Strategic Plan

2007-2011

College of Humanities

Departments:Asian American StudiesChicana/o StudiesEnglishGender and Women’s StudiesModern and Classical Languages and LiteraturesPhilosophyReligious Studies

Programs:American Indian StudiesCentral American StudiesClassical Greek and Roman StudiesHumanitiesJewish StudiesLiberal StudiesLinguistics/TESLQueer StudiesSustainability Studies

College of Humanities

Explore and value the diversities of cultures, thought, perspectives, literatures, and languages of humanity;

Critically reflect on and analyze multiple dimensions of human identity and experience;

Contribute to scholarship and creative production and innovation; and

Act as responsible global citizens committed to principles of freedom, equality, justice, and participatory democracy.

College Mission Statement

Planning Principles

Students first

Regional responsiveness

Transparency

Consultation and collaboration

Cross-disciplinary cooperation

Follow through and close the loop

Fiscal responsibility

Planning Priorities

Excellence in: Teaching

Learning

Research

Student engagement

Community engagement

College of Humanities

Goal One

Create and deliver curriculum that is responsive

to regional communities

GOAL 1: CREATE AND DELIVER CURRICULUM THAT IS RESPONSIVE TO REGIONAL COMMUNITIES

ACTIVITIES UNDER WAY

Expansion of Central American Studies major and minorCreation and expansion of Queer Studies minorExpansion of Modern Jewish Studies majorAttract new students to Liberal Studies General Option Attract new students to Humanities Interdisciplinary ProgramCreation and expansion of Rhetoric and Writing minor in EnglishExpansion of Languages and Cultures major in MCLLElectronic curriculum and Academic CouncilCreation of Humanities M.A. through Extended Learning

GOAL 1: CREATE AND DELIVER CURRICULUM THAT IS RESPONSIVE TO REGIONAL COMMUNITIES

PLANNED ACTIVITIES

M.A. in Diversity Studies

M.A. in TESL

Develop new courses in response to revised

G.E. package

Engage community

College of Humanities

Goal Two

GOAL 2: ENGAGE COMMUNITY

ACTIVITIES UNDER WAY

Film festival

Service Learning across the College

Liberal Studies conference

Kazi Nazrul endowed lecture

Strategic Language Institute

Humanities newsletter

Ballet Folklorico

Development of Queer Resource Center

Expansion of Women’s Research and Resource

Center

Expansion or development of alumni groups

GOAL 2: ENGAGE COMMUNITY

PLANNED ACTIVITIES

Support Meaningful Student Learning and

Engagement

College of Humanities

Goal Three

GOAL 3: SUPPORT MEANINGFUL STUDENT LEARNING AND ENGAGEMENT

ACTIVITIES UNDER WAY

Peer MentorsLiteracy Scholars for the Future of Los AngelesRenovation of Barbara Ann Ward Language LabAcademic Programming Fund AACU Core Commitments InitiativeService Learning courses across the College

o Fieldwork in the Barrioo Fieldwork in Central American Communitieso Gender and Women’s Studies Community Serviceo Service Learning in the Jewish Communityo Asian American Communities: Field Practicumo High School Internship: Writing and the Classroom Experienceo Religious Studies and Service Learning

Women’s Research and Resource Center/Asian House renovation

QS 302 Oral History Project

Religious Studies Project in New Orleans

Development of the Queer Resource Center

GOAL 3: SUPPORT MEANINGFUL STUDENT LEARNING AND ENGAGEMENT

PLANNED ACTIVITIES

Support Faculty and Student Research

Opportunities

College of Humanities

Goal Four

GOAL 4: SUPPORT FACULTY AND STUDENTRESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

ACTIVITIES

College of Humanities grants officerDevelopment officer hired by University Advancement to support the College of HumanitiesFaculty Fellows ProgramUniversity Research Fellows ProgramDepartmental initiatives to engage students in faculty-led research projects

Facilitate Student Success

College of Humanities

Goal Five

GOAL 5: FACILITATE STUDENT SUCCESS

ACTIVITIES

Improve graduation rateso Increase average student unit load for all majors in CoH

oEncourage summer enrollment for all majors in CoH

oSponsor student workshops on degree planning

oAssist students in developing MAPs (My Academic

Planner)

oProvide resources to eliminate bottlenecks in high-

demand classes

o Increase online and weekend course offerings

Improve retention• Sponsor student workshops on time management

and study skills• “Intrusive” Advising• Use of the Early Warning System• Peer Mentor Program• Cohorted programs

oLiberal Studies Freshman ConnectionoLiberal Studies ITEPoEnglish FYI (Four Year Integrated)

GOAL 5: FACILITATE STUDENT SUCCESS

ACTIVITIES

•Continue success in advising with SS/EOP and LRS offices•College Faculty Advising Coordinator Program• Ongoing professional development and training• Mandatory annual advising reports

•Interdisciplinary Studies office•Assessment of College advising programs

GOAL 5: FACILITATE STUDENT SUCCESS

ACTIVITIES