ASU-Newport provides an accessible, affordable, quality education that transforms the lives of our students, enriches our communities, and strengthens the regional economy. The 14 goals of our strategic plan outline how we will achieve our vision of revitalizing the Delta and restores the American Dream in the communities we serve.
Vision
ASU-Newport will be the driving force that revitalizes the Delta and restores the American Dream in the communities we serve.
Mission
ASU-Newport provides an accessible, affordable, quality education that transforms the lives of our students, enriches our communities and strengthens the regional economy.
Core Values
Integrity | Trust | Student Focus | Innovation | Community | Diversity
Student-Centered
We affirm ethical and academic standards that guide personal and intellectual development through principles of honesty, integrity, and fairness.
We foster engaging learning environments that employ leading technology and learning pathways that both challenge and support our students as they explore their potential.
We stand with students facing challenges impacting their college and career aspirations by leveraging the resources and services of our college and our community partners.
Outcome-Driven
We commit to the discovery of insight and understanding through research, analysis, and measures as we advance educational attainment and align our contributions to the future needs of employers, educational partners, and communities.
Inclusive
We cultivate intellectual and cultural diversity; promote the free, open, and civil exchange of ideas; and celebrate the uniqueness of students, employees, and communities.
Collaborative
We seek and support collaborative relationships with community, philanthropic, workforce, and educational partners as we strive to achieve our mission.
Trustworthy and Transparent
We practice honesty, courtesy, and civility, respecting all. We believe in a college community inspired by collegiality, collaboration, and open communication.
Student Success Commitments
Student success is a shared responsibility among students, faculty, staff and other college community members. A campus culture of student success is fostered when all actively seek to improve on the following behaviors.
Students
- Attend class, learn the names of your instructors, and work to develop a relationship of trust with them
- Complete what you start
- Attempt each assignment
- Develop well-organized and disciplined study habits
- Ask questions and be prepared to use campus support resources, such as tutoring or Disability Support Services, when needed
Faculty
- Interact with student by name by first class/end of first week
- Monitor student behavior and progress closely and intervene immediately, including providing timely feedback on assignments/exams so students can make changes to their learning practices
- Initiate one-on-one and frequent communications with students early in semester, and maintain communication throughout the semester
- Conduct highly structured courses with penalties for missed exams and assignments but be flexible when appropriate
- Know your campus resources and direct students to them when needed
Staff
- Make eye contact, smile, and say hello to everyone on campus
- Celebrate positive student behavior and intervene when vulnerable behavior is noticed
- Engage with students, staff, and faculty – establish a personal connection
- Establish clear and coherent practices and processes for students – eliminate barriers and make others aware when needed
- Know your campus resources and direct students to them when needed
Strategic Priority #1 – Student Success
Goal Statement: Arkansas State University-Newport will aggressively demonstrate a strong commitment to student success in all areas of the organization providing a premiere holistic student experience.
STRATEGY 1: Continue to improve outstanding service initiatives to enhance the student life cycle.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
- Finalize and implement the Holistic Student Support Model.
Develop user-driven applications for students to enhance College communications, deliver pertinent information, and improve scheduling.
Strategic Priority 1-Student Success Strategy 1: Key Performance Indicators |
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Strategic Priority #1 – Student Success
Goal Statement: Arkansas State University-Newport will aggressively demonstrate a strong commitment to student success in all areas of the organization providing a premiere holistic student experience.
STRATEGY 2: Expand ASUN’s reach by increasing enrollment within the following student populations: adults without a post-secondary credential, underserved race and underserved income demographics.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
- Increase the number of adults without a post-secondary credential by 1% annually.
- Increase the number of students in an underserved race by 1% annually.
- Increase the number of students who are Pell eligible by 1% annually.
Strategic Priority 1-Student Success Strategy 2: Key Performance Indicators |
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Increase the number of adults without a post-secondary credential by 1% annually.
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Increase the number of students in an underserved race by 1% annually.
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Increase the number of students who are Pell eligible by 1% annually.
