Urkovia Andrews

Key discussions included the update on Comprehensive Program Reviews, noting that all received rubric scores met or met with recommendations, with reports scheduled for normalization and discussion in the subsequent meeting. New business involved the College of Education presenting an information item regarding the disbandment of a collaborative MAT program. The College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences received approval for a new graduate-level course, WRIT 5231G - Advanced Screenwriting, with a revised catalog description, and approvals for revisions to existing courses and the Clinical Psychology Psy.D. program, contingent upon changing the effective date to Fall 2017 due to accreditation requirements. The Jack N. Averitt College of Graduate Studies presented an information item on discontinuing in-house international transcript evaluations, requiring students to use NACES-accredited services moving forward. Old business centered on the Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) policy, where the committee recommended amending the maximum credit hours from nine to six and revising the notification timeframe for performance results; this motion was approved. Additionally, the committee approved a motion to add a degree description (thesis vs. non-thesis) to the College of Science and Mathematics (COSM) student transcripts, pending review by the Registrar's Office.

This strategic plan outlines the direction for the Recreation & Tourism Management Program at Georgia Southern University from 2020 to 2025. It focuses on promoting academic excellence and student success in outdoor recreation and community leisure services through instruction, research, and real-world application. The plan's vision is to prepare students to meet diverse recreation and leisure needs, emphasizing health, well-being, inclusion, and environmental sustainability, while aligning with the university's strategic pillars. Key strategic goals include increasing student enrollment, securing external research funding, expanding and enhancing curriculum, and completing COAPRT reaccreditation.

Georgia Southern University's strategic plan, "Soaring Beyond 2030," prioritizes people, purpose, and action. The plan focuses on fostering a transformative learner-centered culture, empowering students, faculty, staff, and alumni to lead and serve. It aims to enhance the quality of life through educational excellence, impactful research, cultural enrichment, and meaningful contributions to communities globally. The plan also emphasizes building a culture of high performance, promoting student achievement, advancing a culture of inquiry and innovation, championing excellence in teaching, and fostering community engagement and regional prosperity.

Georgia Southern University's strategic plan, "Soaring Beyond 2030," prioritizes people, purpose, and action to foster a transformative learner-centered culture. The plan focuses on enhancing student success, promoting research and innovation, and strengthening community engagement. It aims to equip individuals with the skills and knowledge needed for career readiness and meaningful contributions to society, while also emphasizing operational efficiency and institutional agility.

The strategic plan for Georgia Southern University focuses on building a culture of high performance through transparent communication and accountability. It aims to improve the campus environment by fostering engagement, well-being, and support for students, faculty, and staff. The plan also prioritizes continuous growth and professional development opportunities, promotes student achievement through enhanced support and career readiness, and advances a culture of inquiry and innovation through impactful research and scholarly engagement. Additionally, it champions excellence in teaching, fosters community engagement, supports regional prosperity, aligns programs with market needs, elevates institutional vibrancy through public impact research and philanthropic investment, and enhances operational efficiency and institutional agility.