Univ of Minnesota Strategic Plan - College of Veterinary Medicine
Univ of Minnesota Strategic Plan - College of Veterinary Medicine
Univ of Minnesota Strategic Plan - College of Veterinary Medicine
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20062009 <strong>Strategic</strong> <strong>Plan</strong> <strong>College</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Veterinary</strong> <strong>Medicine</strong> <strong>Univ</strong>ersity <strong>of</strong><strong>Minnesota</strong> Page 2 <strong>of</strong> 4<br />
We will know we have succeeded when<br />
Resources supporting priorities outlined in this plan have increased at least 10 percent from the<br />
2004 baseline in each <strong>of</strong> the next three years including grant funding and funding for graduate<br />
students<br />
<strong>Minnesota</strong> ranks in the top four veterinary colleges in all categories <strong>of</strong> total research expenditures<br />
<strong>Univ</strong>ersity <strong>of</strong> <strong>Minnesota</strong> faculty and staff have access to sufficient biosecurity laboratory and animal<br />
holding facilities<br />
<strong>Veterinary</strong> graduate programs are recognized nationally and internationally<br />
ANC level centers for zoonotic disease and comparative biomedical research have been established<br />
The research infrastructure has been improved three new interdisciplinary grants have been<br />
obtained and clinical trials have increased by 30 percent from 2004 baseline<br />
The <strong>College</strong> is a leader in providing scientific information and counsel in support <strong>of</strong> relevant state<br />
and federal public policy decisions<br />
Goal2 To improve the health <strong>of</strong> animals and people by preparing students graduates faculty and<br />
staff for successful careers<br />
Objectives<br />
21 Continue to refine the process <strong>of</strong>selecting students with attributes that predict success in the<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>ession<br />
2 Strengthen and assess the curriculum continually<br />
Ensure that graduates entering private practice have adequate knowledge skills behavioral<br />
competencies identified in PDI study practical experience and an awareness <strong>of</strong> the breadth <strong>of</strong> career<br />
options in veterinary medicine<br />
Expand the use <strong>of</strong> primary outcome assessments to monitor and improve the curriculum and<br />
admissions process<br />
Enhance <strong>Minnesota</strong> spreeminence in training the next generation <strong>of</strong> veterinary public health<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essionals swine veterinarians and dairy veterinarians<br />
23 Expand learning opportunities for students faculty and staff<br />
Increase the number and quality <strong>of</strong> experiential opportunities for pr<strong>of</strong>essional students<br />
Increase the number <strong>of</strong> targeted collaborative learning opportunities within the <strong>Univ</strong>ersity <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Minnesota</strong> with other colleges <strong>of</strong> veterinary medicine and with private public and academic<br />
organizations<br />
Take full advantage <strong>of</strong> opportunities for faculty and staff to pursue semester leaves and sabbaticals<br />
Increase the number <strong>of</strong> faculty staff and students participating in international programs<br />
Enhance faculty staff and student pr<strong>of</strong>essional development programs to lead influence and<br />
implement change<br />
24 Identify and implement new ways to reward teaching<br />
25 Create a national veterinary training center for veterinarians and increase continuing education<br />
opportunities for veterinarians wishing to change career paths<br />
26 Make investments in teaching facilities equipment and technology to support the goals in the<br />
plan including the completion <strong>of</strong> the Pomeroy Student Alumni Learning Center project<br />
27 Develop and begin implementation <strong>of</strong> a plan to increase diversity <strong>of</strong> faculty students and staff<br />
28 Inform federal and state policy decisions related to veterinary education<br />
We will know we have succeeded when<br />
We are able to measure the success <strong>of</strong> our graduates through outcomes assessment in<br />
The selection process<br />
Meeting the needs <strong>of</strong> the students the pr<strong>of</strong>ession and veterinary medicine<br />
Non technical and technical competencies<br />
Expanded type and breadth <strong>of</strong> practical and collaborative experiences inside the <strong>Univ</strong>ersity <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Minnesota</strong> with other universities in industry and in the pr<strong>of</strong>ession<br />
Increased awareness <strong>of</strong> international program opportunities increased financial support for<br />
students and faculty participation<br />
Leadership opportunities strengthen the ability <strong>of</strong> faculty students and staff to manage change<br />
The value <strong>of</strong> quality teaching is recognized and rewarded<br />
A national veterinary training center is established and funded<br />
Facilities supporting teaching and learning including the Pomeroy Center are improved<br />
A diversity plan has been completed at least two targeted strategies have been implemented<br />
The <strong>College</strong> is a leader in providing information and counsel in support <strong>of</strong> relevant state and federal<br />
veterinary education policy decisions<br />
Goal 3To improve the health <strong>of</strong> animals and people by enhancing the veterinary health care delivery<br />
system<br />
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