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VPAA UPDATE 14 August 2015
Dear Faculty and Staff: In preparing for the academic year 2015-2016, I’m sending this update prior to the start of the semester. Please note that two very important documents were emailed to you on 4 August, entitled: Events Prior to the First Week of Fall 2015 Classes (17-21 August) and Opening Day (21 August). Please be sure to read through these in order to prepare and otherwise plan your time. Hiring Search News The following have accepted tenure-track positions; a national search was conducted: Dr. Kimberly Cox (with the retirement of Dr. Kathy Bahr): English
and Humanities Department. Dr. John Buttiglieri (with the resignation of Dr. Linda Brown):
Education. Dr. Lori Entzminger (with the resignation of Dr. Marc Daczwitz):
Education. Brooks Hafey (with Dr. Jim Margetts’ acceptance of the CSC Dean
position): Music. Dr. Janice Haynes: new ESP/Communications Department position. The following has accepted a non-tenure track position; a national search was conducted: McKay Tebbs (with the resignation of Charles Carey): Music. Other faculty positions filled for the 2015-16 AY: Jennifer Balmat: Science. Rod Clause: Art. Terie Woods: Business. Faculty searches in progress: two Business, two ESP, and one English /Transitional Studies (one-year only) positions. Staff Search News A national search was conducted for the following new personnel who started with CSC this summer: Dr. Akin “Bob” Adebayo, Assessment Director. This position was
created by transforming another existing staff position. Dr. James Powell, Dean of Curriculum & Accreditation and School of
EHPCP&SW.
CSC Mission & Master Academic Plan (MAP)
Mission Statement Chadron State College (CSC) will enrich the quality of life in the region by providing educational opportunities, research, service, and programs that contribute significantly to the vitality and diversity of the region. MAP Priorities, 2014-‐2018 CSC is committed to the achievement of tasks/projects that align with the following Priorities: 1) Continue to implement and improve the Essential Studies Program (ESP). 2) Define, develop, and promote co-‐curricular experiences that foster undergraduate and graduate student engagement. 3) Create and implement a strategic vision(s) for teaching and learning technologies, teaching and learning center (TLC) and the library learning commons (LLC). 4) Evaluate campus-‐wide processes for student recruitment, advising and retention; recommend a plan for continuous improvement. 5) Study, create, and implement a strategic vision for the graduate studies program. 6) Evaluate campus-‐wide processes for faculty and staff recruitment and retention; recommend a plan for continuous improvement.
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A local search was conducted for the following: Ms. Colette Fernandez, Project Coordinator position within the Graduate Studies Program. Ms. Paula Perlinski, OA III position within the Office of the VPAA. Ms. Joy Pitts, OA II position to assist Dr. Powell within the School of EHPCP&SW. With a Director of Health Professions vacancy, Ms. Kristal Kuhnel will serve in this capacity during the 2015-16 year. Staff searches are in progress for the following positions: Accompanist; IT Specialist within the Teaching and Learning Center. New Faculty Positions: MAP 1.1 With the support of the President and Cabinet members, CSC has added or will add three (two tenure track; a one year) new faculty Essential Studies Program (ESP) positions (e.g. ESP/Communication with Dr. Haynes). As a result there will be one new faculty position in each of the three schools. The three new faculty positions assist with achieving MAP 1.1. On 13 November 2014, a two-person subcommittee of the ESP met with the VPAA Council to discuss an ESP implementation proposal for MAP 1.1. The Deans have worked to achieve the implementation proposal. In addition, I will pursue transforming the one-year ESP faculty position to a permanent tenure track position. Please thank the President, Cabinet, Deans, and the ESP faculty members who prepared the implementation plan to achieve MAP 1.1. Graduate Studies Programs Over the summer, the Graduate Office was established on the first floor of Crites Hall. Ms. Colette Fernandez was hired as the new non-faculty Project Coordinator to assist the MEd and MAE programs. In addition, Dr. Kathleen Kirsch began duties as the new Graduate Studies Faculty Coordinator. Like the Essential Studies Faculty Coordinator, the position involves ¼ release for specific duties. These changes reflect an intersection of Map Priority #4 on retention and Map Priority #5, which is to study, create, and implement a strategic vision for the Graduate Studies Program. Library Learning Commons The LLC is now in year two of its holdings revitalization project. In spring 2015, library liaisons worked closely with department chairs to assure that book purchases align with discipline curricula and faculty research interests. Since January 1, 2015, the library has added 473 books to its collection. Applied Sciences acquired 17 new books; Business, 21; Communication & Social Sciences, 88; Justice Studies, 10; Education, 50; English & Humanities, 43; HPER, 36; Physical & Life Sciences, 66; Mathematical Sciences, 19; Music 38; Counseling, Psychology & Social Work, 57; Visual and Performing Arts, 16; and Library/General Collection, 12. Look for more information about these new books in forthcoming LLC newsletters and blog posts; please work with your library liaisons if you need any help integrating library holdings into your teaching.
