I list below some of the areas that I plan to emphasize during the coming year. In some cases, these are areas in which we made only minimal progress last year. In others, our progress has been considerable but the item is so demanding that we must continue to dedicate energy and resources to reach the desired goal. A recent NSF initiative to fund programs that integrate research and educational missions reminds us that this has become a national agenda item. Our progress on this front last year was minimal.
New ideas are particularly welcome here.
Complete and implement the Learning Through Technology Plan. Implement the Adult Access Plan . We need to continue to define the need for and identify locations of satellite sites, implement new programs designed for the adult learner, and create improved alternatives such as internet delivered courses. Conduct the Program Array Review . The faculty and administration will carefully conduct a comprehensive review of UWM's program array and use the results to make important decisions regarding program continuation, merger or restructuring and possible infusion of new resources.