Strategic Plan – Town Hall I Meetings and Survey responsescombined

1. What are our areas of greatest strength and promise?

Accessibility / CSD servicesour access missionCenter for Students with DisabilitiesStudents with disabilitiesBeing accessible to students with disabilitiesPhysical accessibility (students with disabilities)Serving students with disabilitiesProgramming and support for those with special needsCSD – handicap studentsCommitment level to disabled studentsAccessibility for disabled studentsAccessibilityAccessibility for students with disabilities and veteran studentSpecial services for students with disabilities accessibility accessAttempts at meeting needs of students with disabilitiesKnown for programs both academic and campus programs such as Center for Students with Disabilities open to diversity and accessibility with communicationCSD and accessibility disability servicesaccessibility

Alumnialumni supportalumni involvementloyal alumni

Athletics programsIntercollegiate athleticsAthleticsD3 athletic/co-curriculars providedathletics

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student-athlete program (involvement, public spotlight, student first [athlete second], economic boon to community)Sports programs, number one football regardless of divisionAthleticsStrong athletic programs (draws students)Sportsathletics program and strongAthleticsStrength is strong athletic programathletics

Business programBusiness educationBusinessEntrepreneur programPhD Business programOur business school ranking by USN&WRSchool of Businessknown for our business school and college of education Reputation COBE and Education business school

Campus facilitiesNew campus facilities/groundsBuildings, landscaping (Hyland, UC, Starin Hall)Beauty of campusFacilities plan (e.g., new dorms and plans for remodeling)resources (tech, labs, FT)work to be current – technology studentgenerally our facilities are good - lots of work over the last decadefuture building improvements with campus master planAttractive facilities and grounds facilities (modern)

Community partnershipsCommunity partnershipsGood relationships w/the communityIntegration w/regional partners (city, school districts, businesses)community involvementOutreach – community/businessInnovation in connecting with communitiesArts campus/regional outreachAccess to young auditorium and performing arts events

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Value summer camps – facilities/staff, youth/touch-pointRelationships with schools & communityOpportunities for community engagement, with students, faculty and staffMaking connections internships communitypartnerships with local businesses (Innovation Center)

Diverse student population Catering to diverse constituenciesMix of students (trad/non-trad/vets/disabilities etc.)diversity (in numbers)as compared to institutions like us, we have a very diverse student populationFriendly for international studentsInternational and diverse students Focusing on lower income students from the area Support for returning veteransdiversityincrease in international students attending UW-WWork with veterans, non traditional students, diverse student population... Services and supportveteransQuality studentsNumber minority students increase Number Illinois students Seeing more diversity in students and faculty, staff diverse student population

Education programEducation programEducationTeaching educationCOEPS continues to lead state in teacher licensureknown for our business school and college of education Reputation COBE and Education education

EnrollmentEnrollment is strong; retention, placement all moving in positive directionIncreasing enrollmentIncreased enrollment campus wide

Faculty, staff, administrationFaculty/staffFaculty/staff

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Faculty and staff who carecompetent faculty and staffDedicated facultyFirst year program for new facultyReputation of faculty is strong compared to similar comprehensive collegesFaculty are committed to student successClose contact/collaboration with facultystudent access to facultyCollaboration between faculty/staff/students (low power distance)Connections with studentsFocus on having full-time academic staff and faculty rather than part-time: better student experience because of closer relationshipsPersonal accessibility (new or no T.As, faculty advising)Student faculty interaction, close connections with faculty and staff Quality of teaching, focus on teaching Productivity of instructional staff & faculty, the dedication and researchfaculty: tenure/teach/researchsmall classroom sizesClass size and professors/staff teachingFocus on teachingTeaching focus, practitioners Get taught by professors and not TAs Small class sizes smaller classroom to faculty ratioStudent to staff ratioTeacher to student ratioGet to know professors no T.A.s teachingGood teachingFaculty supportstrong employee base – knowledgeable and experiencedLongevity of staffAdministrative staff that step outside of admin role to get involved with studentsDifferent types of staff work together and respect one anotheradministration

“Family” feelSense of family/community/homefamily atmosphereStrong communitySchool prideBig emphasis on Warhawk life and student prideProvide a safe “hometown” atmosphereFamily campus culture

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connection (camps, family)intentional relationships (place of belonging)

Financial strengthRelatively strong finances good financial position relative to the support by state

