TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY AT GALVESTON STUDENT SUGGESTIONS AND IDEAS FORUNIVERSITY STRATEGIC PLAN

Effective from 2011 through 2015

OVERVIEW

SWOT Analysis Results

University Goals for Fiscal Years 2011-2015

Strategies for Completing Goals

TAMUG SWOT Strengths

Size of campus- student to professor ratio

Port of Galveston/Houston- resources

Faculty- knowledgeable; small reliance on T.A.s

Transfer of credits- flexible Dry campus- safety Aggie Network

Weaknesses Math Department Faculty Food Services Security/Lighting on

Campus Study Groups/Rooms Tutoring Cultural Studies

• Opportunities– Training Ship– Diversity of clubs and

organizations– Freedom of expression by

student body– WebCT and CIS Services– P.E. Facility and Pool– Student Research

• Threats– Losing students to College

Station– Losing students to

competing maritime schools

FACULTY

Improve quality of professors and staff Dedication to students and their abilities to succeed in

the classroom

Professors that are strictly professors versus professors that are solely devoted to research- Classroom professors and field professors

Math Department Professors reaching out to students more

Increase in availability outside the classroom for student inquiries

STUDENT RECRUITMENT Publicity

TAMUG ads in maritime research magazines and journals across the country

Quality of Students Increase in quality of students admitted to TAMUG The Admission Process- Board should look at the “entire

picture” when considering a student for admission, not just standardized test scores

Student Ambassadors Expand Ambassador Program- students not only from Texas,

but also out-of-state and international Expand regions of recruitment- have ambassadors go outside

of Texas to promote TAMUG Domestic and International Students

Increase in diversity of student body- sending students abroad to promote TAMUG

Have students speak to their high schools over Winter Break about TAMUG

STUDY GROUPS AND TUTORING

Study Groups Increase availability of classrooms in the evening to

host study group meetings

Increase diversity of study groups to include more subjects

Tutors Improve reliability and quality of tutors- tutors must

show up to every session and be knowledgeable in their field of aid

Tutors should provide help in a wider selection of subjects

CULTURAL STUDIES

Languages More variety of languages offered as credits

Range of Classes Offered A culture-oriented class dealing with foreign policy,

international business and research,

INTERUNIVERSITY RELATIONSHIPS

Organizations Clubs from UTMB, Galveston College, and TAMUG

coming together for a common purpose

Internships Programs at UTMB allowing pre-med students to work

in a hospital environment; Pre-Med Association involvement

Programs involving Galveston College students interested in marine and maritime studies

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

Service Opportunities More campus-wide service events besides Big Event

Increased involvement with government officials in Galveston area leading to possibly more funding for SGA

Community Events More advertising and awareness

SECURITY AND CAMPUS LIGHTING

Core Escorts

Lights around Kirkham Hall facing dock and by Clock Tower