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Penn State Lehigh Valley Strategic Plan 2014-19 Penn State Lehigh Valley Strategic Plan 2014-19 ONE CAMPUS, PART OF ONE UNIVERSITY, WITHIN LARGER SOCIETY PENN STATE LEHIGH VALLEY 2014-19 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Penn State Lehigh Valley’s Articulated Vision Vision for 5-10 years Penn State Lehigh Valley will offer an •Penn State Lehigh Valley will be a leader within our global university by improving lives through academic excellence integrated Penn State collegiate and community engagement. experience for all students which focuses on academic excellence in and out of the classroom. The campus Mission will develop a strong, marketed portfolio of academic offerings and support services to attract high •As part of one university, geographically-dispersed, Penn quality students and faculty members State Lehigh Valley serves a growing and diverse metropolitan region in a student-centered and supportive of diverse backgrounds who can bring campus environment. The campus provides a quality varying academic perspectives to academic experience that integrates innovative teaching, Penn State Lehigh Valley. There will research, and community outreach. The Penn State Lehigh be an enhanced focus on innovative Valley community is dedicated to inspiring positive teaching, research, and service to contributions to a sustainable global society through multicultural awareness, personal and professional continue the strong Penn State excellence, and intellectual growth. tradition for the entire campus community (faculty, staff, students, alumni, community members and PSLV Planning Principles stakeholders). Penn State Lehigh Valley will pursue creative development opportunities, utilizing •Uphold academic excellence its significant connections with •Seek ways to provide access to all learners industry and alumni, while •Leverage local workforce demands simultaneously serving as an •Recognize, celebrate, and support unique differences economic engine for the Lehigh Valley •Be financially mindful and responsible by providing highly-skilled students •Employ sustainable practices who remain in the area and can •Uphold ethics and integrity contribute to the local workforce and •Give back to local and global communities economy. The campus, in order to be •Capitalize on the strength of our alumni base competitive among many Lehigh •Seek and uphold new and innovative practices Valley colleges and universities, will need to provide adequate facilities for basic infrastructure, academics, and athletics, all of which may require One Campus campus expansion in the future. The Part of One University ultimate goal of Penn State Lehigh Within Larger Society Valley will be to create well-rounded, well-prepared citizens who can 1 contribute to their local and global societies. PENN STATE LEHIGH VALLEY 2014-19 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Penn State Lehigh Valley Campus Penn State Lehigh Valley has had a long tradition in the Lehigh Valley, being the oldest continually running campus outside University Park. In 2009, PSLV successfully relocated to Center Valley, PA, where it tripled its square footage and gained a prime location in the Lehigh Valley- a growing area of 62 inter-connected municipalities with over 650,000 diverse residents, 11 higher education institutions, and a robust workforce development system, all in proximity to major cities, such as Philadelphia and New York. Today, PSLV is considered one of the growth campuses within the Penn State system. Campus enrollment has steadily increased, with a growth of over 35% in the past decade. Projections show that the campus could enroll approximately 1500 students by 2020, provided PSLV remains competitive in the region with its academic offerings, facilities, scholarships, and intercollegiate opportunities, while continually upholding the standards of excellence for a Penn State campus. Goal 3: Goal 1: Goal 2: Serve as a leader in our local Enhance academic excellence Operate as a viable and and global societies through to provide students with an sustainable campus within the engaged citizenship and integrated collegiate larger University system professional, academic experience collaborations Strategic Focus Areas Strategic Focus Areas Strategic Focus Areas •Innovative Teaching and •Fiscally Responsible Practices •Collaboration with Learning •Enrollment and Local Economic Business/Industry •Faculty/Student Research Monitoring •Workforce and Economic •Support Services •Effective Marketing and Development •Leadership Opportunities Communication Plans •Partnerships with Other •Pathways to a PSU Education •Professional Development Higher Education Institutions •Appropriate Facilities •Resource Sharing •Engagement with Alumni •International Education •Assessment Practices •Change Agent in Society