2025-2035 Strategic Plan

Strategic Priority: Foster Outstanding Student Learning

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The Muma College of Business is committed to intentional learning, supported by innovative experiential opportunities that yield exceptional levels of student success. A Muma education is built on student engagement with each other and its faculty, staff and the surrounding community. It instills critical thinking abilities, durable skills, and lifelong problem-solving acumen that future-proofs its graduates. 

Strategies

1.1 Attract Ambitious and Intellectually Curious °®¶¹´«Ã½

  • 1.1a Implement targeted recruitment strategies to attract top students regionally, nationally and internationally. 
  • 1.1b Hire faculty who excel in both research and teaching, ensuring they integrate their research into classroom learning.
  • 1.1c Recognize, support and reward faculty who demonstrate excellence in teaching. 
  • 1.1d Establish faculty mentoring programs to enhance instructional quality.
  • 1.1e Recruit and invest in outstanding staff, providing continuous professional development.

1.2 Increase Innovative Experiential Learning Opportunities

  • 1.2a Integrate experiential learning, internships and career development into a cohesive, accessible framework.
  • 1.2b Embed experiential learning into the curriculum.
  • 1.2c Increase student awareness of diverse career pathways across disciplines.
  • 1.2d Identify and remove barriers to ensure all students have access to experiential learning opportunities.

1.3 Enhance Co-Curricular Student Activity

  • 1.3a Expand interactions and mentoring opportunities by connecting students with faculty, staff, alumni and industry leaders.
  • 1.3b Support student organizations and encourage broad student participation.

1.4 Align Curricula and Pedagogies with Student Success and Societal Needs

  • 1.4a Develop learning tools that equip students with durable skills for solving contemporary and future business challenges.
  • 1.4b Establish industry advisory councils for every school/center/major/program as appropriate.
  • 1.4c Cultivate student confidence in addressing business challenges and taking informed risks.
  • 1.4d Motivate faculty to integrate cutting-edge business research and industry practices into their teaching.

Success Indicators

  • First Time In College (FTIC) freshmen retention and academic progress rates
  • FTIC 4- and 6-Year graduation rates (all FTIC freshmen and Pell Grant recipients)
  • Alumni satisfaction with a Muma education
  • Student engagement in experiential learning opportunities
  • Student organization participation and effectiveness
  • Placement rates and starting salaries