1. Stabilize new and continuing student enrollment
a. Develop new or showcase existing undergraduate-, graduate-, or dual degree-opportunities to respond to student inquiry or interests
b. Provide adequate and necessary support for student recruitment and retention within the current environment
c. Develop or showcase mission-aligned programs that best tell the Buffalo State story
d. Develop and communicate an institutional framework for student success
2. Identify and pursue opportunities for the completion of degrees through remote instruction
a. Continue to enhance remote instruction
b. Provide strong professional development to faculty to provide outstanding remote and online instruction
c. Design programs to meet the needs of workforce development (e.g., micro-credentials, certificates, etc.)
3. Evaluate campus operations, staffing levels, and job duties throughout campus and across divisions to determine appropriate targets given current constraints
a. Assess needs by division and identify and optimize efficiencies and/or improve customer service
b. Create cross-campus and cross-divisional collaborations to meet campus needs when possible
4. Increase fundraising activities to support current strategic priorities and expanded opportunities to maintain the relevancy and strong position of a Buffalo State degree
a. Increase donor dollars through individual giving
b. Increase awards from foundations that align with our urban-engaged anchor mission or that support excellence
c. Increase collaborations with partners that provide support for campus priorities
d. Seek state/federal support to fill current deficit and pursue increased funding post pandemic
5. Implement and maintain the campus focus on health and safety including those within our reopening plans and required by ECDOH-, NYSDOH-, CDC-, and SUNY-guidance
a. Assess the experiences of frontline personnel and address staff needs during this difficult period
b. Support efforts that advance the health and safety of the campus community.
Note: These priorities are to stabilize and maintain the momentum of campus during this extraordinary period. These do not preclude other significant campus objectives based on the 2016-21 strategic plan.
