Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
Annual Work Plan Actions for 2002-2003
The annual work plan is predicated on the strategic plan, A Plan for Serving
Students and Communities
Priority
Increase Access and Opportunity. Minnesota State Colleges and
Universities will continue to recruit students from a broad spectrum of backgrounds,
yet focus more intensely on the recruitment and retention of those who have
been under-prepared for or traditionally under represented or under-served in
higher education, including students of color, first generation college students,
students for whom English is a second language and low income students.
| Action Steps |
| 1. |
Identify and remove barriers to participation in higher education
to improve recruitment, retention and graduation rates for students of color,
first-generation students and low-income students, as well as other under-served
populations. |
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1.1 |
Based on a thorough analysis of best practices within the
system and nationally, develop and begin implementation of institution plans
to remove barriers to participation and to improve measurably the recruitment,
enrollment and retention of students from groups that have been under-served
by higher education at each institution. |
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1.1.1 |
Complete best practices study: January 2003 |
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1.1.2 |
Complete institution plans: June 2003 |
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1.1.3 |
Complete implementation of first phase of plans: September
2003 |
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1.2 |
In order to be more responsive to Minnesota's growing immigrant
population, analyze needs and develop a plan to provide English-as-a-Second-Language/Occupational
English instruction in locations and occupations of greatest need: June
2003 |
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1.3 |
Colleges and universities will develop strong recruitment/community
outreach programs to local community of color organizations, including tribal
colleges and educational organizations, to improve their recruitment, retention
and graduation rates for students of color, first-generation students, low-income
students and other under-served populations. |
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1.3.1 |
Identify outreach needs and develop plans: January 2003
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1.3.2 |
Documented relationships with organizations in place: March
2003 |
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1.3.3 |
Implement outreach program: June 2003 |
| 2. |
Initiate new pre-kindergarten through college (P-16) collaborative
structures to improve student preparation for and transition into college
and work. |
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2.1 |
Establish a statewide P-16 Education Partnership/Coalition
led by a Leaders Council and implemented by a P-16 Work Team, to set and
implement an agenda to improve P-16 teaching and learning, and college and
work readiness. |
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2.1.1 |
Complete operational plan, including structure, membership,
budget and implementation timelines: January 2003 |
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2.1.2 |
Organized Leaders Council and Work Teams: June 2003
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2.2 |
In collaboration with P-12 partners, develop, expand and
improve learning opportunities, particularly for middle and high school
students, to build the knowledge, skills and motivation needed for student
success after high school graduation. |
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2.2.1 |
Complete research on alternative delivery models for late
high school and early college learning and develop recommendations: March
2003 |
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2.2.2 |
Collaborate with P-16 partners to improve student preparation
in mathematics by developing a Joint Statement of Mathematical Competence
Expected of All Entering College Students and developing a strategy to align
high school and college readiness assessment in mathematics: June 2003
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| 3. |
Attract and retain more diverse faculty, staff and administrators
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3.1 |
Develop strategic plans with measurable goals at each state
college and university to recruit, develop and retain diverse faculty, staff
and administrators: June 2003 |
Priority
Increase Support. Minnesota State Colleges and Universities will
work to increase support for public higher education in order to maintain the
core educational mission while keeping tuition reasonable and addressing the
needs of the state.
