Jacqueline Duca

The committee discussed upcoming meet-ups at various campus locations and reviewed the competitive landscape for the institution, including strengths and weaknesses relative to other public and private entities. Key topics included community relations, marketing strategies, cost of attendance, faculty strength, graduate education, enrollment programs, revenue diversification, and international initiatives. Additionally, the committee evaluated the history and branding of online programs, emphasizing faculty involvement and the importance of training and infrastructure. Finally, plans for a writing subcommittee were discussed to develop strategic priorities, along with the potential formation of additional subcommittees focused on data and existing plan priorities.

The subcommittee conducted a review of draft imperatives, strategies, objectives, and action items for the new strategic plan. The discussion included addressing challenges related to the transition to the new plan and refining the draft language for presentation to the full committee. Additionally, the committee discussed the project timeline and the expectations for presenting drafts to leadership, while scheduling future meetings of the full committee.

The Middle Georgia State University's strategic plan, titled 'Middle Georgia's Path to Excellence,' provides a three to four-year roadmap for the institution's future. Launched approximately six months prior to this address, the plan is structured around four key pillars: championing student success; serving as a lead innovation university with economic relevance to the Middle Georgia region; cultivating a unified culture and identity across its five distinct campuses; and maintaining financial resilience by offering an affordable education. The overarching vision is to educate and graduate inspired lifelong learners whose scholarship and careers enhance both the region and the state.

Middle Georgia State University's strategic plan, titled 'Middle Georgia's Path To Excellence,' outlines the University's direction to be achieved by 2028. It is built upon four strategic essentials: championing student success, leading innovation and economic opportunity, building culture and identity, and sustaining fiscal resilience and brand value. The plan also encompasses specific goals for the athletics program, aiming for NCAA Division II status. The overarching mission is to graduate inspired, lifelong learners whose knowledge and careers enhance the state, and the vision is to transform individuals and communities through extraordinary higher learning.

This document outlines the curriculum for a Bachelor of Science in Applied Artificial Intelligence with a Data Science specialization. The curriculum details general education requirements, core major coursework in computer science, ethics, and project management, and specialized courses for the Data Science track. The Data Science specialization focuses on deriving actionable insights from data through statistical analysis, visualization, advanced analytics, and data mining, with the objective of preparing students to support evidence-based decision-making and meet the increasing demand for professionals skilled in data-driven strategies.