Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Patrick Dean’s organization
Jan 1, 2025·StrategicPlan
Board
Savannah State University Strategic Plan 2025-2030
Savannah State University's Strategic Plan 2025-2030 outlines its long-term direction to become a nationally recognized public university known for student success and regional impact. The plan is structured around five key strategic priorities: Student Success, focusing on fostering belonging and achievement; Employee Excellence, aiming to advance academic distinction and faculty development; Brand Strength, dedicated to elevating the university's reputation and resource growth; Infrastructure Innovation, centered on building modern, resilient, and technology-enabled systems; and Community Impact, expanding regional and global partnerships. These priorities collectively aim to fuel student growth, economic development, and regional prosperity through rigorous teaching, innovative programming, and high-impact research.
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The meeting covered the installation of new officers, a president's report including updates on SACSCOC reaffirmation, student success initiatives, and the upcoming presidential search. Reports from Academic Affairs included discussion of student contact hours and overload compensation. Updates were provided on the presidential and CLASS dean searches. Elections were held for NPCC and Executive Committee positions. Finally, announcements were made regarding end-of-year committee reports and final grade deadlines.
Mar 9, 2021·BoardMeeting
Board
Faculty Senate Minutes
The meeting covered the Grand Opening of Herty Hall, faculty highlights, updates on student success initiatives, commencement exercises, and a return to a normal pre-COVID schedule. Discussions included a faculty evaluation instrument, COVID-19 updates, and bonuses for employees. The meeting also addressed recommendations from the New Programs and Curriculum Committee (NPCC) regarding program modifications and a new data analytics program. Faculty Handbook revisions, specifically sections on NPCC composition and grievance procedures, were also reviewed. Finally, announcements were made regarding upcoming exhibitions.
Feb 2, 2021·BoardMeeting
Board
Faculty Senate Minutes
The meeting addressed COVID-19 cases, reporting safety measures and a collaboration with Bank of America and Apple. Updates were given on the president's search, with interviews planned for early March. Discussion included fillable evaluation instruments, a report from the Ad Hoc Committee on Evaluation Instrument, and the creation of an ad hoc committee to recommend accommodations for students with special circumstances in online education. A presentation of COVID-19 numbers since the start of the spring semester showed exponential increases. Announcements included the Friends of African American Arts annual exhibition and the virtual Regional Science and Engineering Technology event.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
