{"id":380,"date":"2025-08-07T09:51:40","date_gmt":"2025-08-07T15:51:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/strategicplan\/?page_id=380"},"modified":"2026-08-13T10:28:57","modified_gmt":"2026-08-13T16:28:57","slug":"priority-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/strategicplan\/priority-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Priority 2: Strengthen the community so all learners and workers thrive"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-gray-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Strategy 2.1: Ensure holistic academic and career supports for all students<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-block accordion expandable-group expandable-group-lightblock\" id=\"Strategy2_1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headinginitiatives\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapseStrategy2_1initiatives\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapseStrategy2_1initiatives\">Initiatives<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapseStrategy2_1initiatives\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headinginitiatives\" data-bs-parent=\"#Strategy2_1\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Initiative 2.1.1<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Continually assess and adapt learner support structures to ensure students are equitably and optimally supported<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Initiative 2.1.2<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Expand, coordinate, and communicate support services through intentional onboarding and offboarding processes<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Initiative 2.1.3<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fully integrate internships, applied experiences, and career services into the student learning experience<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingmetrics-indicators\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapseStrategy2_1metrics-indicators\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapseStrategy2_1metrics-indicators\">Metrics \/ Indicators<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapseStrategy2_1metrics-indicators\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingmetrics-indicators\" data-bs-parent=\"#Strategy2_1\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Persistence and retention rates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Graduation rates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participation in academic support services (tutoring, Scholars Academy, DAC, and other programs)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Number of students enrolled in academic internships<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Career Center tracked internships\/experiences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Student interaction with Career Development Center activities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingimplementation-committee\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapseStrategy2_1implementation-committee\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapseStrategy2_1implementation-committee\">Implementation Committee<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapseStrategy2_1implementation-committee\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingimplementation-committee\" data-bs-parent=\"#Strategy2_1\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Academic Year 2026 &#8211; 2027<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Rick Sluder, Chair (Vice Provost, Student Success &amp; Dean, University College)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jonell Hinsey (Associate Vice Provost, Student Success)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Justin Reed (Executive Director of Administration &amp; Strategic Initiatives, Division of Student Affairs)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Beka Moore (Director, Career Development Center)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Matthew Duncan (Chair, Department of University Studies)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Robin Lee (Professor, Department of Leadership, Development, and Educational Systems)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Josh Stone (Director, 91΄σΙρ Campus Recreation)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Faculty Senate Representative<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Student Government Representative<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingactivity-plans-and-progress-reports\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapseStrategy2_1activity-plans-and-progress-reports\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapseStrategy2_1activity-plans-and-progress-reports\">Activity Plans and Progress Reports<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapseStrategy2_1activity-plans-and-progress-reports\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingactivity-plans-and-progress-reports\" data-bs-parent=\"#Strategy2_1\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-border-color has-mtsublue-border-color has-fixed-layout\" style=\"border-width:2px\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Activity Plans<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Annual Progress Reports<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/strategicplan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/85\/2026\/05\/Strategy-2.1-Action-Plan-2025-2026.pdf\">2025 &#8211; 2026 Activity Plan<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/strategicplan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/85\/2026\/05\/Priority-2-Strategy-1-Annual-Report-25-26.pdf\">2025 &#8211; 2026 Annual Progress Report<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/strategicplan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/85\/2026\/05\/Strategy-2.1-Action-Plan-2026-2027.pdf\">2026 &#8211; 2027 Activity Plan<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2026 &#8211; 2027 Annual Progress Report<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2027 &#8211; 2028 Activity Plan<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2027 &#8211; 2028 Annual Progress Report<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2028 &#8211; 2029 Activity Plan<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2028 &#8211; 2029 Annual Progress Report<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2029 &#8211; 2030 Activity Plan<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2029 &#8211; 2030 Annual Progress Report<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-gray-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Strategy 2.2: Support wellness, belonging, and engagement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-block accordion expandable-group expandable-group-lightblock\" id=\"Strategy2_2\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headinginitiatives\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapseStrategy2_2initiatives\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapseStrategy2_2initiatives\">Initiatives<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapseStrategy2_2initiatives\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headinginitiatives\" data-bs-parent=\"#Strategy2_2\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Initiative 2.2.1<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Expand and promote comprehensive orientation and ongoing support systems for our diverse community of students, faculty, and staff<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Initiative 2.2.2<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Update and add new housing and support space options to facilitate engagement in campus life<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Initiative 2.2.3<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ensure dynamic and inclusive programming and services to meet the needs of residential and nonresidential students<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingmetrics-indicators\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapseStrategy2_2metrics-indicators\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapseStrategy2_2metrics-indicators\">Metrics \/ Indicators<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapseStrategy2_2metrics-indicators\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingmetrics-indicators\" data-bs-parent=\"#Strategy2_2\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Student engagement (participation) with counseling and related services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Student response to NSSE \u201cQuality of Interactions\u201d and \u201cSupportive Environment\u201d indicators<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>University housing capacity (growth)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>University housing renovation funds expended<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingimplementation-committee\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapseStrategy2_2implementation-committee\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapseStrategy2_2implementation-committee\">Implementation