Pillar I: We Are A Student-Centered University
A student-centered University is a trusting, collaborative, encouraging, and welcoming environment. In the classroom, instructors focus on student learning. Outside the classroom, we focus on creating safe, inclusive spaces where students feel connected to and supported by the University. A student-centered University begins with culture, which is demonstrated by the way we interact with one another. We work collaboratively, which allows students the opportunity to express themselves. We foster a welcoming environment, which means students can be themselves, listen to others, and value all perspectives.
1) Create multiple opportunities for student engagement within each program and throughout the University.
- Create opportunities for student engagement throughout the student life-cycle.
- Assist students in building social connections.
- Connect students to MBKU through campus-wide events.
2) Foster educational equity by providing student support through mentoring, advising, and specialized services.
- Develop effective student mentorship through a robust Faculty Advising Program.
- Provide students assistance to become successful learners.
- Establish best practices in Enrollment Management to track and evaluate various characteristics of our students within each program to create services and support for identified student groups (e.g., veterans, international students, etc.)
3) Establish and sustain a supportive learning environment for student-centered instruction and learning.
- Explore accessible technology to support student learning.
- Provide faculty development and mentoring about Universal Design for Learning.
- Create a resource and support “Center” with dedicated staff to provide best practices in faculty teaching, advising, and student academic development.
- Design safe and inclusive spaces where students feel connected to and supported by the University.
4) Expand philanthropic and extramural funding to support scholarships and educational, clinical, and research opportunities.
5) Prepare students to exemplify MBKU core values related to patient-centered care.
6) Provide up-to-date academic support resources that support students’ needs.
- Provide educational tools that efficiently support students in maintaining financial responsibility.
- Learning management system
- Update communication and integration capabilities to support student engagement with robust access to databases and collaborative practice information.