First-generation studentsServe a large # of 1st generation college studentsAccess for 1st generation studentsFirst generation students first generation students recruit a large classFirst generation student success and support available Open access first generation and mid level student

Graduate programsStrong grad programs meeting professional needs High touch quality of graduate education

Innovation CenterInnovation center- access and ability to harness the entrepreneurial spiritinnovation centerpartnerships with local businesses (Innovation Center)

Liberal EducationLiberal educationHigh quality education addressing both liberal education and professional preparationBalance of critical thinking and LEAP principles and vocational training LEAPSpecial mandates in existing mission: business, education, communication, human services alongside a strong general, liberal arts educationGeneral Education/Liberal educationhigh impact practicesprofessional and liberal studies programs, undergrad and grad

LocationLocationGeographic locationLocation (close to Madison, Milwaukee, and Chicago) can pull students from ILGeographic locationGeographical accessibility (students from 2-3 hours away)Location: Madison/Milwaukee/Chicagolocation

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locationGeographical locationGeographic locationOur location, being close to ILProximity to bigger cities Close to Illinois for out of state students Ability to recruit students from Illinoisgreat location as a universityIn a good region, growing population centerClose to opportunities in larger cities for class trips and student easeLocation near big cities in 60 mile radius Geographic location (growing population centers)off-campus locations (convenient)Alternative to IL

Online programsOnline educationOnline programsQuality of online offeringsOnline program recognition, not having to physically be on campusOnline program Online educationonline programs (evenings, too!)

ReputationRegional reputationreputation (promise)Reputation academic and athleticGreat academic programs and reputation across collegesReputation COBE and Education

ResourcesAccessibility to resourcesAccess to the student learning and facilitiesCommitment to accessibility of tangible and intangible resourcesCommitment to non-traditional studentsNon-traditional accommodation (education)A different “experience” than our application crossover pool

Shared governanceShared governanceShared governance, collegial atmosphere

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SizeSize strength: mid-size, good sizeSmaller size of UW-W promotes more & better contact with studentsSize, allows students get to know professorssize (just right)Our size

Student focus and opportunitiesStudent centered/focused mindsetstudent focused - servicesopportunitiesDevotion to studentsCaring, engagement, compassion for studentsculture: students’ needs firstgenuine care for studentsStudent learning is at the core for campus as a whole – we really care about the students!Personalized student experienceNumerous student organizationsOpportunities for involvementsupport for co-curricular opportunities (social, academic, cultural)Co-curriculars - known for such practices such as student organizations, athletics etc studentsstudent voiceEmployment accessibility (student employment on campus)opportunity: education, experience, travel study, study abroadOffer career development/opportunitiesOn campus employmentPlenty involvement opportunities for students study abroad opportunityCampus of opportunities-veterans, online, adult students Freshman experience for studentsPeer mentor program, learning communitiesOpportunity for involvement in leadership across the campusstudent organizationsstudent employment

Undergraduate Research ProgramUndergraduate ResearchUndergraduate ResearchUndergraduate ResearchUndergraduate researchUndergrad research and other research opportunities Undergraduate research

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Undergraduate research & mentoringUndergraduate researchUndergrad research, experiential learning

Value of educationValue of education in relationship to the price paidLow tuition with great programming and opportunitiesaffordabilityPrice Cost/value compared to peers including ILvalueAffordable Tuition affordability

Variety of programsVariety of programsDiversity of program offeringssupport for diversity of programsWide array of programs that are strongAccredited programsaccreditationsacademic programs – variety, number, qualityinternshipsInternational programsFirst Year Experience/Advisingstay abreast of trends and leading edge curriculumResponsive to market in the sense that we incorporate such programs and practices that are needed Variety of academic programsKnown for programs both academic and campus programs such as Center for Students with Disabilities UWW has great programs with good reputations where students succeed. This is thru interdisciplinary approaches where the programs work closely trend toward interdisciplinary (how to sustain?)stay abreast of trends and leading edge curriculumBroad range attractive majors Good programs

MiscellaneousSupport for special projectsWe do not follow a corporate modelWe are nice!Very little (no!) ‘dead weight’

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brandingaccess (services and online courses; degree completion; retention), holistic, diversityentreprenurial spirit across campusmodern enrollment toolsperformance-driven program admissionsBowl!Technology programsDual enrollment program Under grad retention programs Students working toward professional degreesPartnerships with other universities e.g. Physics program partnership for engineering support by the administration and voiced with campusimprovement with student support services regarding UHSCactivities on campus other than alcoholmore fluid process to make them efficient and effectiveCRM to help identify tendsbetter relationship with the campus regarding investment the campus has made for efficiencyplan-it-purple is a good programworkplace ranking multiple yearsMAGD program implementationSocial Work program strengthOutreach programs to potential students

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Summary of responses for Question 1:What are our areas of greatest strength and promise?

