Introduction
The Master Academic Plan (MAP) Team, comprised of one representative from each college, the Graduate School,
Faculty Senate, and two administrators, was formed in September 2020 and was charged to develop a strategic
plan for Academic Affairs over the course of the 2020-2021 academic year. The team designed four primary
global initiatives which complement MWSU’s 2018-2022 Strategic Plan and are centered around the institution’s
identity as Missouri’s Applied Learning university.
APPLIED LEARNING
ESSENTIAL SKILLS ACQUISITION
INNOVATIVE CURRICULUM
BELONGINGNESS AND SENSE OF COMMUNITY
Griffons Work, Griffons Serve, Griffons Discover, Griffons Create.
Summary
This document is developed with the intention it may be adjusted over time as the plan unfolds and additional data becomes available. The plan advocates for a shift in campus culture and encourages all employees to prioritize student success through a lens of holistic care for every individual seeking to further their education.
This document serves as a guide for department and unit planning and invites all employees to unite in the spirit of collaboration toward a shared goal of student success.
The Process
- Charged by Provost in August 2020
- Initiated September 2020
- Weekly meetings for 6 months
- 50+ Hours of conversations, including:
- Faculty, Staff, Students
- Administrative Leadership
- Documented feedback in a collaborative effort for plan to be conducted “with” and not “to” our campus community.
Introduction
The Master Academic Plan (MAP) Team, comprised of one representative from each college, the Graduate School,
Faculty Senate, and two administrators, was formed in September 2020 and was charged to develop a strategic
plan for Academic Affairs over the course of the 2020-2021 academic year. The team designed four primary
global initiatives which complement MWSU’s 2018-2022 Strategic Plan and are centered around the institution’s
identity as Missouri’s Applied Learning university.
APPLIED LEARNING
ESSENTIAL SKILLS ACQUISITION
INNOVATIVE CURRICULUM
BELONGINGNESS AND SENSE OF COMMUNITY
Griffons Work
Griffons Serve
Griffons Discover
Griffons Create
Summary
This document is developed with the intention it may be adjusted over time as the plan unfolds and additional data becomes available. The plan advocates for a shift in campus culture and encourages all employees to prioritize student success through a lens of holistic care for every individual seeking to further their education.
This document serves as a guide for department and unit planning and invites all employees to unite in the spirit of collaboration toward a shared goal of student success.
The Process
- Charged by Provost in August 2020
- Initiated September 2020
- Weekly meetings for 6 months
- 50+ Hours of conversations, including:
- Faculty, Staff, Students
- Administrative Leadership
- Documented feedback in a collaborative effort for plan to be conducted “with” and not “to” our campus community.