Strategic Plan
Stephen F. Austin State University is currently in the process of developing
a strategic plan to guide the institution into the future. Since
the institutional plan is still in discussion, Dean Brian M.
Murphy of the College of Liberal and Applied Arts proposed a
short term vision for the faculty to consider. Preliminary reports
from faculty committees are due shortly to implement this vision
and, as these become available, we will post them for public
comment. In the meantime, Dean Murphy’s PowerPoint presentation
can be viewed by clicking here.
The key elements of the plan are the following:
- Establishing
a pilot project to improve the delivery of general education
courses by incorporating new skills (applied research, civic
responsibility, teamwork, problem-solving), new knowledge
(interdisciplinary connections, cultural diversity, internationalization,),
and interactive pedagogy;
- Promoting
program specialization at the upper-level;
- Creating
dual degrees with overseas universities;
- Revising
the advising process to provide a more career-focused system;
- Enhancing
outreach to the community.
Please
let us know if you have any comments or suggestions. We are
eager to move forward on all fronts.
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