of College Education Strategic Plan Revised- June 15, 2005
Information in red reflects correlation with University Strategic Plan. See attached addendum.
Goal 1: Programs. Develop and maintain exemplary preparation programs that are current, stress collaborative principles, emphasize applications o technology, reflect practices that are innovative and relevant, provide multicultural perspectives, and meet or exceed accreditation standards.
Objective Objective 1A: Develop consistency across all university and public school supervising personnel with respect to their understanding of the teacher preparation program (NCATE Standards 1, 2 & 3) Action Steps Revisit and evaluate student teaching procedures, forms and policies and revise as needed By Whom Student Teaching Committee (Ad Hoc) Status Annually
Revisit the contents of the Guidelines for Student Teaching and Eligibility Portfolio, University Coordinators Manual and Supervising Teacher Manual. Revise as needed Provide professional development for COE faculty, public school supervising teachers and pre-service teachers including, but not limited to, Conceptual Framework, Continuous Assessment Plan, clinical supervision practices and the infusion of technology into instruction Conduct training sessions for faculty in the 2+2 programs located at Henderson, Hopkinsville, Madisonville and Paducah Adapt and provide professional development for university coordinators and faculty in the evaluation of Eligibility Portfolios consistent with the evolving student work Objective 1B: Review conceptual framework in order to provide focus, direction, and consistency in curriculum (Conceptual Framework) (MSU 2.4) Review, evaluate and revise Conceptual Framework
Student Teaching Committee (Ad Hoc)
Annually
KATE/Faculty
Ongoing
Dean/Chairs/Faculty/TES/ Continuing Education/Advising Center CAC/Chairs/Faculty
Ongoing
Ongoing
Conceptual Framework Committee
Annually
Review Conceptual Framework at COE annual retreat Submit any recommended revisions to CAC, Dean and
CAC/Faculty Conceptual Framework
Annually Annually
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faculty for input Approve revisions of Conceptual Framework Examine courses and practicum experiences to ensure appropriate integration of the Conceptual Framework Refine course assignments and experiences consistent with the Conceptual Framework Review Continuous Assessment Plan with respect to Conceptual Framework Objective 1C: Review assessment system and unit evaluation. (Standard 2) (MSU 2.4) Review, evaluate and refine student assessment system and unit operations to improve the unit and its programs. Submit any recommended revisions to CAC, Dean and faculty for input Refine collection of student and program data at the standards level via Livetext Refine reporting process to provide programs decision makers with related student data Objective 1D: Review field and clinical experiences. (Standard 3) Review and evaluate field and clinical experiences. Submit any recommended revisions to CAC, Dean and faculty for input
Committee CAC CAC/Faculty/Chairs/Program Coordinators Coordinators/Faculty Annually Annually
Ongoing
CAC/Faculty/Chairs/Program Coordinators NCATE Standard Two Committee/KATE Director/TES Director/CAC
Annually
Ongoing
NCATE Standard Two Committee/KATE Director/TES Director/CAC
2005-2006
Ongoing NCATE Standard 3 Committee/Coordinator of Field Placements/Coordinator of Student Teaching/Director of School Services and Research COE Multicultural Committee/Program Faculty/2+2 Coordinators COE Multicultural Committee COE Multicultural Committee
Ongoing
Objective 1E: Provide resources and experiences of greater cultural awareness and diversity (Standard 4) (MSU 1.3,2.4,2.8)
Collect and disseminate appropriate materials through MSU Media/ Resource Centers
Ongoing
Provide professional development for faculty and students Identify and utilize innovative ways to provide diverse multicultural experiences for faculty and students
Ongoing Ongoing
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Work with the Institute for International Studies and the Women's Center to develop opportunities for students and faculty
COE Multicultural Committee
Ongoing
Continue to address the requirements of special needs students, faculty and staff Continue Deans series on multicultural education
Objective 1F: Review the unit curriculum and experiences to provide candidates diverse experiences. (Standard 4) (MSU 1.3,2.4,2.8) Review and evaluate unit curriculum and experiences to provide diverse experiences. Submit any recommended reviews to CAC, Dean and faculty for input Encourage undergraduate and graduate students to participate in international educational experiences. Objective 1G: Determine program needs of public school teachers, administrators, and other professionals in the MSU service region (Standard 1 & 2) (MSU 4.1) 1G1. Collect and utilize information from public school teachers and administrators in determining program needs addressing local, state and national initiatives Establish district contacts to distribute schedules, information, determine specific needs
EEO/SSLD/COE Faculty and Staff/CAC COE Multicultural Committee
NCATE Standard 4 Committee
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing
CAC/Program Coordinators/Faculty Regional Campus Education Coordinators/Teacher Quality Institute/Continuing Education/WKEC Program Coordinators/Regional Campus Education Coordinators/Director School Services & Research/Teacher Quality Institute/Continuing Education/TES/Chairs Dean/CAC/ Program Coordinators Program Coordinators/Regional Campus Education Coordinators/Director School Services & Research/Teacher Quality Institute/Continuing Education
