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About Shawnee State University
  ::  Overview
  ::  Mission Statement
  ::  Strategic Plan
 
Information Items
  ::  Higher Education Committees and Consultations (PDF)
  ::  Enrollment Opportunities Analysis (PDF)
  ::  A Study of the Economic Impact of Shawnee State University (PDF)
 
Items of Interest
  ::  Policy Maker's Guide (PDF)
  ::  Return on Educational Investment (ROEI)
  ::  SSU 2004-2005 Annual Report (PDF)
  ::  State of the University, 2006 (PDF)
  ::  Testimony to the State Higher Education Funding Study Council  (PDF)
  ::  SSU 2005-2006 Annual Report (PDF)
 
"White Paper" on Topics of Interest
  ::  Enrollment Trends (PDF)
  ::  University Planning:  For Preparedness and Continuity (PDF)
  ::  The Solutions For Our Future Public Awareness Campaign (PDF)
  ::  Enrollment Growth Challenges (PDF)
  ::  Reflections on Growing Enrollment at SSU (PDF)
  :: White Paper on Institutional Planning (PDF)
  :: A Test of Leadership (PDF)
  :: E-Learning (PDF)
  :: White Paper on Shawnee State's Approach to Financial Aid  (PDF)
  :: White Paper on Choose Ohio First Scholarship Program (PDF)
  :: White Paper on The Voluntary System of Accountability (PDF)
  :: White Paper on the University System of Ohio (PDF)
  :: White Paper on Current Strategies for Enrollment Management-January 2008
 :: White Paper on Over 375 College and University Presidents are       Leading the Nation to Solve Climate Change (PDF)
  :: White Paper on AQIP Systems Portfolio 2008
  :: White Paper on Chancellor Fingerhut's Testimony & Stimulus Bill

Theme: Teaching and Learning

Goal:    

To be widely recognized as an exemplary public university committed to student success and excellence in teaching and learning.

Strategic Opportunities:

  1. Promote the value of higher education to the community and region
  2. Respond selectively to opportunities for growth and expansion of academic programs
  3. Improve student proficiency levels in basic knowledge and skills needed for success in the 21st century, such as oral and written communication mathematics, and computer skills.
  4. Create a "culture of planning" to guide decisions about possible changes in academic programs and services.
  5. Sustain academic and student services supporting technical, career-oriented,  and professional programs.

Theme:  Growth and Development

Goal:

To assure the full development of the University through planned enrollment growth and wise investment in educational initiatives.

Strategic Opportunities:

  1. Increase Enrollment.
  2. Respond selectively to opportunities for growth and expansion of academic programs.
  3. Improve graduation and completion rates of students significantly.
  4. Improve institutional procedures through organizational change and continuous attention to student needs and human resource development.

Theme:  Community

Goal:     

To increase opportunities for students, the campus community, and area residents by pursuing joint initiatives with the larger community and by  cultivating a shared sense of purpose within the University.

Strategic Opportunities:

  1. Enhance internal and external communication.
  2. Enhance commitment to collective planning and decision making through effective shared governance.
  3. Build a more vital campus life.
  4. Develop partnerships that involve the University in collaborative activities with other groups and institutions.
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