Perry V Boyd

The strategic plan for Arizona State University aims to establish a new model for higher education, measured by inclusion and student success rather than exclusion. Its core purpose is to be a comprehensive public research university, advancing research and discovery of public value, and assuming fundamental responsibility for the economic, social, cultural, and overall health of the communities it serves. The plan is driven by four key goals: demonstrating leadership in academic excellence and accessibility, establishing national standing in academic quality and impact, becoming a leading global center for interdisciplinary research, and enhancing local impact and social embeddedness. The overall vision emphasizes social transformation and positively impacting the quality of life for students and the community.

The document pertains to the installation ceremony for Dr. Dominico Grasso as the sixth Chancellor of the University of Michigan Dearborn. Remarks highlighted the university's 60-year history and the new leadership's vision for the next 60 years, emphasizing an evaluation of transformative educational experiences. Key discussion points included the importance of partnerships, citing the P20 partnership for holistic community solutions and the research alliance between the University of Michigan and Ford Motor Company focused on developing advanced intelligent vehicle technology. Specifics of the Ford-UM partnership included over 65 projects and $1 million in funding, alongside community initiatives like the Ford College Community Challenge.

This document outlines a five-year assessment plan for the Dearborn Discovery Core program, emphasizing a structured approach to evaluate student learning outcomes. The plan's key phases include data collection by faculty across specific academic categories over the first three years (2015-2018), followed by a dedicated fourth year (2018-2019) for committees to evaluate the collected data and develop recommendations. The final fifth year (2019-2020) is designated for the implementation of these recommendations to refine and evolve the Dearborn Discovery Core curriculum.

The event, titled the 2015 Black Celebratory, served as a formal setting to celebrate the success of nearly 40 students graduating in Fall 2014, Spring 2015, or Summer 2015 from the University of Michigan Dearborn. The program featured performances by the contemporary jazz band Straight Ahead and an address by the Chancellor, Daniel Little, who highlighted the university's success in creating an environment of inclusion and mutual respect. A student speaker, Ingred Brown, discussed the challenges and perseverance required after leaving academia, followed by a keynote address from Dr. Kedra Ishop, Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management.

This document outlines 'Vision 2020,' a strategic planning process for UM-Dearborn initiated in response to updated Higher Learning Commission (HLC) accreditation criteria. The plan emphasizes a process of 'reflect, reimagine, and recreate' to shape the campus's future by 2020. Key objectives include maintaining institutional excellence, adapting to community needs, and preparing students to reimagine, revitalize, and recreate Southeast Michigan.