CATEGORY PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL RESPONSES

Faculty / staff / administration 12Student focus and opportunities 9

Miscellaneous 9Location 7Accessibility / CSD services 6Diverse student population 6Variety of programs 6Athletics programs 4Community partnerships 4Business program 3Campus facilities 3“Family” feel 3Liberal education 3Undergraduate Research Program 3

Value of education 3Education program 2First-generation students 2Online programs 2Reputation 2Resources 2Size 2Alumni 1Enrollment 1Innovation Center 1Shared governance 1Financial strength .6Graduate programs .6

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2. What currently makes this university truly distinctive in relation to peers and competitors?

Accessibility / CSD servicesAccessible in many waysAccessibilityaccessibilitySupports students w/disabilitiesServing students w/disabilitiesStudents w/disabilities servicesHandicap accessibleHandicap accessibleAccessible for students with disabilities (serves almost 1000 each year)Physical accessibility (students with disabilities)CSD – effort to be accessible goes above and beyond with accommodations CSDStudents with Disabilities programSpecial services for students with disabilitiesMeeting needs of students w disabilitiesDisability servicesaccessibilitystudents with disabilities & how they are supportedWheelchair athletics and artsWheelchair athletics programWheels to WhitewaterWheels To WhitewaterWheelchair Sports

Athletics programsWheelchair athletics and artsWheelchair athletics programWheelchair athleticsWheelchair SportsFootball! (excellent student athletes)Football programAthleticsStrong athletic programAthleticsComplete athletics program successAthletic programs, WiacAthletic programs

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Athletics Sportsreputation of the athletic program and academic programsIntramural and club sports

Business programBusiness schoolVery strong Business programBusiness programCOBE – AACSB, MBA top accredited stateCOBE – national awards, AMACOBECOBEOnly PhD in business in UW Systembusiness Doctor programOnline MBA/DBAbusiness programDBA programD.B.A.

Camps and ClinicsCamps and conferences serve so many (one of biggest in U.S.)Camps and clinicsSummer Camps (athletic and academic)Camps offeringsconnection (camps, family)

Campus FacilitiesBeauty of campus buildings and groundsWorking on maintenance on facilities at a level our peers are not despite budget reductionsThe way our campus looks, groundsFacilities and grounds, curb appeal

CommunityStrong relation between campus and communityInnovation center and connections to industry partners Service learning and impact on community

Diverse student population Student demographics (non-trad, 1st generation, veterans)Population of students we serve (1st gen, CSD)DiversityVeteran friendly

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Veterans preferredSupport for returning veteransMinority students’ enrollment increasedminority recruitment (high school to college, developmental support)Minority recruitment, pre college programsUnder-represented minorities17% non-WI residents - increasing

Education programEducation schoolVery strong Education programEarly Childhood programCoEPS - accreditationEducation program

Faculty, staff, administrationFocus on teaching and learningCollaborative technology to support studentsSmaller classroom size (comp. UW Madison, UW Milwaukee)Face to face faculty/student contactFace time w/students across departmentsOutstanding faculty and programsWillingness of faculty and staff to be forward thinking and collaborateProfessors teach classesPersonal accessibility (new or no T.As, faculty advising)Faculty teach first, research secondSmall classesStudents FIRST: support staff / minimal cuts / high level educationDiverse facultyClass sizeNo TA’sFocus on teaching. Get taught by professors and not TAsSmall class sizesGet to know professorsget taught by the professorsOpportunities for training... Improve job performance ex WISDM, professional development, LEARN centerAccessibility of administration at all levels...

“Family” feelSafe location/communitySafe campus26th safest in U.S.

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sense of familyCampus cultureCommunity feelintentional relationships (place of belonging)

First-Generation StudentsSupport for first generation college studentsFirst-generation students

Graduate programsOnly PhD in business in UW Systemarray of graduate programs that others dobusiness Doctor programopening more programs for doctorateOnline MBA/DBAD.B.A.

