Create an environment where academic excellence is the standard and where faculty provide exceptional learning environments and produce outstanding scholarship
| STRATEGIES | IMPLEMENTATION |
| 01 - OPTIMIZE Academic Programs that are responsive to Florida Memorial University’s mission and are systematically reviewed for sustained quality, relevance, and excellence to meet the challenges of a highly competitive and global workforce, | 1.1. Strengthen Florida Memorial University’s Aviation, Business, Education, and STEM Programs 1.2. Develop programs in health care, including a Physician Assistant program 1.3. Use a data-driven process to identify programs to meet critical global workforce needs and assess the viability of existing and new programs (including online programs) 1.4. Establish a robust program evaluation process that includes the assessment of resources and program quality 1.5. Ensure discipline specific accreditation where available, and regular external program review in the absence of the accreditation 1.6. Engage students in rewarding undergraduate research and learning experiences 1.7. Experiential learning center where students will be exposed to scenariobased learning 1.8. Create a robust grant development office to increase research and apply for relevant funding opportunities 1.9. Prioritize funding for faculty presentations at international conferences and major national conferences |
| 02 - STRENGTHEN iROAR program to ensure students graduate ready for the global marketplace through the building of power skills, meaningful internships, and experiential learning | 2.1. Provide iROAR guest speakers focused on assisting students with job placement 2.2. Expose students to higher paying career opportunities 2.3. Provide curated student internships experiences that are designed to lead to permanent employment in the field 2.4. Establish corporate, government, and community partnerships to create opportunities for experiential learning 2.5. Develop a robust student internship program in every major that includes a strong preparation process 2.6. Establish on-campus internships and service-learning opportunities in particular to address the needs of international students |
| 03 - Develop & IMPLEMENT innovative teaching models that embrace technology and engage students for improved student learning | 3.1. Examine opportunities for problem-centered learning across disciplines 3.2. Explore innovative learning models that reconsider the traditional classroom and course model and focus on more student-centered learning |
| 04 - PROVIDE students with opportunities for credentialing in critical skill areas through certifications and badges | 4.1. Evaluate options for students to obtain stackable certificates and credentials that would make them more employable 4.2. Establish credentials and badges available to every program |
| 05 - ENHANCE Honors Program to provide a robust, concierge experience from admissions to graduation | 5.1. Develop and implement a summer honors pre-college program to recruit honors student and provides an opportunity to earn college credit in high school 5.2. Create a process to groom honors students for external graduate fellowships from the start of the first year 5.3. Establish partnerships for external funding of Honors programs for scholarships and programming, including study abroad 5.4. Establish an honors mentorship program with high achieving alumni and other partners 5.5. Develop a robust service learning component for the honors programs study abroad |
| 06 - INSTITUTE/INCREASE continuing, non-credit education opportunities to engage the life-long learner and provide skill development programs for working professionals, and non- traditional students, life-long learners | 6.1. Remove barriers to recognition and accreditation of prior learning and qualifications 6.2. Consider programs and offerings that improve knowledge, skills, and competencies for personal, civic, social, and employment that support Florida Memorial University’s competitive advantage 6.3. Evaluate evening and weekend classes and/or online programs for adult learners |