Department Goals 2007-2008

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Alcohol & Other Drug Services

Goal	Critical Issue
Programmatic assessment through federal grant to measure effectiveness and assess all areas of prevention	Assessment & Excellence, Communication, Community
Increase diversity of people being offered prevention programs	Diversity, Collaboration, Communication
Determine campus needs re: s/a intervention for students	Assessment & Excellence, Collaboration, Communication
Change the culture of the student population through education	Community, Collaboration, Assessment & Excellence

Career Services

Goal	Critical Issue
Enhance utilization of technology as a means to provide multiple mediums to delivering services	Technology, Collaboration
To become a clearinghouse for internship information and resources for students, staff, faculty and employers	Collaboration
Increase awareness about Career Services' programs and services to the University community	Communication, Diversity
Develop a comprehensive employer relationship development plan	Community, Diversity
Prepare and execute comprehensive assessment plan covering all programs and services	Assessment & Excellence
Provide exemplary counseling and developmental learning opportunities for all UConn students	Community, Diversity, Communication

Center For Students With Disabilities

Goal	Critical Issue
Maintain our reputation across campus for providing quality service to students and the greater UConn community	Assessment & Excellence
Create an atmosphere that fosters comfort and support for students	Assessment & Excellence
Increase sensitivity to the developmental needs of our new student employees	Assessment & Excellence
Enhance our academic skills counseling service for at-risk students	Assessment & Excellence
Investigate the provision of "coaching" for students with disabilities	Assessment & Excellence
Evaluate the consolidation of CSD and UPLD	Assessment & Excellence, Collaboration
Develop strong partnerships with various constituencies both internal and external to the division	Collaboration
Enhance the housing accommodations process in collaboration with the Department of Residential Life	Collaboration
Implement the CSD FYE module and assist facilitators	Collaboration
Collaborate with graduate students in the Neag School of Education	Collaboration
Assure continued partnership with regional campus staff	Collaboration, Community
Collaborate with SAIT on the implementation of the new CSD electronic database.	Collaboration
Promote understanding and awareness of issues related to students with disabilities	Communication
Develop new publications to reflect the consolidation of CSD and UPLD and create a manual to train graduate student staff and practicum students	Communication
Re-establish the CSD Community Advisory Board	Communication
Enhance the CSD website	Communication, Technology
Maintain and continue to utilize our electronic student distribution lists	Communication, Technology
Develop new documentation guidelines consistent with the Connecticut Association on Higher Education and Disabilities (CT AHEAD) Task Force	Community
Develop a summer transition program for admitted students with disabilities	Community
Continue the CSD Month of Kindess Silver Challenge	Community
Continue to be an active partner with the Mansfield Committee on the Needs of Persons with Disabilities and the Connecticut Disability Advocacy Collaborative	Community
Improve CSD diversity initiatives	Diversity
Enhance our relationships with all of the cultural centers	Diversity
Collaborate with other University entities regarding web accessibility beyond the CSD	Technology
Encourage student use of assistive technology	Technology
Refine and utilize the on-line notetaker module	Technology
Develop an online training module for Community Assistants and other Residential Life professional staff.	Technology
Develop online study skills resources	Technology

Community Standards

Goal	Critical Issue
To have a community that embraces the five values espoused in the UConn Creed: practicing personal and academic integrity; respecting the dignity and rights of all persons; demonstrating concern for others and living up to community responsibilities; approaching learning with a spirit of inquiry; and having pride in the University of Connecticut	Community, Collaboration, Diversity

Dean of Students Office

Goal	Critical Issue
Increase outreach and support to faculty and staff re: distressed students	Collaboration, Communication
Improve knowledge of and service to international students	Diversity
Evaluate ADOS position in preparation for a search	Assessment & Excellence
Implement and evaluate new procedures and protocols that we share with RL, CMHS, CSD, AOD, CS	Collaboration

Dining Services

Goal	Critical Issue
Create C-Store in SU and Putnam Refectory	Collaboration
Institute a Department wide recycling / environmental program	Community, Assessment & Excellence
Renovate McMahon servery. This project was postponed from last year.	Community
Create Ethnic menus at McMahon to enhance international initiative	Community, Collaboration
Procure Time & Attendance, HR and Payroll system	Technology, Assessment & Excellence

