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Aug 24, 2022·StrategicPlan
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Johnson C. Smith University Strategic Plan
The Gold(en) Blueprint strategic plan at Johnson C. Smith University is designed to drive the institution's future and build a stronger JCSU through four strategic initiative pillars: Academic Innovation, Strong Professional Outcomes, Seamless Pathways for Students, and a Cohesive Retention Strategy. The plan focuses on academic excellence, aligning programs with market demands, enhancing student support services, creating partnerships with community colleges and graduate schools, and improving student retention through data analytics and integrated campus life initiatives. The overarching vision is for JCSU to be recognized as a premier professional liberal arts HBCU, providing high-quality learning experiences and fostering individual growth, community engagement, and top career outcomes.
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Johnson C. Smith University Strategic Plan 2021-2025
Johnson C. Smith University's 2021-2025 Strategic Plan, "The Gold(en) Blueprint: Constructing Revolutionary Change," focuses on five key goals: strengthening academic excellence, enhancing student success, expanding partnerships and community engagement, optimizing financial and operational performance, and advancing talent. The plan prioritizes academic innovation, strong professional outcomes, seamless student pathways, and a cohesive retention strategy. It aims to create signature academic programs aligned with market demands, foster strong partnerships with employers, improve student persistence and on-time graduation, and enhance financial stability and operational efficiency. The ultimate goal is to transform the lives of students, drive economic growth in the community, and contribute to a highly skilled workforce.
Jan 1, 2017·StrategicPlan
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Johnson C. Smith University Quality Enhancement Plan 2017-2022
The 2017-2022 Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) is designed to cultivate a culture and curriculum for undergraduate research. The plan focuses on enhancing research skills in foundation courses, improving Senior Investigative Papers (SIPs), and increasing externally-funded research activities. It addresses barriers to undergraduate research effectiveness through faculty development, process audits, and additional support for mentored research. The QEP aims to integrate research into the curriculum, promote innovative instructional approaches, and foster a culture of inquiry across the campus.
Mar 13, 2012·BoardMeeting
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Board of Trustees Meeting
The meeting included a welcome to attendees and recognition of the Duke Endowment staff and trustees for their long-standing support. A major grant from the Duke Endowment to Johnson C Smith was announced, totaling $35 million. The grant is allocated to refurbish a residence hall, provide scholarship support for international students and those in science, technology, visual and performing arts, and social work, and to build a major Science Center. A check for $5 million was presented to initiate the process.
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