Spring Convocation - January 2010

1935 - 2010
NEW FACULTY
Elaine LeCreuer Bailey
Department of Chemistry and Physics
Ph.D., Auburn University
Michael Benjamin
Department of History
Ph.D., Drew University
Kathleen Burke-Fabrikant
Department of Adolescent and Adult Education
Ed.D., Georgia Southern University
Cynthia D. Costa
Department of Art, Music and Theatre
M.F.A., Savannah College of Art and Design
Geneva Demars
Department of Biology
Ph.D., University of Georgia
Leah DiNatale
Department of Languages, Literature and
Philosophy
M.A., Georgia Southern University
Nin N. Dingra
Department of Chemistry and Physics
B.S., Armstrong Atlantic State University
Ardyth Foster
Department of Childhood and Exceptional
Student Education
B.A., Herbert H. Lehman College (CUNY)
Ann Hallock
Department of Nursing
M.S.N., Armstrong Atlantic State University
Martha Davis Lee
Department of Languages, Literature and
Philosophy
M.A., Georgia Southern University
Denene Lofland
Department of Medical Technology
Ph.D., Virginia Commonwealth University
C. Bruce Mallard
Department of Criminal Justice, Social and
Political Science
Ph.D., University of Tennessee
Lauren Camille Mason
Department of Languages, Literature and
Philosophy
Ph.D., Michigan State University
Nancy G. McCarley
Department of Psychology
Ph.D., Mississippi State University
Shaunell McGee
Department of Radiologic Sciences
M.H.A., University of Phoenix
Karl Michel
Department of Art, Music and Theatre
Ph.D., University of Georgia
Julie Morris
Department of Biology
Ph.D., Kent State University
William C. Pearl
Department of Chemistry and Physics
B.S., Virginia Military Institute
Alison Hatch
Department of Criminal Justice, Social and
Political Science
Ph.D., University of Colorado-Boulder
Sara S. Plaspohl
Department of Health Sciences
D.P.H., Georgia Southern University
Floyd Josephat
Department of Medical Technology
M.S., University of Memphis
Kelly Lynn Rossler
Department of Nursing
M.S.N., Armstrong Atlantic State University
Richard Krauss
Department of Childhood and Exceptional
Student Education
Ed.S., Georgia Southern University
Patti Wright Sadosky
Department of Biology
Ph.D., University of South Alabama
Jon A. Sanborn
Department of Chemistry and Physics
Ph.D., University of Massachusetts Amherst
Poorani Shanthakumar
Department of Chemistry and Physics
Ph.D., University of Connecticut
Faustina Lee Smith
Department of Chemistry and Physics
Ph.D., The Florida State University
Katrina Tankersley
Department of Nursing,
M.S.N., Incarnate Word College
Michael Tiemeyer
Department of Mathematics
Ph.D., Auburn University
William Travis Trentham
Department of Mathematics
B.S., The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Tonya Turnage
Department of Nursing
M.S.N., Georgia Southern University
Julie Warner
Department of Languages, Literature and
Philosophy
M.Ed., Kennesaw State University
Douglass Wertsch
Department of History
Ph.D., Iowa State University
Elizabeth Williams
Department of Adolescent and Adult Education
Ed.S., Georgia Southern University
Cindy S. York
Department of Adolescent and Adult Education
Ph.D., Purdue University
NEW STAFF
Fawndreta Cain, University Police
Shari Feehan, Enrollment Services
Jason Hall, Athletics
Amy Heaston, President’s Office
Scott Joyner, Advancement
Jane Krause, History
Joseph Kuhn, Marketing & Communications
James Manor, Plant Operations
Michael McFadden, Computer & Information Services
Steven Milley, Admissions & Recruitment
Lisa O’Brien, Bursar
Gary Rushworth, University Police
Alan Segal, Athletics
Paula Smith, Enrollment Services
Michael Smoose, Athletics
Margaret Stribling-Coleman, Financial Aid
Amabel Williams, University Police
Emily Willis, Residential Life
Elizabeth Wilson, Student Affairs
Kelley Wood, University Police
Logan Woods, University Police
Meagan Zike, University Police
Would you choose Armstrong again?
undergrads
parents
alumni
17%
19%
YES
81%
22%
11%
YES
YES
89%
83%
n = 1143
Armstrong Atlantic State University
Survey of key audiences, March 2010
grad students
YES
78%
Would you choose Armstrong again?
•
The campus is absolutely beautiful and it's just the right size.
•
The student/teacher ratio. I really like how I can meet with
my teachers almost any time I want. I like the one-on-one
relationship. –undergraduate
•
The affordability and he is able to live at home. –parent
•
It meets our needs financially, locationally, and academically.
–undergraduate
–parent
Armstrong Atlantic State University
Survey of key audiences, March 2010
Would you choose Armstrong again?
•
The academics are more challenging and there is a less party
environment than a lot of Georgia universities.
•
Has high academic standards, most professors are excellent,
beautiful campus.
•
Armstrong is a lovely school, just the right size for students
who might not want to feel overwhelmed at a larger
university. It is a great place to meet lifelong friends. My
instructors were very supportive of not just me, but of all their
students.
Armstrong Atlantic State University
Survey of key audiences, March 2010
Would you choose Armstrong again?
