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Dreams & Core Values

The following information was gathered during the August 24 breakout sessions held after the Administrative meeting. It has been organized and edited for readability only.

Dreams:

>> Core Values

Continue building and expanding physical structures and investigate new improvements while retaining the beauty and naturalness of the campus

2nd exit/entrance
Better signage
Build an arena/stadium
Classroom design - add art, better furniture
Eliminate boulevard
Improve campus structures
Parking/shuttle/parking garage
Go Green
Utilize current buildings and structures
Utilize outdoor space
Retain beauty of campus

Continue community connection

Community involvement
Involve parents more
Strengthen alumni relationships
Partner with other universities
Communicate with local media
Partnerships
Connect with local schools
Expand reciprocity

Continue increasing diversity

Internationalization
Diverse programs
More diverse population
Campus support of minority groups
More ESL (English as a Second Language Program)

Continue to increase enrollment without losing quality students (increase admission requirements)

Increase enrollment
Quality over quantity
Set enrollment deadlines
Establish an ideal campus size

Ensure USI remains a place where students can get a quality education that is affordable and accessible

Accessibility
Affordable but quality
Challenge students more
Focus on academics
More scholarships
Keep class size low

Expand educational opportunities and course selection

Activity hour
Course flexibility
Diversify available majors
Flexible courses
Grow graduate program
Increased course options
Music major/Larger music program
Out of classroom experience: internships, study abroad, etc.
Offer bachelors/masters of Fine Arts

Expand student activity options and support services

Athletics
Football/Division I
Improved bus service
Increase student and campus life
Advising emphasis
Increased student involvement
Increased student support services
More campus food options
Understand our student body
More, diverse housing opportunities

Improve campus communication and interconnectedness

Better communication
Better communication between departments and offices
Better understanding of other departments and offices
Better understanding of available information
President involvement
College/discipline interconnectedness
Campus interconnectedness

Improve our image and increase our visibility and state recognition

"Toot its own horn"
Advertise USI
Image improves and is respected
More state recognition/funding

Increase faculty and staff hires and support

Staff support
Simplify hiring process
Respect for faculty/ease faculty work load
More focus on research
Develop well-rounded faculty
Enable faculty responsibility
Increase faculty
Increase staff
Continued faculty training
Family friendly
Enhanced benefits
Spouses privileges
Consider employee safety in bad weather

Increase pride in USI

Build traditions
Create a USI community
Improve school spirit
USI pride

Make full use of technology

Improve distance learning/satellite campus
Improved technology
Increased technology
Expand online bookstore
Use technology to the fullest

Plan long-term

Plan for the future
Risk taking
Promote money saving ideas
Safety
Adaptable/evolving
New Logo

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