Strategic Plan College of Humanities

Departments:  Asian American Studies  Chicana/o Studies  English  Gender and Women’s Studies  Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures  Philosophy  Religious Studies Programs:  American Indian Studies  Central American Studies  Classical Greek and Roman Studies  Humanities  Jewish Studies  Liberal Studies  Linguistics/TESL  Queer Studies  Sustainability Studies College of Humanities

 Explore and value the diversities of cultures, thought, perspectives, literatures, and languages of humanity;  Critically reflect on and analyze multiple dimensions of human identity and experience;  Contribute to scholarship and creative production and innovation; and  Act as responsible global citizens committed to principles of freedom, equality, justice, and participatory democracy. College Mission Statement

Planning Principles  Students first  Regional responsiveness  Transparency  Consultation and collaboration  Cross-disciplinary cooperation  Follow through and close the loop  Fiscal responsibility

Planning Priorities Excellence in:  Teaching  Learning  Research  Student engagement  Community engagement

College of Humanities Goal One Create and deliver curriculum that is responsive to regional communities

GOAL 1: CREATE AND DELIVER CURRICULUM THAT IS RESPONSIVE TO REGIONAL COMMUNITIES ACTIVITIES UNDER WAY  Expansion of Central American Studies major and minor  Creation and expansion of Queer Studies minor  Expansion of Modern Jewish Studies major  Attract new students to Liberal Studies General Option  Attract new students to Humanities Interdisciplinary Program  Creation and expansion of Rhetoric and Writing minor in English  Expansion of Languages and Cultures major in MCLL  Electronic curriculum and Academic Council  Creation of Humanities M.A. through Extended Learning

GOAL 1: CREATE AND DELIVER CURRICULUM THAT IS RESPONSIVE TO REGIONAL COMMUNITIES PLANNED ACTIVITIES  M.A. in Diversity Studies  M.A. in TESL  Develop new courses in response to revised G.E. package

Engage community College of Humanities Goal Two

GOAL 2: ENGAGE COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES UNDER WAY  Film festival  Service Learning across the College  Liberal Studies conference  Kazi Nazrul endowed lecture  Strategic Language Institute  Humanities newsletter  Ballet Folklorico

 Development of Queer Resource Center  Expansion of Women’s Research and Resource Center  Expansion or development of alumni groups GOAL 2: ENGAGE COMMUNITY PLANNED ACTIVITIES

Support Meaningful Student Learning and Engagement College of Humanities Goal Three

GOAL 3: SUPPORT MEANINGFUL STUDENT LEARNING AND ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES UNDER WAY  Peer Mentors  Literacy Scholars for the Future of Los Angeles  Renovation of Barbara Ann Ward Language Lab  Academic Programming Fund  AACU Core Commitments Initiative  Service Learning courses across the College o Fieldwork in the Barrio o Fieldwork in Central American Communities o Gender and Women’s Studies Community Service o Service Learning in the Jewish Community o Asian American Communities: Field Practicum o High School Internship: Writing and the Classroom Experience o Religious Studies and Service Learning

 Women’s Research and Resource Center/Asian House renovation  QS 302 Oral History Project  Religious Studies Project in New Orleans  Development of the Queer Resource Center GOAL 3: SUPPORT MEANINGFUL STUDENT LEARNING AND ENGAGEMENT PLANNED ACTIVITIES

Support Faculty and Student Research Opportunities College of Humanities Goal Four

GOAL 4: SUPPORT FACULTY AND STUDENT RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ACTIVITIES  College of Humanities grants officer  Development officer hired by University Advancement to support the College of Humanities  Faculty Fellows Program  University Research Fellows Program  Departmental initiatives to engage students in faculty-led research projects

Facilitate Student Success College of Humanities Goal Five

GOAL 5: FACILITATE STUDENT SUCCESS ACTIVITIES  Improve graduation rates o Increase average student unit load for all majors in CoH o Encourage summer enrollment for all majors in CoH o Sponsor student workshops on degree planning o Assist students in developing MAPs (My Academic Planner) o Provide resources to eliminate bottlenecks in high-demand classes o Increase online and weekend course offerings

 Improve retention Sponsor student workshops on time management and study skills “Intrusive” Advising Use of the Early Warning System Peer Mentor Program Cohorted programs o Liberal Studies Freshman Connection o Liberal Studies ITEP o English FYI (Four Year Integrated) GOAL 5: FACILITATE STUDENT SUCCESS ACTIVITIES

Continue success in advising with SS/EOP and LRS offices College Faculty Advising Coordinator Program Ongoing professional development and training Mandatory annual advising reports Interdisciplinary Studies office Assessment of College advising programs GOAL 5: FACILITATE STUDENT SUCCESS ACTIVITIES