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Academic Program Realignment Draft- For Discussion Only Julie A. Furst-Bowe

This draft outlines the goals, principles, timeline, and opportunities for input regarding the academic program realignment at University of Wisconsin-Stout, focusing on grouping programs, departments, and disciplines to drive collaboration and efficiency. The document also presents two potential models for realignment and invites discussion on additional issues and concerns.

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Academic Program Realignment Draft- For Discussion Only Julie A. Furst-Bowe

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  1. Academic Program Realignment Draft- For Discussion Only Julie A. Furst-Bowe Provost and Vice Chancellor University of Wisconsin-Stout July 24, 2007

  2. Goals of Realignment • Group similar programs, departments and disciplines together to address common issues, share curriculum and resources, develop programs, maximize capabilities, minimize duplication and work under common leadership • Capitalize on trends and opportunities that have emerged in recent years • Health-related programs • STEM programs • Management programs • SOE

  3. Goals of Realignment, cont. • Align programs with a structure that will strengthen UW-Stout’s mission and polytechnic identity • Develop a structure that is more descriptive and understandable to internal and external audiences • Provide a coordinated approach to interdisciplinary and collaborative efforts: • Curriculum Incubation Center • FYE; Learning Communities • Project Lead the Way; University Honors Program • Joint appointments; Team teaching • Faculty and student research initiatives

  4. Guiding Principles • No programs, individuals or outreach units will be eliminated as a result of the realignment • Individuals will not be jeopardized relative to personnel issues (renewal, tenure, etc.) • Structure will include program directors, department chairs and deans • The realignment is not being driven by budget concerns although costs will be analyzed for each model • There will be no immediate space implications

  5. Timeline • Realignment principles developed by the Senates • Spring 2007 • White paper and models developed by Provost and Deans • Discussion at Strategic Planning Group Retreat • Summer 2007 • Campus-wide discussion and input • Fall 2007 • New model finalized • January 2008 • New model implemented • July 2008

  6. Opportunities for Input • Strategic Planning Group Retreat • Fall Listening Sessions/Comment Cards/ Web Discussion Board • Senate Meetings (fall semester) • College/SOE Meetings (fall semester) • Other? Special Faculty Forums?

  7. Model #1 • College of Education and Health Services • Combines CHD and SOE • College of Management • All management programs, economics and ROTC • College of Design and Performing Arts • Art and Design, Apparel, GCM, packaging, English and Philosophy, Speech, Communication, Foreign Language, Theatre and Music • College of STEM • Sciences, Engineering, Technology and Food Science • Center for Interdisciplinary Collaboration

  8. Model #2 • School of Education • College of Allied Health and Human Services (includes Food and Nutrition) • College of Management • College of Arts and Letters (Art and Design, English and Philosophy, Social Sciences, Speech, Communication, Foreign Language, Theatre and Music) • College of STEM • Center for Interdisciplinary Collaboration

  9. For Discussion… • Other issues? • Other concerns? • Other models? • Other communication methods?

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