To support the University’s new Strategic Plan and to advance the core functions of the academic core of the University, the following will be the Academic Affairs Priorities for the 2024-2025 academic year. The work will continue for years to come and this year our goal is to get organized about our work, build infrastructure, and move the needle toward improvement.
Our approach to this work is achieving excellence through collaboration for long-term impact for students, the university community, and the region.
Below you will see the twelve strategies and the lead individuals for each strategy. If you have questions or ideas, please contact the lead. We will provide updates on the work through links to the various ongoing activities below.
Expand Participation in High Impact Practices (NSSE)
(HIP Faculty Fellow TBA see call for application here)
1. Build infrastructure and processes: menu of options and system for mapping for students Jason Nicholas
2. Renew and sustain Carnegie Community Engagement elective classification Leslie Warren
3. Showcase and advance faculty/student research Lisa Eckert
4. Streamline internships/increase opportunities Dale Kapla
5. Increase international learning and engagement (COIL) Weronika Kusek; Steve VandenAvond
Respond to Student Needs
6. Streamline transfer and consider transfer pathways with partners Dan Cullen
7. Increase the number of flexible, short-term, and online credential and degree options Steve VandenAvond and Carol Johnson
8. Expand Campus for All-initiative, including physical accessibility, NASNTI status, neuro-diversity friendly campus, digital accessibility Dale Kapla
9. Increase supports for students in difficult classes Rob Winn
Elevate Strategic Strengths
10. Build capacity to address rural health challenges in partnership with community (NMU Center for Rural Health) (Elise Bur)
11. Promote academic excellence and identify areas of growth and opportunity (Deans)
12. Manage resources strategically and efficiently to fuel growth and opportunity (Dale Kapla)