| THEMES |
GOALS |
Strategic
Theme 1: |
Attract and reward outstanding faculty; support high quality teaching and research |
| Academic excellence |
Implement, monitor and evaluate the revised core curriculum |
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Foster continuous improvement of academic standards and integrity |
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Strengthen quality of current programs, create new regionally-competitive programs, raise tuition and enhance enrollments |
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Strengthen research activities and expand AUC’s intellectual contributions, particularly through interdisciplinary centers of excellence |
Strategic
Theme 2: |
Pursue institutional re-accreditation and program accreditation |
| Institutional effectiveness |
Further integrate planning, assessment and resource allocation processes |
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Complete first cycle of outcomes assessment for both academic and support activities |
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Further strengthen enrollment management and student selection processes |
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Further strengthen institutional advancement, communication and fundraising activities |
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Ensure continuous renewal and development of the Board |
Strategic
Theme 3: |
Enrich the quality of study abroad programs for international students |
| International education |
Increase the visibility and extend the international reach of AUC’s research and publishing programs |
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Expand the number of international students in undergraduate and graduate degree programs |
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Increase the international exposure and study abroad options for Egyptian students |
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Expand and strengthen Arabic language and Middle East Studies programs |
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Internationalize the undergraduate curriculum |
Strategic
Theme 4: |
Deepen and expand volunteer and service learning programs |
| Service |
Increase diversity oriented scholarship support |
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Link research and training to community needs and national development priorities |
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Strengthen and expand AUC’s continuing education programs |
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Create positive “customer service” orientation among administrators, faculty and staff |
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Enhance AUC’s role as a leading intellectual and cultural resource center for Egypt and the region |
Strategic
Theme 5: |
Use the Center for Learning and Teaching to promote the use of technology in the classroom |
| Operational excellence |
Provide greater integration of academic and administrative ICT systems and capabilities |
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Review and restructure educational and support operations to enhance operational efficiency in the new campus facilities |
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Institute “best practice” facilities management systems and procedures in both the new campus and down-town campus facilities |
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Support quality and service oriented performance and individual career enhancement and growth for managers and staff |
Strategic
Theme 6: |
Improve and streamline student advising and course registration systems |
| Student experience |
Institute extended orientation and “first year experience” programs |
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Expand athletic and sports programs, utilizing new campus facilities |
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Further develop co-curricular and extra curricular programs and opportunities |