Luke Hooker

This Academic and Student Affairs Plan 2025 (ASAP 25) outlines strategies to achieve the University of Wisconsin-Parkside's 2025 Strategic Framework goal of increasing annual graduates by 50%. The plan focuses on five key areas: elevating Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) by recruiting and retaining diverse colleagues, continuing to improve student success, growing enrollment through program innovation and partnerships, enhancing curriculum relevance by embedding career readiness and high-impact practices, and strengthening the campus community through competitive salaries and an inclusive culture. The overarching goal is to eliminate equity gaps and better serve historically underserved students.

The University of Wisconsin-Parkside's 2025 Strategic Framework focuses on increasing the number of graduates, providing transformative education, continuously improving student success, and partnering with communities. It aims to address regional needs by connecting students to higher education, enhancing educational quality, and fostering innovation. The plan also prioritizes creating an inclusive campus culture and a supportive work environment.

The committee meeting covered several key topics, including updates on the upcoming "Ask Me" event, requiring additional staff and new shirts. Discussion also included upcoming Board of Regents and Chancellor Inauguration events. Committee members were asked to sign up for sub-committees, and the Executive Committee maintained its current leadership. Finally, nominations were submitted for USDSA.

The committee received campus and system updates, including information on the Higher Learning Commission's findings, a low composite financial indicator score, new student enrollment, a new financial model based on credit hours, and auxiliary fund status. The Ask Me Event was reviewed, noting volunteer numbers and busy times. Upcoming events such as Homecoming, the Board of Regents meeting, and the Chancellor's inauguration were noted. Sub-committee sign-ups were discussed, along with the formation of a Fiscal Oversight Committee. Concerns were raised about lower professional development funds and the upcoming change to the University Staff pay calendar starting January 1, 2025.

The meeting covered US pay policy changes, shared governance updates including a Board of Regents meeting, Faculty Senate actions, and reports from various UW campuses regarding budgets, staffing, enrollment, and organizational changes. Discussion also included the Distinguished Service Award nomination process and an emeritus application.