LEHMAN COLLEGE
Strategic Plan Goals and Objectives
SCOPE OF WORK

Goal 1: Create an environment that encourages the development of students who are committed to lifelong learning, well prepared for their chosen careers and ready to contribute to their communities.

Appoint committee in Spring 2006, including members of CAEAS, to review policies and procedures related to faculty and professional advising systems

Utilize NSSE data to assess advising system. Baseline survey conducted in Spring 2004. Follow-up survey to be conducted in 2007

Strengthened advisement system that utilizes appropriate technology to support the early development of academic plans, mentoring opportunities and retention

Appoint a Committee in Spring 2006 with representation from each of the academic divisions, the division of enrollment management, and the division of student affairs, as well as representatives from CAEAS and the Senate Undergraduate Curriculum Committee to assess and revise as necessary the curriculum of the LEH 100 credit-bearing Freshman Seminar Course and to determine if, and if so, how the course will incorporate the values of Herbert H. Lehman.

Review recommendations made by NSSE/BEAMS planning committee to explore incorporating experiential learning experience into FYI Seminar

Establish committees to review graduate and transfer student issues. Review policies, reports and recommendations developed by the University on CUNY-wide transfer and graduate student issues

Prepare Title V USDE grant proposal to support new initiatives. Collaborate with B.M.C.C. on grant-funded Latino Student Success project

Develop new electronic transcript system to facilitate transfer process

Implement CUNY funded curriculum initiative “Bridging the Colleges”

CUNY data warehouse initiative and work on electronic transcript system begun.

Working group developing Title V proposal for submission in Spring 2006

Work begun on modifying SIMS to allow college to incorporate transfer student records in Lehman SIMS database

“Bridging the Colleges” initiative involving faculty from Lehman, B.C.C. and Hostos C.C. will begin in Fall 2005 and continue in Spring 2006

Graduate lounge in library funded.

New Student Orientation program improved.

1.5 Broaden experiential learning opportunities for students

Nancy Cintron, Deans & Department Chairs, Michael Sullivan, Curriculum Committee, Lynne Van Voorhis, SEEK

2006-2007 academic year

Create credit bearing internships in academic programs that do not currently provide this option

Identify additional employers who provide credit and non-credit internship/practicum opportunities

Explore new mechanisms to encourage student participation in study abroad programs

Encourage the development of service learning/community service initiatives.

Development of new credit bearing internship seminars

Increased involvement of FT students from identified programs in internship and study abroad programs

Self-study on B.B.A. program continuing

1.6 Develop new mechanisms to engage a larger number of students, faculty, administrators, staff and alumni in campus and community life. Enhance the quality of student life through activities, recreation, and participation in College governance.

Deans, Department Chairs, Institutional Advancement. Barbara Smith, Marty Zwiren, Annecy Baez, Cindy Kreisberg Michael Sullivan, Vincent Zucchetto, Marty Zwiren John Holloway, Department reps from Health Services, Nursing Social Work, Psychology,

Senate Committee on Campus Life, SEEK, Dantie Albertie, student representatives

2006-2007 academic year

Institutionalize "Campus as your Classroom" initiative for first semester freshman.

Encourage and support faculty and staff service to the college in the role as advisor to student organizations.

Support the development of department/discipline based student organizations.

Ensure that all campus events are listed on the college website

Create opportunities for collaboration across departments and Divisions to develop and promote activities

Encourage student participation in the Senate and college committees through enhanced outreach efforts

Create mechanisms to target e-mail communication to different student populations.

Review range of activities (lectures, films theatre, social activities etc) available to students. Identify programs and activities which relate most closely to the interests

Identify appropriate additional roles for alumni in the life of the campus

Growth in number of student department/discipline-based organizations.

Implementation of “ Campus as your Classroom” initiative in FYI credit bearing seminar

Increased efforts to identify and engage emerging student leaders

Increased student participation in the Senate and college committees.

Growth in activities and programs designed to engage alumni population

Implementation of a wide range of programs and activities that enhance physical and mental health of the campus community

“Campus as your Classroom” initiative being incorporated into the curriculum of FYI credit-bearing Seminar effective Fall 2005

Special outreach made to undergraduates with minimum 3.0 GPA’s to encourage involvement in campus governance through participation in Student Conference.

New content management system for the College’s website has been identified. Implementation will begin in the Fall 2006. New system will improve current process of posting campus events on the college website New personal development mini-lab opened in the Counseling Center for the Fall 2005

FT Health Educator position filled in the Student Health Center

Vision screening services provided by ophthalmologist in the Student Health Center for Fall 2005

Peer Health Educators recruited and trained Outreach to L.C. community regarding campus events and activities via new e-mail system to begin in Fall 2005

1.7 Renew campus-wide endeavors to create a caring campus environment. Expand opportunities for orientation of full time faculty and staff. Provide opportunities for part-time faculty and staff to fully access the services of the college.

Provost, Deans, VP for Student Affairs, Associate Provost, Department Chairs, H. Silverman, Executive, Committee of the Faculty, Human Resource Dept.

2006-2007 academic year

Create web-based faculty handbook with information about college policies and procedures.

Revise new faculty orientation programs.

Create new orientation program for part-time and full time employees

Seamless transition of new faculty and staff into the life of the college.

Increased faculty and staff awareness of college policies, procedures and resources will play an important role in increased student satisfaction and engagement.

1.8 Increase the number of qualified students who apply for scholarship opportunities.

Scott Dames, Gary Schwartz, Lynne Van Voorhis, Department Chairs, General Faculty Scholarship & Awards Committee, Pre-Med, Pre-Law advisors

2006-2007 academic year

Review use and effectiveness of e-mail and college website to inform students of scholarship opportunities.

Identify new methods of encouraging and assisting students with named/prestigious scholarship applications

Scholarships and Awards Committee will groom and assist students in applying for national scholarships.

Involve departmental advisors in process of informing students about scholarship opportunities

Re-invigorate pre-professional, pre- graduate school advising program

Increased outreach to students leading to growth in number of scholarship applicants

Website created listing all available scholarships