College of Health Professions:

1. College of Health Professions: Alignment of University and College Strategic Initiatives

2. Strategic Challenge Develop and implement a plan aligns with the University Strategic Plan while addressing the diversity within the College and focusing on our vision.

3. College Vision The College of Health Professions seeks to achieve national distinction in Health Professions' education, research and service.

4. CHP Academic Programs • Cardiovascular Perfusion (BS) • Physician Assistant Studies (MSc) • Occupational Therapy (MSc) • Nurse Anesthesia (MSc) • Research Administration (MRA) • Health Administration (MHA, DHA) • Physical Therapy (DPT) • Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (PhD)

5. Planning Process • Strategic plan: What it is and what it is not? • Executive leadership retreat • Presentation to staff team leaders and academic leaders • Presentation of draft to all faculty and staff • E-mail electronic version for feedback • Revisions (4)

6. Goal #1 Achieve national and international distinction in neuro-rehabilitation research

7. Goal: Achieve national and international distinction in neuro-rehabilitation research Technology/Innovation: Motion Analysis Assessments Exoskeletons Robotic Assisted Movements Interprofessional: Physical Therapy Occupational Therapy Biomedical Engineers Biomechanical Engineers Health Economists Basic Scientists Neuro- Rehabilitation Research Entrepreneurialism

8. Goal #2 Attain national and international recognition for innovative, entrepreneurial activities in health professions research, education, and service

9. Objectives • Increase the number of faculty/administrators who have training in entrepreneurialism and developing business plans • Develop and implement at least one new innovative model of clinical education • Develop and implement at least two new innovative/entrepreneurial initiatives in any of the 3 mission areas within the next 2 years • Develop and implement at least one global outreach initiative in the next 3 years

10. Goal #3 Faculty and staff will be recognized by stake holders as motivated, consumer oriented, and talented/ professionally prepared

11. Objectives • Develop and implement a CHP Faculty Mentorship plan by July 1, 2011 • Enhance the leadership skills of faculty/CHP leaders • Prioritize resources to promote professional development • Consciously move forward with MUSC’s theme “changing what’s possible” in all marketing materials

12. Goal #4 Lead SC and the nation in translating research into the classroom and clinic within our respective professions

13. Goal #5 Achieve national and international distinction as leaders in interprofessional education and practice

14. Goal #6 Maximize our participation in the health care delivery models emerging from health care reform

15. Objectives • Educate the students, staff and faculty on the opportunities and challenges associated with health care reform • Increase our knowledge of and participation in comparative effectiveness research to demonstrate the value of our professions within various health care delivery models • Develop partnerships locally and across the country to maximize the utilization of our professions in new models of health care delivery in SC

16. Goal #7 Develop and implement a diversity plan to ensure that the students and faculty reflect the communities in which we serve

17. Next Steps