http://www.sonoma.edu/scitech/planning/ Strategic Planning for the School of Science and Technology en-us 2005-06-27T13:47:23-08:00 http://www.sonoma.edu/scitech/planning/archives/000475.html Welcome to the Strategic Planning Weblog for the School of Science and Technology. Here you will find information about the work of the Planning Committee. Entries are organized sequentially reflecting the committee's eight work sessions. Additional entries highlight key diagrams... Meeting Notes eisen 2005-01-27T15:53:50-08:00 http://www.sonoma.edu/scitech/planning/archives/000474.html Meeting Notes eisen 2005-01-27T16:59:43-08:00 http://www.sonoma.edu/scitech/planning/archives/000478.html Professor Eisen compared the SST organization and its environment to a kind of “social ecology.” In order to thrive it must adapt to changes – financial, political, technological, etc. We must monitor these changes and trends, and adapt what we... Meeting Notes eisen 2005-02-18T07:42:43-08:00 http://www.sonoma.edu/scitech/planning/archives/000487.html Given the accelerating rate of growth in complexity in the world we are at the bottom of a cliff, looking at the most rapidly climbing rate of change. Old skills and ways of operating can’t be expected to handle the... Meeting Notes eisen 2005-03-04T17:20:34-08:00 http://www.sonoma.edu/scitech/planning/archives/000521.html Key Resources and Strengths - What are we proud of? What is special about this school (SST at SSU in Sonoma County in Northern California, etc)? What are the key strengths, resources, and accomplishments that define our unique character? What... Meeting Notes eisen 2005-03-11T20:59:06-08:00 http://www.sonoma.edu/scitech/planning/archives/000522.html Operational Gaps and Concerns - What are we sorry about? What aspects of the School aren't working as well? This is not what we intend to happen. Internal Working Conditions o We regret a lack or cohesion & communication in... Meeting Notes eisen 2005-03-11T22:18:33-08:00 http://www.sonoma.edu/scitech/planning/archives/000523.html The School of Science and Technology is dedicated to the creation and application of knowledge in our disciplines and to communicate scientific understanding to peers, students, and the communities we serve. Our partnerships with educational, scientific, and business communities foster... Meeting Notes eisen 2005-05-20T19:30:35-08:00 http://www.sonoma.edu/scitech/planning/archives/000524.html The School of Science and Technology at Sonoma State University will be a recognized as a regional resource and national center of excellence in teaching and scholarship. We will create a learning community of exceptional and diverse students, faculty, and... Meeting Notes eisen 2005-05-20T20:00:53-08:00 http://www.sonoma.edu/scitech/planning/archives/000525.html 1. (14 dots) Strategic hiring and retention of high quality faculty, including a. Start up funds b. Teacher mentors c. Faculty housing d. Long term research support e. Fair and clear evaluation and report system. 2. (13 dots) develop strategies... Meeting Notes eisen 2005-05-20T22:52:14-08:00 http://www.sonoma.edu/scitech/planning/archives/000543.html Meeting Notes eisen 2005-06-27T13:47:23-08:00