Ongoing
Ongoing
Collect and analyze data concerning program needs
Ongoing
Evaluating and reviewing teacher leader initiatives and teacher work samples Present program needs to CAC and Dean
Ongoing
Ongoing
3
Objective 1H: Actively collaborate with public school personnel, students, and faculty from across campus in decisions regarding COE programs (Standards 5 & 6) (MSU 4.1,4.6)
Ensure that public school teachers, administrators, other professionals and students are involved in college and department committees as appropriate Maintain collaboration with teacher preparation faculty outside of the COE (e.g., luncheons, TE Admission Committees and PRC)
Assistant Dean/Departmental Chairs/CAC
Ongoing
Chairs/Faculty/TES
Ongoing
1H1. Collaborate with West Kentucky Educational Cooperative, the Badgett Center, and Regional Early Childhood Training Center to effect a greater level of cooperation (MSU 2.10)
Meet and share information with all partners
Dean/Director of School Services and Research
Ongoing
Work with Professional Development Partners to develop PD programs for school administrators and teachers Assist in the delivery of Summer Institutes
Director of School Services and Research Director of School Services and Research/Faculty/Public School Teachers/KDE/RTC/TQI
Ongoing
Annually
Objective 1I: Assess each COE program (Standards 1 & 2) (MSU 2.4,2.9)
Programs will appoint advisory committees to evaluate, revise (if needed) and approve Continuous Assessment Plans Align COE curriculum with national and state initiatives (e.g., Core Content, PRAXIS II, Principles of Learning and Teaching, No Child Left Behind, Reading First and Closing the Gap) Review program requirements including prerequisites, sequence, and hours to graduate Assess and implement changes to graduate programs for effective management and coordination related to NCATE recommendations
Program Coordinators/Chairs
Ongoing
CAC/Program Coordinators/Faculty
Ongoing
CAC/Program Coordinators/Faculty CAC/Graduate Coordinator/Chairs/Program Coordinator/Graduate Studies Committee/Faculty
Ongoing
Ongoing
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1I1. Generate and utilize data to assess programs (See COE Continuous Assessment Plan)
Survey of student teachers
Student Teacher Coordinator/KATE/EPSB Director for School Services and Research/EPSB survey Student Teacher Coordinator/EPSB Coordinator of Field Services Director of TES
Annually
Survey of interns, resource teachers
Annually
Survey of supervising teachers
Annually
Collect data from field experience participants Collect admission data, Title II and PRAXIS results for program assessment Collect portfolio results for program assessment
Annually Annually
Student Teacher Coordinator/Program Coordinators/Graduate Coordinator/NCATE Coordinator Director of School Services and Research/Director of TES/Graduate Coordinator/Program Coordinators Faculty/Chairs/Program Coordinators/Graduate Coordinator Chairs/Program Coordinators/Faculty/Graduate Coordinator Coordinator for Alternative Routes to Certification/Program Faculty Director of TES/Coordinator for Alternative Routes to Certification/Program Coordinators/Faculty
Annually
Disseminate assessment data to faculty annually to assist in revising COE strategic plan/continuous assessment and program evaluation
Annually at RetreatOngoing
Programs will review current data sources and determine if additional data are needed for program refinement at undergraduate and graduate levels Review, revise and implement a continuous assessment plan for each COE program
Ongoing
Ongoing
Mentoring will be provided for candidates seeking Alternative Routes to Certification (EPSB Option VI) Objective 1J: Provide certification alternatives (Standard 1) (MSU 2.11) Establish evaluation criteria and plan
Ongoing
Ongoing
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Review ways to assist districts and candidates to obtain certifications
Director of TES/Coordinator for Alternative Routes to Certification/Program Coordinators/Faculty/Deans Office/Department Chairs Director of TES/Coordinator for Alternative Routes to Certification/Program Coordinators/Faculty/Deans Office/Department Chairs Department Chairs/Faculty
Ongoing
Support students seeking extension of teaching certificates
Ongoing
Objective 1K: Implement endorsements in appropriate graduate programs
Add information to appropriate documents; advise students
Ongoing
Goal 2: Faculty. Recruitment and retention of faculty, who are committed to high standards of performance, exemplify good teaching, model successful collaboration, integrate technology into teaching, contribute to achievement of collegiate and departmental goals, maintain professional currency, and actively seek external funding to support the mission and goals of the College of Education. (MSU 3.1, 4.2)
Objective 2A: Develop college-wide guidelines and parameters for teaching, service, and research as they relate to promotion, tenure, merit, and post-tenure review (Standard 5) Develop process for departmental review Chairs Completed 2001
In accordance with the EPSB/NCATE recommendation the departments will review and revise the annual faculty evaluation process 2A1. Expand department guidelines for comprehensive faculty evaluations as appropriatereview, revise, develop, and adopt Implement department plan and revise as needed
