Present: AJ Grube , Gibbs Knotts, Tammy Haskett, Steve Yurkovich, Kellie Monteith, Debby Schwartz, Dale Carpenter, Barbara Hardie, Niall Michelsen, Elizabeth Vihanek, Bill Haggard, Mary Teslow, Carrie McLachlan, Daryl Hale, Bob Caruso
The following feedback was discussed:
- 1 st Bullet on pg 3 …….Communication skills, both written and oral;
- #2, bullet #3 – eliminate “applied”.
- Research emphasis should be included in the mission statement regarding promoting student success.
- “Communication” shows up in Core Values, but not Strategic Directions/Goals.
- Should “research and creative activities” replace “research”: throughout document?
- #6 (2 nd bullet) – tie this to curriculum –to include instruction, not just exchange.
- 2nd paragraph of Preamble add SGA and Res. Student Assn.
- #4 – why/what was the reasoning? Does this mean we should include an exhaustive list? Bullets have nuance meanings- will we get rid of arts and humanities?
- -3rd bullet-change “continue” to “expand” - 3rd bullet seems less important than other bullets.
- #3-Is engagement the prime strategy at WCU? Change “prime” to a “central strategy”.
- #4 (2 nd bullet) should we emphasis “state demographic trends? Tied to House Bill.
- Lack of emphasis on academic rigor and excellence- possibly include with #4.
- Not a smooth translation of core values into strategic directions/goals.
- Enhance written oral communication of students-should be included.
- Should sell what we do well….. especially with funding tied to these statements.
- Problems that arise when using broad and narrow definitions of key terms.
- What does engagement mean? - document needs to present a clear definition.
- Ethical citizenship/citizenship-not reflected in directions/goals but is mentioned in mission statement.
- #7-add bullet to improve efficiency of day to day processes (AA-5, ordering books, advising, etc.).
- Star (*) “improve student dining experience”-good! (#5, bullet 4).
- #5, last bullet – change “extracurricular” to “co-curricular”.
- No specific mention of Cherokee community.
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