A suggestion was made that the plan should not prescribe what is necessary for the next 3-5 years in this area. It may be more useful to provide examples or case studies of students who are successful. Such concrete examples will help understanding this theme. It may also be useful to provide a good example of student success from another institution and include a synopsis. Pertaining to the process it is clear we need to look carefully at what goes on inside and outside the classroom.
Technology is expensive and much needed.
Technology, if not included as a separate priority, should be considered as a separate goal under both Student Success and Transformation priorities. A question was raised whether organizational restructuring will be part of the transformation process. It was indicated that restructuring is definitely a possibility if it moves the institution forward and helps to achieve the stated priorities and goals. Members present agreed that all four priorities were acceptable. The Executive Committee in its last meeting concurred with the goals stated under the Responsiveness and Diversity priorities.