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FSU  Vision:

 "Fayetteville State University is a leading institution of opportunity and diversity committed to developing learned and responsible global citizens."

Priority 5: Collaborations and Partnerships - Initiatives

Collaboration image FSU will increase access to education, research, scholarship, and service in North Carolina through expanded partnerships and collaborative efforts with governmental and non-governmental organizations and agencies.

Initiative 1 – Expand Collaborations and Partnerships:  FSU will expand collaborations and partnerships with international, national, regional, and state entities, as well as, among all units on campus.

FSU will establish and enhance partnerships and collaborative programs with a focus on needs-based opportunities, delivery tools, and effective strategies in order to increase access to affordable high- quality educational programs. Academic units and service units on campus will seek greater collaboration to enhance educational programs.

Principal Accountability Indicators By 2014:

  1. Increase the number of partnerships based on the use of regional and community needs-based data
  2. Increase student access to earn a degree or to complete degree requirements through the use of state-of-the-arts delivery tools and technologies
  3. Strengthen access to educational opportunities for students with disabilities through the use of technology and enhanced awareness by all members of the university community
  4. Increase the number of interdisciplinary degree programs and minors

Initiative 2 – Increase Collaboration in Research and Scholarship:  FSU will expand partnerships and collaborations that will increase participation and funding for high-quality research and scholarship.

FSU is committed to strengthening undergraduate and graduate research opportunities through intra- institutional, inter-institutional, and other external collaborations by faculty and students that achieve common goals.

Principal Accountability Indicators By 2014:

  1. Increase by at least 10% annually the number of FSU students and faculty participating in scholarly projects and presentations 
  2. Increase the involvement of government and non-government agencies in FSU research projects by at least 10% annually

Initiative 3 – Collaborate for Service, Service Learning, and Outreach Activities:  FSU will expand national, regional, and statewide partnerships and collaborations to increase access to service, service learning, and outreach activities.

FSU will organize and implement enhanced service and program activities that involve faculty, staff, students, and external partners, as needed.

Principal Accountability Indicators By 2014:

  1. Establish partnerships to institutionalize service opportunities for at least 25% of the faculty and 30% of the students.
  2. Increase the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) and Faculty Survey of Student Engagement (FSSE) results for items related to service learning by at least 20%.
  3. Increase faculty, staff, and student service to the region by at least 10% over the next 5 years.
  4. Increase the number of courses requiring service as a part of the academic course work by at least 10%

Initiative 4 – Collaborate to Support Academic Achievement and Experiential Learning:  FSU will expand collaborations and partnerships to support academic achievement and provide students with on-the-job training experiences.

FSU will work with partners to design innovative strategies to meet cross generational academic and professional development needs and provide training experiences for students through internships, cooperative positions, or short-term professional experiences.

Principal Accountability Indicators By 2014:

  1. Increase the number of affordable high-quality programs designed to support the academic endeavors of the various partnership constituencies. 
  2. Increase by 10% the number of internships or cooperative experiences available to FSU students 
  3. Increase participation in professional development activities to build capacity in collaborating and partnering with others working towards increasing access to education in North Carolina.