- Each year, increase fall-to-fall enrollment from the 2023 enrollment baseline of 6,061.
- Each year, improve the first-time freshman retention rate from our baseline measure of 69%.
- Each year, increase 4-, 5-, and 6-year graduation rates from the baselines for the Fall 2017 cohort of 34%, 47%, and 51%, respectively.
- Establish a tracking system to evaluate job placement and graduate and professional school acceptance across disciplines.
Goal 2: Create a Thriving Learning Community for Student Achievement
- Ensure each campus unit defines and delivers services that reinforce student success.
- Increase the number of experiential learning opportunities (e.g., hands-on projects, internships) across campus.
- Provide support services that meet student needs.
Goal 3: Enhance Internal and External Collaboration and Communication
- Develop and sustain partnerships with professionals and employers to ensure curricula remain relevant for the workforce.
- Increase brand awareness by promoting student, staff, faculty, and alumni achievements.
- Implement a comprehensive communication plan to educate employees on how funding is allocated to support the institution’s mission and operations.
Goal 4: Expand Support for Faculty and Staff
- Explore opportunities to address faculty and staff pay and increase average compensation by 2029, subject to funding availability.
- Seek additional funding for professional development.
- Provide internal and external professional development opportunities tailored to faculty and staff needs.
- Establish a structured onboarding process for all new faculty and staff.
McNeese State University Five-Year Strategic Plan (2024-2029)
