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Project Goals and Objectives
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What should be the purpose and potential of a liberal arts college at a technology-centered university in the 21st century?
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Design and facilitate a strategic planning process that incorporates the strengths of the Ivan Allen College and provides opportunities for community and subject matter expert engagement.
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Provide project management and facilitation support throughout the study analysis and strategic planning processes.
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Convene a study committee to produce a report consisting of findings, conclusions and recommendations on the following study question: “What should be the purpose and potential of a liberal arts college at a technology-centered university in the 21st century?
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Provide guidance to the study committee as they develop points of view on topics that are related to the study question, including, but not limited to:
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What should a liberal arts school aspire towards in terms of impact?
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What academic disciplines support both the College’s potential for impact and its contribution to the Georgia Tech Strategic Vision?
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In what ways should the curriculum, research and outreach within the College be redefined to support our purpose and potential?
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What types of co-curricular and experiential learning experiences are needed for liberal arts students today and in the future?
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How can we elevate the importance of diversity, equity, inclusion, and mental health in the experience of IAC faculty, staff and students?
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How can we increase the integration of ROTC programs into the fabric of IAC?
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In what ways can IAC expand leadership roles and professional development opportunities for faculty, staff,and students?
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What are IAC’s opportunities for diversifying funding streams and expanding its funding portfolio?
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Facilitate the engagement of subject matter experts who will provide their insights to the study committee as they complete the analysis process.
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Provide a framework to the study committee to support their work to identify relevant data and draw conclusions that will become the foundation for the final study report.
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Provide guidance to the Dean with respect to the alignment of the IAC organizational structure in pursuit of the defined purpose and potential emerging from the study.
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Facilitate the development of the foundational elements of the College strategic plan – mission, vision, goals, objectives, and metrics.
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Facilitate the development of an action plan that clearly defines the owners, metrics, timelines,and resource requirements for each major objective defined in the plan.
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Establish a cadence and process for tracking and reporting progress and continuous improvement.