Innovation CenterInnovation CenterInnovation CenterInnovation CenterInnovation CenterInnovation CenterInnovation centerInnovation centerEntrepreneurship and innovation centerInnovation center and connections to industry partners

Liberal EducationLEAPLEAPH.I.P.s (high-impact practices) from LEAPLEAP – success of LEAP initiativesWell communicated learning outcomes (stemming from workforce)GenEd coreStrong general education programGeneral Education/Liberal educationprofessional and liberal studies programs, undergrad and grad

LocationProximity to Madison, Milwaukee, ChicagoLocation, accessGeographic location

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Geographic locationLocation! Location! Location! (Madtown/Milwaukee/Chicago)Location provides students and faculty/staff opportunities to work and serve urban, suburban, and rural areasGeographical accessibility (students from 2-3 hours away)Engaged campus w/regionLocation makes commuting work for students who are non-traditional, not able to live on campus (good proximity)Close to 3 airports (supports scholarship)ProximityGeographyLocationlocationLocation being close to Madison and Milwaukee and have a rural community environmentLocation Location- close to Illinois, between Madison and MilwaukeeLocation near major citiesLocation (Madison, Milwaukee, Chicago)Access to outdoorsCc course on campus

Online programsOnline programsOnline degrees and support systemOnline ProgramsOnline programOnline programs which need more publicity Online MBA/DBAOn line courses

ReputationRegional reputationPrograms that we offer have good reputationsreputation of the athletic program and academic programs

SizeCampus sizeSize

Student focus and opportunitiesStudent employmentStudent employment opportunitiesEmployment accessibility (student employment on campus)

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Inclusive excellence effortsCommitment to all studentsSuccesses of student organizationsHands on opportunitiesPrograms can do field work/internshipsEarly/frequent field experiences for studentsInternship opportunitiesAccess to labs & facilities (fosters creativity)Highly successful student organization/opportunities to participateLearning communitiesFirst Year ExperienceStudent employmentCareer & Leadership DevStudent involvement opportunitiesWe look at the whole studentChallenge and support philosophy Students having a voice we pack a big punch with opportunitiesstudent centered/sensitive related to cost and intentionalStudent assistant help, students are being placed in tier 1 grad programs because of experiences at uww as undergradsStudent organizationsService organizationsstudent employment

Undergraduate Research ProgramUndergraduate Research ProgramUndergraduate researchUndergraduate research achieves connectionsUndergraduate researchUndergraduate researchUndergraduate Resource [Research?] ProgramUndergrad ResearchUndergraduate research opportunities undergraduate researchUndergraduate ResearchUndergraduate research program

Value of educationAffordabilityTuition is competitive (especially with Illinois)Value of tuition, compared to in state Illinois and other schoolsRanked high in affordabilityTuition – better value

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Our cost lower for equivalent programs and comparable qualityAffordability

Variety of programsVehicles that achieve strengthsMore programs and more learning opportunities Can do more creative programming than larger schoolsSpecific programs only exist here

MiscellaneousA different “experience” than our application crossover poolEntrep. SpiritPre-College ProgramCyber GirlsSBIMulti-media game development programIntensive English InstituteVisibility of administrationTop workplace recognitionIdentity – logo/mascot/Warhawk/Purple Friday/recognizable brandFoundation supportRegents – favorably viewed, fiscally responsibleROTC leadership programContinuing education The support for shared governance structuresenrollment and applications trending in the positivetext book rentalA lot of our strengths are what makes us distinctive Value on advising, trying to move it forwardCA is a public space that is used by the community and students. COAC students see all types of art & performance.Continuing education- strength and collaboration... Leads to recruitmentRange support servicesPlan-It PurpleAlumni prideGraduates work semi-locallyentreprenurial spirit across campusaccess (services and online courses; degree completion; retention), holistic, diversitytrend toward interdisciplinary (how to sustain?)Non-profit

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Summary of responses for Question 2:What currently makes this university truly distinctive

in relation to peers and competitors?

