College of Arts and Sciences

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FY 08 Funds Received for Research and Sponsored
ProgramsTotal 1,697,596.59
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External Funding College of Arts and Sciences
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Goal 1 Broaden the Base of Productive and
Educated citizens Objective 1.1 Increase the
Quality and Visibility of University
Students.Assessment Measures 1.1.1 70 of the
students will meet the Program Student Learner
Objectives.
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Goal 1 Broaden the Base of Productive and
Educated citizens Objective 1.1 Increase the
Quality and Visibility of University
Students.Assessment Measures 1.1.2 Every
graduating senior will have at least 1) one
presentation, (2) authored one peer-

reviewed paper, (3) made a capstone
presentation, or (4) had a senior exhibition or
senior recital.
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Goal 1 Broaden the Base of Productive and
Educated citizens Objective 1.3Integrate
Appropriate Technology into Programs to Prepare
Students to Compete in a Rapidly Changing
World.   Assessment Measures 1.3.1 Money
spent on technology/equipment will increase by 5
per year.
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Goal 2 Enhance Student Learning through Civic,
Professional and Research EngagementObjective
2.1 Improve the Quality of Arts and Sciences
ProgramsAssessment Measures 2.1.2 At least
75 of graduating seniors will pass an exit
test/experience, senior
exhibition/portfolio review, or Senior Recital.
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Goal 2 Enhance Student Learning through Civic,
Professional and Research EngagementObjective
2.2Involve Students in Research and Creative
ActivitiesAssessment Measures2.2.1 At least
50 of departmental undergraduate majors will be
involved in research, creative activities, and
student exhibitions.
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Goal 2 Enhance Student Learning through Civic,
Professional and Research Engagement Objective
2.2 Involve Students in Research and Creative
ActivitiesAssessment Measures 2.2.2 At least
30 of departments will be funded for one student
engagement project.
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Goal 2 Enhance Student Learning through Civic,
Professional and Research EngagementObjective
2.3Improve Recruitment, Retention, and
Professional Development of Faculty.Assessment
Measure 2.3.1 The number of faculty attending
workshops or training sessions to improve
pedagogy will increase by 5.
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Goal 3Support the Development and Maintenance of
Nationally Prominent Undergraduate, Graduate and
Professional Programs.Objective 3.1Maintain and
Improve the Quality of General Education Core
Curriculum.Assessment Measures3.1.1 At least
75 of students will show significant improvement
on post-tests in core courses. 
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Goal 3Support the development and maintenance of
nationally prominent undergraduate, graduate and
professional programs. Objective 3.2 Ensure
That Each Graduate Program Is Academically Strong
and Meets Student Needs Assessment
Measures 3.2.1 Provide graduate student
stipends (either research or teaching) to at
least 75 of the graduate students in a
program.
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Goal 4Promote the Development of Scholarly,
Research and Creative Activities that are
Nationally Recognized. Objective 4.1 Increase
Performance in Professionally Recognized
Research, Creative Activities and
OutreachAssessment Measures  4.1.2 The
number of publications or scholarly activities or
exhibitions per FTE will increase by 5 per
year.
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Goal 4Promote the Development of Scholarly,
Research and Creative Activities that are
Nationally Recognized.Objective 4.3 Increase
Internal Support for Research and Creative
Activities  Assessment Measures 4.3.1 Travel
and research funds will be increased by 5 per
year. 
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AREAS NEEDING IMPROVEMENT
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College will continue to

• Develop internal and external funds for the
  enhancement of classroom technology.
• Assist departments in increasing the number of
  grant submissions and the amount of external
  funding generated by research and creative
  activities.
• Allocate funds for faculty scholarly activities,
  including grant preparation seed money, research,
  and presentations at professional conferences.
• Support, in conjunction with University College,
  a Math Camp for students who are not college
  ready for Math courses.
• Develop Masters Degree Program in Criminology.
• Promote cooperative student transfer agreements
  with regional community colleges. 
• Work with college departments to develop an
  action plan to increase student retention.
• Hire faculty and staff who will commit to the
  mission and goals of the college and the
  university.

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