experiences.
- Encourage innovative and effective practices to be
disseminated across campus, including mentoring of
research students.
Key Objective #3
Enhance access to modern technology and instrumentation throughout students’ educational experiences.
Potential Tasks
- Identify areas that meet, or do not meet, baseline technology for use and engagement with academic degree programs.
- Develop a funding model to remedy deficiencies and enhance technology access in classrooms and laboratories.
Goal #2
Enhance students’ education through engaging co-curricular experiences and professional opportunities
Key Objectives #1
Offer co-curricular opportunities for students to engage in and reinforce their sense of belonging and purpose.
Potential Tasks
- Promote student participation in professional society activities
- Provide opportunities to serve as peer mentors and tutors.
- Encourage student organizations to engage the community by offering and participating in STEM activities.
- Engage student clubs in campus activities to increase student engagement.
Key Objective #2
Engage students in professional development opportunities that include leadership training.
Potential Tasks
- Expand career development workshops for all students .
- Provide professional development opportunities for student leaders, including peer mentors and tutors.
Goal #3
Enhance students’ education through engaging transdisciplinary opportunities.
Key Objective #1
Expand discussion of transdisciplinary research ideas, opportunities, and collaborations across campus throughout the academic year.
Potential Tasks
- Explore the implementation of a common campus-wide meeting time model.
- Centralize information for departments.
Key Objective #2
Revitalize the first-year experience.
Potential Tasks
- Facilitate curricular conversations regarding first-year courses and experiences.
- Engage in curricular changes that are agreed upon and are financially viable.
Key Objective #3
Increase coordination and communication of specialty programs and opportunities.
Potential Tasks
- Enhance communication about and coordination between specialty programs.
- Promote specialty programs that exist and forthcoming opportunities. This includes facilitating personal connections, network opportunities among faculty and staff, and reinforcing a collaborative campus culture.