Fraternity and Sorority Life

Goal	Critical Issue
Design and implement chapter accreditation program	Assessment & Excellence, Community, Technology
Encourage self governance and accountability through implementation of a peer standards board	Community, Collaboration
Conceptualize and implement a comprehensive leadership development curriculum	Assessment & Excellence, Collaboration
Create a comprehensive growth plan focused on a strong and healthy Greek community	Diversity, Community, Assessment & Excellence
Promote positive f/s alumni and advisor engagement	Communication, Collaboration, Community
Design contract, criteria, and evaluation process for Husky Village chapters	Community, Collaboration
Create a communication and resource model for parents of f/s members	Collaboration, Communication, Community
Participate in grant to help reduce high-risk drinking on campus	Collaboration, Communication, Community
Incorporate principles of community/civic engagement and social justice into f/s experiences and opportunities	Community, Diversity, Collaboration

Off-Campus Student Services

Goal	Critical Issue
Assess needs of off-campus and commuter students	Assessment & Excellence
Reduce irresponsible party hosting off-campus	Collaboration
Increase communication with off-campus and commuter students	Communication
Utilize world wide web to deliver information & services	Technology, Collaboration, Communication
Increase collaboration and communication with Town of Mansfield officials	Community, Collaboration, Communication

One Card Office

Goal	Critical Issue
Extend use of the ID	Collaboration, Community, Technology
Improve customer satisfaction	Technology, Communication
Work toward more financial independence	Assessment & Excellence

Residential Life, Housing Services

Goal	Critical Issue
Improve customer service	Assessment & Excellence
Improve the perceptions students have about the unit	Assessment & Excellence, Communication
Identify the issues that are of importance to parents and address these in our communications	Collaboration
Participate in outreach activtiies of the University	Collaboration
Devise ways to make our materials something that students want to read/learn	Communication
Host information sessions for other departments to learn about using Services	Communication, Collaboration
Strengthen our residential communities by enhancing special interest areas (Learning Communities)	Community
Hire a diverse student staff	Diversity
Develop Spanish versions of major housing publications	Diversity
Continue with the development and growth of the gender neutral/coed housing area of campus	Diversity
Confront inappropriate behaviors/comments/practices/ beliefs of staff and students relative to oppressed and under-represented groups. Educate whenever possible.	Diversity
Investigate ways to more fully utilize THD so that the unit can be as self sufficient	Technology

Residential Life,Operations

Goal	Critical Issue
Support efforts to ensure safe, code compliant residence halls	Assessment & Excellence
Provide code compliant renovations to Division buildings	Assessment & Excellence, Collaboration
Improve customer service	Assessment & Excellence
Be effective when communicating with staff and students	Communication
Be prepared for campus emergencies	Communication
Offer services for Division's projects	Collaboration
Improve relationships with faculty and staff across campus	Collaboration
Support UConn's efforts to build a community	Community
Demonstrate support for student achievements	Community
Increase diversity awareness and provide an environment where a diverse staff will excel	Diversity
Provide safe and secure residence halls	Technology
Provide computers and other communication devices to staff	Technology

Residential Life, Residence Education

Goal	Critical Issue
Develop a confidential reporting system for bias-related incidents in the residence halls. Per Multicultural & International Affairs language in its four-point diversity program consisting of Education, Communication, Climate, and Access and Equity	Diversity, Assessment & Excellence
Develop new prevention efforts (utilizing the unit's Community Development and Prevention Committee) based on analysis of the EBI benchmarking data collected in 2006	Community, Assessment & Excellence
Reassess unit needs and realign coordinator specialties areas to meet the new needs of the unit	Assessment & Excellence
Continue to improve overall resident safety and security	Community, Communication
Expand the Residence Hall Association's (RHA) visibility and contact with Residential Community	Community, Communication
Assess the feasibility of the Residence Education unit and Residential Life Department hosting a Resident Assistant Conference at the UConn Storrs Campus	Collaboration, Communication
Focus on the effect of the helicopter parents and how they impact our work	Assessment & Excellence, Communication
Continue to serve as a critical partner in the development of the university's learning community program	Collaboration, Community, Communication
Continue and expand our efforts as an environmentally friendly unit	Collaboration
Continue to effectively utilize technology and streamline administrative tasks	Technology, Communication

Senior Year Experience

Goal	Critical Issue
Maximize possibilities of collaborative efforts to better serve senior needs.	Collaboration, Community
Mazimize access and diversity of programming available to seniors and other constituents.	Community
Develop a comprehensive marketing and communication plan	Communication
Maximize use of website	Technology
Develop a comprehensive assessment plan	Assessment & Excellence, Collaboration
Maximize use of SYE programming by diverse populations	Diversity, Community

