2022-27 Strategic Vision, Excellence by Design, College of …

2022-27 Strategic Vision, Excellence by Design, College of …

Strategic Vision

2022-2027

EXCELLENCE BY DESIGN

College of Aviation | Daytona Beach Campus

The global leader in aviation and aerospace education, research and curriculum innovation.

A WORD FROM THE DEAN OF THE COLLEGE OF AVIATION

The following pages provide a high-level overview of over-arching strategic goals and numerous objectives that will guide the college over the next five years. While the goals are broad and static, the objectives are dynamic and malleable, able to be adjusted as opportunities present themselves. Not explicit in the strategic plan is a discussion of the college environment in which we operate. It is important to note that we will seek to achieve these strategic goals within a milieu shaped by a culture of inquiry, including creativity and innovation in the classroom and research environments; prudent fiscal stewardship in all our activities; and the fostering of mutual respect, open communication and integrity among and between all constituencies. I am indebted to the college’s faculty and leadership team that helped create this strategic plan. We have hard work ahead of us, but I have overflowing confidence in our faculty, staff and students to achieve Excellence by Design .

For nearly 100 years, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University has been educating and training the world’s finest pilots and mechanics. Today, the College of Aviation on the Daytona Beach

Campus is regarded as the premier aviation college in the nation, offering 13 degree programs from the associate to the Ph.D. in disciplines including professional pilot, aircraft maintenance science, air traffic management, unmanned aircraft systems, space operations, safety science and meteorology. The college employs more than 300 full-time professionals who are committed to providing our students with an unparalleled educational experience. Our students are at the center of our mission. Our faculty and staff strive to prepare each one of our 3,000 undergraduate and graduate students for a productive career in the aviation industry. Aviation is a dynamic industry that has only recently entered its second century. Our mission every day is to prepare students to thrive in this rapidly evolving field — this strategic plan will help ensure we achieve that mission.

Alan J. Stolzer, Ph.D., FRAeS Dean, College of Aviation

ABOUT THE COLLEGE OF AVIATION

The College of Aviation is the global leader in aviation and aerospace education, research and curriculum innovation. We are renowned for outstanding people and programs and the impact of our work. The college is guided by concern for ethical and responsible behavior nested in a culture of safety and professionalism. We believe a vibrant future for aviation and aerospace rests in the knowledge, skills, attitudes and abilities of our graduates. Our vision is to maintain and strengthen our position as the global leader in aviation and aerospace education and research. Our mission and purpose is to prepare graduates who will assume leadership roles in the global aviation industry and related fields. Our philosophy is guided by concern for ethical and responsible behavior nested in a culture of safety and professionalism. We believe a vibrant future for aviation and aerospace rests in the knowledge, skills, attitudes and abilities of our graduates. We have confidence in our students, our faculty, our staff and our leadership. We value our people; a strong safety culture; diversity; scholarship; teamwork and integrity; our passion for aviation and aerospace; our industry partners; the sharing of information, intelligence and wisdom; and the contributions of our academic community. We accomplish our mission by: Serving the student body and external community in support of Embry-Riddle’s overall mission Recruiting and developing top-quality faculty and staff Encouraging excellence in teaching, scholarship and service

Providing innovative directions in aviation education Infusing state-of-the-art simulation into the curriculum Employing advanced technology, equipment and facilities Collaborating with industry leaders and aviation experts worldwide Advancing knowledge through leading-edge research

Our strategy: The College of Aviation continues to strengthen its position as the global leader in aviation education by setting realistic goals, establishing the objectives that will enable us to reach those goals and measuring our progress along the way. Goals: Prepare graduates to lead the global aviation industry Empower the engines of knowledge discovery and research Expand engagement with external constituencies to ensure sustained excellence Exercise superior safety management in all that we do Manage enrollments

Prepare graduates to lead the global aviation industry. The university’s alumni permeate aviation-related organizations in the United States and abroad. As technologies for information and flight advance, opportunities for graduates to function in a truly global environment will continue to increase. The college’s goal is to deepen its impact internationally by increasing the number of professionally successful alumni who hold leadership positions in aviation and aerospace throughout the world. Objectives: Monitor and improve curricula as appropriate, and maintain programmatic accreditation Mentor students and provide opportunities for personal and professional growth Recruit and retain a high-quality, diverse faculty Increase understanding and literacy on sustainability issues Increase use of technology and simulation in our education and training Empower the engines of knowledge discovery and research. The College of Aviation strives to be a world-class leader in aviation research. We will increase the quantity and quality of leading-edge research and scholarship in select segments of aviation and aerospace. We will continue to foster an environment that motivates faculty and students to be engaged in research activities focused on key disciplines. We will work collaboratively with other Embry-Riddle colleges and campuses, industry leaders, other universities and aviation experts worldwide to conduct outstanding research. Objectives: Hire faculty with research potential in key research areas Prepare and incentivize faculty to engage in research and scholarly activity Establish relationships with industry and university partners to provide research opportunities Fully engage our students in research activities Encourage use of sabbatical leaves to reinvigorate research Increase external recognition of faculty scholarship

GOAL ONE

GOAL TWO

Expand engagement with external constituencies to ensure sustained excellence. We will expand our partnerships and engagement with external constituencies to ensure sustained excellence and enhancement of the college. We desire to build alliances that are beneficial with industry partners. There are three broad areas of benefit from this engagement: research opportunities, philanthropic support and external relations, including increased opportunities to serve on panels, boards, conferences and committees. This will serve to increase the visibility and profile of the college within the aviation and aerospace industry. Objectives: Expand and enhance the college’s engagement with industry, government, associations and academia Promote a culture that rewards faculty and staff for external collaborative partnerships Strengthen and expand the philanthropic support of the college through strategic stewardship of alumni, industry partners, donors, friends and students Utilize advisory boards to promote and enhance programs Develop partnerships that result in increased opportunities for faculty and students to participate on panels, boards, conferences and committees Exercise superior safety management in all that we do. Like most organizations, we seek to manage safety within our operations to protect our people from harm and to protect our workplace from hazards. Through intentional education and training, we will inculcate a safety mindset in our students that they will carry with them to the industry. Our safety management has created a strong safety culture that exists not only in the present but, through our graduates, is projected into the aviation industry we serve. Objectives:

GOAL THREE

GOAL FOUR

Incorporate safety management systems in curricula and training programs Strive for continuous improvement of our safety management system Identify and mitigate safety risks to college operations

Manage enrollments. Through effective planning, recruitment and retention, the College of Aviation will proactively manage its enrollments. We will recruit and retain a diverse student body for our undergraduate and graduate programs. We will make available effective advising, mentorship and opportunities for students to enrich their education through experiential programs. Objectives: Partner with Enrollment Management to establish realistic

GOAL FIVE

and achievable recruitment goals for each program Partner with the Office of Undergraduate Advisement to ensure quality and success of advisement program Review faculty and staff needs in each department to support student enrollment Ensure departments implement retention plans Increase the number of graduate students

Our students are at the center of our mission.

For more information contact: College of Aviation Daytona Beach Campus 386.226.6849 | [email protected]

daytonabeach.erau.edu/coa