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Teaching and Learning Center The TLC is restructuring this year and is working with faculty to provide continued support. Currently, the TLC is carving out a physical location in the basement of the Old Admin. The suite will be designed as faculty multiuse space and will focus on emerging technologies and pedagogies. Staff will continue to offer support for instructional technologies—both in the classroom and online—and support for instructional design and pedagogy. The TLC will also continue its new faculty orientation program, which will be led by Tracy Nobiling this year. Look for more information about the TLC forthcoming in its newsletters and blog posts. HLC Reaffirmation Preparation The writing of CSC’s assurance argument for our 2017 Reaffirmation bid is underway. In the coming weeks and months, individuals will be asked to submit appropriate documents as evidence in fulfillment of the criteria and core components. In addition, individuals will be asked to offer feedback on what has been written. Sandoz Center On August 28 in the Atrium, the Sandoz Center will host the “Filthy Electric Vector Rave” or FEVeR (#feverCSC) from 9:00 pm until Midnight. This event is a black light, neon, glow-in-the-dark rave dance for CSC Students, Faculty and Staff. For further information contact Sarah Polak.
Revised 8/15/15
2015/2016 Faculty Calendar (This calendar is subject to change. Updated link to the calendar can be found on the Dean’s, Faculty, and Office Assistant SAKAI sites)
CSC Mission Statement Chadron State College will enrich the quality of life in the region by providing educational opportunities, research, service, and programs that contribute significantly to the vitality and diversity of the region.
Master Academic Plan (MAP) Priorities: 2014-2018 1. Continue to implement and improve the Essential Studies Program (ESP) 2. Define, develop, and promote co-curricular experiences that foster undergraduate and graduate student engagement 3. Create and implement a strategic vision(s) for teaching and learning technologies, teaching and learning center (TLC) and the library learning commons
(LLC) 4. Evaluate campus-wide processes for student recruitment, advising and retention; recommend a plan for continuous improvement 5. Study, create, and implement a strategic vision for the graduate studies program 6. Evaluate campus-wide processes for faculty and staff recruitment and retention; recommend a plan for continuous improvement
Meeting Schedule
Regular Meeting Dates
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Week 1 Faculty Senate – 11:00am
Academic Review –
3:15pm
Department Meeting – 11:00am
Week 2 Graduate Council – 11:00am
Academic Review –
3:15pm
President’s All Campus Meeting –
11:00am
Week 3 Faculty Senate – 11:00am
Academic Review –
3:15pm
All-Faculty or School or Program Meeting – 11:00am
Teacher Education Meeting – 3:15pm
Week 4 Academic Office Assistants (if
needed) – 8:00am
Department Meeting – 11:00am
Academic Review –
3:15pm
SCEA – 11:00am
Week 5 Essential Studies Faculty Meeting –
11:00am
Essential Studies Faculty Meeting
11:00am
Revised 8/15/15
Legal Holidays/Classes Dismissed
Day Faculty & Students Staff
Labor Day September 7 September 7
Midterm Break October 19-20 N/A
Fall Break November 25-27 November 26-27
Assessment Day December 14 N/A
Winter Break December 21-January 10 December 24-January 3
Midterm Break March 7-11 N/A
Spring Break March 28 N/A
Scholastic Day April 1 N/A
Assessment Day May 2 N/A
Memorial Day May 30 May 30
Independence Day July 4 July 4
Revised 8/15/15
Calendar by Date
August 2015
July 31 Inform faculty of fall teaching load
August 14
• VPAA office sends email to notify faculty for call for Research Institute Grant proposals; Link to application: Research Institute Grant Application
• Faculty Calendar sent out by VPAA office
August 17-18 2016/2017 Proposed summer, fall, & spring schedule templates to Department Chair
August 17-18 Chairs Retreat on campus
August 20 • 1st Year Faculty Orientation (Teaching & Learning Center) • 1st Year Faculty submit Fall goals & Faculty Quality Initiatives to
Deans
August 20-21 New Student Orientation
August 21
• All Staff Opening Day Activities/Meetings begin at 8:00am • If applicable, faculty submit Request to Teach at Another Intuition
of Higher Education form to school Dean (For fall semester)
August 24 Fall Classes Begin
August 26
• Last day to add 1st 8-week class without permission of Dean of Curriculum and Accreditation
• Dean of Curriculum and Accreditation notifies Department Chairs of upcoming CCPE program reviews
Revised 8/15/15
Aug 26 Last day for 100% refund for 1st 8 week session
August 30
• Last day to add 16-week class without the permission of the Dean of Curriculum and Accreditation
