College of Business Strategic Plan
VISION
The clear choice for those who want to engage in real-world learning experiences.
MISSION
We are an AACSB accredited College of Business committed to exceeding the expectations of those who want to engage in learner-centered education, applied research and high-impact mutually beneficial partnerships.
- Our primary focus is on diversified undergraduate education with expanding opportunities in graduate education and continuing professional education.
- We engage in collaborative research to advance knowledge of business practice, to further impact student learning and advance business theory.
- We create relational partnerships as a way to benefit students, business and community.
CORE VALUES
In the College of Business, we are committed to these guiding principles:
Our core values of being
- student-centered,
- innovative, and
- professional
are always pursued in a spirit of
- inclusion,
- collaboration, and
- collegiality
STRATEGIC OUTCOMES
Strategic Outcome 1: High-quality teaching and high-impact learning opportunities for the educational and career success of our students.
Strategic Outcome 2: Diversified resources so faculty, students and the community are having innovative, engaging and impactful learning experiences.
Strategic Outcome 3: Quantity, quality and sustainability of relationships and partnerships for exceptional student success.
Strategic Outcome 4: Recognition and reputation for excellence and authenticity in communication, engagement and relationships.
DEFINITIONS
Student-Centered: fostering authentic and genuine connections in the relationships with our students and in programs we offer for their learning
Innovation & Excellence: showing leadership in our teaching, scholarship and operations embracing progressively relevant ideas in learning and research
Professional: upholding our culture which embodies our shared high standards of ethical responsibility, accountability, integrity, and career professionalism
Inclusion & Diversity: generating a work environment where everyone has an opportunity to fully participate in creating success and where each of our stakeholders is valued for sharing their skills, experiences, ideas, and perspectives
Collaboration & Collegiality: advancing rich learning through a collaborative process, bringing together faculty, staff, students and community partners
