A1. External student experience Aspiration: Be recognized as Florida’s immersive, engaging, hands-on experiential university. Require all USFSP students to participate in a USFSP sponsored credit or non-credit community engagement opportunities such as: service learning, non-paid internship, practicum, education abroad, volunteerism, or other community engagement experience of at least 40 hours outside the classroom. Participation must be in an activity that supports one of the academic themes of environmental and organizational sustainability, globalization and cultural diversity, or regional stewardship and will be noted on the academic or student development transcript as applicable. Redesign all USFSP courses to have an experiential component. Double the number of paid internships available to students. Embed within all USFSP general education courses and within at least two major courses content and/or learning activities related to one of the university academic themes of: environmental and organizational sustainability, globalization and cultural diversity, or regional stewardship without increasing time to degree for students. Code courses to indicate which academic theme(s) is addressed within that course. Indicate on student transcript the academic theme(s) for any student completing 15 credits of courses within that theme. A2. Alternative programming Aspiration: Lead the USF system in the aggressive deployment of facilities and talent to provide alternatively scheduled credit and non-credit programming. Expand alternative learning and interim term opportunities for students and the community through expansion of credit and non-credit offerings, education abroad experiences, camps, conferences and workshops. Schedule credit and non-credit offerings based upon the needs of students and university clients. A3. Enhance human and programmatic diversity Aspiration: Mirror the demographics of Pinellas County in terms of human diversity and be recognized as Florida’s most interdisciplinary university. Further diversify campus demographics through the following:
KTCOB SWOT Strengths Dual AACSB accreditation Faculty credentials Fundraising momentum New building/facilities Student and business engagement – internships Nationally ranked MBA program Affordable university Location - vibrant city, community, campus life Strong online programs that supports flexible scheduling Community engagement Engaged accounting advisory board Student centered culture Faculty student ratio Funds to support student organizations and scholarships Weaknesses Low enrollment growth Retention and graduation rates Insufficient data for curricular and program decision making Weak marketing and recruitment efforts Lack of distinctiveness within USF system and lack of brand recognition Inefficient curricular structure for selective majors Inadequate staffing Alumni engagement Opportunities Executive education, corporate training, certificate programs New, distinctive, and relevant programs Branding Leverage new building infrastructure Increased student engagement – internships, experiential learning etc. Student organizations International relationships with other Universities Threats Other online MBA programs USF Tampa, UT, other competitors Loss of drift Loss of AACSB accreditation Online commoditization of courses Performance based funding metrics used by state State support of higher education State colleges offering similar 4 year programs
range of students an understanding and appreciation of the field of Public Health. Certificate An organized set of courses offered as a distinct area of study that leads to specific educational or occupational goals. Certificates may consist of courses that are part of a major or courses that are created outside of a major. The number of credit hours for a certificate shall be set by the University Undergraduate Research in Behavioral & Community Sciences 16 Credit Hours The Undergraduate Research certificate is designed for students interested in attending graduate school or pursuing research careers. Students complete a systematic undergraduate research preparation program consisting of 16 hours of coursework, many of which will count toward their general education requirements or requirements for their major.