Strategic Plan
Vision
The College of Education and Human Sciences will enhance the science of diverse peoples’ well-being and development across the lifespan.
Mission
With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, we empower leaders who strengthen communities through education, health, human development and more. We enhance lives through innovative research, teaching, and engagement.- Goal 1: Provide our target student population with an education that embodies the
College’s mission and values.
Innovative Communities of Practice 1: Chair - Taylor Dinyer
Subgoal 1A: Chair - TBD
- Recruit, retain, support and care for undergraduate and graduate student populations that reflects the College’s commitment to inclusion and equity.
- ICP 1A Members: Sheri Vasinda, Brandt Gardner, Madison Hagen, Tilanka Chandrasekera, Jay Dawes, Lindsey Abernathy, Kelley Rhoades, Michael Rhone.
Subgoal 1B: Chair - Kayla Loper
- Offer degree/credential programs that are academically sound, aligned with the College’s mission, and responsive to community needs.
- ICP 2A Members: Adrienne Sanogo, Lisa Beijan, Whitney Shepard, Jill Joyce, Kristi Seuhs, Penny Thompson, Jason Miller.
- Goal 2: Refine and strengthen internal operations and interactions in ways that reflect
the values of democracy, inclusiveness, respect, and justice that have long been central
to the College’s identity and aspiration.
Innovative Communities of Practice 2: Chair - Britany Dao
Subgoal 2A: Chair - Ashley Haseley
- Continuous cultivation of a healthy organizational climate and culture characterized by ongoing self-assessment for areas of growth and quality improvement through collaboration, shared decision making, equity, and inclusion.
- ICP 2A Members: Kathy Thomas, Emily Tucker, Sarah Donovan, Chad Marek, Crystal Wilson.
Subgoal 2B: Chair - Jon Loffi
- Promoting professional development and a shared vision for the College.
- ICP 2B Members: Kathy Thomas, Allison Campbell.
- Goal 3: Collaborate with and support community partners and stakeholders to improve
human lives through education and research.
Innovative Communities of Practice 3: Chair - Norman Hord
Subgoal 3A: Chair - Suzette Barta
- Identify and strengthen regional, state, and national partnerships in ways that utilize the College’s resources and expertise.
- ICP 3A Members: Robbin Davis, Dillon Graham, Nikki Huckabay, Jennifer Jones, Douglas Knutson, Mckale Montgomery, Harriet Okronipa, Brooke Tuttle, Mackenzie Wickstrom.
Subgoal 3B: Chair - DJ McMaughan
- Leverage the College’s mission and expertise to shape public policy that improves human lives.
- ICP 3B Members: Allison Hepworth.