• Fall Independent Study courses for 16-week and 1st 8-week due to Dean of Curriculum and Accreditation
• Last day for 100% refund for 16 week session
September 2015
September 1 1st call for fall semester study abroad proposals to be sent to Study Abroad committee (Department Chair must approve first)
September 4
• Fall Daily Schedules due electronically to department Office Assistant
• Fall Course Syllabi due electronically to department Office Assistant
• Graduate Assistant job descriptions due to Graduate Office
September 11 First round for Research Institute Proposals due to VPAA office
September 15
• Faculty member provides written notification to the Dean and Promotion and Tenure chair of intent to apply for promotion and/or tenure
• Faculty members without terminal degrees arrange meeting with school Dean to submit evidence and progress
September 18 • Essential Studies Assessment Reports due to Dean of Essential
Studies and School of Liberal Arts • Faculty Meetings by School
September 23 LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW FROM 1st 8-WEEK COURSE
September 25 • Updated 4-Year Course Rotation due to Dean of Curriculum and
Accreditation • 2nd Year Faculty meetings with deans regarding Faculty Quality
Revised 8/15/15
Initiatives
September 26 • Dedication of Rangeland Center & the Chicoine Events Center • Family Day
October 2015
October 1 - 30 Advising Month
October 1 Faculty eligible for promotion and tenure may begin submitting materials to the Promotion and Tenure Sakai site.
October 2
• Previous spring Release Time, Sabbaticals, & Leave of Absence reports to VPAA office and school Dean
• VPAA office contacts deans regarding Teaching Excellence Award nominations; sends out second email to all campus if necessary
October 4-11 1st 8-week online/face-to-face student course rating completed
October 5
• Proposed 2016 Summer Course Schedules due to Dean of Essential Studies
• Teaching Excellence Award nomination forms due to VPAA Nomination form
October 9
• Undergraduate Unit & Program Assessments due to Dean of Essential Studies and School of Liberal Arts
• Graduate Unit & Program Assessments due to Dean of Graduate Studies
October 10 Homecoming
October 12 Teaching Excellence Award nominees notified of nomination via VPAA office
Revised 8/15/15
October 15 Chairs assign Undergraduate Advisors from START Team
October 16 1st 8-week courses end
October 19 Summer 2016 Schedules Reviewed by Chairs, Deans and VPAA
October 19-20 Midterm Break
October 21-December 13 Face-to-face course ratings for 16-week courses completed
October 25-November 1 Online course ratings for 16-week courses completed
October 26
• 2016/2017 Proposed fall and spring Schedules due to Dean of Curriculum and Accreditation
• 2nd 8-week courses begin • Final 2016 Summer Schedule changes due to Dean of Essential
Studies and School of Liberal Arts
October 27 Midterm and 1st 8-week final grades due at noon
October 28 • Last day to add 2nd 8-week class without permission of Dean of
Curriculum and Accreditation • Last day for 100% refund for 2nd 8-week session
October 30 • 2016/2017 Fall and Spring Schedules reviewed by Department Chairs, Deans, and VPAA
October 31 2nd Year Faculty course ratings to be completed
November 2015
Revised 8/15/15
November 1 Faculty in their 2nd year of employment must have Professional Activity Report to school Dean via Sakai
November 3 Fall Independent Study courses for 2nd 8-week due to Dean of Curriculum and Accreditation
November 6
• 2nd Year Professional Activity Report (PAR) due to School Dean • Application deadline for Professional Semester for Education
Teacher Candidates • 2nd 8-week session syllabi due to department office assistant • LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW FROM 16-WEEK COURSES
November 9 Teaching Excellence Award nominees submit completed applications to VPAA. Application form
November 13 Final changes for 2016/2017 fall and spring schedules due to Dean of Curriculum and Accreditation
November 16 Deadline for Spring graduation; application due to Registrar Office
November 20 • 2016/2017 Release time, Sabbaticals, and Leave of Absence
Requests due to School Dean • Faculty Marching list due to deans
November 23 Last call for fall semester study abroad proposals to be sent to study abroad committee (Department Chair must approve first)
November 25 LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW FROM 2nd 8-WEEK COURSES
November 25-27 Fall break for faculty and students
November 26-27 Campus closed for fall break
November 30 Department Chairs submit 2016/2017 requested course fee changes to
Revised 8/15/15
Deans
December 2015
December 1
• First Review of PAR materials by faculty members and Dean; faculty arrange meeting with the Dean prior to end of semester.