CATEGORY PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL RESPONSES

Miscellaneous 12Student focus and opportunities 11

Accessibility / CSD services 9Faculty / staff / administration 9Location 9Athletics programs 7Business program 5Diverse student population 5Undergraduate Research Program 5

Innovation Center 4Liberal education 4“Family” feel 3Online programs 3Value of education 3Camps and clinics 2Campus facilities 2Education program 2Graduate programs 2Variety of programs 2Community 1Reputation 1First-generation students .8Size .8

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3. What are the major forces, trends, or issues – in higher education, in our state, our system, and our region – that will affect the future of this university?

Budget and funding issuesdefundingreduced fundingfundingFundingfunding for higher educationlack of funding for researchbudget reductionbudget cutsmoney/fiscal scarcitydeclining budgets/state supportstate support for building, capital improvements is dwindlingState Funding/Grants continuing to DecreaseMoney/fundingState budgets (ours and IL)State funding /budget Less financial and moral support from the statestate funding at 10%$$$$$$$State supportBudgetReduction of financial support and fed financial aid More reliance on fundraising/alumniAffordability & stable budget source

Business modelBusiness model – privatization of base activitiesCorporate model proposed by state assemblyA shift to be more market focusedLeadership change from academics to corporate executivescompetition in a broader regional market due to on-line marketersprivatization

EconomyWisconsin economy causing anxietyWI’s lagging economy compared to US

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Incomes for mid class flatteningjob market and lack of growth for job opportunitiesStagnant wages in Wisconsin

Education vs. trainingPerspective of university education as training for a jobPerception of higher education as only job trainingThe concept of a 4-year degree is changing. What does that mean for us?Three year degree with first year in high schoolGoing to college to learn to think vs what I want to doFocus by legislators/guidance counselors on vocational outcomes rather than learning and developingtrend toward certification rather than academic degreetrainees for private-sector organizationspotential free tuition for 2-year institutionsPush for free tuition for community colleges and how this will affect freshmen and sophomore students Transfer student and the increasing in students transferring in and out trend toward 2-year college/techtransfer students from 2-year college/techrelationship building with tech schoolsMore students attending 2 year colleges due to cost and schedule flexibilityMOOCsSkills based training with schools like General Assembly coming up as competitors For profit institutionsTrend of workforce development-how are we contributing to that

Fiscal accountabilitycalls for accountabilityaffordability/financial education demandsexternal pressure for cost of higher education (value of a degree)Is the investment (college degree) worth it? focus on “cost” rather than valueIncreasing accountabilityassociates degree marketing related to cost/debitAccountability - prove the value of the degree, the course etc.Changing in perceptions of value baccalaureate Increased demands for accountability by hlc and Feds

Personnel/workplace concerns“do more with less” – unrealistic expectations of personnelWillingness to make things work with the little we haveLow pay /worsening benefits

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Lack of opportunities for raises/promotions for staffcompensationBalancing cost vs. adjunct/full-time/faculty balancePotential loss of human capital to less hostile and more supportive environmentHigh turnover for faculty and staffRetention of quality employeesAbility to recruit facultyFaculty retention! Less respect for state employees and educational institutionsSmaller and less qualified applicant pool for staff and facultyNo raises for staff and facultymore diversity in faculty hiring help with relationship building - grow our own - will help with achievement gap/retentionInsecure tenure for faculty and coaches Shifting employer expectations

Political/legislative concernsOur students largely want professional preparation, and legislators want us to focus on this – but they don’t know that professional preparation goes beyond courses in the major.Societal devaluation of liberal educationThe perceived value of education by the publicPublic opinion of higher educationPublic skepticism toward higher educationAnti-intellectualsPublic perception (not supported). Having to defend higher education with the public feels icky!Political environmentPolitical climatePolitical ClimatePolitical hostility towards higher educationPolitical environment and reputation of higher education causing morale issuesPolitical atmosphere at state levelCurrent political cycle could have a great effectState not invested in higher education (Go Bucks!)Perception/real devalue mission (legislature)Legislative changes regarding tenure/shared governanceConcerns/threats to academic freedom, shared governance, tenure, post-tenure reviewThreats to tenureGovernment involving in campus governancepolitical climatePolitical climate and non actionsupportpublic shift of educationmarketing the value to all of our stakeholders the value of UWWDivisive political environment

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Legislative climate - will it change.Politics and moraleLegislation... Moving targets

Shared governanceLegislative changes regarding tenure/shared governanceConcerns/threats to academic freedom, shared governance, tenure, post-tenure reviewShared governanceGovernment involving in campus governanceShakiness of the tenure systemInsecure tenure for faculty and coaches

