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The Bachelor of Applied
Arts and Science strategic plan and program goals have been developed to be supportive of the goals and objectives of the Institutional Effectiveness Plan (IEP) and the goals and objectives of the College.
(sro) = Short Range Objectives
(lro) = Long Range Objectives
IEP 1. Develop a distinctive core
curriculum - The UT Tyler Tradition - that serves as the
foundation for a truly effective, broad university education.
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Integrate core curriculum into all programs. (sro)
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Develop a
Department of HRD & Technology course that meets the
institutional requirements as a part of the core curriculum. (lro)
IEP 2. Emphasize excellence and strive
for national recognition in all educational programs.
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Achieve NAIT accreditation. (sro)
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Be recognized as the premiere accredited
Industrial Technology program in the state of Texas. (lro)
IEP 3. Develop innovative, highly
demanded professional programs in all colleges.
- Ensure that the curricula in the
Department of HRD & Technology prepares students to be technically,
managerially, and professional marketable in the work force. (sro)
- Develop a formal end of program
assessment survey and conduct focus group interviews. (sro)
- Place 80% of Department of HRD & Technology graduates in technology related
fields. (lro)
IEP 4. Create an exciting community of learning throughout the
University that fully and actively engages all students.
- All courses will include interactive and
participatory learning. (sro)
- Ensure that laboratory activities include interactive industry
specific equipment and software. (lro)
IEP 5. Establish the University as a leader in the teaching and
use of information technology.
- Students and faculty will expand their understanding and use of
information technology applications and processes. (sro)
- At least 80% of all scheduled courses
taught in the department will require student use of information
technology equipment and industry specific software. (lro)
IEP 6. Increase and enhance faculty research and creative
productivity by providing more encouragement and more support
resources.
- Each faculty member will produce one lead author publication or
serve as principle investigator on one funded project. (lro)
IEP 8. Increase meaningful community
service and promote the economic development of Tyler, Longview,
Palestine and all of East Texas.
- The Department will actively seek the participation of business and
economic development partners in the process of producing graduates
who meet regional labor market and economic development requirements. (lro)
- Once each year the Department will meet with a committee of industrial
advisors to ensure the technology program curricula meet regional employer requirements. (sro)
IEP
10. Increase student enrollment to 7,000 by attracting and retaining a diverse and qualified student
body.
- Develop and integrated long range
marketing plan. (lro)
- Form a task force within the
departmental advisory committee to identify and access increased
scholarships and contributions. (sro)
- Form a task force within the departmental advisory committee to initiate the development of a
long range marketing plan. (sro)
Short Range Goals
- Increase collaboration with area community colleges.
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Increase awareness of BAAS program for Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) in Palestine.
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Offer more courses at Palestine branch of Trinity Valley Community College.
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Develop guidelines for Department of Technology and HRD recruiter/advisor.
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Seek input from Admissions Office on recruiting/advising procedures.
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Seek opportunities for internships for BAAS students.
Long Range Goals
- Establish a strong relationship with local, regional, national, and international businesses and industries for the purpose of prospective student employment, internships, and program resources.
- Identify, evaluate and submit specifications for additional laboratory equipment and software.
- Increase courses offerings through Interactive Television and the Internet.
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