| Action Steps |
| 4. |
Analyze how Minnesota's policy on student financial aid is
affecting Minnesota State Colleges and Universities students and develop
and implement a strategy to obtain legislative changes that benefit public
higher education students. |
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4.1 |
Complete analysis: December 2002 |
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4.2 |
Develop and implement legislative strategy: February 2003
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| 5. |
Advocate for responsible management of fiscal, facilities
and technology resources. |
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5.1 |
Advocate with the executive branch, the Legislature and other
key constituencies for a system biennial operating budget adequate to maintain
the core educational mission, grow the areas needed by the state and keep
tuition affordable: Ongoing |
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5.2 |
Develop and implement a strategy to communicate the need
for funding to the executive branch, the Legislature and key constituencies:
January 2003 |
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5.3 |
Maintain positive relationships with the legislative and
executive branches of government by meeting with all new legislators, the
Governor and the governor's staff, and commissioners of appropriate state
agencies. |
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5.3.1 |
Chancellor meets with new legislators: January 2003
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5.3.2 |
Chancellor meets regularly with the Governor, governor's staff
and state agency heads: Ongoing |
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5.4 |
Control costs by maintaining and renewing the buildings and
infrastructure of the system and its individual institutions: Ongoing
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5.4.1 |
Advocate for continued capital improvement investment: Ongoing |
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5.4.2 |
Advocate for funding of appropriate maintenance of buildings
of the system and its individual campuses: Ongoing |
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5.4.3 |
Advocate for funding of appropriate technological infrastructure
of the system and its individual campuses: Ongoing |
| 6. |
Work to obtain more non-state funding. |
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6.1 |
Examine the development function in the system - both Office
of the Chancellor and the institutions - and develop and implement strategic
and operational plans to increase the capacity of the system and to achieve
a balance between the Northstar Foundation and the individual institutions'
efforts to raise funds from non-state sources. |
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6.1.1 |
Develop a plan: October 2002 |
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6.1.2 |
Implement the first phase of the plan: June 2003 |
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6.2 |
Improve advocacy at the federal level by establishing a federal
relations initiative within the Office of the Chancellor. |
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6.2.1 |
Establish federal relations plan: October 2002 |
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6.2.2 |
Develop and communicate the system's position on the Higher
Education Act: October 2002 |
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6.2.3 |
Meet with each member of Minnesota's Congressional delegation:
June 2003 |
Priority
Expand High Quality Learning Programs and Services. The Minnesota
State Colleges and Universities will provide students with a full range of high
quality learning programs and services that respond to student needs and document
student achievement.
| Action Steps |
| 7. |
Continue to provide a liberal arts foundation enabling students
to develop lifelong learning, critical thinking and citizenship skills in
preparation for the constantly changing world they will encounter. |
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7.1 |
Plan a second MnSCU-wide Conference on the Liberal Arts in
collaboration with the faculty unions and the Center for Teaching and Learning:
Winter, 2004 |
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7.2 |
Continue to review and build a strong MN Transfer Curriculum:
ongoing |
| 8. |
Provide up-to-date education and training through well-equipped
classrooms and laboratories and effective curriculum models based on 21st
century demands of students, employers and the community. |
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8.1 |
Develop a strategy to obtain additional resources from public
and private sources for new instructional equipment: November 2002 |
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8.2 |
Leverage federal and state funding to renew existing curriculum
as well as develop new curriculum. |
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8.2.1 |
Identify initiatives: November 2002 |
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8.2.2 |
Meet with federal legislative delegation: January 2003
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8.2.3 |
Complete federal legislative process; awards made: June
2003 |
| 9. |
Expand professional development opportunities for faculty,
staff and administrators. |
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9.1 |
Clarify role and processes for the Center for Teaching and
Learning to provide campus-based faculty development and coordinate system-wide
teaching and learning initiatives. |
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9.1.1 |
Present status report on role clarification: December
2002 |
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9.1.2 |
Present final report on Center for Teaching and Learning:
June 2003 |
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9.2 |
Assess staff development needs and design a program to address
these needs: December 2002 |
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9.3 |
Determine if the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
would benefit from the creation of a leadership and management training
program for institutional and system administrators from within the system:
June 2003 |
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9.4 |
Improve faculty and staff technology skills by expanding
opportunities to learn how to use technology to improve teaching, learning,
management and student services: June 2003 |
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9.5 |
Determine the resources needed to provide faculty, staff
and administrative development and how well these needs can be met within
existing budgets: March 2003 |
| 10. |
Continue development of distance and technology enhanced education
opportunities to improve the system's ability to respond to learner needs.
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10.1 |
Implement the goals of the congressional award: March
2003 |
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10.2 |
Develop a communication strategy for Minnesota Online to
include the delineation of roles, responsibilities, relationships and process
as supported by the MN Online Council and consistent with the work of the
Information Technology Round-Table: December 2002 |
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10.3 |
Collaborate with other educational entities to begin the
development of a statewide digital learning plan: December 2002 |
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10.4 |
Pilot e-portfolio project: December 2002 |
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10.5 |
Distribute funds to lead institutions to increase the number
of fully online programs and services by 10 percent: January 2003
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10.6 |
Pilot statewide initiative for online recruitment, program
admissions, student retention and e-community: March 2003 |
| 11. |
Provide and expand graduate education and practical research
and development, particularly in applied fields of study. |
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11.1 |
Establish and convene a Graduate Education Task Force to
review and make recommendations on the current and projected needs for graduate
education in Minnesota and the role of the state universities in providing
graduate education. |
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11.1.1 |
Taskforce convened: November 2002 |
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11.1.2 |
Report issued: Fall, 2003 |
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11.2 |
Continue the Graduate Council as a forum to collaboratively
plan, discuss and resolve issues: Meetings quarterly |
Priority
Priority Strengthen Community Development and Economic Vitality.
