Transfer Students: Relaunch of this work group (2017-2018). Associate Provost for Extended Learning and Outreach hired. Need for improved services at the University Centers and a dedicated transfer center in Ellensburg. University Centers: Relaunch of this work group (2017-2018). Associate Provost for Extended Learning and Outreach hired. Several new hires have occurred for critical roles at the centers. Need for a clear and dedicated marketing plan, careful assessment of competition, strategic program offerings, and more consistent and robust services for the transfer student population. Academic and Student Life is supporting the creation of a marketing position specifically dedicated to the university centers. Online/Multimodal Learning: Associate Provost for Extended Learning and Outreach hired. Launch of a national search for a permanent Executive Director of Multimodal Learning will occur in the fall. Need for a strategic vision, broader appeal to faculty, and more consistent accountability. Developmental Programs: Launch of the Summer Bridge program for students to encourage completion of the developmental math requirement prior to the start of fall quarter (70-plus registrants with a goal of 100 by the end of the summer, first-year orientations). Implementation of placement testing at orientation. Continued work on policy changes to ensure completion of developmental requirements within the first thirty credit hours. Interdisciplinary Programs: Relaunch of this workgroup (2017-2018). Recommendation for a new organizational model. Need for a structured discussion with stakeholders and required program reviews next year. Teaching a Learning: Identified a physical space in Samuelson STEM for a Faculty Development Center in close proximity to Online/Multimodal Learning. Need for a strategic vision for the future of the operation and likely a dedicated director role. Honors: Relaunch of this workgroup (2017-2018). Recommendation to fully develop an Honors College (currently the Douglas Honors College functions as an honors program) and to adopt a phased approach to the build-out. Recommendation to coordinate disparate departmental honors through the Douglas Honors College in order to improve consistency, accountability, and student access and experience.
Submitted:
Katherine P. Frank Provost/Vice President for Academic and Student Life
Approved for Submission to the Board:
James L. Gaudino President
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