Susan Bowser

The Council discussed several key institutional topics, including the student government association's feedback regarding dining options, service contract concerns, and student advocacy. The meeting covered the president's report on enrollment growth, student retention, strategic plan initiatives, and financial updates. The committee reports included discussions on academic program fee requests for clinical healthcare programs, financial budget status for the fiscal year, and campaign fundraising progress. The Council also voted on the capital budget, dining and parking fee increases, and new clinical healthcare program fees, while addressing concerns regarding university financial reporting and the long-term impact of fee increases on student affordability.

This strategic plan outlines the university's direction through four core pillars: fostering a robust, supportive, and inclusive culture; promoting academic discovery and human growth; enhancing community impact and collaboration; and ensuring financial sustainability and resource stewardship. Key accomplishments include launching a new brand platform, developing new academic programs, securing community partnerships, and modernizing financial and IT operations. The plan aims to drive continuous improvement and development across these strategic areas.

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.