The Minnesota State Colleges and Universities will help meet the state's critical
workforce and community needs in collaboration with statewide and local leadership
groups.
| Action Steps |
| 12. |
Provide enhanced capacity and flexibility in key workforce
areas through flexible scheduling and alternative delivery, including partially
or fully online credit and non-credit courses and information sources such
as ISEEK. |
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12.1 |
In partnership with key regional and state stakeholders,
analyze regional workforce training and economic development requirements
and capacity of the state colleges and universities to meet these requirements
now and in the future. |
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12.1.1 |
Present preliminary report: January 2003 |
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12.1.2 |
Present implementation plan: June 2003 |
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12.2 |
In partnership with key regional and state stakeholders,
develop regional plans to guide the coordination and delivery of a variety
of workforce and economic development services and programs. |
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12.2.1 |
Pilot two regional plans: April 2003 |
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Develop a statewide plan: June 2003 |
| 13. |
Respond to critical workforce needs in such areas as teaching
and health care careers. |
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13.1 |
In partnership with K 12 school districts, the Department
of Children, Families and Learning, and other stakeholders, a) address the
shortages of teachers of color and teachers in high-demand fields and b)
develop a performance effectiveness and accountability plan for teacher
preparation within the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities. |
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13.1.1 |
Appoint and convene a Teacher Education Advisory Council and a Task Force
on College and University Collaboration in Teacher Preparation: November
2002 |
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13.1.2 |
Develop strategies to address both shortage and accountability issues:
March 2003 |
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13.1.3 |
Pilot or implement strategies: June 2003 |
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13.2 |
In partnership with the health care industry and professional
associations, increase capacity, enrollment and practice in health care
education programs -particularly nursing - to meet workforce shortages:
March 2003 |
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Improve system ability to respond rapidly to accelerated
or sudden change experienced at the industry, company, employee or community
level. |
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14.1 |
In partnership with employers, labor and other key stakeholders,
develop "rapid response" mechanisms based on stakeholder demand: February
2003 |
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14.2 |
Implement the quick response mechanisms: June 2003
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Priority
Fully Integrate the System. Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
will become a more efficient, effective and fully coordinated higher education
system while respecting the differences and distinctiveness of the individual
colleges and universities.
| Action Steps |
| 15. |
Establish the capacity to integrate academic, strategic,
financial, technology and facilities plans at the institutional, regional
and system levels. |
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15.1 |
Identify and develop key processes that serve as the strategic
foundation for academic, financial, technology and facilities plans at the
institutional, regional and system levels: June 2003 |
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15.2 |
Work with several institutions to develop academic plans
that serve as the foundation for and integrate with their strategic, financial,
technology and facilities plans: June 2003 |
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15.3 |
Develop an integrated, seamless system for student matriculation.
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15.3.1 |
Completion of a plan to align key business practices and
policies: June 2003 |
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15.3.2 |
Fully implement the student matriculation system: June
2004 |
| 16. |
Implement collaborative planning to better serve students,
to expand opportunities for the institutions in the system and maintain
the quality and scope of programs and services. |
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16.1 |
In order to strengthen the capacity to provide
higher education services to Twin Cities students, employers and communities,
identify a regional structure that ensures high quality planning, programming
and resource management: June 2003 |
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16.2 |
Develop a plan to expand the consortium approach currently
used by Northwest Technical College to deliver customized training, distance
education, curriculum standards, programs and services to include all colleges
in the Northwest region in the consortium to more effectively serve employers
and students: June 2003 |
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16.3 |
Expand partnerships and collaboration with the University
of Minnesota while maintaining the quality and scope of programs and services
to students and communities: June 2003 |
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16.4 |
Identify key future directions for the Minnesota State Colleges
and Universities: June 2003 |
Across-the-Board Priority-Measurement
| Action Steps |
| 17. |
In consultation with key internal and external stakeholders,
develop a system of performance indicators to measure the effectiveness
of the system as a whole and its individual institutions. |
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17.1 |
Work with the Board of Trustees and key institutional representatives
to develop a balanced set of performance (for instance, input, process,
output and outcome) measures to monitor progress toward achieving the system's
current and future strategic directions and goals: December 2002
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17.2 |
Work with the Board of Trustees and key institutional representatives
to identify baselines measures and benchmarks for the balanced set of performance
measures: February 2003 |
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17.3 |
Establish performance targets: June 2003 |
These are key steps to carry out the strategic plan in FY 2003.
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