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SJSU SLIS Journey to Excellence A Four-Year Vision
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SJSU SLIS
Journey to ExcellenceA Four-Year Vision
Jesus Lau
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA,
March 1st, 2010
9:45 – 10:15
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Imagine… the Best
• The best international LIS school– Outstanding funding levels
– Strongest LIS distance education research program
• The best faculty
• The best LIS programs
• The best place to work
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Foundations
• Distance LIS learning approach
• University in innovative terrain
• Large SLIS student population
• Faculty and staff that have
accepted change as part of
their work
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• Strategic plan: Best direction to grow
• Explore and assess international educational marketplace
• Faculty and staff team building
• Develop re-accreditation plan
• Strategy to secure alternative revenue
• Student community building: strengthen communication
channels
Year 1 – Planning and Team Building
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Year 2 – Re-Accreditation
• Meet ALA re-accreditation requirements
• Faculty development: support and
encouragement
• Attract best students locally and abroad
• Technology-driven education process
• Market and strengthen global positioning
• Advocacy: internal and external
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• Lead in LIS distance education
• Robust PhD program
• Contribute globally with SJSU SLIS distance education best
practices
• Edit key publications to advance the School’s position among
LIS schools
• Professional association visibility
Year 3 – Consolidate Efforts
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Year 4 –
• Global student presence
• Bilingual graduate programs
• Global alumni community
• LIS distance learning research leader
• LIS distance learning portal
• Strong online continuing education
program
• Adequate funding to support School
development
The Best Distance SLIS
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Four-YearIntegral Approach
• Students
• Faculty
• Staff
• Funding
• Research
• Technology
• Communication at all levels
• Marketing and advocacy
• Re-accreditation
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McDonald’s:
• Sell a customized educational
product
• Price locally
• Have omnipresence along local
services
• Undertake integral approach
• Speak their language
• Create joint ventures with local
institutions
International Strategy
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National Growth Strategies
• Innovate programs to meet US needs
• Create a flexible curricula
• Meet changing needs of students
• Enter traditional and new markets
• Increase international course credits
• Attract faculty from key fields
• Increase communication and human touch
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Conclusion
• Lead with consensus
• Close ties with faculty and the University
• Continuous communication with students
• Seek and take opportunities to meet the
School / University vision
• Position the School to be the best
• Final destination: Excellence
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References
• Pictures. Retrieved February 19, 2010, from Deviant Art: www.deviantart.com
• Flock Concept. Retrieved February 19, 2010, from The Free Dictionary: www.thefreedictionary.com/flock
• Diamond. Wikipedia. Retrieved February 19, 2010, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diamond