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SFU – Academic Planning for 2013
Vision, Outcomes & Goals
• Global
– Weak world economy – High uncertainty
• BC
– New „teaching‟ universities – Uncertain grant funding levels
• SFU
– Reduced enrollment growth – Student Surveys – some negative results – Focus groups and other consultations
Planning Context
Benefits of recent growth:
Renewed infrastructure New programs and faculties Faculty and staff growth and renewal Growth in research and scholarship funding
Legacy of growth
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Revitalize mission, curriculum, purpose
Reconnect to students and communities
Focus research;promote interdisciplinarity Re-allocate resources
Opportunities during slowdown
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• Vision • Outcomes • VPA Goals
Academic Planning - 3 components
• High quality teaching, research, scholarship
– Multi disciplinarity – Emerging areas of study
• • • •
Maximize student potential Effective & innovative approaches Vibrant environment Global perspective & local orientation
The Vision – high level characteristics
• Students reach their full potential • Research defines culture of critical inquiry • Program purpose and organization is clear
• • • • Content Skills Relevance Navigation and availability
The Outcomes (1) – Planning for 2013
• Wider variety of learning experiences • Ethical, responsible and informed citizens
• Academic units built on research strengths
• SFU – Accountable to our community
The Outcomes (2) – Planning for 2013
• • • • • • • • •
Review curriculum Support student experience & success Reward academic excellence Administrative efficiency Financial sustainability Build community & partnerships Reduce silos Continue “in progress” programs Resource allocation
VPA Goals – necessary steps to realize outcomes
• Faculty & Department Planning (2010 – 2013)
o June – Sept „09
• VPA Consolidation of all 3 yr Plans
o Sept – Nov ‟09
• Final SFU – 3 Year Academic Plan • Budget 2010/11 process alignment
o Nov „09 – Feb „10
Next Steps
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Current Status Changes & Trends Identified Undergraduate Outcomes Process Graduate Outcomes Process Research Strengths & Foci Defined Communication Plan
Department Plan – Content Template
1. 2. 3. 4.
Executive Summary Faculty Core Activities Planning Assumptions Strategic Influences
• Opportunities & Threats •
5. Self Assessment
Strengths & Weaknesses
6. Faculty Objectives 7. Summary Financial Plan 8. Communication Plan
Faculty 3 Yr Plan – Content Template
• define research foci and integrate with teaching programmes • define outcomes for students – content, skills, and experience • position each unit in relation to the wider community • allocate resources to support success
By 2013 we will…………..
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Questions? Comments?