Academic Affairs Goals

The following are the goals for the division of Academic Affairs for the 2009-2010 academic year. Please note that these goals are not in prioritized order.

  • Continue implementation of a campus-wide program of student learning assessment in the major that informs curricular and educational decisions and fulfills the expectations of Middle States
  • Continue implementation of a campus-wide program of student learning assessment in general education that informs curricular and educational decisions and fulfills the expectations of Middle States
  • In partnership with the VP of Enrollment, engage in planning and activities that support a stable, appropriate enrollment that supports the comprehensive mission of Ithaca College.
  • Move forward on the (IC)2 initiative by:
    -  Implementing the (IC)2 demonstration projects
    -  Moving forward to address the (IC)2 enabling actions
  • Support the faculty committees reviewing workload, chair load policies, and release time policies, and engage the faculty in evaluation of proposals brought forward by those groups.
  • Fulfill the President’s charge to review operations for greater efficiency and for possible cost-saving or re-allocation to better meet critical initiatives.
  • Continue to review/refine/revise academic affairs policies and procedures as needed to meet changing needs or to address current policy weaknesses. 
  • Support faculty teaching and scholarship, including initiating the Faculty Commons.
  • Enhance recruitment of outstanding faculty, including faculty from underrepresented groups.

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