Iowa State University
College of Human Sciences


Strategic Plan Overview


GOAL 1. Enhance Academic Excellence in Learning and Teaching

OBJECTIVE 1: Excel in educating doctoral kinesiologists who are scholars and teachers
OBJECTIVE 2: Prepare Master's students in the scientific process and for advanced study or for leadership positions in their field
OBJECTIVE 3: Prepare Bachelor's students in the science of physical activity and health, and the application of this science to professional endeavors
OBJECTIVE 4: Promote excellence in learning and teaching
 
 

GOAL 2. Enhance Excellence and Translation of Research and Discovery

OBJECTIVE 1: Increase impact and visibility of research and other scholarly activities
OBJECTIVE 2: Enhance attainment of extramural funds from local, regional, and national agencies
OBJECTIVE 3: Increase support for cutting-edge research
 
 

GOAL 3. Enhance Impact of Outreach and Service

OBJECTIVE 1: Maintain and pursue outreach opportunities on campus and across the state
OBJECTIVE 2: Maintain, pursue and support professional service opportunities
OBJECTIVE 3: Pursue outreach opportunities that enhance the financial stability of the Department
 
 

GOAL 4. Expand Recruitment, Improve Retention and Increase Diversity of Students, Staff and Faculty

OBJECTIVE 1: Expand recruitment activities that target excellent students, faculty and staff
OBJECTIVE 2: Improve retention of students, faculty and staff
OBJECTIVE 3: Increase international, multicultural and other under represented groups
 
 

Goal 5. Foster an Atmosphere of Integrity, Respect and Collegiality

OBJECTIVE 1: Cultivate departmental norms of high ethics
OBJECTIVE 2: Create a culture of communication and mutual respect
OBJECTIVE 3: Foster collegiality between graduate students, faculty, staff, retired faculty and alumni