Student debt% of interest – debt upon graduationStudent debt – people are starting to pay attentionStudent debt increaseStudent DebtStudents ability to fund educationIncreased student debt student debt

Student demographicsolder college studentschanging demographic trends towards non-traditional studentsNon-traditional students: students pursuing a second (third, fourth) career; some already have degrees.regional demographic shiftschanging demographics in student population & communitiesstudent demographics is changing, and will change dramaticallyserving a more complex demographic of students, and more of themstudent veteransIncreased number of veteransonline-only students and degreesdeclining population of undergraduate studentsnew student populationsdeclining K-12 populationmore competition for studentsincreased competition with for-profit institutionsHaving to be really competitive (w/distance learning, etc.)fewer students going into teachingDemographic is changingDecrease of students in the region (base group of student 'age')Demographic trends

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Fewer students and fewer who go to collegeCultural changes and expectations Greater need for remedial needs in collegeNumbers of students graduating in high schools is less than the seats available for first year students in collegeStudent recruitment - recruiting the same students as other schools also with a dwindling high school graduates Enhanced competition for students Adapting to the changing student population and being proactive in trying things as opposed to reactive Competition for students, recruitingStudents graduating from HS are staying solid but the demography of students is changing, becoming more diverseLack of growth in middle classIncrease minority and non resident enrollment in target demographic non-traditional studentsChanging demographics

TechnologyRole of technology changing education expectations and curriculum delivery (online courses)TechnologyTechnology – classroom, libraryOnlineOn line learningCOBE leading charge on online learningOnline programs – credentialingIncreasing online education – need for additional supportAdaptive – i.e. online education, more competitionTechnologyTechnologydistance learning - online and expectations in learning environmentEmphasis on online programming, internationalization... What will the future look like?Online (MOOCs)MOOCsEducational delivery (online, hybrid, weekends)

Tuition/affordabilitytuition increases or lack oftuition: lack of increases, or increasescost of tuitionaffordability - tuitionfunding structure more dependent on tuitionThe cost of tuition continues to increaseAbility to afford higher education

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More options and alternatives for higher education, so tuition may stay more flatAffordability & stable budget source

MiscellaneousThe way students learn, and the way faculty teach, continues to changeStudents, staff, faculty needs regarding model of course deliveryDemand for mental health services increasingMobile workforceInternationalization of students is goal; structure of academic programs may not currently make that possibleIncreased student interest in study abroadretentioncredit for prior learningIncorporating prior learning credits and experiencesflexible degree – how do we respond (and budget implications)Dual college credit while in high school – less time at UW-WDegrees from multiple institutions or consolidating resources within UW SystemAchievement gapThe demand to be more interdisciplinaryMore parental “involvement,” less independent studentsStudent/faculty ratio: changes?unsympathetic alumni (some)UW System redundancies (systems e.g. TAM, reduction of student hours of employment to 25/week)student/faculty ratiocommuter campusBe more attractive for applied sciences to make transfer opportunities more attractiveAchievement gapIncreased mental health concerns with students42% of students are first generation college studentsEmbracing global opportunitiesLack of opportunity to get students off campus for presentations, etcLEAPLess freedom for students to design their own majors or degreesIndividualized programsstudent employment at UW-W and our cityPlace bound students Oversight reporting requirements - closing reporting loopsAssessmentBreak out of boundaries... Who do we compare ourselves to?Teacher licensureNeed for public relations that is cohesive and thoughtful... So that the university can respond to trendsStudents' ability to manage work and academics

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Competition competency based learning Changes in market and attraction primarily workforce development top-down con.Faster graduationjob readinesssafetydiversitycommunitytaxesskills gapbrain drain“suitcase school”External influences that affect decision-making

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Summary of responses for Question 3:What are the major forces, trends, or issues – in higher education, in our state,

our system, and our region – that will affect the future of this university?

CATEGORY PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL RESPONSES

Miscellaneous 22Student demographics 15Politics/legislative concerns 13Budget and funding issues 10Education vs. training 8Personnel/workplace concerns 8Technology 7Fiscal accountability 4Tuition/affordability 4Business model 3Shared governance 3Student debt 3Economy 2

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4. What are our greatest opportunities to enhance quality; to carve out a place for ourselves that will demonstrate our distinction and serve our constituents?