• Department Chairs submit CCPE program review to school Dean
December 6-13 2nd 8-week online/face-to-face student course ratings completed
December 7 • Summer course registration begins • Faculty Marching List due to Registrar
December 10
• Campus Holiday Dinner @ 5:00pm • If applicable, faculty submit Request to Teach at Another Intuition
of Higher Education form to school Dean (For spring semester)
December 14 Assessment Day/Data Retreats
December 14-18
Finals week
December 15 Inform faculty of Spring Teaching Loads
December 18 Commencements (Graduate at 2:00pm in Memorial Hall & Undergraduate at 4:00pm in Chicoine Event Center)
December 22 Grades due by noon
December 24-January 3 Campus closed
January 2016
Revised 8/15/15
January 4 Student Rating summaries available to all teaching staff
January 11 • Spring classes begin • Faculty submissions of promotion and tenure portfolio due
January 12 Required paperwork for 16-week Independent Studies due to Dean of Curriculum and Accreditation
January 13 • Last day to add 1st 8-week courses without permission of Dean of
Curriculum and Accreditation • Last day for 100% refund for 1st 8-week session
January 17 • Last day to add 16-week courses without permission of Dean of
Curriculum and Accreditation • Last day for 100% refund for 16-week session
January 19
• 1st Year Faculty meet with School Dean regarding Faculty Quality Initiatives and PAR
• Spring Daily Schedules due electronically to department Office Assistant
• Spring Course Syllabi due electronically to department Office Assistant
• Spring Independent Study courses for 16-week and 1st 8-week due to Dean of Curriculum and Accreditation
• 1st call for spring semester study abroad proposals due to study abroad committee (Department Chair must approve first)
January 30 Professional Activity Reports (PAR) due via SAKAI site
February 2016
February 1 – February 29 Advising Month
Revised 8/15/15
February 1 2015/2016 fall and spring course registration begins
February 10 LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW FROM 1st 8-WEEK COURSES
February 11 • Faculty Senate Emeriti Faculty nominations due to President • All Campus Meeting @ 11:00am – Information Fair
February 19 • Updated Advising Templates for new catalog due to Dean of
Curriculum and Accreditation • Department Chairs review Advisee List and assign faculty advisors
February 21-February 28 1st 8-week online/face-to-face student course ratings completed
February 22-26 Deans meet with 1st year faculty for personal conference and submit signed annual evaluation and materials, including PAR.
February 26 Application deadline for Professional Semester for Education Teacher Candidates
March 2016
March 4 1st 8-week session ends
March 7-11 Midterm Break
March 13-May 1 16-week face-to-face student course ratings completed
March 14 2nd 8-week classes begin
Revised 8/15/15
March 15 Midterm grades and final 1st 8-week grades due by noon
March 16 • Last day to add 2nd 8-week courses without permission of Dean of
Curriculum and Accreditation • Last day for 100% refund for 2nd 8-week session
March 21 Ivy Day nominations due to VPAA office
March 23 Spring Independent Study courses for 2nd 8-week due to Dean of Curriculum and Accreditation
March 28 Spring break
March 31
• Faculty awarded previous fall Release Time, Sabbaticals, and Leave of Absence submit reports to VPAA office and school Dean
• Release Time requests for fall 2016 due to VPAA office • GPA report sent to Chairs for Ivy Day candidate review by Director
of Institutional Research
April 2016
April 1
• Scholastic Day • LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW FROM 16-WEEK COURSES • Last call for spring semester study abroad proposals due to study
abroad committee (Department Chair must approve first)
April 11-18 16-week online/face-to-face student course ratings completed
April 13 LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW FROM 2nd 8-WEEK COURSES
April 14 Faculty & Staff All Campus Recognition Luncheon @ 11:00am Student Center Ballroom
April 15 Deadline for fall graduation applications-due to Registrar
Revised 8/15/15
April 19 Dean of Essential Studies and School of Liberal Arts sends Faculty Adjunct Report form to adjuncts for completion
April 24 – May 1
• Online course ratings for 16-week courses completed • 2nd 8-week online/face-to-face student course ratings completed
April 29
• Last day to submit department purchase & travel requests to School Dean
• 1st year faculty meet with School Dean regarding Faculty Quality Initiatives
May 2016
May 2-6 Finals week
May 2 Assessment Day/Data Retreats
May 3 Adjunct Faculty submit Teaching Report Form to respective school Deans
May 6 • Chairs submit program change proposals (minors, majors, options) • Ivy Day recognition at 7:00pm
May 7 Commencement (Graduate at 8:00am in Memorial Hall and Undergraduate at 10:00am in Chicoine Event Center)
May 9 Summer session begins for full, 1st 8-week, and 1st 4-week classes
May 10 Grades due at noon
May 13 Summer session course syllabi due electronically to department Office Assistant
June 2016
Revised 8/15/15
June 3 1st 4-week summer session ends
June 6 2nd 4-week and 2nd 8-week session begins for summer
June 7 Grades for 1st 4-week session due
June 17 Faculty awarded Research Institute grant submits completion report or contacts the VPAA office for assistance.
