USCB Strategic Plan 2021: People, Programs and ProgressUniversity of South Carolina BeaufortUSCB_15770ce0-b54f-11e4-b00f-8530fc454b9bUSCB is a public, comprehensive, multicampus institution (1,800 to 3,600 students) in the University of South Carolina system, offering associate, baccalaureate, and master’s degrees in the liberal arts, the sciences, and professional disciplines through on-site and distance delivery methods. Serving a diverse population, USCB enriches the quality of life for students and area residents through artistic and cultural offerings; collaborations with regional, national, and international partners; and lifelong learning opportunities.USCB will foster student success by engaging students in an academically rigorous experience that develops individual resourcefulness and cultural appreciation._75b90cd6-ef5a-11e8-a035-380d28fabdf0To respond to regional needs, draw upon regional strengths, and prepare graduates to contribute locally, nationally, and internationally with its focus on teaching, research, and service._75b90de4-ef5a-11e8-a035-380d28fabdf0Cultural AppreciationAcademic ExcellenceResourcefulnessEngagementPartnershipsStudent SuccessCultural AppreciationEnhance the diversity and inclusivity of the University community._75b90ea2-ef5a-11e8-a035-380d28fabdf0IInclusivity & DiversityCultivate a more inclusive and diverse environment where students feel free to discuss ideas and broaden their cultural perspective._75b91046-ef5a-11e8-a035-380d28fabdf0I.ARecruitment & RetentionDevelop and implement a plan to recruit and retain a more diverse student and faculty/ staff population from a variety of countries, ethnicities, cultural backgrounds, and socio-economic contexts._75b9110e-ef5a-11e8-a035-380d28fabdf0I.A.iInternational StudentsDevelop an office to assist international students._75b911a4-ef5a-11e8-a035-380d28fabdf0I.A.iiInternational StudentsCross-Cultural UnderstandingOffer programs and training that promote cross-cultural and cross-national understanding_75b91244-ef5a-11e8-a035-380d28fabdf0I.A.iiiAcademic ExcellenceExpand and enhance the rigorous, experiential academic environment._75b912da-ef5a-11e8-a035-380d28fabdf0IIAcademic OpportunitiesStrengthen and develop academic opportunities to meet the needs of a dynamic and changing world._75b91366-ef5a-11e8-a035-380d28fabdf0II.AProgramsIdentify areas of growth, and recommend new programs in consultation with program representatives and community/industry leaders._75b913fc-ef5a-11e8-a035-380d28fabdf0II.A.iInternational StudiesFormalize an office of International Studies to emphasize understanding the world at large and preparing students for global citizenship._75b91492-ef5a-11e8-a035-380d28fabdf0II.A.iiHonors ProgramCreate an Honors Program to recognize academically talented and motivated students and provide them with a personalized educational experience._75b91532-ef5a-11e8-a035-380d28fabdf0II.A.iiiFellowshipsEstablish an office devoted to assisting high-achieving students in the pursuit of nationally competitive fellowships._75b915e6-ef5a-11e8-a035-380d28fabdf0II.A.ivHigh-Achieving StudentsExperiential LearningOffer experiential learning so every graduate will have at least one internship, research, service learning, or applied learning experience to enhance career preparation._75b9169a-ef5a-11e8-a035-380d28fabdf0II.BQuality EnhancementSuccessfully implement the 2014-2019 Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP): Students Connected: Fieldwork for the Future._75b91730-ef5a-11e8-a035-380d28fabdf0II.B.iStudent ResearchCreate a Center for Student Research to promote opportunities to increase student research and scholarship._75b91802-ef5a-11e8-a035-380d28fabdf0II.B.iiUSCB StudentsFacultySupport faculty development, research, and scholarship to promote excellence and innovation._75b91924-ef5a-11e8-a035-380d28fabdf0II.CUSCB FacultyTeaching & LearningEstablish a Center for Teaching and Learning._75b919e2-ef5a-11e8-a035-380d28fabdf0II.C.iFaculty ResearchIncrease incentives for faculty research programs._75b91a96-ef5a-11e8-a035-380d28fabdf0II.C.iiUSCB FacultyResourcefulnessContinuously improve efficiency and effectiveness of services and processes to support the growth of the university._75b91b68-ef5a-11e8-a035-380d28fabdf0IIIImprovementNurture an environment where institutional functions and processes are constantly improved._75b91c08-ef5a-11e8-a035-380d28fabdf0III.ARecruitment, Onboarding & RetentionEnsure employee satisfaction with the quality of recruitment, onboarding, and retention efforts._75b91cbc-ef5a-11e8-a035-380d28fabdf0III.A.iOnboarding, Orientation & SeparationDevelop a more welcoming onboarding process that is connected with expanded orientation for all faculty and staff; improve employee separation processes._75b91d66-ef5a-11e8-a035-380d28fabdf0III.A.iiPolicies & ProcessesProvide training and workshops on implementation of policies and