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Overarching Theme: Collaboration with a Purpose
Theme 1: Scholarly Climate
Objective 1: Recruit, retain, and support top-quality graduate students and faculty
Objective 2: Cultivate student-faculty and faculty-faculty mentoring relationships
Objective 3: Engage students at all levels in research activities
Objective 4: Enhance collaboration among faculty
Theme 2: Curriculum Content & Structure
Objective 5: Plan, implement, and evaluate academic programs to optimize departmental outcomes
Objective 6: Integrate program curricula and content across department disciplines
Objective 7: Incorporate high-leverage and evidence-based practices
Objective 8: Develop opportunities for interprofessional student learning experiences
Theme 3: Community Engagement
Objective 9: Foster collaborative interactions with community leaders and stakeholders
Objective 10: Utilize university and community resources to diversify student learning and practical experiences
Objective 11: Sponsor collaborative activities to facilitate successful outcomes for individuals with diverse learning and communication needs
Theme 4: Department Infrastructure & Resources
Objective 12: Advocate for faculty salaries to match market demands and reflect department contributions to the university
Objective 13: Increase funding resources, including grants, to support department initiatives
Objective 14: Update department equipment and software to enhance research, education, and training
Objective 15: Develop a comprehensive transition plan for department faculty and leadership
