CIMMERIA UNIVERSITY STRATEGIC PLAN 2016 2021

GOAL: Provide a more quality education for precollege, profession/executive, and continuous learners.
Objectives

1. Ensurethatallundergraduate
studentshavetheopportunityto
engagein curricularandco
curricularprojectbased
learningexperiencesthat
address complexcivicand
socialissuesthrough
interdisciplinaryapproaches.
2. Fosterandsupportcross
disciplinarymovementand
collaboration.

3. Strengthenourresearchprofile
consistentwiththestrengthsand
core commitmentsarticulated
inourvision.

4. Establishaclearinstitutional
strategyforcontinuing,
professional/executive, and
precollegeeducationandother
typesofnondegreeofferingsto
reach newstudentsectors.

Action/ Plan

Time Frame

Person
Responsible

Resources
Related

Source of
funds

Success Indicators

Useprogramreviewand
programstudent
learningoutcome
assessment reporting
processestobenchmark
andimprovecurricula.

2-5 years of
implementation
, and planning,
and
collaborations
with other
institutions

School
Administration,
Counsel,
organizations.

Strategic
planning
from the
institution
.

- School
budget,
Tuition
fees,
Support
from coinstitutions
, donations.

More opportunities
for learners who
engage in curricular
and co-curricular
project-based
learning
experiences

Setbenchmarksfor
projectbasedlearning
atthestudentlevel,and
collectdata forstudent
involvementagainst
thesebenchmarks.
Reportannuallythe
numberofnew
programsbyacademic
strengthareaand by
degreeleveltomeasure
growthanddegreeto
whichtheyare
transdisciplinary.
Quantifytheincreaseof
newstudentsinonline,
continuing,
professional/executive,
andprecollege
education,and
diversificationofthis
revenuebasebypercent
change.

High percentage for

student involvement
in project-based
learning.

More innovations
that integrate and
move beyond
discipline-specific
approaches in
addressing a
problem.
Increase percentage
of student learners
registered at the
university.

STRATEGIC PLANNING
MISSION
Students graduate as globally competitive lifelong learners, prepared to succeed in a career and higher education institution of their choice to secure
gainful employment and contribute to society.
VISION
Every student is a responsible, productive citizen in a diverse and competitive world.
CORE VALUES
Equity: Commitment to reducing the academic achievement gap by ensuring that all students have equal access to the opportunities, supports and the tools
they need to be successful.
Achievement: Students will be provided with a relevant, rigorous and wellrounded curriculum, with the expectation that all will be well prepared for a
career and post-secondary education.
Integrity: Communication and interaction among and between students, parents, staff, labor and community partners is defined by mutual respect, trust
and support.
Accountability: Commitment to transparency and ongoing review of data will create a culture focused on results and continuous improvement in a fiscally
sustainable manner

SWOT ANALYSIS

Strengths
Provide quality education
Dedicated and expert faculty and support staff
Students leadership programs
Foreign accreditation / affiliations
Campus characteristics
Artistic and cultural performances
Safety measures
Discipline

Weaknesses

Resistant to change

Leading competitors
Location

Opportunities

Introduction of new specialization to attract wider student segment

Growth potential
New constructions
International scholarship

Threats

Political and Socio-economical conditions

Emergence of new business schools and universities
Negative public perception
Development of another university in the area

Lynel Joy C. Jamotillo BSN IV

Leadership and Management