Minnesota State University, Mankato will create funding mechanisms which permit the University to grow and improve select graduate programs (on-campus, off campus, technologically mediated distance, and hybrid). Based on market studies, legitimate needs of the region, and affordability, the University will reinstate, modify, expand, and create graduate programs as appropriate.
Create funding mechanisms which allow the University to grow and improve select graduate programs (on-campus, off-campus, technologically mediated distance, and hybrid).
Based on market studies, legitimate needs of the region, affordability, and contributions to the University's academic culture, as necessary and as appropriate reinstate, modify, expand, and create graduate programs (including licensure programs).
Participate in the University's Enrollment Management Planning process to address concerns of graduate enrollment. Work with departments to use their program review process to determine ideal size.
Revise and simplify existing graduate school policies and procedures to reduce bureaucracy and improve the graduate student experience, with the ultimate goal of having all services and required paper work available on-line.
Communicate the plan and goals to the campus community.
Prepare and submit a resource need analysis and funding plan for all recommendations and goals.
This strategic priority for graduate education should be reviewed by representative University groups. The Graduate Sub Meet & Confer could serve in this capacity. Departmental graduate coordinators would be consulted as necessary and on a regular basis. Outcomes should also be reviewed by the Academic Affairs Council with final decision-making authority resting with the Senior Vice President and Vice President for Academic Affairs.