Alternative Course DeliveryOnline programmingLeverage technology for hybrid classes – flipped classes, weekend seminars, etc.Growth of online, commuter [options/populations]Improving course and campus accessibility for all: support for online students with disabilities; develop new technologies and techniques?Increase Online Courses (Gen Ed) - losing $ to other places that offer on line Gen Ed classesCreativity in the classroom (e.g., different types of delivery methods)Course/program delivery to meet needs of community members in today's world; Online learning Educational delivery (professional certifications)

Cultural CompetenceCulturally competentHelping students and others become more culturally competent (LEAP): awareness of/respect for differences of all kinds; experiencing other cultures: study abroad and on-campus; be a citizen of your hometown AND a citizen of the world

Diverse Student PopulationAlternative students (postdoc, career changers)Non-traditional students: create a market for students who need alternative hours, etc.Support for dietary needs: food allergies/intolerances; international student preferencesEnhance the success of under-served populationsContinued focus on non-resident students: Illinois and international; Pathways for Transition studentsDACA students are multicultural and 1st generation – stop using them as cash cows!Address retention and graduation rates among multicultural and disadvantaged student populationIncreased international student populationHave publications/materials in Spanish/Hmong/other languagesIncrease international studentsMeeting needs of first generation college studentsOverlap opportunities for transfer, non traditional, military, disabled, etc.Campus climate and fostering a more diverse student body 😏 serving minority students and connect with families Better serving non grad and adult students

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Increase international student enrollment Better serve and recruit veterans and earn recognition Improve climate for minority students InternationalizationNon-traditional students/diversity

Interdisciplinary ViewInterdisciplinary, themed-based collaborationInterdisciplinary teaching, courses, research, experiencesCross-discipline workCross/Interdepartmental grantsCross-pollination

Liberal Education/LEAPLEAPOffer more high-impact practice opportunities (like campus employment, leadership opportunities, internships)Continue with leapLeader high impact practices

Marketing / Promotion / RecruitmentExpand audienceBetter marketing of strengthsUse external media to increase public faceOpportunities to leverage existing presence in inner-city and rural communities to recruit and retain more students of colorCompetitively recruit facultyPromoting campus visitors: activities, tours, promote all aspects equallyAttract “finishers”Build national reputation with unique programsLeverage community outreach (including summer camps) to publicize value of UW-WOutreachCarnegie DesignationHeavily recruit population groups that are increasing in local areaUnderstanding of what UW-W offers to surrounding areasHave publications/materials in Spanish/Hmong/other languagesExpanding/directing our reputation (e.g., beyond athletics, campus beauty); Helping the outside world know who we are and what we offer; Continuing as students after attending events or campsMore bragging! We need to celebrate and let people know what we do. More marketing of what our strengths and promises Need to tell our story and educate parties on our quality and servicesAvenues to highlight our work and experience

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Market the life-changing experiences that we provideDevelop better market plans, comprehensive Connections to students at a pre college age.

PartnershipsThe Wisconsin Idea: working with business and govt to meet local and regional needs with our strengthsPartner with districts to pioneer more ELL and Bilingual education programsCreate unique programs via partners – business, other universitiesPartner with local govts (City of Whitewater and others)Closer integration with Innovation Center and other community partnersInternships for students and communitiesCommunity partnership grants (business + public sector/K12 + nonprofits)Faculty exchange – domestic and internationalNeed stronger connection to surrounding communitiesInvolving our community more (beyond traditional student offerings); Room for growth with things such as the innovation centerCourse/program delivery to meet needs of community members in today's world; Community more welcoming to students and activities that draw studentspartnerships with local school districts/regional engagementfind ways to cultivate the community relationship with the universityInternships and community based learning Matching programs to needs in either the US or abroad... Teacher exchanges etc.Growth of strategic partnerships with international universitiesExpands regional engagement to increase visibility Improve student engagement in community, businesses Increase partnerships with other educational institutions esp high schools and tech collegesMore partnershipsRegional and community building and connectionsPositive town/gownOutposts/presence in other cities and northern IllinoisInternational students/sister campus (especially business/technology)Stakeholder engagement and reaching out to those who are influential.