July 2016
July 1 2nd 4-week and 1st 8-week summer session ends
July 5 3rd 4-week session begins for summer
July 6 2nd 4-week and 1st 8 week grades due
July 29 2nd 8-week and 3rd 4-week session ends
August 2016
August 2 3rd 4-week, 2nd 8-week and full term grades due
Upcoming Dates of Importance
August 19 2016 Faculty orientation
August 22 2016 Classes begin
Revised 8/15/15
October 17-18 2016 Mid-term break
November 23-25 2016 Fall break
December 13-16 2016 Finals week
December 16 2016 Fall commencement
January 9 2017 Classes begin
March 6 -10 2017 Mid-term break
April 17 2017 Spring break
May 2-5 2017 Finals week
May 6 2017 Spring commencement
CCommenced Review of CSC Mission Statement
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Initiated Implementation
of MAP
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Obtained Support of Master Academic Plan (MAP)
by Cabinet as hub ofCSC 2020 Plan
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Identified Degree of Alignment
of Faculty & Staff Annual Goals
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Identified Actions/Projects
in regards to Academic Priorities
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Developed Draft Department Priorities & Reviewed
Department Mission Statements
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Identified Actions/Projects
in regards to Department/Unit Priorities
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Developed Academic Priorities: Essential Studies ProgramCo-curricular experiences
Teaching & LearningTechnologies
Advising & RetentionGraduate Studies
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Initiated Development of MAP Reviewed High-Impact Practices (HIPs)
Reviewed Essential Studies Program (ESP) Reviewed Graduate Studies Program Purpose
Reviewed CSC Signature ThemesReviewed and Prioritized CSC 2011-2014
Intentional Initiatives
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Master Academic Plan (MAP)
2014-2018Chadron State College
Published June 2015
Time LineAug. 16, 2013 Launched development of MAP at
All-Campus meeting Aug. 26, 2013 Determined structure of MAP Task
Force composed of Department Representatives via meeting with Department Chairs
Sept. 30, 2013 Decided upon initial steps by MAP Task Force
Oct. 7, 2013 Submitted “Level of Priority” for Intentional Initiatives by Task Force Representatives
Oct. 14, 2013 Drafted re-wording of particular 2011-14 Intentional Initiatives
Oct. 18, 2013 Submitted by Task Force “Inventory of Activities” fitting 4 Themes & HIPs
Oct. 21, 2013 Updated Faculty Senate Leadership Submissions Reviewed by Task Force
Oct. 28, 2013 Revised seven Intentional Initiatives by Task Force
Nov. 8, 2013 Obtained Department Feedback regarding Alternative Frameworks
Nov. 11, 2013 Reviewed Alternative Framework by Task Force
Nov. 22, 2013 Submitted Academic Priority Illustrations
Nov. 25, 2013 Reviewed Academic Priority Illustrations and Implementation examples by Task Force
Dec. 2, 2013 Submitted additional implementation examples for each Academic Priority from Deans/AVP
Dec. 3, 2013 Submitted Draft Priorities to Executive Cabinet for review
Dec. 6, 2013 Updated MAP with Faculty Senate Leadership comments
Dec. 9, 2013 Submitted comments to Task Force from VPAA, Cabinet, Deans, & AVP
Jan. 20, 2014 Finalized Academic Priorities Jan. 27, 2014 Revised Department Priorities Feb. 11, 2014 Submitted Financial Aid Academic
Priorities to CabinetFeb. 13, 2014 Shared Academic Priorities with faculty
and staff at CSC Information LuncheonFeb. 24, 2014 Began development of projects within
Priorities 2 and 4 March 3, 2014 Began development of projects within
Priorities 3 and 6 March 17, 2014
Began development of projects within department priorities
April 7, 2014 Drafted Outline of support needed, cost and timelines for Academic Priorities
April 9, 2014 Obtained input from OAs; VPAA Council Reviewed Academic Priorities
April 10, 2014 Obtained input from Student Government President
April 14, 2014 Obtained input from Professional StaffApril 18, 2014 Obtained input from Faculty Senate
officers May 6 & 8, 2014
Met with VPAA Council to review Academic Priorities
May 19, 2014 Obtained input from Professional Staff May 28, 2014 Reviewed Projects with Academic
Priorities for clarification with VPAA Council
June 2, 2014 Obtained input from Student Services June 12, 2014 Obtained input from VPAA Council June 23, 2014 Obtained input from Cabinet regarding
MAP Updates and Cabinet support at hub of 2020 Plan
July 24, 2014 Reviewed MAP materials by VPAA Council
July 29, 2014 Obtained input from marketing team Aug. 25, 2014 Obtained input from student
leadership Oct. 8, 2014 Delineated MAP Task Force Purpose for
2014-15Oct. 9, 2014 Created Mission & Vision Steering Team
at All Campus Meeting by PresidentOct. 15, 2014 Drafted initial ideas of Undergraduate
Degree program outcomes by MAP Task Force
Oct. 29, 2014 Reviewed Undergraduate Degree Program outcomes drafted by subcommittees of MAP Task Force
Oct. 31, 2014 Initiated and Reviewed Purpose of Mission & Vision Steering Team
Nov. 3, 2014 Drafted project setbacks and successes by MAP Task Force. Prepared campus survey by Mission & Vision Steering Team.