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Strategic Priority #1 – Student Success
Goal Statement: Arkansas State University-Newport will aggressively demonstrate a strong commitment to student success in all areas of the organization providing a premiere holistic student experience.
STRATEGY 3: Aggressively focus on high-demand and STEM programs to maximize the number of students in the transfer and workforce pipeline.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
- Increase the number of high-demand program students by 2%
- Increase the number of STEM program students by 2%
Strategic Priority 1-Student Success Strategy 3: Key Performance Indicators |
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Increase the number of high-demand program students by 2%
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Increase the number of STEM program students by 2%
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Strategic Priority #1 – Student Success
Goal Statement: Arkansas State University-Newport will aggressively demonstrate a strong commitment to student success in all areas of the organization providing a premiere holistic student experience.
STRATEGY 4: Develop and implement initiatives designed to eliminate barriers to student success.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
- Increase the number of credentials awarded by1% annually.
- Increase retention annually by1% annually.
- Increase gateway course success annually by1% annually.
Strategic Priority 1-Student Success Strategy 4: Key Performance Indicators |
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Increase the number of credentials awarded by1% annually.
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Increase retention annually by1% annually.
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Increase gateway course success annually by1% annually.
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Strategic Priority #1 – Student Success
Goal Statement: Arkansas State University-Newport will aggressively demonstrate a strong commitment to student success in all areas of the organization providing a premiere holistic student experience.
STRATEGY 5: Strategically support student transitions from ASUN to a university.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
- Increase the college transfer rate by 1% annually.
Strategic Priority 1-Student Success Strategy 5: Key Performance Indicators |
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Year 1 Target |
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Increase the college transfer rate by 1% annually.
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Strategic Priority #1 – Student Success
Goal Statement: Arkansas State University-Newport will aggressively demonstrate a strong commitment to student success in all areas of the organization providing a premiere holistic student experience.
STRATEGY 6: Increase affordability for students by reducing unnecessary credits at the time of completion and reducing time to degree.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
- Complete and implement a new advising model.
- Increase progression rates 1% annually.
Strategic Priority 1-Student Success Strategy 6: Key Performance Indicators |
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Complete and implement a new advising model.
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Increase progression rates 1% annually.
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Strategic Priority #2: Institutional Excellence
Arkansas State University-Newport will ensure a sustainable state-of-the art learning organization while promoting a highly skilled and diverse workforce which fosters an employee centric culture of inclusion, continuous improvement and financial stability.
STRATEGY 1: Ensure the highest level of excellence of faculty and staff through an emphasis on recruitment, diversity, employee retention and professional development.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
- Identify high-impact practices to increase exceptionally qualified and diverse applicant pools.
- Increase professional development opportunities and participation.
- Increase wellness opportunities to promote a healthy work environment.
- Empower employees to benefit the college in accomplishing strategic goals by aligning strengths with career development.
Revise and update policies to reflect systemwide guardrails and promote campus flexibility.
Strategic Priority 2-Institutional Excellence Strategy 1: Key Performance Indicators |
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Identify high-impact practices to increase exceptionally qualified and diverse applicant pools.
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Increase professional development opportunities and participation.
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Increase wellness opportunities to promote a healthy work environment.
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Empower employees to benefit the college in accomplishing strategic goals by aligning strengths with career development.
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Strategic Priority #2: Institutional Excellence
Arkansas State University-Newport will ensure a sustainable state-of-the art learning organization while promoting a highly skilled and diverse workforce which fosters an employee centric culture of inclusion, continuous improvement and financial stability.
STRATEGY 2: Foster a culture of diversity, inclusion and safety.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
- Campus survey shows an increase in employee awareness and understanding of ASUN’s culture of diversity, inclusion and identity safety.
- Implement best practice initiatives to increase campus safety.
Strategic Priority 2-Institutional Excellence Strategy 2: Key Performance Indicators |
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Campus survey shows an increase in employee awareness and understanding of ASUN’s culture of diversity, inclusion and identity safety.
