Shared Input

Shared Input

Through the input of faculty, staff, students and the greater YSU community, our new strategic plan will position YSU to be more successful in the face of a constantly changing higher education landscape. Here you will find the results/feedback gathered by the Strategic Planning Organization Team.

Question #10 -Is there any additional feedback related to the DRAFT Plan that you would like to provide?
 
 
Word Cloud representing the results of question 9Question #9 -The goal of the next strategic plan is to help guide YSU on a path to its best possible future.
Is there any additional feedback related to strategic planning that you would like to provide?
 
 
Question #8 -The goal of the next strategic plan is to help guide YSU on a path to its best possible future.
What should be YSU's role in the community and what kinds of collaborations can drive progress in that role?
 
 
Question #7 -The goal of the next strategic plan is to help guide YSU on a path to its best possible future.
What should be YSU's role in the community and what kinds of collaborations can drive progress in that role?
 
 
wordcloud_Q6_FINAL WEB.pngQuestion #6 -The goal of the next strategic plan is to help guide YSU on a path to its best possible future.
What could be done to improve student success at YSU?
 
Question #5 -The goal of the next strategic plan is to help guide YSU on a path to its best possible future.
What is most important for us as an institution to consider to achieve this goal?
 
 
wordcloud_Q4_FINAL WEB.pngQuestion #4 - What can equity look like at YSU?
 
Question #3 -Dr. Cowen said that as YSU plans for its future, we can most effectively map our course by asking one simple question: "Why should I attend or work at YSU?" How would you answer Cowen's question?
 
 
wordcloud_Q2_FINAL WEB.pngQuestion #2 - Given the evolving nature of higher education, how must YSU respond to assure its relevance and vitality in the future?
 
 
From the Strategic Planning Organization Team - We have received more than sixty unique responses to question #2, offering a broad array of ideas, suggestions, and opinions as to how YSU can assure its relevance and vitality in the future. Some of the more common themes include the following:
In order to expand our geographic footprint beyond the traditional recruitment area, YSU must consider innovative ideas like market branding, collaborating with other Universities, and increasing online offerings.  YSU must stay engaged in the community, increase collaboration with local institutions and employers, expand student experiential learning and research opportunities, and do more to accommodate non-traditional students. Participants emphasized the importance of academic quality including content that supports graduates in having the latest industry skill sets relevant for today’s workplace. To enhance academic quality, it was recommended that we strive to stay current with the latest trends, advancements and technologies in the field; support continuing education in all areas of expertise and disciplines; and maintain updated facilities and equipment to support best practices in teaching and learning.
Other respondent themes focused on issues of diversity and inclusion related to recruitment and retention of minority staff, faculty and students, as well as increasing the diversity of people in leadership positions, There was  also a common interest in YSU as a global community and creating an environment for enhanced understanding of multicultural and social issues.
Question #1 - What do you see as the greatest challenge for higher education?
 
 
From the Strategic Planning Organization Team - The responses indicated the following important concerns and factors influencing higher education in general: diminished public support for higher education; student debt; cutting-edge technology-enabled learning; the cost and value proposition of a degree; and the relevance of academic and multidisciplinary programs to career success.