Selected Performance Measures Selected Performance Measures Selected Performance Measures •Learning Outcomes •Scholarships and Development •Internship Data •Evidence-based Practices •Retention and Graduation Rates •Educational Partnerships •Research Findings •Sustainable Practices •Workforce Grants •Learning Center Data •Ethics Training and Diversity •Community-Based Programming •Accessibility Measures Programs •Alumni Society Participation •Facilities Usage •Online Courses/Program •Study Abroad Programs Partnerships •Service and Charitable Causes •Assessment Continuum 2 PENN STATE LEHIGH VALLEY 2014-19 TABLE OF CONTENTS STATEMENTS…………………………………………………………………………………………………………4-6 INTRODUCTION……………………………………………………………………………………………………7-23 PROGRESS………………………………………………………………………………………………………….24-32 VISIONING………………………………………………………………………………………………………….33-40 PLANNING FOR EXCELLENCE: GOALS…………………………………………………………………..41-55 OUTLINING THE PLAN: STRATEGIES AND ACTIONS……………………………………………..56-75 ASSESSING PERFORMANCE………………………………………………………………………………..76-89 CORRESPONDING CAMPUS PLANS………………………………………………………………………….90 Ethics………………………………………………………………………………………………………91-94 Diversity……………………………………………………………………………………………….95-121 Sustainability………………………………………………………………………………………122-134 BUDGETING……………………………………………………………………………………………………135-136 THE PLANNING PROCESS………………………………………………………………………………..137-141 APPENDIX………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…142 Faculty/Staff Town Hall Meeting Feedback……………………………………………….143 Student Perspectives from Satisfaction Survey 2013…………………………………144 Enrollment Trends Chart (2002-2013)………………………………………………………..145 Enrollment Prospectus (2014-2020)…………………………………………………………..146 Core Council Progress Log…………………………………………………………………..147-161 Action Plans of Visioning Sub-Committees………………………………………….162-173 3 PENN STATE LEHIGH VALLEY 2014-19 STATEMENTS DEFINING THE CAMPUS’ STANDARDS AND BELIEFS Vision Statement Mission Statement Core Values Ethics and Integrity Statement Planning Principles 4 PENN STATE LEHIGH VALLEY 2014-19 Vision • Penn State Lehigh Valley will be a leader within our global university by improving lives through academic excellence and community engagement. Mission • As part of one university, geographically-dispersed, Penn State Lehigh Valley serves a growing and diverse metropolitan region in a student-centered and supportive campus environment. The campus provides a quality academic experience that integrates innovative teaching, research, and community outreach. The Penn State Lehigh Valley community is dedicated to inspiring positive contributions to a sustainable global society through multicultural awareness, personal and professional excellence, and intellectual growth. Core Values • Academic Excellence • Leadership • Diversity • Civic Engagement • Integrity • Sustainability • Innovation Ethics and Integrity • Penn State Lehigh Valley, as a campus of the Pennsylvania State University, will provide a professional, academic environment based on the principles of honesty, equity, confidentiality, and safety. We are committed to encouraging all members of our community to seek and state the truth as they see it without fear of repercussion or persecution. We will uphold a series of values and actions in order to achieve this mission for the common good of our students, our colleagues, our academic institution, and the society in which we live and operate. 5 PENN STATE LEHIGH VALLEY 2014-19 Planning Principles PSLV will seek ways to provide access to learners who desire a PSU education. ~ Penn State Lehigh Valley will PSLV will leverage the local workforce’s demands to uphold academic drive program development. excellence as a cornerstone of PSLV will recognize, celebrate, and support the planning efforts, unique differences among our students, faculty, current and staff, alumni, and community members. future, for the Penn State PSLV will be financially mindful and responsible by Lehigh Valley leveraging existing resources and developing new community and sources of funding and support. beyond. ~ PSLV will employ sustainable practices where possible to ensure a healthy, safe, and economically sound environment for current and future generations. PSLV will uphold ethics and integrity as integral components of a PSLV education, within the workplace environment, and throughout community interactions. PSLV will give back to the local and global communities through engaged scholarship, research, and charitable causes. PSLV will capitalize on the strength of our alumni base to link prospective students and recent graduates to the benefits of being part of the PSU community. PSLV will seek and uphold new and innovative practices in higher education that may be models for other PSU campuses and educational institutions. *Planning Principles are aligned with University President Dr.
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