focus carolina focus carolina is the university of south carolina’s strategic plan and guides us...
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FOCUSCAROLINA
Focus Carolina is the University of South Carolina’s Strategic Plan and guides us in our decision making for USC’s future.
NOV 2011
We Commit to Seven Focus Areas
• Quality• Leadership• Innovation• Diversity• Access• Global Competitiveness• Community Engagement
NOV 2011
FOCUSON QUALITYUSC commits to:• hiring 200 new tenure-track
faculty by 2014• improving student retention
and on-time graduation• strengthening professional
schools and enhancing graduate education
NOV 2011
FOCUSON LEADERSHIPUSC is introducing:• the Student Leadership Initiative• USC Connect for undergraduate
learning and leadership opportunities
• academic leadership development
• emphasis on civil discourse
NOV 2011
FOCUSON INNOVATIONUSC strives to develop a focus on:• aerospace science and engineering• alternative fuels• materials science• sustainability and the environment• health sciences• P-20 education• Rule of Law
NOV 2011
FOCUSON DIVERSITYUSC is committed to:• increasing number of
underrepresented faculty, staff and students
• increasing number of international faculty and students
• cultivating a richly diverse academic environment
NOV 2011
FOCUSON ACCESSUSC pledges to:• increase access to baccalaureate
degrees through Palmetto College and USC’s regional campuses
• introduce Back to Carolina program for adult students
• increase distance education opportunities in criminal justice, education and nursing across state
NOV 2011
FOCUSON GLOBAL COMPETITIVENESSUSC will:• expand the number of
partnerships with international universities
• double the number of USC students studying abroad by 2015
• attract more international students
NOV 2011
FOCUSON COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENTUSC will develop:• more service-learning
opportunities and classes• connections with people in the
community locally and worldwide• educational outreach programs to
stimulate our various communities
NOV 2011
FOCUSON ACHIEVEMENT
The University of South Carolina will be recognized as one of the best flagship universities in the country.
NOV 2011