Dear Colleagues,
In Fall 2022, the College of Science unveiled its 2022-2027 Strategic Plan, Extending the Reach & Impact of Science and launched the Implementation of the plan. Please visit the sites below for the final plan and details of the implementation of the plan.
Vrushali Bokil
Interim Dean of Science
View the Plan-Extending the Reach & Impact of Science
View & Download a detailed version
View the Implementation Site for the Plan
The Strategic Planning Committee developed several reports as part of the planning process. Four concept papers were devloped for each of the four goals of the final plan. These are available below.
Our charge with this concept paper was to identify trends and strategic themes for outreach and engagement within today’s context. The College of Science is dedicated to serving our community and providing pathways for developing science literacy and engagement. By expanding our outreach, we aim to create access to science education and research, foster community relationships, and develop needed services.
Download the concept paper (PDF)
We envision the College of Science as a diverse community dedicated to fundamental, use-inspired and transdisciplinary scientific research, scholarship and innovation. This paper includes five strategic goals to support these efforts.
Download the concept paper (PDF)
Modern society relies on science and technology for everything from efficient delivery of goods, to medical procedures, to reducing suffering from global climate change. The success of our society tomorrow starts with the education of our students today. The success of our undergraduate and graduate students is the primary motivation of the authors of this work. It permeates every aspect of this concept paper.
Download the concept paper (PDF)
To be successful in our mission, the College of Science must invest in, support and promote our faculty, staff, advisors and students. We will strive to nurture a diverse community of science leaders, mentors, advisors and culture shapers through investments in people, infrastructure and digital resources. In this report, we discuss the results of the engagement sessions that were conducted during the strategic planning process as related to the present and future state of community, physical and digital infrastructure needs in the College of Science.