•
I love that Armstrong is not huge, I don't feel "lost in a sea of
people." Classes are large enough to have interesting
discussions and differences of opinion, but small enough to
receive individual attention from the professor. Professors
know who their students are. I love the library and the
opportunities available to help me if I'm struggling with a
class (math tutors, the writing center, etc.) I also like that
Armstrong has many non-traditional students. It's nice to get
the viewpoints from older students as well as younger
students. –non-traditional student
Armstrong Atlantic State University
Survey of key audiences, March 2010
College Comparison
•
Undergraduates, parents, and recent alumni rated
Armstrong as on par with or superior to other University
System of Georgia institutions (when asked to exclude
from consideration the University of Georgia, Georgia
Tech, and Georgia State.)
Armstrong Atlantic State University
Survey of key audiences, March 2010
College Comparison
•
All constituents confirmed that Armstrong is either
misunderstood or altogether unknown.
Armstrong Atlantic State University
Survey of key audiences, March 2010
coastal Savannah
eco research
literary Savannah
visiting writers seminars
Strategic Planning and Resource Council
SPARC
Fueling
Institutional
Renewal
SPARC
SPARC is the Strategic Planning and Resource Council, a group
of Armstrong faculty, staff, and students, appointed in spring
2010 by President Linda Bleicken to serve in an advisory capacity
as the university engages in STRATEGIC PLANNING.
SPARC Membership
Co-chairs
Joyce Bergin, Assistant Dean, College of Education
William Kelso, Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs
Hassan Aziz, Medical Technology
Christine Bild, Graduate Student,GSCC
Andy Clark, Institutional Research
Elizabeth Crawford, College of Education
Pam Culberson, CIS
Brenda Forbis, Marketing and
Communication
Robert Gregerson, Biology
Kevin Hampton, Faculty Senate, Music
Ella Howard, History
Marc Mascolo, Business and Finance
Bill McCartney, External Affairs
Zerick Samples, Student Government Assoc.
Brittany Schmidt, Athletics
George Shields, Science and Technology
Becky Smith, Staff Representative
Anne Thompson, Physical Therapy
Frank Twum-Barimah, Student Affairs
Russell Watjen, Enrollment Services
Wayne Wilcox, AASU Police
Kathryn Craven, Biology, Faculty Senate
Jose da Cruz, CJ, Social, and Political Science
SPARC
Outline of a Typical Strategic Plan
Description of the Process
The Planning Context
Planning Assumptions
Environmental Scan
Strategic Issues
Governing Ideas
Mission Statement
Vision Statement
Core Values Statement
Institutional Distinctiveness
Strategic Directions and Initiatives
SPARC
The Mission
Armstrong is teaching-centered and student-focused,
providing diverse learning experiences and professional
programs grounded in the liberal arts.
SPARC
The Vision
Armstrong strives to be an academically selective institution
of first choice, recognized nationally for undergraduate and
professional education.
SPARC
Armstrong embraces these core values:
We value education that is student–focused, transformative, experiential, and
rigorous, leading to student success.
We value teaching, mentoring, and scholarship.
We value an environment of mutual trust and collegiality that builds a sense
of community.
We value transparency that fosters shared governance.
We value and respect diversity.
We value ethical behavior and accountability that support high standards of
performance.
We value community engagement through outreach and service.
We value our relationship with Savannah, its unique geographic location, rich
history, and abundant opportunities.
SPARC Process
SPARC
DRAFT Strategic Issues and Directions
I.
Student Success
The Strategic Issue: Armstrong has demonstrated inconsistency in
preparing students to succeed.
The Strategic Direction: Armstrong must adjust incrementally its
admission standards and recruitment strategies to enroll students who
are more likely to succeed academically. The university must allocate
resources to the academic, support services, advisement programs, and
other systems that facilitate achievement and retention. The university
must address the changing demographics and generational trends that
will impact higher education.
SPARC
DRAFT Strategic Issues and Directions
II.
Technology
The Strategic Issue: Armstrong has failed to invest in an appropriate
technological infrastructure to accomplish its mission.
The Strategic Direction: Armstrong must systematically develop plans to
secure, deploy, and maintain appropriate technologies campus wide.
The university must assess the needs of faculty, staff, students, and other
constituents when planning the addition of new technologies and when
adjusting its technological infrastructure.
SPARC
DRAFT Strategic Issues and Directions
III.
Image and Visibility
The Strategic Issue: Armstrong lacks a distinct image that defines our
uniqueness and distinguishes us from our competitors. This deficit
makes it difficult to attract and keep appropriate faculty, students, staff,
and donors.
The Strategic Direction: Armstrong must develop more awareness of and
visibility for the university.
SPARC
DRAFT Strategic Issues and Directions
IV.
Financial and Diversification of Resources
The Strategic Issue: Armstrong lacks sufficient financial resources to
support its mission and vision.
The Strategic Direction: Armstrong must establish reliable and
diversified funding streams to support is mission and vision.
SPARC
DRAFT Strategic Issues and Directions
V.
Communication
The Strategic Issue: Armstrong lacks a culture of effective internal
communication and does not use best practices to assure
accomplishment of its mission.
The Strategic Direction: Armstrong must develop internal
communication that is personalized, collaborative, open, clearly defined,
technologically relevant, and supported.
SPARC
DRAFT Strategic Issues and Directions
VI. Teaching and Learning
The Strategic Issue: Armstrong must respond to the increasing demands
of a highly competitive market. Since teaching and learning are critical
to the mission of the university, it is essential that teaching be supported
so that student learning reaches its full potential for excellence and high
achievement.
Strategic Direction: Armstrong will commit to maintaining an
environment where innovative, high quality teaching is both expected
and supported.
Strategic Planning and Resource Council
For more information…
A draft copy of the strategic issues, directions, and initiatives has
been posted on the SPARC web page at www.sparc.armstrong.edu
A survey instrument has been provided on the web page to secure
your feedback.
SPARC
Fueling
Institutional
Renewal