THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA LAKELAND
STRATEGIC PLAN 2007-2012
GOALS 2012
INVEST IN FACULTY
Goal 1. Recruit, develop, and retain world-class practitioner scholars with capacity to deliver the polytechnic vision in teaching, research, and community engagement.
1.1 Develop and implement a comprehensive faculty recruitment, development, and incentive plan that aligns with the polytechnic vision.
1.2 Develop a faculty culture that values applied learning, applied research, interdisciplinary thinking, and integration of innovative technology.
1.3 Develop clear, well-articulated criteria for promotion and tenure that reflect the nature of faculty work on a polytechnic, undergraduate and master’s level campus.
1.4 Provide faculty resources and professional development sufficient for successful tenure and promotion, including a faculty mentoring program.
1.5 Secure resources to recognize and reward faculty achievement in research and creative activity, outstanding teaching, and community engagement and impact.
1.6 Increase the number of faculty receiving regional, national, and international awards.
1.7 Secure funding for endowed chairs in the five areas of distinction: applied health sciences; mathematics and science education; business and entrepreneurship; manufacturing engineering and technology; and information technology.
1.8 Develop a comprehensive research support infrastructure to enable faculty to conduct world-class research with administrative support for grant development, management, and compliance.
INVEST IN STUDENTS
Goal 2. Recruit students locally, nationally, and internationally who are prepared for a polytechnic learning environment, and provide programs and opportunities that enhance student retention and academic, personal, and professional success.
2.1 Collaborate with feeder institutions (community colleges and pre K-12 schools) to develop a common understanding of a polytechnic campus and program admissions requirements. Develop a recruitment and marketing plan for middle schools and high schools.
2.2 Develop a comprehensive enrollment management plan for marketing, recruitment, admissions, advising, retention, and graduation of diverse and high quality students.
2.3 Recruit, retain, and graduate higher numbers of underrepresented students in both undergraduate and graduate programs.
2.4 Provide exceptional customer service to students in all administrative areas.
2.5 Increase student participation in programs that serve as models for academic, social, and cultural integration of underrepresented students, e.g., McNair Scholars, ENLACE (Engaging Latino Communities for Education), Project Thrust Corporate Mentoring Program.
2.6 Develop early admissions/access programs, and enhance advising to increase retention and ensure timely completion of degree programs.
2.7 Increase scholarships available for students.
2.8 Develop student leadership, mentoring, and learning community programs to contribute to student success and create a sense of belonging to USF Lakeland.
2.9 Increase comprehensive student life activities to include academic and technology extra- and co-curricular activities; social and community engagement opportunities; and personal, academic, and career support services.
2.10 Create opportunity for student participation in honor societies and academic award programs.
2.11 Develop a system for tracking graduates and establish a strong alumni base.
ENHANCE ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Goal 3. Expand and create academic programs that focus on applied learning, applied research, applied technology, and interdisciplinary approaches in a polytechnic model. Develop and implement new degree programs in five areas of distinction: applied health sciences; mathematics and science education; business and entrepreneurship; manufacturing engineering and technology; and information technology.
3.1 Increase campus autonomy in program development.
3.2 Carefully assess potential long-term regional workforce development needs. Expand program offerings at the baccalaureate, post-baccalaureate, master’s, and graduate certificate levels; cooperative programs and internships; collaborative degree and professional development programs with businesses and other agencies.
3.3 Develop new degree programs in five areas of distinction: applied health sciences; mathematics and science education; business and entrepreneurship; manufacturing engineering and technology; and information technology. Focus on a polytechnic model of applied learning, applied research, and applied, innovative technology in all programs.
3.4 Integrate globalization issues in program curricula.
3.5 Increase general education course offerings to match FTIC enrollment growth, and develop first-year experience programs for all entering freshmen and transfer students.
3.6 Develop competency- and skills-based student outcomes and assessments in all programs.
3.7 Develop comprehensive program information publications, both print and online.
3.8 Achieve separate institutional and program accreditation.
DEVELOP CAMPUS INFRASTRUCTURE AND ECONOMIC BASE
Goal 4. Implement the Campus Master Plan, develop campus infrastructure to support a polytechnic learning and research environment, and develop a stable economic base for continued campus and program development as a polytechnic campus.
4.1 Build the new primary campus location.
4.2 Recruit, develop, and retain well-qualified staff to meet the needs of a polytechnic campus, and provide sufficient resources for support functions.
4.3 Create a service-oriented and professional culture through administrative, faculty, and staff collaboration.
4.4 Develop a comprehensive, multi-year resource plan for infrastructure (e.g., library, enhanced academic and administrative technology infrastructure for a polytechnic model, space allocation and utilization, student life activities).
4.5 Develop training and learning communities to enhance faculty and staff capacity to build and develop a polytechnic campus.
4.6 Support the development of a new business incubator and applied research park.
4.7 Develop a stable economic base for campus and program development by refining and enhancing a comprehensive budget planning process; promoting effective and efficient use of human, facility, and fiscal resources; developing mission-appropriate programs to enhance revenue; and expanding private contributions.
4.8 Increase fiscal self-sufficiency in all campus units.
BUILD PARTNERSHIPS
Goal 5. Develop collaborative public and private partnerships that enhance research and funding opportunities, including leveraging state and federal funding.
5.1 Achieve increased visibility by developing and implementing an annual image and marketing plan that communicates our vision and mission and highlights our achievements and contributions to the region.
5.2 Establish mutually beneficial partnerships with pre K-12 school systems and human services organizations; identify mutually beneficial research and grant development opportunities.
5.3 Establish an Office of Community Education and Outreach and provide community education opportunities to support lifelong learning for all generations.
5.4 Develop an infrastructure for campus advancement and development, and achieve ambitious fund-raising goals through collective efforts and creative vision of the campus community.
5.5 Encourage and support faculty and staff involvement in civic, professional, and local service organizations.
5.6 Strengthen the Alumni Organization in the central Florida region and promote alumni affinity with USF Lakeland.
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