Educate - Objective 2

Objective: Provide accessible and inclusive education and student support

Key Performance Indicators:

• 4- and 6-year graduation rates, increase in first year student retention; student satisfaction with advising services; student satisfaction with career services
• Time to degree for master's students
• Time to degree for doctoral students
• Student perception of academic experience
• Job placement rates at the UG and graduate student level

Strategy 1: Ensure SPHHS policies and practices promote equitable access to success.

Action Steps:

• Annually review and update SPHHS policies related to student support and academic success
• Expand course accessibility through Mt. Ida and U+ classes

Strategy 2: Empower students to identify and achieve academic and career goals

Action Steps:

• Develop mission statement and student learning outcomes for advising
• Strengthen career development opportunities for students by leveraging alumni connections, integrating career planning into the curriculum
• Enhance supports for first-generation students and transfer students to ensure a successful academic journey

Strategy 3: Increase undergraduate enrollments

Action Steps:

• Expand outreach to K-12 schools in Western MA and Boston, including offering courses in Springfield
• Annually review and update MOUs with MA community colleges and curriculum mapping for transfer students