Nov. 12, 2014 Revised setback & success factors for each MAP project by Task Force
Nov. 13, 2014 Collected input from Faculty and Staff regarding Mission & Vision by Mission & Vision Steering Team
May 11, 2015 Reviewed CSC Mission Statement and submitted recommendations to the President
Master Academic Plan (MAP)2014-2018
Chadron State College
The new four-year MAP reaffirms the Essential Studies Program (ESP) Philosophy and the Graduate Studies Program Purpose and strategically advances selected 2011-14 Intentional Initiatives within the parameters of four campus-wide Signature Themes. The MAP represents CSC’s commitment to its academic goals but is flexible and sufficiently responsive to pivot as needed as well as provides the organization the opportunity to learn.
Philosophy of Essential Studies Program (ESP)Students are members of a broader society dependent on their meaningful contributions for its success. Chadron State College embraces this vision, recognizing the need to serve the region within the context of an increasingly global and more complex world in need of creative solutions to a never ending supply of challenges and opportunities. The Essential Studies Program at Chadron State provides an integrated, coherent learning experience to prepare students for a life of responsible inquiry.www.csc.edu/MAP/esa
Campus is an all-inclusive term meaning all the entities involved in student learning through CSC.
CSC Intentional Initiatives 2011-2014 Intentional Initiatives can be found on page 9 of the Strategic Planning Initiatives, 2011-2014. Please follow the link below. www.csc.edu/MAP/spi
Graduate Studies ProgramThe primary purpose of the graduate program at Chadron State College is to provide opportunities for elementary and secondary teachers, administrators, counselors, business persons, and others to further their education so that they might be better qualified to fulfill their personal, occupational, and professional goals. The program is established primarily for candidates for the degrees Master of Arts in Education, Master of Business Administration, Master of Education, and Master of Science in Organizational Management, but some courses are open to unclassified students not intending to complete work toward a master’s degree. For more information, go to the following link to view the Graduate Studies home page: www.csc.edu/graduate
CSC Mission StatementChadron State College will enrich the quality of life in the region by providing educational opportunities, research, service, and programs that contribute significantly to the vitality and diversity of the region.
Master Academic Plan Purpose • Mold and sustain a high quality
and cost effective learning experience that differentiates Chadron State College.
• Lead the campus effort in development of a comprehensive Chadron State College 2020.
• Articulate specific projects that focus and guide Academic Affairs to reduce the possibility of drifting from one initiative to another.
• Improve communication through a shared understanding of the priorities such as articulating highly valued projects for each priority.
• Secure support from all units across campus including aligning resources to impact student learning.
• Prepare an aspirational yet practical and flexible plan that responds to the emerging opportunities and challenges.
Academic Priorities (not listed in order of importance) 1. Continue to implement and
improve the Essential Studies Program (ESP)
2. Define, develop, and promote co-curricular experiences that foster undergraduate and graduate student engagement
3. Create and implement a strategic vision(s) for teaching and learning technologies, teaching and learning center (TLC) and the library learning commons (LLC)
4. Evaluate campus-wide processes for student recruitment, advising, and retention; recommend a plan for continuous improvement
5. Study, create, and implement a strategic vision for the graduate studies program
6. Evaluate campus-wide processes for faculty and staff recruitment and retention; recommend a plan for continuous improvement
CSC Signature ThemesConnections: Cultivate a campus
that builds sustainable long-term (internal and external) connections to advance a learner-centered
environment, leverages resources, and promotes and achieves innovative collaborations relevant to the changing higher education landscape.
Learner-Centered Environment: Support a campus that develops and enhances a coordinated, cost effective, and coherent high-impact learner-centered environment that builds a collaborative community of learners, engages in continuous improvement (i.e. the reflective practitioner), and advances teaching as substantive, intellectual work through teams of faculty and support staff investigating questions about teaching and learning.
