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In Fall 2005, the UNO task force was formed to identify key factors shaping the university's future. Through extensive data gathering and analysis, the task force uncovered 37 major issues to address, encompassing student expectations, community feedback, and strategic priorities. The task force meticulously reviewed surveys, forums, and demographic/economic reports to pinpoint critical strategies for UNO's growth. As they approach Year 2, the task force aims to refine priorities, engage targeted audiences, and integrate top strategies into the university's plan.
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Environmental Scan Task Force • Formed in Fall 2005 • Identify important factors guiding UNO’s future • Gather data, formulate findings/ forward suggestions • Take a Big Picture (System) and Micro level (academic units) view • Resources • CPAR • IR • Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce • Community feedback • Findings (37 majors issues) • Summary of CPACS Omaha Conditions Survey 2004 • Review of University and Community Forums (2005 UNO Convocation) • State Aid and Budget Projections for the University of Nebraska • Fall 2005 Survey of 2,000 Entering Freshmen and Transfer Students • Summary Review of Graduating Senior Exit Surveys 2003-04, 2004-05 • Demographic/Economic Development Review
Students are expecting a broader variety of course delivery methods (including interactive and on-line education). Examples: pedagogy, technology, infrastructure • Dot Ranking: 4 • Responses: 40 • Matrix: Heavily concentrated in the upper left-hand quadrant (high in importance, high in tractability) • Green = Students • Yellow = Community • Blue = Staff • Red = Faculty
Environmental Scan Year 2 • Fine tune the data from May SP Event • Narrow list of issues • Gather additional feedback targeted audiences • Identify target audience • Faculty/staff focus groups • Community groups • Determine method to collect feedback • Focus Groups • Classes • Faculty Forum • Community Forums • Report results to SPSC
INTEGRATION ENVIRONMENTAL SCANNING /MYMAPP • Determine how priorities fit into UNO Strategic Plan • Integrate “top priorities” from focus groups/forums feedback into unit strategies • measures and their frameworks • Offer ideas/suggestions to SPSC • Identify 3 or 4 of the best