Long Term Goals

SIUE Long Term Goals

Achieving the Long Term Goals: About The Goals
1. Engaged Students and Capable Graduates
2. Innovative High Quality Programs
3. Committed Faculty and Staff
4. Harmonious Campus Climate
5. Active Community Engagement
6. Sound Physical and Financial Assets
7. Excellent Reputation

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Strategic Plan

Strategic Plan Committee Meeting
Friday, 2/8/13 - 2 pm
Founders Hall 2207

Attendees: Keith Becherer, Venessa Brown, Wai Cheah, Rhonda Comrie, Jaci DeClue, Kim Durr, Nathalia Garcia, Carol Gentry, Bev George, Chris Gordon, Dave Heth, Lydia Jackson, Paul Rose, Tim Schoenecker, Chandler Vandenberg (attending for Julie Babington), Jerry Weinberg, Ken Witt, Erik Zimmerman

Absent: Julie Babington, Bev George

The meeting was held in Founders Hall 2207. Paul sent out an agenda prior to the meeting.

The meeting began with the Committee approving the minutes from 1/25/13.

The second item was approval of the Values statements. Although the group discussed possible minor changes, no further changes were made. Venessa Brown moved to accept the Values statements and Wai Cheah seconded the motion. The members present voted and the motion passed unanimously. The list of Values is on the last page of the minutes.

The third item was approval of the Vision statement. Minor modifications were made. Tim Schoenecker moved to accept the Vision statement and Dave Heth seconded the motion. The members present voted and the motion passed unanimously. The Vision statement follows:

“Southern Illinois University Edwardsville will achieve greater national and global recognition through the enrichment of its innovative programs and the development of professionals, scholars, and leaders.”

Attention turned to the Mission Statement. On behalf of the Mission Statement Writing Sub-Committee, Chris Gordon submitted a refined draft for the group to consider. Some minor changes were discussed and the group agreed to continue working on improving the language after the meeting and prepare to approve at the next meeting.

In preparation for the next meeting, Paul reminded the Committee to begin looking at the old long-term goals and considering what new long-term goals should be envisioned.

Next meeting: Friday, February 22 at 2 p.m., Founders Hall 2207.

Values

Old Values

Recognizing public education as the cornerstone of a democracy, SIUE carries out its mission based on certain fundamental, shared values. We value:

Citizenship

Social, civic and political responsibility, globally, nationally, locally, and within the University
Active partnerships and a climate of collaboration and cooperation among faculty, staff, students and the larger community
Environmental stewardship

Excellence

High quality student learning
Continuous improvement and innovation
Outstanding scholarship and public service
Standards consonant with the premier status to which we aspire

Integrity

Accountability to those we serve and from whom we receive support
Honesty in our communications and in our actions

Openness

Inclusion of the rich diversity of humankind in all aspects of university life
Respect for individual differences
Intellectual freedom and diversity of thought
Access for all who can benefit from our programs

Wisdom

Creation, preservation, and sharing of knowledge
Application of knowledge in a manner that promotes the common good
Life-long learning

Updated Values (approved 02.08.13):

Recognizing public education as the cornerstone of a democracy, SIUE fulfills its mission based on certain fundamental, shared values. We value:

Citizenship

Social, civic and political responsibility--globally, nationally, locally, and within the University
Active partnerships and a climate of collaboration and cooperation among students, faculty, staff, alumni and the larger community
Sustainable practices in environmental, financial and social endeavors