In Progress MAVCS - NASAD approval; DM - Proposed significant program change NASAD approval; ID - Respond proactively to evolving CIDA standards; MArch - Sustainable MArch (NAAB accreditation).Anticipated PA/SFA/PR/DR - Back to basics: Unification of the Fine Arts Programs; AH - Changing the BS in Art History degree to a BA in Art History. Comm - Guage Perception of KCAD (Internal and External)

SPARC STRATEGIC INITIATIVES 7/12/17

Value of KCAD Education

1. Accreditation/Assessment(In process and upcoming program accreditation)

2. Community Collaboration(creating value for students through outside collaborations)

AE- STEAM ArtPrize Education Days;CD - Community outreach/Wege Prize;ID - Developing an advisory board (recommended for all programs by SPARC);ID - Explore the development of articulation agreements of transfer credits from other schools (GD, DM doing this also recommended for all programs by SPARC);IN - Center for Entrepreneurship (MEDC, LBDC, SBDC,WMCUG, MWest, Incubator); AE - Partnership with Coit Creative Arts Academy/IB School; AE - GRPS Museum High School;DM - EPIC + KCAD;UICA - Diversity Film Series;UICA - Film Friends (at Children’s Healing Center).SS -Explore the development of a database/collection tool of promotable partnerships with institutions and industry tied to alumni stories and relationships.SS - Explore new community membership/relationship opportunities (similar to UICA, GRAM, YMCA, GRCC Ford Field House).

3. Success of Student(helping students receive maximum benefit from their education)

Resources CS - Promote and enhance interdepartmental collaborations (employ more; KCAD students as Continuing Study teachers); Shop - Create an adequate sized critique space on campus; CS - Expand marketing and community engagement plans for Continuing Studies with specific focus on the potential of the Pro Folio; GA - Renovate/improve student exhibition space in 17F; Shop - Training for Computer Aided Design and Computer Aided Machinery (CAD/CAM); Comm - Communications student employee training program FD - Connect Furniture Gallery to a wider audience; MC - Improve impact of Material ConneXion at KCAD; DWM - Improve impact of Design West Michigan events. SS - Assess and grow KCAD Mentorship program SS - In collaboration with FSU develop a plan for implementation of web and media accessibility standards SS - Initiate a task force to help research and propose housing solutions for students. SS - Partner with FSU to implement Intensive English Programming (IEP) at the KCAD campus. SS - Develop training for students, faculty and staff (to support an inclusive campus). SS - Utilize SNAAP data (KCAD specific and National) to tailor our communications (messaging and content) regarding the value of an art and design education. Comm - Results-Focused StorytellingProgram PA/SFA/PR/DR - Back to Basics: Unification of the Fine Arts Programs; PH - Assess the viability of a traditional color darkroom at KCAD/FSU; MArch - Diversify areas of faculty expertise; MArch - Strengthen Interdisciplinary Integration; PH - Evaluation of Photographic Theory taught in the Undergrad PH; GD - Elevating the Graphic Design Program Presence; AH, College-wide - Changing the 12-15 credit studio elective requirement to open electives (will have affect college-wide); FD - Connect Furniture curriculum with other majors; FS - Senior Capstone Project. GE - Shaping success for the Gen Ed pathways model SS - Get access to KCAD-specific National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) data, analyze and develop new programming to address areas of weakness. SS - Incorporate internal collaboration with the planning and assessment of existing or new programming. GE - Shaping Success for the Gen Ed Pathways ModelRegistration REG - Develop a transfer center/hire transfer coordinator; ID - Explore the development of articulation agreements of transfer credits from other schools (Verification of Rigor). SS - Review course structures, course offerings, delivery methods, advanced schedule planning (full-year vs.semester by semester) SS - Develop Advising Center. Utilize SNAAP data (KCAD + National) to create the "high impact" learning exp. artists/designers need.

4. Learning Commons(spaces where students can engage and learn outside the classroom)

DM - Proposed significant program change; GA - Renovate/improve student exhibition space in 17F;GA - Interdisciplinary Speaker Series: Arts, Design and Scholarship;IN - Center for Entrepreneurship (Incubator);MJ/Flex - Digital Fabrication minor, cert;Shop - Create an adequate sized critique space on campus;L - Library as Learning Environment (Master Plan Dependent).SS - Student Success Division will implement a variety of focus group sessions to engage with prospective and current students in support of developing a “learning commons” or “multiple spaces”.

5. Customer Service(providing support services and information for students and community)

KCAD Students AA - Bringing Student/Faculty Course Evaluations into the 21st Century – Online Evaluations; AA - Atrium and Ionia lobby artwork management; REG - Transfer center/hire transfer coordinator; Shop - Training for Computer Aided Design and Computer Aided Machinery (CAD/CAM); DWM - Develop Digital Communication Platform Strategy and Plan; Comm - KCAD Daily mobile App SS - Develop programs of distinction that support diversity and inclusion (i.e. Veterans, Honors, etc.) SS - Partner with FSU to implement Intensive English Programming (IEP) at the KCAD campus. SS - Review course structures, course offerings, delivery methods, adv. schedule planning (full-year vs.semester by semester) SS - Explore and hire a position supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion at KCAD. SS - Develop Advising Center. Utilize SNAAP data (KCAD + National) to help create the "high impact" learning experiences that contemporary artists/designers need. SS - Explore the purchasing of software to provide ongoing assessment of co-curricular programs (student engagement activities). Comm - Results-Focused Storytelling Comm- Update/redevelop kcad.edu websiteCommunity CS - Continue and advance ongoing evaluation of programs, course offerings, events; CS - Expand marketing and community engagement plans for Cont Studies with focus on the potential of the Pro Folio; MJ/Flex - Digital Fab. learning commons - for community; DWM - Develop Digital Communication Platform Strategy and Plan; SS - Explore and hire a position supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion at KCAD. SS - Explore the purchasing of software to provide ongoing assessment of co-curricular programs (student eng. act.) . SS - Work with KCAD IT to develop easier access to Guest Wi-Fi Comm- Update/redevelop kcad.edu website

SPARC STRATEGIC INITIATIVES 7/12/17

Value of KCAD Education

6. Unique New Programming(educational experience that will differentiate students)

New Programming DM , CS & AE - Certificate programs; AH - Museum studies minor; AH - Historic Preservation minor; MJ/Flex - Digital Fabrication minor; IN - Footwear Design minor; IN - Entrepreneurship (minor); IN - Footwear Design minor; AE- Museum and Community Studies degree; DWM - Develop Digital Communication Platform Strategy and Plan for Design West Michigan; DWM - Improve impact of Design West Michigan events.Current Programming AE - GRPS Museum High School; IN - Interdisciplinary Healthcare Design; CD - Community outreach/Wege Prize; DM - Proposed significant program change; MArch - Diversify areas of faculty expertise; GA - Curatorial practices and enhanced student exhibition opportunities; FS - NYC/International Fashion Experience; UICA - Internships. GE - Shaping success for the Gen Ed pathways model SS - Explore current KCAD service learning programming and communicate the stories and opportunities. SS - Collaborate with the FSU Big Rapids, BEYOND Advisory Council to develop annual program.Study Away AE - Finland study away; AH - KCAD Pre-Freshman Experience: Art and Writing in Italy; IN - International Design Exchange Program; CS - Continue and advance ongoing evaluation of programs, course offerings and events. SS - Partner with FSU or create stand alone Exchange Programs with Institutions (students or faculty). SS - Partner with FSU to utilize University agency connections for Study Away. SS - Collaborate with Ferris OIE to develop cross-disciplinary study away opportunities with International institutions.