Chairs/Faculty
Completed Fall 2003
Chairs/Faculty
Ongoing
Conduct orientation for new faculty
Dean/Chairs/TES Director/KATE Director
As new faculty are hired
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Review each department's plan for meeting college guidelines 2A2. Develop and adopt College-wide guidelines with departmental/chair reviews as appropriate Review and evaluate the unit evaluation of faculty/chair performance and professional development. Submit any revisions and recommendations to the CAC, Dean and faculty Respond to NCATE recommendation by reviewing and revising evaluation of faculty including tenured faculty and department chairs
Dean/Chairs/CAC
Ongoing
NCATE Standard 5 Committee/Dean
Ongoing
Objective 2B: Review unit evaluation of faculty performance and professional development consistent with NCATE recommendation (Standard 5) (MSU 2.1, 3.1) Objective 2C: Establish means for assisting faculty to develop effective teaching behaviors and professional growth to support good teaching (Standard 5) (MSU 2.1, 3.1)
Dean/Chairs/Faculty
Ongoing
Review guidelines for teaching mini-grants
CAC
Ongoing
2C1. Assist faculty in professional growth and the exploration of innovative activities/methods to improve student learning
Allocate and award mini-grant funds (to the level that funds are available)
Dean
Ongoing
Implement on-going professional development experiences to enable faculty to integrate the technology competencies mandated by KY and national standards Provide instructional support for faculty
KATE/CTLC/Program Coordinator for Educational Leadership/Faculty
Ongoing
Chairs/Program Coordinators/Faculty Departments/Deans office/Provost/CISR Chairs/Advising Center/Graduate Coordinator/Director of Teacher Education Services Chairs/Director of Teacher Education Services/Program Coordinators
Ongoing
Provide monies for professional development such as conferences, workshops and presentations Conduct orientation for new faculty
Ongoing
Ongoing
Objective 2D: Assist faculty in academic advising of students (Standard 5) (MSU 1.3)
Conduct update sessions for faculty at the beginning of each school year
Ongoing
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Implement new undergraduate advising policy
Chairs/Faculty
Fall 2005
Objective 2E: Establish professional development for faculty in instructional applications of technology (Standards 1 & 5) (MSU 2.2, 3.1) 2E1. Provide professional development in technology applications 2E2. Provide quality applications support
Provide introductory and advanced professional development opportunities to assist faculty in developing the competencies identified in KYs technology standard
Chairs/KATE/Faculty Mentors
Ongoing
Provide appropriate technical and support personnel Review classroom technology needs and prioritize for purchase Review, select and offer appropriate courses via ITV to accommodate student needs Create and deliver web-based and web-enhanced courses, including offerings on KVU, Murray State and COE web servers
Dean/KATE/Faculty Mentors Dean/CAC/KATE/Technology Oversight Committee Dean/Chairs/Continuing Education
Ongoing Ongoing
2E3. Extend distance learning applications and increase offerings (MSU 2.10)
Ongoing
Faculty/Program Coordinators/Chairs/KATE/CTLC/ Continuing Education Chairs/CAC/KATE/CTLC
Ongoing
2E4. Extend use of technology for instructional purposes Objective 2F: Support faculty in maintaining professional currency (Standards 1 & 5) (MSU 3.1)
Provide support for faculty as they implement technology in their courses Provide support for travel to professional meetings and professional materials and resources Foster opportunities for professional sharing (e.g., COE retreat, brown bag lunches, Deans Chat and commitment to professional organizations) Assist faculty in participation in Kentucky Department of Education, Education Professional Standards Board and other professional activities
Ongoing
Dean/Chairs/KATE
Ongoing
Dean/Faculty
Ongoing
Dean/Chairs/Director of School Services and Research
Ongoing
8
Objective 2G: Recruit and retain well qualified and diverse faculty (Standards 4 & 5) (MSU 3.1)
Conduct broad-based searches
Search Committees/Office of Equal Opportunity Dean/Chairs/Search Committees
Annually
Implement university and COE minority faculty recruitment plan Seek funding and support for lecturers/distinguished practitioners seeking doctoral degrees Follow policy and procedures relative to merit Objective 2H: Provide professional development for adjunct faculty (MSU 3.1) Continue to invite all adjunct instructors to professional development events Provide professional development for 2+2 adjunct faculty
Ongoing
Dean/Chairs/Provost Chairs/Dean KATE/Dean/Director of School and Services Research Chairs of ECE and ACS/TES/Program Coordinators/Faculty Mentors TES/Coordinator of Student Teaching/Program Faculty KATE/CTLC/Chairs/Program Faculty Chairs/Program Coordinators/Program Faculty
Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing
Each Semester/Ongoing
Provide professional development for university coordinators of student teachers Use electronic communication tools to communicate between and among faculty (including adjuncts) Provide adjunct instructor with faculty mentor
Each Semester/Ongoing Ongoing
Ongoing
Goal 3: Students. Recruitment and retention of students who exhibit a sincere commitment to their chosen profession, who are actively involved in and professional development and who build a record of continuous progress.
