Strategic Plan for Political Science & International Relations
Strategic Plan for Political Science & International Relations
Context For Planning
Vision
Political Science Department The Department of Political
Science is committed to setting a standard of excellence in the
undergraduate study of Political Science. Students gain
comprehensive knowledge of American and global governance and
politics through coursework in American politics, political
theory, comparative politics and international relations. We
prepare students to be well-informed citizens and to make
meaningful contributions to local, state, national, and
international communities. We foster a diverse community engaged
in inquiry, expression, and rigorous scholarship.
Vision
International Relations Program We are committed to
setting a standard of excellence in the interdisciplinary
undergraduate study of International Relations, including the
geography, history, economics, languages and politics of
global interactions. International Relations students gain
comprehensive knowledge of the complex economic, social,
cultural and political relationships among citizens,
societies, states and international institutions. Students
attain both theoretical and experiential knowledge of
International Relations and critical analytic skills through
study on campus and, in most cases, study abroad. We prepare
students to be well-informed citizens and to make meaningful
contributions to the increasingly globalized world. We foster
a diverse international community engaged in inquiry,
expression, and rigorous scholarship.
Mission
Mission
Political Science Department
The mission of the Department of Political Science is to prepare
students for citizenship, post-baccalaureate education and
professional careers through a wide range of course offerings,
advising, internships, and experience in local, state, national and
international contexts.
Mission
International Relations Program
The mission of the International Relations Program, an
interdisciplinary program housed in the Department of Political
Science, is to prepare students for citizenship, post-baccalaureate
education, and professional careers through interdisciplinary
coursework in international relations, advising, and participation
in internships, with an emphasis on study abroad and other
international experiences.
Vision
Vision
Political Science Department The Department of
Political Science is committed to setting a standard of excellence in
the undergraduate study of Political Science. Students gain
comprehensive knowledge of American and global governance and politics
through coursework in American politics, political theory, comparative
politics and international relations. We prepare students to be
well-informed citizens and to make meaningful contributions to local,
state, national, and international communities. We foster a diverse
community engaged in inquiry, expression, and rigorous scholarship.
Vision
International Relations Program We are committed to
setting a standard of excellence in the interdisciplinary
undergraduate study of International Relations, including the
geography, history, economics, languages and politics of global
interactions. International Relations students gain comprehensive
knowledge of the complex economic, social, cultural and political
relationships among citizens, societies, states and international
institutions. Students attain both theoretical and experiential
knowledge of International Relations and critical analytic skills
through study on campus and, in most cases, study abroad. We prepare
students to be well-informed citizens and to make meaningful
contributions to the increasingly globalized world. We foster a
diverse international community engaged in inquiry, expression, and
rigorous scholarship.
Value Statement
Values
Political Science and International Relations
In the Department of Political Science and the International
Relations Program at Grand Valley State University, we strive toward
acquiring and utilizing knowledge of Political Science and
International Relations in a setting of academic freedom,
methodological and theoretical pluralism, while encouraging
disciplinary and interdisciplinary collaboration.
We value excellence in education facilitated through
Active student-teacher engagement and academic achievement in
a rigorous and challenging course of study that emphasizes the
development of critical and analytical thinking and writing.
Student exposure to a variety of theoretical and political
perspectives for the purpose of enhancing critical and
analytical thinking and writing skills.
A comprehensive coverage of the disciplines and access to a
wide variety of upper-level courses.
Emphasis on internships, co-curricular and civic education
opportunities in our local, state, national and global communities.
Excellence in faculty scholarship.
Service to the discipline, unit, college, university and community.
Student development as well-informed, global citizens in a
democratic society.
Strategic Priorities, outcomes, and key objectives
Strategic Priority Area 1: Actively engage learners at all levels.
Outcome A: Grand Valley's learning environment is personal, challenging, and transformational, supporting excellent academic programs and co-curricular opportunities.
Outcome B: Grand Valley is diverse and inclusive.
Outcome C: Grand Valley has mutually beneficial relationships, partnerships, collaborations, and connections with local, state, national, and world communities.
Outcome D: Grand Valley supports innovative teaching, learning, integrative scholarly and creative activity, and the use of new technologies.
Strategic Priority Area 2: Further develop exceptional personnel.
Outcome B: Grand Valley is diverse and inclusive.
Outcome C: Grand Valley has mutually beneficial relationships, partnerships, collaborations, and connections with local, state, national, and world communities.
Outcome D: Grand Valley supports innovative teaching, learning, integrative scholarly and creative activity, and the use of new technologies.
Strategic Priority Area 3: Ensure the alignment of institutional structures and functions.
Strategic Priority Area 4: Enhance the institution's image and reputation.
Outcome C: Grand Valley has mutually beneficial relationships, partnerships, collaborations, and connections with local, state, national, and world communities.
