1. Spring Convocation 2015

2. Academic and Student Affairs Update Academic Affairs Vision – Texas A&M University-Central Texas strives to be an innovative teaching university. We will develop the next generation of engaged leaders through a dynamic and comprehensive curriculum that is propelled by applied scholarship and service.

3. Priorities We will be known for quality academic programs that are carefully selected to respond to regional needs. – Accreditation – Rigorous Program Review Process – Comprehensive Continuous Improvement Process – Obtaining Internal and External Stakeholder Feedback

4. Priorities Promote a culture that celebrates faculty excellence in teaching, scholarship and service – Establish an environment that respects multiple points of views and includes civil and open discussion – Attract and retain excellent teachers and innovative scholars – Center for Innovative Teaching – Support for faculty scholarship-conducting research and disseminating findings

5. Priorities Foster an environment for scholastic achievement and student success – Comprehensive array of student support programs that are available wherever our students are – Comprehensive writing program – Enhanced undergraduate student advising – Ensure that all operations are optimized for student success

6. Priorities Increase enrollment of academically qualified students – Develop a strategic enrollment management plan – Develop a curriculum plan to meet the needs of students and the community – Increase recognition of the quality of our academic programs through a comprehensive academic marketing plan

7. Priorities We will be known as a leader in community engagement and community based research – Integrate service-learning and community engagement into teaching, research and service mission of the university – Create a University Center for Civic and Community Engagement to provide a centralized hub for community engagement activities – Prepare for the 2020 application for the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification

8. Biggest Challenge

9. Focus on the Positive Amazing opportunities for innovation Ability to have a part in establishing the culture and traditions of the university Amazing people Egalitarian culture