Academic Calendar – Fall 2012 - Dakota State University

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DSU’s Strategic Plan
Strategic Plan
Background
In June 2003, the Executive Director of the South Dakota Board of Regents released “South Dakota Opportunities”, a new vision
statement for the Board. The policy goals contained in the report include the following:
· Access: Every qualified South Dakotan shall have access to public postsecondary education.
· Quality: South Dakota public universities and special schools shall provide a quality educational experience.
· State Wealth: South Dakota public universities shall engage in activities designed to enhance the state’s long-term economy.
· Efficiencies: South Dakota public universities and special schools shall continue to seek means for improving efficiency in the
delivery of educational services.
DSU Mission Statement
Dakota State University is an institution specializing in programs in computer management, computer information systems, and other
related undergraduate and graduate programs as outlined in SDCL § 13-59-2.2. A special emphasis is the preparation of the elementary
and secondary teachers with expertise in the use of computer technology and information processing in the teaching and learning process.
A secondary purpose is to offer two-year and one-year programs and short courses for application and operator training in areas
authorized.
Strategic Planning 2007-2014 Dakota State University: Focused
During 2006-07, the University utilized a strategic planning process to develop seven overarching goals for the University. The
goals are stated in brief here and discussed more fully in the strategic plan document found on our website at http://www.dsu.edu/about/
strategic-plan.aspx.
To fulfill the plan’s vision, DSU will:
1. Expand current information technology leadership by focusing on cutting-edge fields.
2. Increase on-campus student enrollment and enhance program quality by attracting high-ability students from inside and out-
side of South Dakota.
3. Increase retention and graduation by providing a unique and exceptional student experience.
4. Enrich and solidify DSU’s new emphasis on research.
5. Expand DSU’s educational outreach through online and alternative-location course delivery.
6. Increase visibility and recognition of the University.
7. Find/create new sources of revenue to fund the above initiatives.
Implementation of Strategic Goals
The Institutional Effectiveness Committee is implementing the 2007-2014 Strategic Goals by developing unit- and college-specific
plans that include measurable, time-based objectives and performance indicators. The University annually evaluates progress toward
the goals and utilizes this information to make decisions that result in the effective and efficient use of resources. A continuous quality
improvement model is used to analyze progress, report results, and document improvements.