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Siemsen introduces elements of strategic planning process to SAS
Alyssa Silhacek
Issue date: 9/25/08 Section: News
On Tuesday, Sept. 16, Jack Siemsen, Secretary of the University, spoke with the Student Affairs Senate about Nebraska Wesleyan University’s strategic planning process: Archways Plan 2012. Siemsen delivered a condensed version of the plan that contained three specific elements.
The first element is titled “A Transformative Educational Experience.” Siemsen said, “We believe this is our top priority.” The purpose of the first element is to provide students with a unique academic experience by encouraging on-campus activity and serving the global community. Objectives of the first element consist of helping students be successful, excel while at NWU and feel engaged by their college experience. Currently, the University is striving to build on programs dealing with diversity, global and cross-cultural opportunities and chances for service.
After reviewing the first element, Siemsen moved onto the next element: “A Dynamic Living and Learning Environment.” The overall objective of the second element is to continue to fuse student life and academics. Part of this objective has been accomplished this year with the development of the Provost position, which combines Student Life with Academic Affairs. Additionally, administrators are making plans for new buildings, such as residence halls and a library.
The final element of the strategic planning process is “Resources for the Work of the University.” Basically, this element is focused on fundraising and using available resources to complete University projects. The plan believes new projects can be funded and developed with the help of community and alumni members who take “pride and ownership” in NWU.
The first element is titled “A Transformative Educational Experience.” Siemsen said, “We believe this is our top priority.” The purpose of the first element is to provide students with a unique academic experience by encouraging on-campus activity and serving the global community. Objectives of the first element consist of helping students be successful, excel while at NWU and feel engaged by their college experience. Currently, the University is striving to build on programs dealing with diversity, global and cross-cultural opportunities and chances for service.
After reviewing the first element, Siemsen moved onto the next element: “A Dynamic Living and Learning Environment.” The overall objective of the second element is to continue to fuse student life and academics. Part of this objective has been accomplished this year with the development of the Provost position, which combines Student Life with Academic Affairs. Additionally, administrators are making plans for new buildings, such as residence halls and a library.
The final element of the strategic planning process is “Resources for the Work of the University.” Basically, this element is focused on fundraising and using available resources to complete University projects. The plan believes new projects can be funded and developed with the help of community and alumni members who take “pride and ownership” in NWU.
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