Objective 3A: Recruit and retain quality students (Standards 1 & 4) (MSU 1.1, 1.2) Adhere to admission standards Review admission requirements to Teacher Education Committee make recommendations to the CAC Implement new undergraduate advising policy and procedures Director of Teacher Ed Services/Departments CAC Ad hoc Committee CAC Ongoing As needed As needed 2005-2006
9
Block admission to advanced courses in teacher education for students not admitted to the program Fund one-half time position for recruitment and retention of minority students into Teacher Education Recruit minority graduate and undergraduate students (e.g., follow university minority recruitment plan, implement KDE Minority Educator Recruitment and Scholarship Program, implement African-American Administrator Recruitment Program, and collaborate with TQI initiatives) Recruit students in high-need certification areas (Special Education, Modern Languages, Math, Science, etc.) by providing additional scholarship opportunities Support the continued involvement of faculty members in the Roads Scholars Program Review and revise undergraduate and graduate recruitment materials 3A1. Recruit and retain quality students by increasing students access to programs by extended campus offerings through ITV, satellite campus, web-based courses (including KVU) and Alternative Routes to Certification Programs (MSU 2.10,4.3, 6.3) Improve the quality of ITV course delivery system at all sites Support courses and programs at Hopkinsville, Henderson, Madisonville, Paducah and other sites
Director of TES/Chairs/Departments Teacher Quality Institute/ Provost/Dean Dean/Chairs/TQI/Faculty
Ongoing
Annually
Ongoing
Teacher Quality Institute/ Provost/Dean
Ongoing
Dean/Chairs/Faculty
Ongoing
Assistant Dean/Director for School Services/Chairs/Program Coordinators
Ongoing
Continuing Education/Dean Dean/Chairs/KATE
Ongoing Ongoing
10
Assist faculty in developing and offering appropriate webbased courses Continue full-time position to support Alternative Routes to Certification Programs and Continuous Assessment Initiatives
Dean/Chairs/KATE/Continuing Education TQI/ Provost/Dean
Ongoing Ongoing
Seek funds to support faculty involvement in the delivery of Alternative Routes to Certification Programs 3A2. Maintain quality advising Implement COE advising policy and procedures Provide training for faculty through mentoring and other activities Maintain appropriate advising documentation for each student Maintain and support the undergraduate advising center and the function of the graduate coordinator 3A3. Provide resources to ensure appropriate class size 3A4. Reward faculty for service to students including participation in recruitment activities for COE, Roads Scholars, Residential Colleges, advising, and other student oriented activities Objective 3B: Review student knowledge, skills and dispositions. (Standard 1) Objective 3C: Provide support and encouragement in the application of technology in pre-professional practice (Standard 1) (MSU 2.2) Provide orientation sessions for transfer students Monitor course enrollment and make modifications as needed
CAC/Dean
Ongoing
Chairs/ Program Coordinators/ Faculty/Advising Center Chairs/Program Coordinators/ Faculty/Advising Center Chairs/Program Coordinators/ Faculty/Advising Center
Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing
Dean/Chairs/Program Coordinators/Faculty Provost/Dean/Chairs/VP for Student Affairs
Ongoing Ongoing
Recognize faculty service in comprehensive faculty evaluation Review and evaluate student ability to demonstrate knowledge, skills and dispositions. Submit any recommended reviews to CAC, Dean and faculty for input Provide instruction to meet the Kentucky New and Experienced Teacher Technology Standards and Kentucky Administrator Standards as described in the COE Technology Plan
NCATE Standard I Committee/NCATE Coordinator/TES KATE/Faculty/Technology Oversight Committee
Ongoing
Ongoing
Faculty
Ongoing
11
Review policies and procedures to maximize use of COE technology labs Review COE programs and goals and make recommendations for technology resources for COE Education facilities 3C1. Provide technological support for portfolios and other assessment activities Align curricular/instructional experiences to Kentucky Technology Standards
