Initiative Update
With a focus on mission, accountability, research and academic technology, the development and implementation of new and innovative academic initiatives represents a key responsibility of the Office of the Provost.
The development of these initiatives is essential to the achievement of the broader goals of the State University as defined by the Chancellor and Board of Trustees.
- Mission Review
The University's award-winning academic strategic planning process; resulting in detailed Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) for each campus. MOUs are vital planning documents that detail benchmarks and goals in all key academic areas. - Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes
With a focus on accountability and the improvement of teaching and learning, the SUNY Assessment initiative is comprised of three components: assessment of the major, campus-based assessment of general education; and strengthened campus-based assessment. - Faculty Development
By consistently implementing the Faculty Development Initiative’s vision of clear expectations, active support, fair evaluation, and appropriate recognition, SUNY will increase its retention of excellent faculty, enhance its national reputation, and continue to attract distinguished faculty in the future. - SUNY's General Education Requirement
Thirty (30) credit hours required of all baccalaureate students across the University in ten subject areas and two learning competencies. - SUNY's Teacher Education Initiative
The New Vision action agenda commits the University to building on the existing success of its 17 campuses that offer teacher preparation programs. - SUNYConnect
The State University's electronically integrated library initiative, providing students, faculty and staff at all campuses with access to over 18 million volumes and thousands of electronic journals and digital images.
- SUNY Learning Network
The State University's award winning online learning program; over 4,500 courses and 100 complete degree programs. - Faculty Awards and Development
Including the Chancellor's Excellence Awards, the Promotion to the ranks of Distinguished Professor, Distinguished Teaching Professor, Distinguished Service Professor, Distinguished Librarian, and the Conversations in the Disciplines grant program. - Project 2015
The State University's response to Governor Pataki's call for service to the State's aging population.