2.i Develop specific plans to increase the student retention rate to 71%, the URM retention rate to 65% and the low income retention rate to 65%. VPAA APES AC&DF

2.j Develop specific plans to increase the overall graduation rate to 46%, the URM graduation rate to 34% and the low income graduation rate to35%. VPAA AC&DF

2.k Develop tactics to double the rate of STEM program enrollment, retention and graduation. VPAA AC&D

2.l Develop and deploy plans to significantly increase post graduate opportunities. VPAA

2.m Develop a plan to enhance faculty professional development opportunities with a focus on developing teaching skills and engaging students through high-impact teaching and learning strategies. Deploy a Faculty Development Survey process to inform a faculty development program. Develop a robust faculty development program that supports on campus and off campus training for faculty. VPAA VPIE FS AC&D IR

2.n Develop a process to update promotion and tenure policies to reflect the increased importance of engaging students, using innovative teaching methods, advising, scholarship of teaching and learning, research and service. VPAA FS AC&D

2.o Develop tactics to increase opportunities for faculty scholarship, research and creative endeavors, and faculty-student collaborations. Launch formal faculty incentives to engage in research. VPAA FS AC&D

2.p Deploy programs to support academic leadership growth and capacity among faculty. Ensure that such programs are on target and contribute to leadership skill VPAA FS AC&D

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