What We Do
The Office of Strategic Initiatives works with the departments within the Division of Student Affairs to implement a strategic vision and to monitor the success of key division-level initiatives through strategic planning. The Office of Strategic Initiatives also provides direction for division-wide digital activities and supports partnerships and collaborations that strengthen each area of the Student Affairs mission and vision.
Our Mission
The mission of Strategic Initiatives is to generate, evaluate and implement initiatives that create sustainable long-term improvements for the Division of Student Affairs at Tennessee Tech University.
Division Priorities
Tennessee Tech's strategic goals of education for life, innovation in all we do, exceptional stewardship, and engagement for impact are deeply intertwined with the core priorities of Student Affairs. Through its various initiatives and programs, Student Affairs actively contributes to the realization of these overarching strategic goals, ensuring a holistic and enriching experience for students.
- » Education for Life
Priorities:
1. Provide activities, programs, and experiences that teach skills and competencies that promote life-long learning and success
2. Develop cultural competencies, cultivate accessible and inclusive communities, and interactions with diverse others
3. Create and sustain support structures and advocacy efforts that promote the recruitment, retention, and success of a diverse student population
4. Enhance care and support initiatives that promote healthy behaviors that enhance well-being and safety - » Innovation in All We Do
Priorities:
1. Engage students as thought partners
2. Enhance the use of technologically based solutions and information sharing among departments (on a need-to-know basis)
3. Explore creative, new initiatives, programs, funding sources, and staffing models that enhance the student experience - » Exceptional Stewardship
Priorities:
1. Exercise holistic wellness and well-being practices that support sustainable careers and leadership roles
2. Employ measures to maximize funding and staff resources to enhance value and return on investment, and prioritize professional development and recognition
3. Ensure ongoing compliance with the applicable laws, policies and mandates, professional standards, and best practices - » Engagement for Impact
Priorities:
1. Implement high impact practices that empower students to develop an understanding of their individual values and aspirations, and connect them with intentional leadership and community engagement opportunities
2. Facilitate an environment that promotes the understanding and practice of the dimensions of
wellness
3. Assess programs and services to evaluate their effectiveness and determine if they should be
continued, expanded, reduced, or eliminated
4. Cultivate opportunities to engage with the local community by creating impactful partnerships