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Implement best practice initiatives to increase campus safety. |
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Strategic Priority #2: Institutional Excellence
Arkansas State University-Newport will ensure a sustainable state-of-the art learning organization while promoting a highly skilled and diverse workforce which fosters an employee centric culture of inclusion, continuous improvement and financial stability.
STRATEGY 3: Ensure continuous improvement in all institutional operations, guided by rigorous assessment and strengthened by accountability.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
- Add a minimum of one new SOP per division annually.
- Complete co-curricular assessment plan across the college.
- Adhere to the Executive Cabinet review calendar to ensure accountability.
- Distribute an annual assessment and impact report to stakeholders.
Strategic Priority 2-Institutional Excellence Strategy 3: Key Performance Indicators |
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Add a minimum of one new SOP per division annually.
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Complete co-curricular assessment plan across the college.
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Adhere to the Executive Cabinet review calendar to ensure accountability. |
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Distribute an annual assessment and impact report to stakeholders.
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Strategic Priority #2: Institutional Excellence
Arkansas State University-Newport will ensure a sustainable state-of-the art learning organization while promoting a highly skilled and diverse workforce which fosters an employee centric culture of inclusion, continuous improvement and financial stability.
STRATEGY 5: Actively identify and engage external parties to secure alternate revenue streams that will strengthen the college and enhance the student learning experience.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
- Increase new grant funding by an average of $100,000 annually.
- Increase giving/endowments by an average of $100,000 annually.
Strategic Priority 2-Institutional Excellence Strategy 5: Key Performance Indicators |
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Increase new grant funding by an average of $100,000 annually.
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Increase giving/endowments by an average of $100,000 annually.
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Strategic Priority #2: Institutional Excellence
Arkansas State University-Newport will ensure a sustainable state-of-the art learning organization while promoting a highly skilled and diverse workforce which fosters an employee centric culture of inclusion, continuous improvement and financial stability.
STRATEGY 6: Align resources to strategic goals and activities.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
- Establish a process for continuous review of alignment of resources.
Strategic Priority 2-Institutional Excellence Strategy 6: Key Performance Indicators |
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Establish a process for continuous review of alignment of resources.
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Strategic Priority #3: Community Engagement
Arkansas State University-Newport will assume a leading role in creating economic, social and cultural advancement for the communities we serve.
STRATEGY 1: Serve as a catalyst for economic development by creating and advancing workforce development partnerships.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
- Increase the number of active advisory committee members by 5%.
- Add three significant new industry partners.
Strategic Priority 3-Community Engagement Strategy 1: Key Performance Indicators |
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Increase the number of active advisory committee members by 5%
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Add three significant new industry partners.
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Strategic Priority #3: Community Engagement
Arkansas State University-Newport will assume a leading role in creating economic, social and cultural advancement for the communities we serve.
STRATEGY 2: Support local business and industry workforce needs by graduating students who are highly employable and effective once hired.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
- Increase the number of employer surveys which indicate ASUN graduates are
valuable employees.
- Increase the number of third party credentials offered.
- Increase the number of third party credential and licenses earned by students.
Strategic Priority 3-Community Engagement Strategy 2: Key Performance Indicators |
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Increase the number of employer surveys which indicate ASUN graduates are valuable employees.
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Increase the number of third party credentials offered.
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Increase the number of third party credential and licenses earned by students.
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Strategic Priority #3: Community Engagement
Arkansas State University-Newport will assume a leading role in creating economic, social and cultural advancement for the communities we serve.
STRATEGY 3: Ensure engagement and visibility in our communities to influence positive change, cultural advancement and diversity.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
- Increase the number of ASUN participants in community organizations within the three service counties.
- Increase ASUN employee and student volunteerism by 1% annually.
Strategic Priority 3-Community Engagement Strategy 3: Key Performance Indicators |
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Increase the number of ASUN participants in community organizations within the three service counties.
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Increase ASUN employee and student volunteerism by 1% annually.
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