Strategic Planning
The COS Vision
Fostering curiosity and a culture of scientific discovery
The COS Mission
Educate, mentor, and inspire students through scientific inquiry and hands-on learning
The KHP Strategic ObjectiveInvestigate ways to advance the art and science of health and human movement |
COS Core Values
Core values are the basis upon which we strategize, make decisions, and interact with each other and our stakeholders. The values of Curiosity, Integrity, Collaboration, Inclusivity and Innovation represent what is important to the whole of the College of Science.
KHP Core Values
KHP has added definitions that represent cornerstone behaviors we embrace to shape the culture we desire. These principles guide our internal conduct and external relationships to ensure we stay true to our strategic objective and provide a critical foundation for developing the goals and strategies that follow in this plan.
CURIOSITY
We encourage and model an open-minded and holistic
approach to life-long learning and wellness.
INTEGRITY
We exhibit soundness of character and an unwavering moral compass.
COLLABORATION
We combine our strengths in affirming, proactive and creative ways.
INCLUSIVITY
We foster diversity appreciation and equity for all
individuals and maintain an adaptable curriculum.
INNOVATION
We take risks with creative, outside the box thinking and planning to
maximize our resources to best serve our students and community.
A Framework for the Future: The Department of Kinesiology and Health Promotion
Focus Areas and Goals
The focus areas and goals described in this section address existing and developing issues, challenges and opportunities that we have identified as most important to the current and future vitality of education. These goals resulted from a thorough analysis of department practices, opportunities, challenges and organizational member values, including faculty, staff and student input.
Each focus area is supported by one or more goals and a number of strategies which in turn are supported by planned actions. Detailed operational plans will be developed and implemented annually in support of the goals outlined here.
FOCUS AREA: DEFINE THE MISSION AND IDENTITY OF KHP
Goal #1: KHP appreciates the diverse ways each sub-discipline advances the art and science of health and human movement.
FOCUS AREA: REVISE THE CULTURE TO BE MORE SUPPORTIVE AND INCLUSIVE
Goal #2: KHP is a welcoming and supportive environment for students, faculty and staff.
Goal #3: KHP fosters a culture of professional respect, cohesion and inclusivity.
FOCUS AREA: DESIGN AND COMMUNICATE OUR CUTTING-EDGE CURRICULUM
Goal #4: KHP is a destination department for innovators, educators and scientists in health and human movement.
FOCUS AREA: PRIORITIZE STUDENT SUCCESS FOR NOW AND FOR THEIR FUTURE
Goal #5: KHP provides educational experiences to build leaders in health and human movement.
Our Strategic Plan can be found HERE.