CWU Spheres of Distinction

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CWU Spheres of Distinction

• Fall Faculty Day
• September 17, 2007

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Spheres of Distinction

• Innovative and resourceful approaches to
  academic, student, and campus life giving
  regional, national, or international prominence
  to Central Washington University
• Identified Spheres
• Interdisciplinary Programs and Research
• Preparation of Professional Educators
• Programs and Activities Nurturing the Development
  of Students as Individuals, Scholars, Artists,
  and Citizens
• Activities Addressing Regional Needs and
  Enhancing Regional Resources
• University Centers

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Academic Affairs Strategic Plan

• Mission
• Academic Affairs leads the university in the
  creation, integration, and application of
  knowledge to advance student learning.
• Vision
• Central Washington University will be recognized
  by 2012 as Washingtons university of choice for
  opportunity, academic excellence, and highly
  valued degrees.

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Academic Distinction defined

• Established and emerging strengths of the
  university produce core competencies and define
  Spheres of Distinction.
• A core competency is an activity, process, or
  capability that the university performs
  exceedingly well.
• The university must continually reinvest in its
  core competencies or risk losing them.

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Academic Distinction defined

• A distinctive competency is a core competency
  that is superior to that of peer institutions and
  must meet three tests
• Student Value A distinctive competency makes a
  significant contribution to the educational
  experience of students.
• Competitive Position A distinctive competency
  distinguishes the university among its peers.
• Synergy A distinctive competency has broad
  impact on educational programs and learning
  experiences so that synergies are developed
  across disciplines and academic support services.

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Funding initiative

• Through the 2006-2007 and 2007-2008 budget
  processes
• 500,000 allocated each year to fund Spheres of
  Distinction
• Base or one-time funds
• Proposal solicitation
• Academic Affairs received
• 2006-2007
• 37 proposals, including 4 with other divisions
• Requesting 2.3 million
• 2007-2008
• 35 proposals, including 3 with other divisions
• Requesting 2.9 million

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2007-2008 Funded Projects

• American Indian Studies (AIS) Program Development
  Initiative
• Center for Environment and Environmental Studies
  Major
• Strengthening PBE and CHCI
• Faculty-led Study Abroad Programs Initiative
• William O. Douglas Honors College
• Center for the Dream
• Systematic Integration of Business Ethics

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American Indian Studies (AIS) Program Development
Initiative

• Synopsis
• Develop core course curriculum and delivery,
  funding for adjunct participation from tribal
  representatives, and publicity about the AIS
  program.
• Student Value
• CWU relationships with tribal partners benefit
  students so they can more fully understand the
  challenges and opportunities that American Indian
  communities face today.
• Competitive Position
• Develop lines of communications between tribal
  nations and CWU recruit and retain more American
  Indian students.
• Synergy
• Brings AIS Program and CWU closer to meeting
  shared goals to increase diversity on campus.
• Amount Funded 39,000, One-time

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Center for Environment and Environmental Studies
Major

• Synopsis
• Prepare students as earth stewards and serve as
  an intellectual resource in solving environmental
  problems.
• Student Value
• Students are provided with environmental literacy
  and training as environmental specialists who
  serve as a resource to the region.
• Competitive Position
• Expands the role of CWU to provide environmental
  education to the region and CWU partnerships with
  local environmental initiatives.
• Synergy
• Increased collaboration regarding environmental
  knowledge and practices across the university.
• Amount Funded 70,000, Base

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Strengthening PBE and CHCI

• Synopsis
• Provide improved services and continuity for the
  PBE and CHCI Program.
• Student Value
• Students receive mentoring in scholarly, human
  ethical research practices which develop skills
  as citizens and scholars.
• Competitive Position
• CWU CHCI and the PBE program provide a unique
  educational experience.
• Synergy
• Strengthen and expands the PBE and CHCI programs
  and opportunities for students.
• Amount Funded 71,500, Base

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Faculty-led Study AbroadPrograms Initiative

• Synopsis
• Increase study abroad participation through an
  approach dedicated to expanding faculty-led
  programs.
• Student Value
• Study abroad opportunities nurtures the
  development of students as individuals, scholars,
  citizens and artists.
• Competitive Position
• Provide increased opportunities for students to
  participate in unique international academic
  programs.
• Synergy
• Increase collaboration among academic and student
  affairs units in offering interdisciplinary
  international studies and programs.
• Amount Funded 24,000, Base

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William O. Douglas Honors College

• Synopsis
• Establish base funding to strengthen the Honors
  College and provide a foundation for the
  restructuring and growth of the college.
• Student Value
• Provides stimulating environments in which
  students hone their critical thinking and
  rhetorical skills.
• Competitive Position
• Attracts and provides support for academically
  gifted students.
• Synergy
• The interdisciplinary nature of the DHC is
  reflected in the diverse academic specializations
  of students and faculty across campus.
• Amount Funded 60,000, Base

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Center for the Dream

• Synopsis
• Create a Center for the Dream predicated on
  Martin Luther Kings philosophy of the essential
  dignity and advancement of all human beings.
• Student Value
• Provide all students with a culturally relevant
  curriculum and culturally diverse residential,
  co-curricular setting in which to pursue
  intellectual and personal growth.
• Competitive Position
• Outreach will provide CWU Faculty to conduct and
  disseminate research in AAABDS at regional and
  state levels.
• Synergy
• The Center will enhance intellectual, cultural,
  and physical space where faculty from across
  colleges and students from diverse backgrounds
  and professionals from Student Affairs and
  Enrollment Management come together.
• Amount Funded 75,000, Base

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Systematic Integration ofBusiness Ethics

• Synopsis
• Develop elements of curriculum for all business
  core courses and integrate that curriculum so
  that students will be exposed to the critical
  issues and perspectives on business ethics.
• Student Value
• Students are systematically introduced to the
  ethical dimensions of all facets of the business
  curriculum.
• Competitive Position
• Enhanced public profile for the COB and CWU by
  the focus on business ethics as one of the key
  distinguishing features of the business program
  and a means of differentiating from other
  business schools in the region.
• Synergy
• Initiative will impact all business students as
  well as other students from other programs
  campus-wide.
• Amount Funded 39,000, One-time

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Update on 2006-2007 Spheres of Distinction

• Stabilization of Interdisciplinary Programs
• Center for Latino and Latin American Studies
• Conceptual Model for Civic Engagement
• Environmental Design and Construction
• Science Talent Enhancement Program
• Science Honors Program
• Center for Science and Mathematics Education

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