Mark Metzka

The council held a workshop to review proposals for several university fee increases, including program fees for Physician Assistant, Physical Therapy, Nursing, and Occupational Therapy. Additionally, the workshop covered proposed adjustments to dining services fees, parking permit fees, the Student Life Enhancement fee, and the tuition technology fee. These discussions were held in preparation for upcoming action at the quarterly business meeting.

This document outlines the mission, philosophy, goals, and outcomes for the Communication Department at Slippery Rock University. Its mission is to provide high-quality academic instruction, fostering intellectual, social, and professional development in students, and preparing them for successful careers and community service. The department's philosophy emphasizes undergraduate education, commitment to a pluralistic society, global awareness, social responsibility, diversity, and continuous improvement through assessment. The document details specific learning outcomes for its Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Bachelor of Science degree programs in Emerging Technologies and Multimedia, Journalism, and Public Relations, focusing on developing effective communication, critical thinking, ethical understanding, and career readiness.

This document outlines the strategic direction for the Safety Management major, with a vision to be the premier program among Safety majors at Institutions of Higher Education. Its mission is to provide a quality education in the managerial and technical aspects of professional safety practice, fostering responsible, knowledgeable, and accountable safety professionals. The plan's goals include preparing students for entry to mid-level administrative and managerial positions, enabling competencies in comprehensive safety management programs, enhancing critical analysis and decision-making skills, providing opportunities to evaluate new strategies, and augmenting communication skills. Additionally, it defines specific ability-based learning outcomes for professional interaction, decision-making, ethics, responsibility, competence, and application.

The meeting focused on several key administrative and strategic topics, including updates on enrollment numbers for the upcoming terms and financial performance following the passage of the state budget. The President highlighted the implementation status of the university's Strategic Plan, specifically addressing initiatives within the pillars of Inclusive Culture, Academic Discovery, Community Impact, and Financial Stewardship. Discussions also included the establishment of a new Office of Climate, Culture, and Compliance, the planned addition of men's wrestling and women's flag football programs, and the progress of the university's comprehensive fundraising campaign. Furthermore, the meeting acknowledged various grants received, recent recognition in national college rankings, and student/faculty achievements.

This President's Report outlines the ongoing Strategic Plan, which is built upon four core pillars: Inclusive Culture, Academic Discovery, Community Impact, and Financial Stewardship. The plan focuses on enhancing recognition and engagement, advancing access and belonging, improving communication, fostering academic excellence and student experience, expanding learning pathways, strengthening community partnerships and educational outreach, promoting sustainability practices, and ensuring operational efficiency, revenue diversification, and financial alignment.