The surveys conducted as part of the Academic Master Plan (AMP) process at YSU were designed to capture comprehensive insights from our academic support areas and faculty—voices essential to the success and sustainability of our institution. Each survey serves as a cornerstone for understanding the unique needs, strengths, and opportunities within YSU’s academic landscape.
The surveys aimed to explore a range of critical themes, from defining what success looks like in our academic programs to assessing faculty needs around research, teaching balance, workload, collaboration, and innovation. These responses provide the foundational data needed to prioritize initiatives, set measurable goals, and identify strategies that will best serve YSU students, faculty, and the wider community.
Feedback from our academic support areas and faculty directly shapes the AMP’s structure and direction. The expertise and perspectives shared by faculty members ensure that the AMP aligns with the realities of teaching, research, and community engagement. Meanwhile, insights from academic support areas bring focus to resources and infrastructure essential to fostering student success and operational efficiency. By grounding the AMP in these authentic, data-driven insights, we ensure it reflects the goals, values, and collaborative spirit that make YSU unique.
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Summary Poster Set10/30/2024 We developed summary posters for each survey including the high-level response data and relevant quotes. |
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August 2nd - Academic Support Area Visioning Session8/2/2024 This session brought together representatives from various academic support areas at YSU to collaboratively envision their roles in the university's future. Participants discussed and defined their unique contributions to student success, academic excellence, and operational efficiency, focusing on how each area can best support the goals of the Academic Master Plan. |
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Academic Support Area Overview |
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Pre-Department Meetings Survey9/3/2024 This survey gathered insights on what defines success within academic programs at YSU. Faculty provided input on metrics like student satisfaction, graduation rates, and the unique strengths their programs offer to students. |
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Faculty Survey #1 - Assessing Program Health and Success Indicators9/6/2024 This survey was designed to evaluate the current health and success of academic programs at YSU. Faculty were asked to provide insights into key indicators, such as student satisfaction, graduation rates, faculty-student engagement, and how well each program aligns with career readiness and job market demands. |
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Faculty Survey #2 - Teaching, Service and Research9/13/2024 Focused on understanding the balance between faculty teaching responsibilities and research time, this survey explored faculty perspectives on how reassigned time impacts program success and the overall return on investment of faculty research efforts. |
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Faculty Survey #3 - Enhancing Collaboration, Workload and Innovation9/20/2024 This survey focused on identifying opportunities to improve collaboration among faculty, optimize workload distribution, and encourage innovation across programs. Faculty shared their experiences and suggestions on teamwork, workload balance, and the types of support or resources needed to foster a culture of continuous improvement and creative growth at YSU. |
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Faculty Survey #4 - Final Feedback Survey9/27/2024 Serving as a final touchpoint, this open-ended survey allowed faculty to voice any remaining thoughts on areas not covered in previous surveys, ensuring that all relevant insights are included as we shape the AMP. |
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