TAMIU 2011 2015 Strategic Plan 1 - Texas A&M University …

1 TAMIU 2011 2015 Strategic plan 1 Texas A&M International University Strategic plan for 2011 - 2015 Texas A&M INTERNATIONAL University MISSION Texas A&M International University ( TAMIU ), a Member of The Texas A&M University System, prepares students for leadership roles in their chosen profession in an increasingly complex, culturally diverse state, national, and global society. A&M International provides students with a learning environment anchored by the highest quality programs built on a solid academic foundation in the arts and sciences. To fulfill its mission, the University offers a range of baccalaureate and master s programs and the Doctor of Philosophy degree in International Business Administration.

2 In addition to offering excellent undergraduate and graduate programs, the University pursues a progressive agenda for global study and understanding across all disciplines. Through instruction, faculty and student research, and public service, Texas A&M International University embodies a Strategic point of delivery for well-defined programs and services that improve the quality of life for citizens of the border region, the State of Texas , and national and international communities. (Approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board on April 30, 2009) Texas A&M INTERNATIONAL University VISION AND VALUES Texas A&M International University aspires to become a premier international University , serving as the agent of change for the people of the region, the nation, and the world through multicultural teaching, research, and service.

3 Our institutional values are: Respect Respect for individuals, their points of view and their diverse backgrounds. Integrity Model ethical standards of personal and professional behavior. Service Serve the University , regional, national, and international communities. Excellence Strive for the highest quality in all endeavors. TAMIU 2011 2015 Strategic plan 2 TAMIU 2011 2015 Strategic plan 3 IMPERATIVE 1: Students Admit, retain, and graduate students who are prepared for successful leadership roles in a culturally diverse, global society. Goal Attract and admit a diverse and international student body.

4 Strategies Performance Measures Execute established and new recruitment strategies targeting all socio-economic and under-represented groups in the local area and expand recruitment efforts at the state, national, and international levels. Pursue scholarship opportunities and disseminate information to potential students and their parents, as appropriate. Encourage students to pursue scholarship opportunities. Expand faculty involvement in recruiting efforts to include information-sharing sessions and other activities with diverse students, as number of First Time Freshmen admitted to TAMIU will increase by 5% per year for the next five years based on the fall 2009 baseline.

5 The number of transfer students admitted to TAMIU will increase by 5% per year for the next five years based on the fall 2009 baseline. The number of students admitted to graduate programs will increase by 5% per year for the next five years based on the fall 2009 baseline period. The number of international students and students from underrepresented groups will increase by 5% each year from the fall 2009 baseline. Goal Increase enrollment, retention, and graduation rates. Strategies Performance Measures Maintain outreach efforts with admitted students through enrollment to ensure continuation in higher education.

6 Develop and implement an expanded orientation program for new students that include potential career opportunities for graduates of different degree programs. Design and implement academic support intervention programs that include tutor training and individual contracts for tutoring that outline students responsibilities. Create, support, and implement additional learning communities involving developmental and regular college level courses. Provide professional development seminars for faculty to help them better understand and guide their students to experience academic success. First Time Freshmen student enrollment will increase by 5% each year based on the fall 2009 enrollment rate.

7 Graduate student enrollment will increase by 5% each year beginning with the fall 2009 baseline enrollment rate. First Time Full-Time Freshmen retention rate will increase to 80% over the next five years. Undergraduate students five-year graduation rate will increase to 40% over the next five years. TAMIU 2011 2015 Strategic plan 4 Implement new packaging strategies to increase the average annual financial aid award for returning students. Goal Prepare students for successful leadership roles. Strategies Performance Measures Promote different student organizations to actively involve students in leadership activities.

8 Provide high-quality general education and degree programs that develop leadership skills. Establish a University -wide program to establish students leadership skills. Develop baseline data in year 1 for student activities that require leadership, including participation in student organizations, holding offices in student organizations, representing the student body on college and University committees, and other activities that develop leadership ability. On the basis of the baseline data, increase the number of students participating in leadership activities by 15% over the next four years. Survey students perceptions regarding their growth in leadership skills in year 1.

9 Data collected will be used to inform subsequent efforts to develop students leadership. Create a core committee of University leaders to develop a program for student leadership in year 1. Implement in subsequent years. Goal Engage students in activities that enrich their lives. Strategies Performance Measures Provide opportunities for students to participate in co-curricular and extra-curricular activities that will enrich their lives. Increase student attendance and participation in co-curricular and extra-curricular activities that will enrich their lives. Develop a baseline to document students participation in activities that will enrich their lives ( , use Collegiate Link to help us develop data).

10 On the basis of the baseline data, increase the number of students participating in enrichment activities by 5% during each of the following four years. TAMIU 2011 2015 Strategic plan 5 Goal Provide programs and services that support established student outcomes. Strategies Performance Measures Create a University -wide culture to enhance undergraduate student writing. Enhance services that support students educational and personal success. Inform students about the proper procedures and protocol to be taken in disciplinary and academic misconduct cases. Institutionalize a formalized systematic review, analysis, and process for continuous improvement of University writing initiatives ( , First Year Writing Program and Writing Intensive (WIN) courses).