Themes for Campus Conversations Round 2

Academic Planning Campus Conversations
Round 2—November 13-16 

DRAFT Themes for Campus Feedback (order of themes is random)

  • Effect a climate change to provide for inclusive decision-making, shared governance, respect for all members of the University, and dialogue as opposed to dictates
  • Invest in the recruitment and retention of high quality faculty and staff
  • Provide and maintain facilities that are appropriate to carrying out and maintain our academic mission and functions
  • Focus on the academic mission of a high-quality liberal arts education, specialized programs, and graduate education
  • Engage in long-term financial planning to increase resources through clearly identified goals that are communicated broadly
  • Represent the university’s successes to external groups to leverage support
  • Engage the community