Fall 2024 Action Plan
EXECUTIVE SPONSOR
Dr. Anne Dahlman, Provost and Vice President, Academic Affairs & Student Success
STRATEGY LEADS
- Strategy 1. Weronika Kusek, Provost Fellow 2024-2026, Associate Professor, Earth, Environmental and Geographical Sciences
- Strategy 1. Diana Lafferty, High Impact Practice (HIP) Faculty Fellow, Assistant Professor, Biology
- Strategy 2. Amy Barnsley, Professor, Mathematics and Computer Science (co-lead)
- Strategy 2. Jason Nicholas, Assistant Provost and Director, Institutional Effectiveness (co-lead)
- Strategy 3. Steven VandenAvond, Associate Provost for Extended Learning and Community Engagement & Dean, College of Technology and Occupational Sciences (co-lead)
- Strategy 3. Carol Johnson, Dean and Department Head, College of Business (co-lead)
ABOUT GRAND CHALLNGE 3
NMU is driven to prepare our students for success in an everchanging world. Increasing focus on high impact practices (HIPs), comprehensive advising, and flexible learning formats and credentials will provide all students the equal opportunity to graduate on time and achieve lifelong success.
SUCCESS OUTCOMES
- 100% HIPs: All students will participate in at least two High Impact Practices (HIPs) over the course of their academic experience.
- Best in Class: NMU has the highest 4-year graduation rate among our Carnegie class (Medium-sized, Masters-granting) in the Great Lakes region.
- Zero Opportunity Gaps: There is no statistical difference in on-time graduation rates for any student subgroup.