Technology Oversight Committee/KATE Program Coordinators
Ongoing
Ongoing
Faculty/KATE/TES/Program Coordinators
Ongoing
Support development and review of electronic eligibility portfolios Review and support assessments utilizing technology
Faculty/KATE/CTLC
Ongoing
Chairs/Program Coordinators/KATE
Ongoing
Objective 3D: Include graduate and undergraduate students in professional meetings, conferences and workshops (Standards 1 & 3) (MSU 2.2) Provide opportunities for appropriate inclusion of students in professional development activities Program faculty will be notified of professional development opportunities for students Objective 3E: Review COE recognition and awards. Continue implementation Director of School Services and Research/Chairs Dean Ongoing
Ongoing
Awards Committee/CAC
Ongoing
Goal 4: Service, Leadership and Research. Engagement of faculty, staff, and students in activities that lead to research, service, collaboration, and strengthening partnerships within and beyond the university (MSU C2, C3, C4, D6, D7)
Objective 4A: Provide opportunities, encouragement and rewards for faculty participation in service and research (Standards 5 & 6) Encourage and support faculty participation on committees, task forces, etc. at local, state, regional, national and international levels Dean/Department Chairs/ Provost/CISR/KATE Ongoing
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Encourage and support presentations at local, state, regional, national, and international conferences Encourage and support faculty research and publication
Dean/Department Chairs/ Provost/CISR/KATE President/Dean/Department Chairs/TES Dean/Department Chairs
Ongoing
Ongoing
Encourage faculty participation in Roads Scholars, Residential Colleges, KTIP, student teachers and mentoring new principals Encourage faculty participation in university level governance activities Recognize one outstanding individual each year for research/publication activities; recognize one outstanding individual each year for creative activities. Objective 4B: Assist faculty in the exploration of multicultural, technology and/ or collaborative activities (Standards 5 & 6) (MSU 3.2, 3.3, 3.4) Review guidelines for teaching mini-grants
Ongoing
Dean/Department Chairs
Ongoing
Outstanding Research & Creative Activity Awards Committee CAC
Ongoing
Ongoing
Allocate and award mini-grant funds (to the level of funding available) Pursue publication and/or presentation opportunities
Faculty/CAC
Ongoing
Dean/Chairs/Continuing Education Dean/Chairs
Ongoing
Support faculty engaging in international endeavors (e.g. faculty exchanges, collaborative programs, and presentations) Objective 4C: Strengthen collaborative partnerships within the university and the regional service area. (Standard 5) (MSU 4.3, 4.6, 4.7) Objective 4D: Communicate to COE constituencies activities and successes of faculty, staff, and students in the areas of service, leadership, and research (MSU 2.5, Continue present programs and expand program offerings for students at regional sites
Ongoing
Faculty/CAC
Annually
Publish and distribute a comprehensive annual newsletter and an on-line newsletter (Connections)
Faculty/Director of School Services and Research
Ongoing
13
4.1, 4.4, 4.6, 4.7)
Encourage students to utilize the alumni tracking website
Director of School Services/Deans Office
Ongoing
Encourage faculty to involve undergraduate and graduate students in Scholars Week
Faculty/Director of School Services and Research/KATE
Ongoing
Goal 5: Resources. Utilization of collaborative processes involving the College Administrative Council to establish priorities, allocate re and encourage, and support efforts to generate resources internally and externally
Objective 5A: Examine University and COE process for allocations of resources (Standard 6) (MSU 5.2, 5.3) Determine resources necessary for the continued maintenance and growth of COE programs Determine priorities as related to COE Strategic Plan and make reallocations as needed Review and evaluate the unit governance structure and the availability and use of resources. Submit any revisions and recommendations to CAC, Dean and faculty Identify and pursue appropriate grant opportunities leading to funded projects Maximize the use of Alexander Hall and its classrooms, including instructional technology...