G OA L S I X
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A DVA N C E P R O F E S S I O N A L E XC E L L E N C E
OBJECTIVES
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Establish clear expectations of how living out the
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Develop a dynamic professional development
commitment statements and mastering the NASPA/
curriculum preparing and supporting staff and
ACPA competencies is realized in daily work.
graduate assistants to advance the components of the strategic plan.
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Create a culture of professional excellence that cultivates talent development and demonstrates an
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investment in each individual employee.
Develop position pathways for each role within the division including identifying opportunities for collateral assignments to promote cross-departmental
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Prioritize the role of staff as educators actively
skill building.
contributing to the academic mission through the developing of flexible procedures to encourage
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Establish research groups tasked with exploring an
completion of terminal degree programs and adjunct
issue pertinent to the division and implement action
teaching positions.
based on findings.
Commit to ongoing learning within the field and across disciplines to develop capacity and enhance
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Encourage staff submission for publication based on
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Increase the number of staff actively engaged in
academic and professional interests and projects.
effectiveness by regularly reviewing staff access to professional development funds.
volunteering and leadership positions within local, state, regional, and national professional associations.
METRICS Employee performance evaluations and NASPA/ACPA competency rubrics
Percentage of student affairs staff actively involved in professional associations including presenting, publishing, and holding positions.
Percentage of student affairs staff recognized regionally and nationally.