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The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders

STRATEGIC PLAN JANUARY 2008 –JANUARY 2009

MISSION STATEMENTS:
Florida Atlantic University – Mission Statement
Florida Atlantic University is a public research university with multiple campuses along the southeast Florida coast serving a uniquely diverse community. It promotes academic and personal development, discovery, and lifelong learning. FAU fulfills its mission through excellence and innovation in teaching, outstanding research and creative activities, public engagement and distinctive scientific and cultural alliances, all within an environment that fosters inclusiveness.

College of Education – Mission Statement
The mission of the College of Education is to serve the community of Florida Atlantic University by providing effective leadership in areas of research, service and teaching at the local, state, national and international levels, through the initial and advanced preparation of informed, capable, ethical and reflective decision making professionals. Our faculty and students seek to promote and sustain authentic change, excellence and equity in their respective fields, and in the organizations and systems with which they are associated. The College’s programs reflect changing societal needs and incorporate web-supported delivery systems, current methodologies and research, which bring faculty and students together to improve the quality of education for all in an increasingly diverse, technological, inclusive and global society.

Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders – Mission Statement
The Mission of the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders is fourfold:

to prepare highly qualified, capable, ethical professionals who will engage in reflective decision-making and promote and sustain authentic change, excellence, and equity, as well as exceeding the Department's and ASHA's guidelines for clinical and academic preparation in speech-language pathology;
to engage in research of the normal and abnormal processes of speech, hearing, and language towards the furthering of both clinical and academic knowledge reflecting the diversity and needs of a global society while considering current methodologies and incorporating current technology;
to provide quality speech, language, and hearing diagnostic and habilitation/ rehabilitation services to all FAU students, staff, and faculty and to any individual outside of the FAU community requiring such services;
to act as a resource for the University, as well as for local, state, national, and international communities, by serving as consultants, liaisons, lecturers, facilitators, master clinicians, and authorities in the various areas of communication disorders.

Approved November 30, 2005

FAU and CoE Strategic Goals

FAU Goal 1: Providing Increased Access to Higher Education
CoE Objective 1a:

The College of Education will increase the annual production of fundable undergraduate and graduate FTE while maintaining quality programming.

CoE Objective 1b:

The College of Education will continue to increase the diversity of faculty, staff, and student populations within the College to reflect the community it serves.

FAU Goal 2: Meeting Statewide Professional and Workforce Needs
CoE Objective 2a:

Develop policies and quality programs designed to address professional shortages that currently exist in critical need areas of the entire College such as secondary school mathematics teachers, secondary school science teachers, secondary English teachers, exceptional student education, school administrators, and school counselors.

CoE Objective 2b:

Increase number of students (state, national, international) admitted to programs and/or degrees awarded in undergraduate, graduate courses and graduate certification programs completed that meet statewide professional and workforce needs in disciplines served by the COE.

FAU Goal 3: Building World-Class Academic Programs and Research Capacity
CoE Objective 3a:

Complete the documentation required, and have approved and operating, new graduate programs within the College.

CoE Objective 3b:

Increase research, grant applications, and publication activities.

CoE Objective 3c:

Bring faculty salaries to the mean salary for departments in the most recent Oklahoma State University Salary survey to make faculty salaries more competitive nationally. (This is a university priority.)

CoE Objective 3d:

Provide the resources, focus, and support necessary for the successful completion of the accreditation activities undertaken for NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education) and other accrediting agencies as well as implementation of the recommendations by these accrediting agencies.

FAU Goal 4: Meeting Community Needs and Fulfilling Unique Institutional Responsibilities
CoE Objective 4a:

Deliver CoE services to professional groups and the wider community outside of the College.

CoE Objective 4b:

Develop policies and programs designed to address professional shortages that exist in critical need areas (i.e., speech-language pathologists, and strength and conditioning specialists) as well as adult and community education.

FAU Goal 5: Building a State-of-the-Art Information Technology Environment
CoE Objective 5a:

Provide faculty and staff with technology infrastructure to support adequately the teaching, research, and service missions of the College.

FAU Goal 6: Enhancing the Physical Environment
No CoE Objectives

FAU Goal 7: Increasing the University’s Visibility
CoE Objective 7a:

Showcase the College of Education’s accomplishments internally to faculty, staff, students, and alumni as well as externally to stakeholders.

CoE Objective 7b:

Develop a crisis communication plan that takes into consideration the unique elements of a distributed campus model and can be applied to a wide variety of emergency scenarios.

Vision:
The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Florida Atlantic University is dedicated to excellence in academic preparation, clinical education, research, and service to the community. The department is committed to preparing entry-level clinicians who utilize research-based inquiry, adhere to ethical standards professionally and personally, employ reflective thinking and self-analysis, aspire to exceptional quality in clinical practice, and recognize the value of life-long learning.