Strategic Growth & Retention: Develop and implement a mission-centered, market-smart plan for student enrollment growth that maximizes student-CSC fit (i.e. matching) to foster student engagement and retention.
Evidence-Based Improvement: Nurture a campus culture of collection, discussion, reflection, best practices, and research to improve the quality of courses, programs, and services.
Research Institute Grant Application July 2015
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TO: Applicants for Chadron State College Research Institute Grants FROM: Vice President of Academic Affairs RE: Procedural Guidelines for Research Research Grant Application Word document file The Research Institute welcomes your proposals for funding valuable research projects. To help you begin and complete your study, it will be necessary to refer to and use the following pages. In order, these are: NOTICE REGARDING HUMAN SUBJECTS ........................................................................................................ 2 IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING PROJECTS ................................................................................ 3 RESEARCH INSTITUTE PROJECT PROPOSAL GUIDELINES ...................................................................... 4 RESEARCH INSTITUTE PROPOSAL COVER SHEET ...................................................................................... 5 RESEARCH INSTITUTE PROPOSED PROJECT BUDGET .............................................................................. 6 RESEARCH INSTITUTE PROPOSAL AGREEMENT ......................................................................................... 7 RESEARCH INSTITUTE PROJECT APPROVAL SHEET.................................................................................. 8 GUIDELINES FOR REPORTING STUDY RESULTS .......................................................................................... 9 COMPLETION REPORT FORM ........................................................................................................................... 10
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NOTICE REGARDING HUMAN SUBJECTS If the research to be conducted involves human or animal subjects, the researcher is required to receive approval of the proposed research by the CSC Institutional Review Board (IRB) prior to seeking approval of the Research Institute Committee. Such approvals are also required for those conducting survey or observational research studies that involve human or animal subjects. A co-chair of the CSC Institutional Review Board is the Dean of Liberal Arts School and Essential Studies Program, Old Admin, Rm. 233, extension 6246.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING PROJECTS
A. Calls for proposals are due by the 2nd Friday of September.
B. Budgets: 1. Money does not rollover to the next academic year.
C. Completion Report
1. All completion reports are due June 30th to the VPAA office. Please send those reports to the VPAA Office Assistant.
2. If your reports is going to be late you need to contact the VPAA Office Assistant before June 30th.
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RESEARCH INSTITUTE PROJECT PROPOSAL GUIDELINES A thorough and detailed description of the proposed research project must be provided. Complete and submit the Research Institute Proposal Cover Sheet (page 5) and your electronically written proposal using the following format. Please address each item in the same order as presented in this outline, and use the following numbered titles: A. Description: 1. Introduction to and Statement of the Problem 2. Purpose of the Study and Its Importance 3. Study Goals, Objectives, and/or Theoretical Propositions 4. Research Method and Data Collection 5. Data Analysis and Anticipated Results 6. Plans for Future Scholarly Work Resulting from This Study 7. Benefits to the Researcher/s and the College B. Timetable: 1. The Beginning Date, Sequence of All Major Events, and the Anticipated Conclusion Date 2. Approximate Dates for Scholarly Presentations. Conferences, or Workshops, and Accordant Researcher Participation C. Research Institute Proposed Project Budget, page 6 of this application. 1. Personnel 2. Materials and Supplies 3. Equipment 4. Travel 5. Other
If space on page 6 does not allow, please attach an extra sheet describing fully all line items for materials, supplies, and equipment. ***NOTE: If the details and/or sum of the grant award varies from the initial proposal, the submission of a revised project budget (Research Institute Proposed Project Budget, page 6) using the same format, is required.
D. Budget Narrative
Attach an additional sheet to identify and justify each section and item on your Research Institute Proposed Project Budget.
E. In addition fill out and submit the Research Institute Proposal Agreement (page 7) and the Research Institute Project Approval Sheet (page 8).