ResponsivenessResponsive to outside trendsTo meet trends with our collaborative, low-power-distance strengthsUsing local resources already availableOffer more high-impact practice opportunities (like campus employment, leadership opportunities, internships)Meeting goals with diverse strengths and perspectivesFlexibility and adaptiveness of graduate programs to meet emerging needsExpanding Majors to Demanding/changing Careers

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More nimble in terms of responding to changing technology in terms of processes and curriculum Embracing the campus attraction to undecided or commutersSmaller specialized career enhancing certificate programsBreak down the college and departmental barriers to move forward--examples--making maker spaces available to the entire community build strong programsexplore what we are not offering in curriculumidentify gaps of what we are missingeliminating programs that department cannot support or doing well or at a level that is neededStaffing that is responsive to the changing student Create academic programs to respond to emerging market needs

RetentionBuild relationship with student and universityRetention: staying at UW-WSense of belongingEncourage student involvement and participationAddress retention and graduation rates among multicultural and disadvantaged student populationMentorship programs for at-risk studentsMake the 2-year to 4-year degree process easierStaff/faculty retention and supportContinue push for weekend activities, invest in getting them to want to stay

MiscellaneousFully accessible campusEmbrace our access missionSupport more research for facultyOperational excellenceCustomer friendlyJob placements after graduationImprove online vs. paper: directory, information services, new web pageS&C creative enterprise majorNew programs to move economy forwardKeep new buildings/facilities updated within Campus Master PlanImprove academic advisingLook up north (not quite Canada)Educate the whole personPK-16 continuumLook at campus physical spacesLearning analytics: recognize that students learn beyond classroom; individualized assessment; credit by examinationBuild on alumni relations

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Build on camps to recruit studentsAdditional Global Education opportunitiesShare best practices for teaching and learning among faculty and staffClarity regarding shared governanceTo shape policy/details re: tenure, post-tenure review policyBudget decisions to shape policyFaculty supportMulti-pronged approach to tackle achievement gapClosing the achievement gap & helping students graduate; given our location we explore opportunities for the achievement gapOffer academic staff to go abroadOpportunities for ESL Program - currently Certificate - change to Degree to be eligible for Financial Aid or make prerequisite Outdated policiesTap into the entrepreneurial expertise on campus to enhance curriculum and the university at largeMaking them more accessible to the universityImprovement of admin processesShared governanceAccessibility/disability servicesStudent support servicesStudent:teacher [ratio]Hands-on learning (application)“suitcase school” reputationAppeal of indoor tennis facility ☺Full-time facultyEnd perception of uww as commuter school and lack life during breaks Increase grant activity Improve advising for undergraduates😶Better recruit facultyBetter using alumni networks Growing endowment Ability to build new residence halls to increase undergrad enrollment Time from idea to implementation for actualization for curriculum or program changes is not realistic given the flexibility needed from the outside... Hurts our public perception with businesses, local communities, Heath care environments, public schools etc.Capitalize on our regional options.... Partnerships within local communities... We have cobblestone paths in the woods... We need bridges!Challenge of keeping programs for undergrad to 4 yearsHow to discuss the tension general education and liberal arts and pressures from outside community about the values needed?Increased demand grad degrees and professional training Demand for current majors in businessComputer science, stem, education, magd

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Open up or change flexibility related to transfer students and their needs- how to manage all the new iterations of transfer students?Expand the boundary of our university... Access international students... Expand the scope of what is the universityStructural limitations... Of the organization.... Can we have any flexibility in the structure? Give faculty more opportunities to reach a broader audience.Where is the niche market for UWW?Housing for studentsPositioned to do more with student support servicesGreater ethics or civility focus in our values and mission Center for global education - utilization, funding, recruitmentBetter financial position than other comprehensives to add qualityContinue to fund student employment -linking it back to their educationpre college programsincreasing/balance the faculty research and classroom teachingmore resources towards alumni relationsbuild on scholarship opportunities and endowment and start when students, faculty, staff get on campusdevelopment of philanthropy culturemaintained sense of familytutorial center with the student success centerroom to build more student employment/internship for transitional studentskeeping faculty to continue the teaching not GA/TA

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Summary of responses for Question 4:What are our greatest opportunities to enhance quality; to carve out a place for

ourselves that will demonstrate our distinction and serve our constituents?

CATEGORY PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL RESPONSES

Miscellaneous 40Partnerships 14Diverse student population 11Marketing / Promotion / Recruitment 11

Responsiveness 10Alternative course delivery 5Retention 5Interdisciplinary view 3Liberal education / LEAP 2Cultural competence 1

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