STRATEGIC GOALS

Goal 1.B

To participate in graduate education at RWU through interdisciplinary campus curricula and identifying and creating SECCM graduate certificate and degree programs where appropriate.

We honor our history, in which our programs focused predominantly on undergraduate education. However, the potential establishment of graduate programs (interdisciplinary certificate and master’s level) aligned with the evolving needs of the industry and society in niche markets will strengthen and enhance the profile of our undergraduate programs by exposing our students and faculty to advanced topics and outside-the-classroom co-curricular activities. When aligned, we will contribute to campus-wide combined undergraduate-graduate and graduate interdisciplinary programs, including but not limited to, for example, graduate programs in Real Estate. These programs will allow us to support potential graduate students seeking guidance, knowledge, and credentials to advance or alter their careers. We will work collaboratively to ensure that any graduate education efforts in SECCM meet the needs of external partners.

Goal 1.C

To promote student involvement in SECCM and RWU co-and extra-curricular activities.

Co- and extra-curricular activities outside the classroom – both related to a student’s major and not – increase students’ chances of long-term success by developing critical skills that are highly valued by employers and graduate schools, such as communication, leadership, teamwork, and time management. We will collaborate with on-campus partners to seek additional financial support for our SECCM-based activities, encourage student participation, and consider forming new clubs to address current gaps in our offerings.

Goal 1.D

To grow research opportunities for SECCM students.

Student research is a strong pedagogical approach that instills in students increased drive, perseverance, and curiosity; such experience also provides insight into potential paths toward advanced degrees and careers in research and development. Furthermore, by presenting research findings at conferences and publishing them, we will increase the visibility of SECCM. We will facilitate these activities with financial and programmatic support in collaboration with broader RWU offices.