harrington school of communication and media, 2012 - 2013 priorities and goals
DESCRIPTION
Overview of the strategic priorities for the Harrington School of Communication and Media at the University of Rhode Island, presented to the faculty by Renee Hobbs on September 7, 2012.TRANSCRIPT
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9/27/12
Memorial Union Ballroom – 6 p.m.
University of Rhode Island
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Harrington School Faculty Meeting, September 6, 2012Today’s Objectives
Identify goals and priorities for 2012-2013
Introduce key elements of new initiatives
Share information about upcoming events
Engage with the process: Help us build the future
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Our Vision
The Harrington School of Communication and Media prepares graduates who are effective thinkers, creators and collaborators, well-prepared for citizenship, careers, and life in a rapidly changing global economy.
MISSIONWorking together, we use the power of information and
communication to make a difference in the world.
Build Interdisciplinary
Clusters to Advance
Research & Teaching
Make Real-World Learning
an Integral Part of the School
Increase the Flexibility and Reach of the
Program
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Camp Harrington
Through a faculty development process, we began the planning and development of strategic change through interdisciplinary dialogue. June 5 – 6 – 7 June 18 – 19 – 20
LOCATION: Bay Campus, GSO
Graduate Education
Interdisciplinary Majors
GSLIS & Journalism
Digital Boot Camp & Media/Technology Issues
Experiential Learning
Back-to-School Welcome Event
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WHO ARE WE?
Harrington School of Communication and Media
Think. Create. Collaborate.
HOW WE WILL IMPROVE?
Expect More
Share, Learn and Play
Increase Visibility
Collaborate to Create the Future
WHY DOES IT MATTER?
Working together, we use the power of information and communication to make a difference in the world.
Identify Goals and Priorities, 2012 - 2013
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WHO ARE WE?
Harrington School of Communication & Media
Think. Create. Collaborate.
Identify Goals and Priorities, 2012 - 2013
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HOW WILL WE IMPROVE?
Expect More
Identify Goals and Priorities, 2012 - 2013
More reading, writing, speaking, listening, thinking & collaborating
More digital and technology assignments & activities
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Curriculum Renewal
Programmatic & Personal
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THE HUB@LLRC
Equipment checkout and just-in-time
digital technology learning lab
301 Swan Hall
GRAND OPENING – Friday, September 28 th
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HOW WILL WE IMPROVE?
Expect More
Share, Learn and Play
Identify Goals and Priorities, 2012 - 2013
More reading, writing, speaking, listening, thinking & collaborating
More digital and technology assignments & activities
Curriculum Renewal
THE HUB@LLRC
Increase student leadership Build relationships with alums and
community leaders Informal social interaction deepens
relationships across departments and programs
Interdisciplinary clusters talk, plan & take action
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Harrington Rangerspeer advisors &
brand ambassadors
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KICK-OFF
Friday, September 21
3 – 4:30 p.m
Hardge Forum
Multicultural Center
We’re reading:
Creating Innovators
By Tony Wagner
Harrington School Book Club
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Faculty Job Shadowing
Spend a day with a
member of the
Harrington School
Executive Advisory
Board
Contact: Rebecca Schiff
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Cluster Seminars Bring Faculty and Graduate Students Together for Conversation that Leads to Action
Digital & Media Literacy We use the power of communication to explore new forms of expression and communication, helping people develop the full range of competencies required to participate and succeed in a digital culture.
Communicating Science
We use the power of communication to support the creation of environmentally sustainable communities, translating science in ways that enable public participation, collaboration and conflict resolution through environmental campaigns, social marketing, rhetoric and discourse.
Engaged Communication and Action
We use the power of communication as a form of civic action, working with local and global communities to address issues of equity and social justice, using leadership, creativity, collaboration and critical thinking to help improve the quality of life for people across the region and around the globe.
Build Interdisciplinary
Clusters to Advance
Research & Teaching
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9/27/12
Memorial Union Ballroom – 6 p.m.
University of Rhode Island
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HOW WILL WE IMPROVE?
Expect More
Share, Learn and Play
Identify Goals and Priorities, 2012 - 2013
More reading, writing, speaking, listening, thinking & collaborating
More digital and technology assignments & activities
Curriculum Renewal
THE HUB@LLRC
Harrington Rangers
Harrington Book Club
Faculty Job Shadowing
Cluster Seminars
Ignite Harrington
Increase student leadership Build relationships with alums and
community leaders Informal social interaction deepens
relationships across departments and programs
Interdisciplinary clusters talk, plan & take action
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HOW WILL WE IMPROVE?
Increase Visibility
Collaborate to Create the Future
Identify Goals and Priorities, 2012 - 2013
We communicate a coherent and unified
message about
what we value,
what we do well, and where we are
heading.
Website Revision
On the Road
Ranger Hall renovation
Strategic Planning Process
Fundraising
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WHO ARE WE?
Harrington School of Communication and Media
Think. Create. Collaborate.
HOW WILL WE IMPROVE?
Expect More
Share, Learn and Play
Increase Visibility
Collaborate to Create the Future
WHY DOES IT MATTER?
Working together, we use the power of information and communication to make a difference in the world.
Identify Goals and Priorities, 2012 - 2013
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