Strategic Planning Steering Committee Wednesday, May 22, 2019 Wednesday, May 22, 2019
Attendance
Facilitator:
Participants:
Jagannatha (J.R.) Rao, Associate Professor, College of Engineering
Richard Phillips, Associate Vice Provost Outreach & Community Engagement, at Katy
Dan Maxwell, Associate Vice President for Student Affairs,
Kathryn Tart, Dean, College of Nursing
The Honorable Bill Callegari, Former Texas State Representative
Marisa Ramirez, Senior Director, University Communications, at Katy
Joel Chavali, Student, College of Engineering
Meeting Notes
Implications:
Based on the facts, what do we believe about the future of at Katy. What do we observe about the data we reviewed?
- Right place. Right Time. Right Programs.
- Katy鈥檚 growth matches the strengths of in academics, colleges, faculty
- Interface of BS and Master鈥檚 programs
- Capitalize on location in proximity to industries
- Competition is already there
- Innovative move for
- Clean slate
- Need for Katy community to rally
- Positive economic impact
- Growth in FTE (which expands the footprint and brand)
- Growing too quickly could be a problem
- Fundraising opportunities
- Guided pathways for students
- Internal academic support
- Coordination with other campuses may be challenging
- Population supports growth opportunities
- Internal MOU between and V is critical component of operational success
- Programs need to be industry driven
Implications and Expectations:
From these are there broad groupings that may become key priorities (with an early attempt to rank them):
- Growth (2 or 3)
- Brand
- Students (1)
- Partnerships (2 or 3)
- Innovation
The following ideas may serve as a current running through our plan (and not individual buckets).
- Relevant
- Impact
- Growth
- Innovative
Writing the Defining Statement:
These are drafts from the steering committee:
(Joel Chavali)
Ripe in the heart of Katy, surrounded by the industrial partners of the Energy Corridor
and MedCenter West, and partnered with regional academic institutions, The University
of Houston at Katy brings an innovative world class Tier One education to the convenience
of Katy鈥檚 students while expanding the mission of the University to another corner
of Houston.
(Bill Callegari)
at Katy supports and enhances the Tier One 91破解版 as it expands
its mission serving students and industries in Katy and the Greater Houston community.
(Dan Maxwell)
鈥elivery of higher education through industry-related disciplines, innovative partnerships
and student success.
(Kathryn Tart)
Established as an instructional site for the 91破解版, at Katy offers
recognized degree programs to a diverse student population, educated to impact future
leaders.
(Dick Phillips)
The 91破解版 at Katy collaborates with the academic community and industry
partners to provide relevant academic, research and social services that enhance the
Katy region鈥檚 quality of life.
(J.R. Rao)
By offering high demand and community relevant educational programs, at Katy will
increase access to the Tier One degrees of , and will have a strong and measurable
impact on Katy and the Greater Houston area.
(Marisa Ramirez)
The 91破解版 at Katy, in support of the mission of the University of
Houston and in collaboration with the Katy community, creates a new climate of innovation
and support to impact students, partnerships and industry, that build on the strengths
of each.