What is possible for academic affairs at UM in the future? Since the summer of 2008, the Academic Strategic Planning Committee has met with many individuals who had expertise in areas related to the academic mission at UM. We also asked targeted campus stake-holders to respond to a short survey that asked about what makes UM unique, surprises over the last five years, what they would most like to change, and how they hope UM will be described five years from now. The following aspirations emerged for academic affairs from these interviews, surveys, and discussions.
Take a look at the following list. Is there an area you think needs more attention? Less attention? Is there something we overlooked? We hope you will take a minute to leave your comments on this blog.
Thanks and we look forward to hearing from you soon,
Carol Brewer
Chair, ASP Steering Committee
ASPIRATIONS FOR UM ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
In five years …
• UM will be well along the path to becoming a major research university with an entrepreneurial spirit and a major force in the evolution of Montana’s economy and culture.
• UM will achieve/maintain an optimum intellectual and real world blend of the arts, sciences and cultural experiences for a truly interdisciplinary and collaborative campus.
• UM will be recognized as a leader and innovator in key disciplinary areas, capitalizing on our unique environment and location.
• UM will be known for having an exciting and stimulating intellectual atmosphere for undergraduates, graduate students, faculty and staff, including…
– UM will be renowned for an intellectually exciting and distinctive undergraduate experience that is integrated across the curriculum and prepares students for addressing the big questions that we face as a global society.
– UM will provide a world-class experience for graduate students.
– UM will be a leader in two- and four-year education, offering academic, professional/technical, transfer, and workforce programs that address the needs of diverse student populations and regional employers.
– UM will be a recognized regional leader in online and distance education.
– UM will have faculty and students globally connected and engaged.
– UM will be the leader in Montana in diversity, and will be a major force in the diversification of both the workforce and student body.
• UM will have an all-encompassing, seamless information technology environment for all aspects of teaching, learning, and research.
