Student Affairs Strategic Plan Reporting Examples Missouri State University Division of Student Affairs

SA Strategic Plan Reporting request for 2016-17 Report (Department Name) + (some action beyond the typical daily departmental work that helps move our division’s strategic plan forward). (Strategic Direction #, Major Objective #). Example: Residence Life, Housing and Dining Services implemented a new experience model (programming model) to assist RAs in planning needs-based activities and better utilize University events. (2.1)

SA Strategic Plan Reporting example – Residence Life, Housing, and Dining Services Residence Life, Housing and Dining Services completed a renovation project for Sunvilla Tower which included new furniture and appliances. (3.2) RAs in Residence Life, Housing and Dining Services met with residents four times during the year to ask questions designed to ascertain whether connections were being made to the University and whether students were being successful in the classroom. (3.2) Staff members from Residence Life and the Dean of Students Office worked with staff members in the Division of Student Development and Public Affairs to address the needs of students who indicated during SOAR that they were uncertain if they expected graduate from MSU. (1.4) Residence Life, Housing and Dining Services implemented a new experience model (programming model) to assist RAs in planning needs-based activities and better utilize University events. (2.1) Residence Life, Housing and Dining Services utilized regional and national recruitment events to fill positions with staff members from underrepresented populations. Resulted in filling eight positions in custodial, support staff, professional, and graduate levels. (4.3) Residence Life, Housing and Dining Services began the renovation project for the Blair bathrooms. (3.2) Residence Life, Housing and Dining Services determined Woods House to be a top priority for a renovation project along with an examination of plans for a new building. (3.2) Residence Life, Housing and Dining Services collaborated with the Division of Marketing and Publications staff to begin a strategic branding campaign for all publications and web presence. (3.1) Residence Life, Housing and Dining Services staff members implemented the new LLC reorganization model and planned for the addition of three new LLC options. (2.1)

SA Strategic Plan reporting example – Counseling Center The Counseling Center completed a CAS Review and developed a scorecard for implementing recommendations.  (1.2) The Counseling Center partnered with various programs across campus in order to enhance student success.  These presentations and program partnerships include but are not limited to:  Residence Life; SOAR; Taylor Health and Wellness; Study Away; General Education Program; Student Affairs, and many others. (1.4) The Counseling Center provided learning opportunities for 4 GAs who apply their counseling and presentation knowledge gained in the classroom to their work in the Counseling Center. (2.1) The Counseling Center provided a presentation to the Student Affairs Council to demonstrate the learning that occurs by graduate students as they work in the Counseling Center. (2.4) The Counseling Center staff regularly refer students to many Student Affairs and other University resources. (3.2) The Counseling Center hired a new counselor who bring a rich experience of diversity. (4.3) The Counseling Center identified needs for the hiring of a part-time therapist and a full-time therapist, due to increased demands for services, and both positions were filled. (5.1) The Counseling Center improved the efficiency and effectiveness of serving students and in student file management by implementing Titanium software and by in updating office processes and procedures. (5.3)

2016-17 Strategic Plan Update Process The Division’s 2014-2019 Strategic Plan can be found under the “About Us” tab on the Student Affairs webpage: https://studentaffairs.missouristate.edu/190424.htm Please send your 2016-17 updates to ThomasLane@missouristate.edu by Friday, August 11, 2017. Highlights will be shared at August 30th All-Staff Meeting.