Committee<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapseStrategy2_2implementation-committee\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingimplementation-committee\" data-bs-parent=\"#Strategy2_2\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Academic Year 2026 &#8211; 2027<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Justin Reed, Chair (Executive Director of Administration &amp; Strategic Initiatives, Division of Student Affairs)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Peter Grandjean (Dean, College of Behavioral and Health Sciences)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Michelle Safewright (Director, Housing and Residential Life)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Michelle Conceison (Chair, Department of Recording Industry)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gina Poff (Director, New Student and Family Programs)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>John Underwood (Director, Production and Technical Operations)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rick Chapman (Director, Student Health Center)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mary Kaye Anderson (Director, Counseling Services)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Faculty Senate Representative<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Student Government Representative<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingactivity-plans-and-progress-reports\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapseStrategy2_2activity-plans-and-progress-reports\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapseStrategy2_2activity-plans-and-progress-reports\">Activity Plans and Progress Reports<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapseStrategy2_2activity-plans-and-progress-reports\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingactivity-plans-and-progress-reports\" data-bs-parent=\"#Strategy2_2\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-border-color has-mtsublue-border-color has-fixed-layout\" style=\"border-width:2px\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Activity Plans<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Annual Progress Reports<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/strategicplan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/85\/2026\/05\/Strategy-2.2-Action-Plan-2025-2026.pdf\">2025 &#8211; 2026 Activity Plan<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/strategicplan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/85\/2026\/05\/Priority-2-Strategy-2-Annual-Report-25-26.pdf\">2025 &#8211; 2026 Annual Progress Report<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/strategicplan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/85\/2026\/05\/Strategy-2.2-Action-Plan-2026-2027.pdf\">2026 &#8211; 2027 Activity Plan<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2026 &#8211; 2027 Annual Progress Report<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2027 &#8211; 2028 Activity Plan<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2027 &#8211; 2028 Annual Progress Report<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2028 &#8211; 2029 Activity Plan<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2028 &#8211; 2029 Annual Progress Report<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2029 &#8211; 2030 Activity Plan<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2029 &#8211; 2030 Annual Progress Report<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-gray-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Strategy 2.3: Enhance faculty and staff support structures<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-block accordion expandable-group expandable-group-lightblock\" id=\"Strategy2_3\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headinginitiatives\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapseStrategy2_3initiatives\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapseStrategy2_3initiatives\">Initiatives<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapseStrategy2_3initiatives\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headinginitiatives\" data-bs-parent=\"#Strategy2_3\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Initiative 2.3.1<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Update philosophies, policies, and practices to align with current employment marketplace realities<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Initiative 2.3.2<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vigorously pursue competitive compensation rates for employees<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Initiative 2.3.3<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Create robust onboarding and ongoing professional development programs that include transition plans for all roles<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingmetrics-indicators\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapseStrategy2_3metrics-indicators\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapseStrategy2_3metrics-indicators\">Metrics \/ Indicators<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapseStrategy2_3metrics-indicators\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingmetrics-indicators\" data-bs-parent=\"#Strategy2_3\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Retention rates for faculty and staff<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Number of faculty and staff professional development programs delivered on campus annually<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Number of faculty and staff attending professional development training annually<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Develop, implement, and regularly review employee satisfaction survey results<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Number of employees receiving market salary adjustments or funds dedicated to such increases<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Number\/dollar amount of adjustments to salary bands<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingimplementation-committee\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapseStrategy2_3implementation-committee\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapseStrategy2_3implementation-committee\">Implementation Committee<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapseStrategy2_3implementation-committee\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingimplementation-committee\" data-bs-parent=\"#Strategy2_3\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Academic Year 2026 &#8211; 2027<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Laura Jent, Chair (Assistant Vice President, Human Resource Services)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brian Hinote (Vice Provost, Faculty &amp; Strategic Initiatives)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Becky Cole (Vice Provost, Academic Administration &amp; Resources)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Greg Van Patten (Dean, College of Basic and Applied Sciences)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Justin Reed (Executive Director of Administration &amp; Strategic Initiatives, Division of Student Affairs)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jimmy Hart (Senior Director, Office of News and Media Relations)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tyler Henson (Assistant Vice Provost, &nbsp;Registration and Student Records &amp; University Registrar)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Faculty Senate Representative<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Student Government Representative<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingactivity-plans-and-progress-reports\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapseStrategy2_3activity-plans-and-progress-reports\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapseStrategy2_3activity-plans-and-progress-reports\">Activity Plans and Progress Reports<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapseStrategy2_3activity-plans-and-progress-reports\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingactivity-plans-and-progress-reports\" data-bs-parent=\"#Strategy2_3\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-border-color has-mtsublue-border-color has-fixed-layout\" style=\"border-width:2px\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Activity Plans<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Annual Progress Reports<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/strategicplan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/85\/2026\/05\/Strategy-2.3-Action-Plan-2025-2026.pdf\">2025 &#8211; 2026 Activity Plan<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/strategicplan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/85\/2026\/05\/Priority-2-Strategy-3-Annual-Report-25-26.pdf\">2025 &#8211; 2026 Annual Progress 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