Norfolk State University

The Vision

Norfolk State University will be the institution
of choice for all resolute learners.

Five Point Plan for 2008-2013

Point 1

Enhance the Collegial Environment

Identify correct Rules of Engagement

Strategies

Increase effectiveness of Faculty Senate to represent the voice of the faculty
Identify the correct rules of engagement for shared governance
Identify and implement transparent processes for collegial environment
Implement appropriate checks and balances in the decision making process
Build stronger commitment to promote NSU at all levels of engagement

Point 2

Enrollment Growth in Quality and Quantity

Increase student enrollment from 6,000 to 9,000 with improved quality during 2008-2013

Strategies

Improve applications and yield for freshman enrollment
Increase transfer agreements with community colleges and four year institutions
Improve quality of incoming students through development of honors college
Expand satellite programs using IT Technology
Expand certificate programs, continuing education programs and selected masters degree program

Point 3

Improve freshman to sophomore retention rate by at least 15% and increase six-year Graduation Rate from 31% to 60%

Graduation Rate from 31% to 60%

Strategies

Improve retention through carefully monitored freshman and sophomore year experiences
Enhance programs for under prepared students
Create innovative educational programs in honors college
Create innovative curricula and emphasize co-curricular activities
Improve advising and financial aid process

Point 4

Implement Teacher/Scholar Model for the faculty

Improve sponsored research and NSU role in economic development

Strategies

Enhance role of scholarship in faculty hiring, promotion, and tenure processes as well as in workload management
Promote, facilitate and support sponsored research activities – Increase sponsored research approximately two fold in five years
Enhance NSU’s role in economic development
Enhance interdisciplinary activities and research collaboration with other universities, industry and government agencies
Create incentive policies to promote and support scholarships

Point 5

Implement Performance Based Management Model

Ensure Accountability at all levels

Strategies

Create performance based transparent budgeting processes
Create incentives to promote excellence
Create processes to achieve market competitive salary structure and reward high performance
Build processes to eliminate poor performance and respond to new market opportunities
Build entrepreneurial culture

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The Office of the Provost and Chief Academic Officer (OPCAO) provides administrative oversight for the schools, colleges, and academic support resources of Norfolk State University. The Provost's network includes two colleges, three professional schools, an off-campus center, and academic support programs. The colleges are the College of Liberal Arts and the College of Science, Engineering, and Technology. The schools are the School of Business, the School of Education, and the Ethelyn R. Strong School of Social Work. Thirty bachelor’s degree programs, two associate degree programs, sixteen master’s degree programs, and three doctoral degree programs are offered through these colleges and schools.

Continuing Norfolk State University’s tradition of service, the Office of the Provost promotes and encourages community involvement. The Office of the Provost provides a variety of programs and opportunities in which the students, faculty and staff may demonstrate altruistic spirit.


	Office of the Provost Harrison B. Wilson Hall, Suite 460 Norfolk, VA 23504 Ph: (757) 823-8408 Provost@nsu.edu


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