F. Refer to pages 9 and following.
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RESEARCH INSTITUTE PROPOSAL COVER SHEET Chadron State College
Proposal Submission Date:_______ 1. Name/s of Principal Researcher:______________________________________________ 2. Name/s of Student Researcher:_______________________________________________ 3. Study Title: ______________________________________________________________ 4. Total Budget Request:______________________________________________________ 5. Fiscal Year (include both dates): _____________________________________________ 6. Proposal Abstract (175 words or less):
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RESEARCH INSTITUTE PROPOSED PROJECT BUDGET ITEM AMOUNT 1. Personnel __________ Principal Researcher (with benefits) __________ Principal Researcher (with benefits) __________ Student Researcher (with benefits) __________ Student Researcher (with benefits) __________ Other (specify) __________ Subtotal __________ 2. Materials and Supplies Item __________ Item __________ Item __________ Item __________ Item __________ Subtotal __________ 3. Equipment Item __________ Item __________ Item __________ Item __________ Item __________ Subtotal __________ 4. Travel Description __________ Description __________ Subtotal __________ 5. Other Description __________ Description __________ Subtotal __________ Research Project Grand Total __________
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RESEARCH INSTITUTE PROPOSAL AGREEMENT Principal Researcher's Name/s: ____________________________________________________ Student Researcher's Name/s: _____________________________________________________ Study Title: ____________________________________________________________________ Fiscal Year (include both dates):___________________________________________________ I/We agree to submit all reports requested, including Completion Report to the Research Institute Committee, and adhere to the appropriate deadlines. I/We also understand that the quality of the completed study will be a consideration in future funding. I/We will supply the Office of the Vice President of Academic Affairs all copies of articles, presentations, booklets, pamphlets, books, and other scholarly materials resulting from this grant. These materials will be placed in the faculty and staff collection of the Reta King Library. All equipment, tests, and unused materials remain the property of Chadron State College and may be reclaimed. ______________________________ ______________________________ Principal Researcher's Signature Date ______________________________ ______________________________ Principal Researcher's Signature Date ______________________________ ______________________________ Student Researcher's Signature Date ______________________________ ______________________________ Student Researcher's Signature Date
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RESEARCH INSTITUTE PROJECT APPROVAL SHEET Study Title: ____________________________________________________________________ The completed proposal is to be reviewed and approved or disapproved by your Department Chair and School Dean prior to being submitted to the Research Institute Committee. Submit the following electronic documents to the Vice President of Academic Affairs via the VPAA Office Assistant before the deadline of the call:
• the signed Research Institute Project Approval Sheet, • the signed Research Institute Proposal Agreement, and • The Research Institute Proposal Cover Sheet.
______________________________ ____ Approve ____ Disapprove _____________ Signature of Department Chair Date Comments/Recommendations: ______________________________ ____ Approve ____ Disapprove _____________ Signature of School Dean Date Comments/Recommendations: ______________________________ ____ Approve ____ Disapprove _____________ Signature of Chair, signifying Date the Research Institute Committee’s action on the proposal Comments/Recommendations: ______________________________ ____ Approve ____ Disapprove _____________ Signature of the Vice President Date of Academic Affairs Comments/Recommendations: ______________________________ ____ Approve ____ Disapprove _____________ Signature of the President Date Comments/Recommendations:
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GUIDELINES FOR REPORTING STUDY RESULTS On pages 9 through 12 are the Research Institute Committee's requirements for reporting the completion of funded studies. Funds must be encumbered by May 31st of the academic year in which the study was funded and be finalized by June 30th. Contact the VPAA Office in event that you cannot make that deadline. Recall from The Research Institute Proposal Agreement (page 7) that the quality of the completed study will be a consideration in future grant funding requests; similarly, the Completion Report is due by June 30th of the academic year of which the study is funded and required prior to the submission of any new proposed funded studies. Upon completion of the research project, which is no later than June 30th of the academic year of which the study is funded, the Committee requires your "final product" in the form of an electronic written document in accordance with the accepted conventions of the research discipline. Any or all articles, presentation guides or handouts, booklets, pamphlets, books, or other scholarly materials resulting from your grant and considered part of the final product are to be submitted to the Research Institute Committee via the VPAA Office.
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CHADRON STATE COLLEGE
COMPLETION REPORT FORM • Completion Reports are due by June 30th upon completion of research project. No additional
proposed study funds can be requested for the following academic year until final report from the earlier study has been submitted
• Approved funds shall be spent within the fiscal year of Chadron State College with no rollover or additional request amounts extended.
• Research Institute Committee members may have access to this Final Report. • Please complete all Sections. All entries should be typed. • When completed, submit to the Vice President of Academic Affairs via the VPAA Office
Assistant and also to the Dean of Liberal Arts School and Essential Studies Program.
A. Identification
Project Number:
Total Funding Received: $
Project title
Participant(s)
Name 1
2
3
4
Research 1. Were all aspects of the grant completed?
☐ YES
☐ NO If no, then please explain why?
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2. Summarize the main progress achieved since the commencement of the project in relation to previously stated aims, significance and expected outcomes, especially in terms of the impact. A more extended statement (maximum one page) may be provided if necessary. 3. General comments, including comments on any difficulties encountered. 4. Indicate expenditure/commitment of funds as related to initial budget.
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5. Provide details of plans for future funding applications, publications and other research output.
C. Signatures Signature of Chief Investigator
Date
Comments by Dean: Signature
Date
Comments by Chair, Institute Research: Signature
Date