Student Activities

Goal	Critical Issue
To create and enhance a student organization training and assessment program	Assessment & Excellence, Collaboration, Communication
To improve co-sponsorship opportunities and mechanisms	Collaboration, Community, Diversity
To improve risk management systems across the department	Collaboration, Assessment & Excellence
To enhance the challenge course and development infrastructure for use in fall 2008	Community, Collaboration
To build a second field at the Depot Campus and improve the first field	Community
To enhance operations in the Student Activities Business Office	Technology, Collaboration, Communication
To make promotions and marketing more efficient and effective	Technology, Collaboration, Communication
To fully implement the leadership agenda	Assessment & Excellence, Collaboration, Assessment & Excellence
To develop a promotions system for student organizations	Communication, Technology, Collaboration
To help promote the mental health of student leaders	Assessment & Excellence, Community
To continue to build cross-department collaborations and camaraderie	Community, Collaboration
To continue to improve / develop programs and services that meet the self-identified needs of community partners and clients through student-led programs organized from a social justice/change agent point of view.	Technology, Collaboration, Communication

Student Affairs IT

Goal	Critical Issue
Assess the feasibility of providing technology support to fee-supported student groups	Collaboration, Community
Create system configuration documentation	Technology, Assessment & Excellence
Identify, design, and implement management and communication processes	Technology
Improve and upgrade existing technology systems, and create new technology systems, according to Division priorities	Technology
Resolve service requests promptly and courteously	Technology

Student Health Services

Goal	Critical Issue
Reduce Barriers to care and improve timely service to students	Assessment & Excellence
Ensure continuity of critical services	Assessment & Excellence
Continue to refine tools measuring program success	Assessment & Excellence
Recognize and reward excellence within all Student Health Service departments	Assessment & Excellence
Maximize input of multidisciplinary team in order to optimize clinical management system	Collaboration
Improve interdepartmental relationships within Student Affairs and across the University Community	Collaboration
Support and incorporate regular invitations to personnel from other campus departments. These meetings will promote discussion and familiarity with other programs. We will incorporate these guests into meeting times with staff to promote increased awareness and conversations to improve understanding.	Communication
Recognition of the complexity and importance of improved dissemination of information - both within our student population as well as with leaders across our campus	Communication
Support pride in the community through continued staff involvement	Community
Continue to strengthen a respect and support of diversity	Diversity
Develop programs, resources and services that are available and accessible throughout our community	Diversity
Continue our dedication to recruit and retain staff members from underrepresented segments of the population	Diversity
Efficient and appropriate use of technology to provide high quality, cost effective health care	Technology
Enhanced use of web resources	Technology
Upgrade the utilization of current technologies	Technology
Thoughtful collaboration with other departments	Technology
Continuous training of staff	Technology
Coordination, simplification and integration of existing systems	Technology

Student Union

Goal	Critical Issue
Determine the degree of patron satisfaction with the Student Union	Assessment & Excellence, Communication
Enhance diversity awareness through staff training	Diversity, Community
Streamline the department's administrative processes	Technology, Assessment & Excellence
Upgrade sound system in the Student Union theatre by February 2008.	Technology
Maintain a high level of cleanliness in the Student Union to support community development	Assessment & Excellence, Community
Locate all Student Union Offices to the first floor in a central location.	Community, Assessment & Excellence
Maintain a high level of furniture and equipment appearance and utility	Assessment & Excellence, Community
Promote diversity through art	Diversity, Community
Add retail operations and services to support student success	Assessment & Excellence, Community
Fully integrate conference services into the Student Union	Collaboration, Communication
Manage Student Union fiscal resources	Assessment & Excellence, Communication
Improve the Game Room	Community
Maximize Student Union space	Assessment & Excellence
Improve emergency procedures	Communication, Assessment & Excellence
Improve Conference Services marketing	Assessment & Excellence, Communication
Improve customer service in the event services area	Assessment & Excellence, Technology

Vice President for Student Affairs

Goal	Critical Issue
Establish the Division as an integral part of the anticipated development campaign
Maintain on-going efforts in the University community to bring a new Student Recreation Center to UConn
Install the newly created Division of Student Affairs Awards process as part of the regular Division practice of employee recognition for professionalism and service
Implement an outreach educational component with a focus on Risk Management within the Division and link this to responsible programming and student service delivery
Complete transition to new leadership for the Department of Residential Life
Complete the hiring process for adding a second faculty member to the HESA program
Establish a Division-wide Close to Home fund raising initiative which supports our philosophy to put Students First
Forge a partnership with the Women's Center in addressing critical climate issues for Women on our campuses
Complete the physical transition of the Office of the Vice President to its new location in Wilbur Cross
Develop a comprehensive plan for the support of Student Services on the Regional Campuses
Forge a partnership with Alumni Affairs