Technologically current instructional labs are a prerequisite for AACSB accreditation. AACSB accreditation and the acquisition of appropriate instructional technology are high priority items in University strategic plans and System strategic directions. Acquisition will solve existing problems and will greatly assist in attracting and retaining students and faculty.

The University Library is the heart of the instructional program and has been identified as a strategic priority in University plans. If instructional programs are to attain national standards of excellence the library must be able to meet and exceed accreditation standards. This will be accomplished by adding three professional staff and the installation of a thirty-station academic computing laboratory.

The addition of staff and equipment in the mass communication television production studio will align the program with national patterns of excellence, allow for curricular innovation and assist in connecting teachers and technology. The effort is consistent with the University Plan and strategic priorities.

Funds will be used to replace obsolete carrels, carpet, and acquire equipment.

Funds will be used to hire part-time faculty to teach courses for released faculty who will be designing innovative curricula in preparation of semester conversion.

Funds will be used to acquire instructional materials that will enhance the library collection in the fine arts. This is consistent with the statewide library strategic directive of the System.

Hire Assistant Professor of English. This is consistent with the University Plan.

Hire Associate Professor.

Key to the overall improvement of the University is the attraction of a diverse and qualified student body. This goal is consistent with System and University strategic planning priorities, such has the University enrollment management plans and System directives and criteria on admissions, connecting students and services, preschool to college and national patterns of excellence. The University has already redirected resources into this effort. Implementation of the enrollment management plan will require one additional full-time staff and additional funds for travel, advertising, printing, equipment, supplies, etc.

In order to meet University strategic goals and System directives related to admissions, SSU must compete more effectively in the marketplace. The University can more effectively compete by creating and executing a marketing/recruitment campaign. This would include the addition of a public relations assistant and a publications specialist, computing and studio equipment, the services of a marketing consultant, supplies and publications.

Funds to create the infrastructure for an Office of Enrollment management with two additional staff and funds for workshops, supplies, printing and equipment.

In order to enhance campus-wide computer services, the University must hire additional technical support staff and purchase new hardware and software. This enhancement is necessary to support and maintain, Banner, campus-based standalone integrated computerized systems and the new business information system. The current administrative computer, and campus network and servers must be upgraded to meet the demands of new systems and increasing usage. This goal is consistent with the University Plan and System initiatives.

Student retention and advisement will be enhance by the acquisition of a retention management information system, improved publications, additional technology to support career services and funds to support students with disabilities. This goal is consistent with the University Plan and the System strategic directive on connecting students and services.

Acquisition and utilization of assessment instruments for student affairs and acquisition of technology.

Technological and assertive equipment to increase delivery effectiveness of services to students with disabilities.

Improve admissions, registration and graduation by adding two additional staff to the Registrar's Office.

As one of the oldest campuses in the University System it is imperative that the University develop a Campus Master Plan. Over 30% of campus structures are from 45-90 years old and 43% are from 25-44 years old. In the past new buildings were simply placed in open areas of the campus, however, most non wetlands areas of the campus are now developed. Parking and traffic patterns also present great challenges. Therefore we propose that a campus master plan be developed over the next three years.

The development of a University Master Facilities Plan is critical to the future development of the University. A Master Plan is necessary to insure that the strategic priorities for instruction, research and public service will be supported by the appropriate physical facilities and that the University community can develop a shared vision of future programs and facilities. Such a plan will save money over the long-run by maximizing usage of existing facilities, anticipating future site and facilities needs and the establishment of realistic renovation schedules and capital budgets. This goal is part of the University Plan and is directly related to the System directive on capital priorities and master plans.

A very recent appraisal of the College of Business Administration faculty by Dr. William R. Word (AACSB consultant) indicated that faculty development was necessary in the following areas: teaching effectiveness, pedagogical development, curricular development, area competencies and intellectual activities. Faculty Development and Instructional improvement are high priority areas in the University strategic plans.

Funding for staff one and a half staff, consultants and training.

The addition of summer salary, a part-time secretary and funds for travel and supplies will increase the University's capacity for planning and implementation of efforts in international education. This is consistent with the System directive on internationalizing education and the strategic plans of the University.

Add one staff. The Radio station is a community service and instructional program of the University.