GOALS FOR 2007-2008
College of Human Development and Education
North Dakota State University
Prepared by Virginia Clark Johnson, Dean
The mission of the College of Human Development and Education at North Dakota State University is to provide educational programs and conduct research and other scholarly activities that focus on the lives of individuals and their families as they interact in work, educational and living environments. Visions for the College include:
• To provide programs which meet the current and future needs of students and society.
• To provide quality academic environments which facilitate the effectiveness and efficiency of resources and people.
• To serve the diverse educational need of a global audience through the use of technology as enhancement or delivery method in the teaching and learning environment.
• To contribute to the enhancement of economic development in North Dakota utilizing research and discipline-based information.
All of these visions are important to our work in the College of Human Development. However, the goals that have been identified reflect our areas of focus for this academic year. Goals identified by college administration, faculty and staff include:
1) Continue to strengthen the research capacity of the College.
** Complete the third year of the College Research Plan.
** Expand the College Research Plan.
** Increase publication of refereed publications by faculty.
** Increase number of research related grants awarded to faculty.2) Review the match between curriculum, enrollment and resources to ensure that we continue to offer quality, cutting-edge, competency-based programs.
3) Increase opportunities for faculty, staff and students to experience diversity in a variety of settings (cultural, international….).
4) Promote and provide resources to assist with faculty, staff and student professional development (everyone participate in at least one professional development opportunity).
