School of Graduate and Professional Programs

Operational Objectives

Objective 2.2  Develop and implement efficient and effective administrative facility and support systems. (Integrated infrastructure, organizational symbiosis)

Operational Initiatives

Individual Responsible/Timeline

Progress

Migrate to PC based platform (2002-04)   Completed 4/04
Initiate effectiveness survey (2002-04)   Completed 4/04
Student record inventory & retention plan (2002-04) Assistant Dean Completed 10/04
Develop and implement a facility usage/improvement plan (2002-04) Director of Administration/August 04 Completed 1/05

Migrate enrollment functions to on-line (2004-05):

registration

grade entry

class lists

Assistant Dean Completed
Develop & implement contact enrollment management system (2004-05) Assistant Dean Completed 10/04
Address parking issues (2004-05) VP, Security/January 05 Completed
Maximize use of campus facilities by redefining scheduling process (2004-05) VP, Deans/March 05 In Progress
Develop criteria and implementation plan for ideal classroom environment (2004-05) VP, Deans/ February 05 Completed 5/05
Conduct mapping of administrative process to improve systems within the University Assoc. Dean of Student Services On-hold
Augment delivery of on-line student services Student Services Personnel Ongoing
Examine student support needed in the area of technology, such as support or assistance in the computer lab, training on email, internet, and database searching Systems Administration In progress
Implement a system to improve communication with students, faculty, and staff.  Initiatives could include an intra-campus calendar, mandatory SMU email addresses for all students and faculty VP of SGPP-TC, Systems Administration, Multimedia Technician On-hold
Examine feasibility of developing center for faculty workspace and improve faculty support in the evenings and summer months VP of SGPP-TC, Director of Administration In progress (faculty workspace completed)
 

 

 

 


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