College of Humanities STRATEGIC PLAN 2007 -2011

College of Humanities STRATEGIC PLAN 2007 -2011

College of Humanities Departments: Programs: §Asian American Studies §Chicana/o Studies §English §Gender and Women’s Studies §Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures §Philosophy §Religious Studies §American Indian Studies §Central American Studies §Classical Greek and Roman Studies §Humanities §Jewish Studies §Liberal Studies §Linguistics/TESL §Queer Studies §Sustainability Studies

College Mission Statement § Explore and value the diversities of cultures, thought, perspectives, literatures, and languages of humanity; § Critically reflect on and analyze multiple dimensions of human identity and experience; § Contribute to scholarship and creative production and innovation; and § Act as responsible global citizens committed to principles of freedom, equality, justice, and participatory democracy.

Planning Principles § Students first § Regional responsiveness § Transparency § Consultation and collaboration § Cross-disciplinary cooperation § Follow through and close the loop § Fiscal responsibility

Planning Priorities Excellence in: § Teaching § Learning § Research § Student engagement § Community engagement

College of Humanities Goal One Create and deliver curriculum that is responsive to regional communities

GOAL 1: CREATE AND DELIVER CURRICULUM THAT IS RESPONSIVE TO REGIONAL COMMUNITIES ACTIVITIES UNDER WAY § Expansion of Central American Studies major and minor § Creation and expansion of Queer Studies minor § Expansion of Modern Jewish Studies major § Attract new students to Liberal Studies General Option § Attract new students to Humanities Interdisciplinary Program § Creation and expansion of Rhetoric and Writing minor in English § Expansion of Languages and Cultures major in MCLL § Electronic curriculum and Academic Council § Creation of Humanities M. A. through Extended Learning

GOAL 1: CREATE AND DELIVER CURRICULUM THAT IS RESPONSIVE TO REGIONAL COMMUNITIES PLANNED ACTIVITIES § M. A. in Diversity Studies § M. A. in TESL § Develop new courses in response to revised G. E. package

College of Humanities Goal Two Engage community

GOAL 2: ENGAGE COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES UNDER WAY § Film festival § Service Learning across the College § Liberal Studies conference § Kazi Nazrul endowed lecture § Strategic Language Institute § Humanities newsletter § Ballet Folklorico

GOAL 2: ENGAGE COMMUNITY PLANNED ACTIVITIES § Development of Queer Resource Center § Expansion of Women’s Research and Resource Center § Expansion or development of alumni groups

College of Humanities Goal Three Support Meaningful Student Learning and Engagement

GOAL 3: SUPPORT MEANINGFUL STUDENT LEARNING AND ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES UNDER WAY § § § Peer Mentors Literacy Scholars for the Future of Los Angeles Renovation of Barbara Ann Ward Language Lab Academic Programming Fund AACU Core Commitments Initiative Service Learning courses across the College o Fieldwork in the Barrio o Fieldwork in Central American Communities o Gender and Women’s Studies Community Service o Service Learning in the Jewish Community o Asian American Communities: Field Practicum o High School Internship: Writing and the Classroom Experience o Religious Studies and Service Learning

GOAL 3: SUPPORT MEANINGFUL STUDENT LEARNING AND ENGAGEMENT PLANNED ACTIVITIES § Women’s Research and Resource Center/Asian House renovation § QS 302 Oral History Project § Religious Studies Project in New Orleans § Development of the Queer Resource Center

College of Humanities Goal Four Support Faculty and Student Research Opportunities

GOAL 4: SUPPORT FACULTY AND STUDENT RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ACTIVITIES § College of Humanities grants officer § Development officer hired by University Advancement to support the College of Humanities § Faculty Fellows Program § University Research Fellows Program § Departmental initiatives to engage students in faculty-led research projects

College of Humanities Goal Five Facilitate Student Success

GOAL 5: FACILITATE STUDENT SUCCESS ACTIVITIES § Improve graduation rates o Increase average student unit load for all majors in Co. H o Encourage summer enrollment for all majors in Co. H o Sponsor student workshops on degree planning o Assist students in developing MAPs (My Academic Planner) o Provide resources to eliminate bottlenecks in high-demand classes o Increase online and weekend course offerings

GOAL 5: FACILITATE STUDENT SUCCESS ACTIVITIES § Improve retention • • • Sponsor student workshops on time management and study skills “Intrusive” Advising Use of the Early Warning System Peer Mentor Program Cohorted programs o Liberal Studies Freshman Connection o Liberal Studies ITEP o English FYI (Four Year Integrated)

GOAL 5: FACILITATE STUDENT SUCCESS ACTIVITIES • Continue success in advising with SS/EOP and LRS offices • College Faculty Advising Coordinator Program • Ongoing professional development and training • Mandatory annual advising reports • Interdisciplinary Studies office • Assessment of College advising programs