Dear Colleagues,
The Academic Master Planning (AMP) committee is excited to update the community on its activities since convening last November.
The scope of the AMP has involved:
- Program analysis
· A faculty survey last fall identified an overwhelming and universal judgement that experiential learning is central to our programs' core principles.
· Trends in majors: We've had numerous meetings with many departments and faculty to explore the opportunities and challenges for both shrinking and growing programs, and others, so we may put the support of the AMP behind them. Each conversation has been unique and insightful, primarily stressing:
o Strategic communications and advisement, including career advisement
o Inter-departmental collaboration
· Regional Demand Gap Analysis conducted by Lightcast that includes an environmental scan and an analysis of enrollments and degrees awarded by program
- Analysis of impediments to retention & completion
- Substitution requests and e-permits are declining, which is great. A consistent and objective communication process should flag chronic issues and potentially motivate curricular action.
- A critical review of our General Education Program identifying dormant courses, isolating courses that cause imbalanced enrollment, and tracking the general education competencies assessed by GEAC to ensure students gain a complete set of vital skills and knowledge.
The committee will continue its work in the fall, including hosting forums to share findings and engage in discussion about recommended next steps.
If you have any questions, please contact us.
Thank you
Tim Paglione and Lori Hoeffner on behalf of the Academic Master Planning Committee