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Strategic Plan Initiatives in Academic Affairs

Retention and Graduation

Action Plan

Increase student engagement, retention, diversity, and graduation rates while maintaining or improving selectivity.

Workgroup Leaders

  • Jane Fernandes, Provost and VCAA, coordinator
  • Ed Katz, Associate Provost and Dean of University Programs
  • Bruce Larson, Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning
  • Jill Moffitt, Director of Campus Recreation
  • Patrice Mitchell, Dean of Admissions and Director of Financial Aid

Linkage to UNC Tomorrow

Goal 4.1.1 - Prepare students for the 21st century

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Culture of Evidence

Action Plan

Create a culture of evidence, especially in relation to student outcomes stated in our plan and making the case for deliberate interdisciplinary learning, for the purpose of demonstrating our success and effectiveness.

Workgroup Leaders (2009-2010)

  • Jane Fernandes, Provost and VCAA, coordinator
  • Ed Katz, Associate Provost and Dean of University Programs
  • Archer Gravely, Director of Institutional Research
  • Jim Kuhlman, Chief Information Officer
  • Bruce Larson, Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning
  • John Bucher, Director of Budgeting and Assessment, Student Affairs
  • Gwen Ashburn, Dean of Humanities
  • Keith Krumpe, Dean of Natural Sciences
  • Lisa Friedenberg, Dean of Social Sciences

Linkage to UNC Tomorrow

Goal 5.8 - Establish accountability and performance measures that demonstrate success in carrying out mission

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Diversity and Inclusion

Action Plan

Create a holistic and specific definition of diversity that targets our responsibility in relation to underrepresented groups. Develop specific student, faculty, and staff recruitment plans to meet those responsibilities.

Workgroup Leaders (2009-2010)

  • Jane Fernandes, Provost and VCAA, coordinator
  • Representatives from the following:
    • Diversity Action Council
    • Minority Affairs Commission
    • Diversity Intensive subcommittee
    • NC Center for Creative Retirement
  • Director,Center for Diversity Education
  • Director, Intercultural Center
  • Student Affairs Coordinator for International Students
  • Director, Human ResourcesDean of Admissions
  • Director, Public Information
  • General Counsel
  • Affirmative Action Officer

Linkage to UNC Tomorrow

Goal 4.2.5 - Increase educational attainment of under represented populations

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