COLLEGE PRIORITIES 2006-2007

College of Humanities and Public Affairs

 

 

1)  Strengthen Academic Programs

      A. Strategic Planning

        1. College planning at Department Heads’ Retreat – August 11

        2. All CHPA departments and College with up-to-date long-range
            plan, as well as specific goals for 2006-2007.

       B. Annual Reporting from Departments and College

        1. Annual Progress Reports due to dean on June 1.

       C. Comprehensive Review of Departments

        1. Comprehensive program review of the Department of Political
            Science.

       D. Graduate/New Program Initiatives

        1. Prepare to implement new Master’s program in Criminology,
            as well as new not-for-profit management track in M.P.A
            program.

        2. Review and submit proposals for B.S. in archaeology, Master’s
            program in Applied Anthropology, and graduate certificates in
            Defense and Strategic Studies.

        3. Develop American Studies and Global Studies tracks in M.A. –
            History program.

        4. Plan to integrate Center for Archaeological Research (CAR)
             staff and activities into archaeological/anthropology academic
             programs.

        5.  Increase number of graduate assistantships in CRM, HST, and
             REL.

       E. Strengthen Classroom Teaching

        1. Implement College plan to videotape classroom teaching of all              probationary faculty; other tenured faculty can participate on a 
             voluntary basis.

         2. Improve peer review of teaching.

         3. Revised assessment plan for each program in College.

       F. Advising/Mentoring

         1. Expand advising and mentoring programs of faculty and GAs.

       G. Accreditation

          1. Maintain accreditation of College programs including NASPAA               accreditation of the M.P.A. program and NCSS accreditation of 
              the B.S.Ed. Social Studies program.

 

 

2) Promote and Sustain Research and Creative Activity

        A. Investment in “Futures” Program

          1. Submit/support proposals to the Provost’s Incentive Program.

           2. Provide some financial support to College proposals not 
               advanced to the Provost’s Incentive Program.

        B. Faculty Initiatives and Incentives

          1. Six approved faculty searches for the year (2 in HST, 1 in PHL,
              1 in PLS—not-for-profit, 1 in CRM, and 1 in SOC).

           2. Start-up reassigned time for first year faculty.

           3. Reassigned time opportunities for faculty with varied
               assignments.

           4. Creation of CHPA Sabbatical Committee and funding of
                sabbaticals at the rate of 1/7 of eligible faculty.

        C. College Level Infrastructure Development

          1. Name acting department head in ECO in September.

           2. Appoint department heads (with 5-year terms) in PLS and
               REL in spring.

           3. Schedule weekly Department Heads’ Council meetings
                (Thursdays 11:00 a.m.)

           4. Support physical move of Missouri Archaeological Society
               (MAS) to Missouri State University (from UM-Columbia).

           5. Continue to develop a collegial and team approach to work                 responsibilities in the College.

         D. Grant-Writing Initiative

            1. Hold 2-day grant-writing workshop for College faculty; contract
                with Ron Stewart – professional grant writer.

            2. Grant-writing incentive of reassigned time or one-time money
                 for submitting external grant proposal.

             3. Support CSSPPR, CAR, and Bureau of Economic Research
                 in securing external funds to improve the quality of applied
                 research in archaeology, economics, and social/cultural
                 issues.

  

         E. Other Activities

            1. Highlight faculty and student research projects in CHPA
                newsletter.

 

 

3) Develop, Support, and Recognize Faculty Excellence

         A. Strategic Recruiting and Hiring

            1. CHPA 3-year Hiring Plan.

             2. Recruit, retain, support, develop, and reward talented,
                 productive, diverse, and dedicated faculty.

         B. CUPA (College and University Professional Association) Median Set as
              Salary Goal

            1. CUPA median set as salary goal for the CHPA.

         C. Compensation Plan Implementation

             1. Receive and review with department head council all
                 department compensation plans.

              2. Appoint CHPA Personnel Committee.

              3. Administer compensation matrix.

         D. College Salary Adjustment Program

             1. Plan for at least $50,000 from salary savings toward salary
                 adjustments.

         E. Tenure and Promotion

              1. Collect and review all departmental tenure and promotion
                  documents.

              2. Revise all department T/P documents to reflect
                  compensation plan.

         F. College Awards in Excellence

              1. College awards and plaques given at Fall All-College
                   Meeting.

 

4) Promote Student Access, Retention, Engagement and Success

         A. Student Success Initiatives

              1. College involvement in learning-communities.

               2. Increase and improve course offerings in College programs
                   (especially DSS and ECO).

               3. Encourage student involvement in CHPA-sponsored
                   student organizations and department clubs.

               4. Continue to refine field instruction (internships, practicums,
                   service learning) programs to meet the educational needs
                   of students (and strengthen partnerships in the
                   community).

            B. Incentives for Improving Access

                1. Encourage and support distance learning technologies
                    which enhance student learning, improve efficiency, and
                    expand student accessibility.

                2. Continue high school outreach programs – History Day,
                     History Bowl, Model UN, Philosophy Essay Contest, etc.

                3. Update recruitment materials.

            C. Collaborations with Community Colleges and Universities

                1. Collaboration with Evangel and Drury on accelerated
                    Master’s in REL.

            D. Other Activities

                 1. Exit interviews in all programs.

 

 

5) Expand and Extend the Public Affairs Mission

            A. Activities Related to Mission

                1. Assist with Fall Public Affairs Convocation – William Cohen.

                2. College Committee/Sponsor for panel for Public Affairs
                    Conference.

                3. Co-sponsor/Community Partner of multi-disciplinary panel
                    discussions, conferences, and guest speakers throughout
                    the year.

                 4. Expand the Bureau of Economic Research’s role in
                     serving the public from regional focus to statewide level.

 

 

6) Promote Diversity and Inclusiveness

            A. Minority Hiring

                 1. College to emphasize minority hiring.

            B. Other Diversity Emphases

                 1. Assist in implementation of Global Studies major.

                 2. Support Area Studies minor programs and heritage month
                     events such as Freedom Trail trip to Atlanta/Selma, Native
                     American powwow, AAS after-school program, etc.

                                    3. Dean serves on President’s Commission on Diversity, as well as advisor
                                         to campus NAACP group