Enhance the learning environment through academic programs of distinction and student success services.
OBJECTIVE 2.1
Invest in educational and interdisciplinary programs of distinction and centers of excellence.
ACTIONS:
- Implement BS in Cyber Operations and Computer Science (2+2) with Trident Tech.
- Conduct feasibility studies for an AI/Machine Learning graduate certificate (interdisciplinary).
- Implement an AI specialization through the Computer Engineering program.
- Graduate certificate in Cyber Studies (online and interdisciplinary).
- Add three new concentrations in the BS in Computer Science: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning; Cybersecurity; Data Science.
- Establish endowed faculty chairs for select academic programs.
- Enhance the Fine Arts program to include innovative enrichment experiences in new creative spaces on campus.
OBJECTIVE 2.2
Implement processes and systems that facilitate excellence in experiential learning and scholarship.
ACTIONS:
- Engage students in trial simulations (mock trials) in competition with other institutions.
- Establish an advising resource center to support and facilitate excellence in experiential learning.
- Support student field (research) experiences.
- Collaborate with South Carolina Research Authority to identify needs and research capabilities of the institution and methods for collaborating with other institutions and entities.
- Develop liaisons with external entities to support grant opportunities for local Lowcountry community needs.
- Develop curricular offerings for the Innovation strand of the new general education that integrate the experiential learning focus at every level of the student learner.
- Design and implement a system to connect alumni with student mentees by developing discipline specific mentoring groups.
- Create a centralized structure to organize the grants program for faculty and staff.
- Obtain external funding for the Student Excellence Day (SED), Citadel SURE, and research and presentation funding per academic year.
OBJECTIVE 2.3
Infuse career development and readiness programs into the campus culture.
ACTIONS:
- Develop pre-professional pathways students interested in pursuing law, finance, health/medicine, chaplaincy and other areas.
- Provide a comprehensive advising model that incorporates and supports career education and planning for cadets, with a focus on the second-year experience, and students.
- Expand career education offerings to SCCC and CGC.
- Improve professional readiness by increasing at-graduation placement rates and developing platforms to increase student engagement, education and learning opportunities.
- Provide support to increase competitive acceptance to graduate schools.
- Implement survey of graduates six months post-graduation.
OBJECTIVE 2.4
Enhance resources and services to support Citadel Graduate College students and Veteran students.
ACTIONS:
- Hire academic coaches/advisors for students to enhance retention and student success.
- Expand student affairs programming for students.
OBJECTIVE 2.5
Enhance resources and services to support cadet-athletes.
ACTIONS:
- Integrate NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) goals into performance review for athletic coaches.
- Support the Student Success Center with increases to staffing and technology.