Winona State University

Office of Assessment

WSU Leadership Emphases

In addition to responding to the MnSCU System level strategic initiatives once the specific indicators have been identified, WSU has been asked to identify and report on three to five goals and corresponding indicators specific to our university.

To begin the process of identifying these goals, the president, vice presidents, deans, and assessment coordinator met in a two day retreat with Dennis Jones from the National Center for Higher Education Management Systems (NCHEMS). During that retreat, the MnSCU initiatives were examined alongside goals from the NCA plan. Through discussion among those present, it became clear that there were significant similarities between the MnSCU Strategic Initiatives and WSU's NCA Assessment Plan.

To identify the specific indicators to which WSU wanted to be accountable at the system level, it was felt that using goals and indicators from the NCA plan provided a solid starting point. These goals, grounded in the long range plan of the university, have been the object of ongoing data collection, thus providing a point from which to begin developing strategic plans for improvement. Two additional goals (partnership development and technology) were developed as the result of a perceived need to emphasize these areas more in the NCA Plan.

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The WSU Leadership Emphasis areas are:

Student Success: All WSU students will graduate possessing the skills, capacities and talents required for high performance in subsequent endeavors.

Student Satisfaction: WSU students and alumni will report high level of satisfaction with their experience at WSU.

General Education: All WSU students will have a solid foundation in general education.

Faculty and Staff Development: Winona State will develop the human resources to accomplish the goals of the university.

Partnership Development: WSU graduates will meet or exceed the expectations of the citizens, businesses, and communities that we serve.

Technology: There will be a seamless integration of technology into the academy at all levels.

Enrollment: WSU will effectively manage enrollment to meet the needs of the University.