Core Values:
Research
Commitment to excellence
Leadership
Independence
Respect
Mentoring
Scholarship
Cultural and ethnic diversity
Internal and external collegiality and collaboration
Professional and personal ethics and integrity

STRATEGIC PLAN JANUARY 2008 –JANUARY 2009

Long-Term Program Goal	Objectives	Attainment Strategies	Schedule for analysis	Mechanism for Regular Evaluation
The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders will meet, or exceed, all current CAA accreditation standards. FAU Goal 3; CoE Objective 3d	To show compliance with CAA standards cited as being out of compliance. To submit CAA annual report documenting compliance with all standards. To remain in compliance with all CAA standards.	Complete rubrics for critical assignments(CAs) in all graduate courses.	June 2008	Last faculty meeting in the fall and spring semesters.
		Submit CAA annual report.	July 1, 2008	CAA evaluation
		Regular review and calibration of CAs.	1x during fall semester; 1x during spring semester	Faculty, as a whole, will review assessment system data and discuss modification.
		Review of assessment system.	1x per year	Faculty will meet with Dr. Kirsch to review and evaluation assessment system.
		Updating of CSD website, brochures, FAU catalog.	Ongoing	Dr. Danesh will solicit website changes and modifications each semester. Dr. Wener will solicit faculty input for changes to brochures and the FAU catalog.
		Review of CSD Strategic Plan	1x in fall and 1x in spring semesters	Dr. Williams will update faculty on Strategic Plan progress fall semester. During spring, Dr. Williams will update and solicit modifications.
Continue to improve and revise a comprehensive assessment system that facilitates data-driven decision-making and program improvement. FAU Goal 3; CoE Objective 3d FAU Goal 7; CoE Objective 7a
	Graduate competent and informed students.	Graduate competent and informed students.	Graduate competent and informed students.	Graduate competent and informed students.
	Involve students in the process of professional credentialing.	Graduate competent and informed students.	Graduate competent and informed students.	Graduate competent and informed students.
	Upon completion of the program, the student will have met all of the academic and clinical requirements for the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology	Graduate competent and informed students.	Graduate competent and informed students.	Graduate competent and informed students.
Students will understand and be able to explain how the department’s academic and clinical requirements fulfill requirements for licensure (in Florida) and certification (CCC-SLP) FAU Goal 2 CoE Objective 2b	Graduate competent and informed students.	New Student Orientation	1x per year	Orientation agenda
	Involve students in the process of professional credentialing.	CSD Policies & Procedures Handbook regularly updated and revised. Prepare and continuously monitor CSD Planned Program developed with advisor.	Each student receives handbook at New Student Orientation Meet with advisor each semester prior to registration.	RReview and update handbook each summer. Record meetings with advisor on Planned Program sheer
	Upon completion of the program, the student will have met all of the academic and clinical requirements for the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology	SPA 6006-Professional Practice and Program Organization in CD	All students take SPA 6006 in 5th or 6th program semester.	Students performance on CAs for SPA 6006
Students will demonstrate the critical knowledge and skills necessary for entry-level, independent practice in the field of speech-language pathology. FAU Goal 2 CoE Objective 2b FAU Goal 3 CoE Objective 3b FAU Goal 4 CoE Objective 4b FAU Goal 5 CoE Objective 5a	Strive to use educational methods that reflect developments and trends in technology and pedagogy	Faculty and adjunct clinical supervisors complete continuing education requirements to maintain Florida licensure and ASHA CCC-SLP	Ongoing	Faculty and adjunct clinical supervisors provide copy of FL license and verification of CCC-SLP
	Use and maintain clinical equipment and technology	Faculty members will monitor equipment during clinical experiences and research activities	Ongoing	Log of maintenance, repair and use
	Increase student involvement in research activities.	Provide an opportunity for students to engage in research; e.g.; thesis, independent study, research presentation, data collection and analysis.	Ongoing	Document and record the percentage of students involved in research activities
	Evaluate and strengthen academic and clinical programs	Curriculum review and revision, if indicated.	Ongoing	Record discussion in department or committee minutes.
Strengthen use and understanding of evidence-based practice. FAU Goal 2 CoE Objective 2a FAU Goal 3; CoE Objective 3d FAU Goal 4 CoE Objective 4b	Link academic content to clinical practice.	Include clinical faculty in implementation and delivery of program objectives	Ongoing	Document in meeting minutes
	Increase understanding of EBP	Provide information on EBP and best practices	1x per year	Discussion and review documented in meeting minutes
	Foster collegiality and communication between academic and clinical faculty.	Reactivate online discussion board: FAUSAFE - Florida Atlantic University Supervisor and Faculty Exchange Faculty/Supervisor meetings with specific agenda and/or topics for discussion.	1x per semester	Document in meeting minutes
IIncrease CSD department visibility on campus and in the community. FAU Goal 4 CoE Objectives 4a & 4b FAU Goal 7 CoE Objective 7a	Increase the FAU community’s awareness of the Department and on-campus Clinic.	Investigate interdisciplinary collaborations for research. Announce activities on University calendar.	Ongoing	Discuss and record in department minutes.
	Increase community knowledge of department and services provided.	Expand development of community partnerships. Be available for participation in community groups.	Ongoing	Discuss and record in department minutes.