2010-11 Annual Report - Elizabeth City State University

Academic AffairsThe Offi ce of the Provost, in consultation with the Academic Executive Council and other majorunit heads, sets the objectives for the Division of Academic Affairs to promote and advanceinstitutional goals and priorities. The 2010-2011 goals were to:Maintain SACS and pursue regional, professional and specialized accreditations of all the degreeprograms for which there are accrediting agencies;Recruit, retain and support a diverse faculty and staff that provides a quality education experience,scholarship and service;Articulate, monitor and enforce academic standards and policies and strengthen commitment tothe strategic planning process; andDevelop, deliver, enhance and continually improve undergraduate, graduate and professionalprograms.This condensed report summarizes the degree to which these goals were achieved and speaksvolumes about this campus, its people and the exciting work we do every day for our studentsand our greater community. This annual report might have been reduced in size, but does notrefl ect the volume of our achievements and accomplishments. Our offi ce is promoting a valuedrivenleadership style. Everything we do, whether it is a strategic decision or action, is guided byour values: seeking excellence, supporting collaborative leadership, providing transparency, creatinga supportive environment and demonstrating fi scal responsibility.Much of our success can be seen in the areas of accreditation, faculty development, studentachievement, facility expansion and enhanced programs and policies.17