processes._75b91e06-ef5a-11e8-a035-380d28fabdf0III.A.iiiTechnologyExplore and implement creative technology to enhance teaching, research and university operations._75b91ec4-ef5a-11e8-a035-380d28fabdf0III.BOnline CoursesExpand online course offerings._75b91f6e-ef5a-11e8-a035-380d28fabdf0III.B.iResearch DataCreate a unified research data storage solution._75b92018-ef5a-11e8-a035-380d28fabdf0III.B.iiComputersFormalize a standard upgrade cycle for faculty and staff computers._75b920e0-ef5a-11e8-a035-380d28fabdf0III.B.iiiUSCB FacultyUSCB StaffAccountability & TransparencyEnsure accountability and transparency._75b921bc-ef5a-11e8-a035-380d28fabdf0III.CData & Decision MakingCollect, analyze, and provide comparative data for informed decision making._75b9227a-ef5a-11e8-a035-380d28fabdf0III.C.iEffectiveness & Outcomes Revise and streamline the annual Institutional Effectiveness and Outcomes Assessment (IE-OA) process._75b92338-ef5a-11e8-a035-380d28fabdf0III.C.iiAccreditationsEarn, and maintain appropriate national, regional, and programmatic accreditations._75b923f6-ef5a-11e8-a035-380d28fabdf0III.C.iiiAccountabilityEnsure accountability to local, state, and federal agencies._75b924aa-ef5a-11e8-a035-380d28fabdf0III.C.ivLocal AgenciesState AgenciesFederal AgenciesProcessesDevelop visual representations for key processes that impact multiple departments._75b9259a-ef5a-11e8-a035-380d28fabdf0III.C.vSustainabilityPromote the fiscal and environmental sustainability of the university and each of its campuses: Beaufort, Bluffton and Hilton Head Island._75b92676-ef5a-11e8-a035-380d28fabdf0III.DEnrollementGrow total enrollment to 2,500 students by 2021._75b92734-ef5a-11e8-a035-380d28fabdf0III.D.iResource AllocationEstablish a process of resource allocation that identifies, aligns and supports enrollment growth._75b92810-ef5a-11e8-a035-380d28fabdf0III.D.iiEnvironmental PracticesEstablish sustainable environmental practices that are unique to each campus’ facilities and settings_75b928f6-ef5a-11e8-a035-380d28fabdf0III.D.iiiPrograms & ServicesEmploy programs and services that address the unique features, needs and opportunities of each campus._75b929d2-ef5a-11e8-a035-380d28fabdf0III.D.ivEngagement & PartnershipsExpand and deepen partnerships with organizations whose mission, goals, and future are enhanced by alignment with the university mission._75b92aae-ef5a-11e8-a035-380d28fabdf0IVRelationshipsExpand relationships with key government, business, educational and nonprofit entities to provide the resources to create exceptional facilities, systems and infrastructure that will advance the university goals._75b92b76-ef5a-11e8-a035-380d28fabdf0IV.ACollaborationsBuild public, private and corporate donor collaborations to fund the university’s multi-year priorities, including the academic strategic plan, facilities master plan and athletics development plan._75b92c3e-ef5a-11e8-a035-380d28fabdf0IV.A.iMessagingIncrease messaging as to the university’s value, academic excellence, economic development and cultural enhancement._75b92d42-ef5a-11e8-a035-380d28fabdf0IV.A.iiInteractionExpand and enhance interactions with the community through cultural events, athletics, lifelong learning, and professional continuing education._75b92e0a-ef5a-11e8-a035-380d28fabdf0IV.BPartnershipsIdentify existing and potential opportunities for faculty, staff, and students, and implement durable partnerships that lead to lifelong learning._75b92f04-ef5a-11e8-a035-380d28fabdf0IV.B.iCommunity OutreachRaise the profile of existing Community Outreach programs and create new programs that meet needs of the region._75b93170-ef5a-11e8-a035-380d28fabdf0IV.B.iiCultural OutreachSupport and enhance university-wide cultural outreach programs. _75b93274-ef5a-11e8-a035-380d28fabdf0IV.B.iiiStudent SuccessEquip students for success within the university and beyond graduation._75b93350-ef5a-11e8-a035-380d28fabdf0VCultureFoster a campus culture of collective responsibility for improving student achievement, retention, persistence to graduation, and success beyond the university._75b93436-ef5a-11e8-a035-380d28fabdf0V.AIntentionality, Community & LearningCreate an intentional experience for first-year students that builds community and establishes a solid foundation for lifelong learning._75b93512-ef5a-11e8-a035-380d28fabdf0V.A.iAcademic AdvisingEnsure quality academic advising that supports major exploration, graduate and professional school preparation, and employability._75b935e4-ef5a-11e8-a035-380d28fabdf0V.A.iiAthletics & RecreationProvide positive intercollegiate athletics, intramural and recreational experiences. _75b936d4-ef5a-11e8-a035-380d28fabdf0V.A.iii2017-07-312021-12-312018-11-23http://howtosociology.uscb.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2017/07/USCB-2021_Strategic-Plan-Goals_Obj_Strat_Cabinet-Approval_07-31-2017_Fin.._.pdfOwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net