Gwendolyn A. Bennett

This document outlines the strategic plan for Southern University and A&M College, establishing a clear linkage between its mission and institutional goals as detailed in the 'Imagine 20K: 2018-2030' plan. Key strategic commitments include student access and affordability, academic excellence and student success, fundraising and philanthropic support, campus life improvement through infrastructural development, human capital investment and human resources operations strengthening, quality customer service, promotion of the SUBR brand through outreach and global engagement, scholarly research, discovery, and entrepreneurship, institutional effectiveness and accountability, and enhanced campus technology. The plan aims to provide a student-focused teaching and learning environment, create global leadership opportunities, and support a diverse student population through teaching, research, and public service.

This strategic plan outlines the approach of the Dolores Margaret Richard Spikes Honors College to cultivate excellence in its students. It focuses on immersing students in a supportive, stimulating, and challenging systemic mentoring environment to enhance their studies, scholarly activities, judgment, character, and work ethics. Key components include providing financial assistance and implementing the Ten Strand Systemic Mentoring Model, which covers scientific advisement, communication skills, research projects, professional immersion, and career guidance. The ultimate aims are to ensure graduates are highly prepared and competitive for graduate studies, gainful employment, and career advancement, emphasizing professional competence and strong work ethics.

This document, part of the Louisiana Performance Accountability System (LaPAS) for FY 2020-2021, outlines the strategic objectives for Southern University and A&M College. Key objectives include increasing fall headcount enrollment, improving student retention rates for second and third fall, enhancing institutional statewide graduation rates, and increasing the total number of completers for Baccalaureate, Graduate, Undergraduate (adult, 25+ yrs.), and underrepresented minority degrees. These objectives aim to be achieved by academic year 2022-2023 or fall 2023, building upon baselines from 2017-2018.

The Louisiana Performance Accountability System (LaPAS) for Southern University and A&M College focuses on increasing fall headcount enrollment, improving student retention rates, raising graduation rates, and boosting the number of degree completers, including undergraduate, graduate, and underrepresented minority students. Key objectives include specific percentage increases in enrollment and retention, as well as targeted numbers for baccalaureate and graduate degree completion by the academic year 2022-2023.

The strategic plan focuses on redesigning research to better align research strengths with academic restructuring, enhance student and faculty engagement, and create business partnering opportunities. It aims to improve the efficiency of research processes, ensure proper accounting and compliance, and expand business partnering and contracting. The plan also prioritizes graduate and undergraduate education, cultivates a supportive research environment, and promotes international research collaboration.