College of Health Professions:Alignment of University

and College Strategic Initiatives

Strategic Challenge

Develop and implement a plan aligns with the University Strategic Plan while addressing the diversity within the College and focusing on our vision.

College VisionThe College of Health Professions seeks to

achieve national distinction in Health Professions' education, research and

service.

CHP Academic Programs Cardiovascular Perfusion (BS) Physician Assistant Studies (MSc) Occupational Therapy (MSc) Nurse Anesthesia (MSc) Research Administration (MRA) Health Administration (MHA, DHA) Physical Therapy (DPT) Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (PhD)

Planning Process

Strategic plan: What it is and what it is not?Executive leadership retreatPresentation to staff team leaders and academic

leadersPresentation of draft to all faculty and staffE-mail electronic version for feedbackRevisions (4)

Goal #1

Achieve national and international distinction in

neuro-rehabilitation research

Goal: Achieve national and international distinction in neuro-

rehabilitation research

Neuro-Rehabilitation Research

Interprofessional:Physical TherapyOccupational TherapyBiomedical EngineersBiomechanical EngineersHealth EconomistsBasic Scientists

Technology/Innovation:Motion Analysis AssessmentsExoskeletonsRobotic Assisted Movements

Entrepreneurialism

Goal #2

Attain national and international recognition for innovative, entrepreneurial activities in

health professions research, education, and service

Objectives Increase the number of faculty/administrators who

have training in entrepreneurialism and developing business plans

Develop and implement at least one new innovative model of clinical education

Develop and implement at least two new innovative/entrepreneurial initiatives in any of the 3 mission areas within the next 2 years

Develop and implement at least one global outreach initiative in the next 3 years

Goal #3

Faculty and staff will be recognized by stake holders as motivated, consumer oriented,

and talented/ professionally prepared

Objectives

Develop and implement a CHP Faculty Mentorship plan by July 1, 2011

Enhance the leadership skills of faculty/CHP leaders

Prioritize resources to promote professional development

Consciously move forward with MUSC’s theme “changing what’s possible” in all marketing materials

Goal #4

Lead SC and the nation in translating research into the

classroom and clinic within our respective professions

Goal #5

Achieve national and international distinction as

leaders in interprofessional

education and practice

Goal #6

Maximize our participation in the health care delivery models emerging from health care

reform

Objectives Educate the students, staff and faculty on the

opportunities and challenges associated with health care reform

Increase our knowledge of and participation in comparative effectiveness research to demonstrate the value of our professions within various health care delivery models

Develop partnerships locally and across the country to maximize the utilization of our professions in new models of health care delivery in SC

Goal #7

Develop and implement a diversity plan to ensure that the students and faculty reflect the communities in which we serve

Next Steps