College of Fine Arts and Communication

About the College

Vision

To establish the College of Fine Arts and Communication as a first choice of tomorrow’s leaders and professionals in communication, deaf education and deaf studies, fine arts, and speech and hearing sciences.

 

Mission

The College of Fine Arts and Communication at Lamar University provides students with an innovative and cutting edge curriculum that empowers them to thrive and show leadership in their chosen field of study. The college’s focus on accessibility, equality and social justice allows students and faculty to transform the communities of Southeast Texas and beyond through the arts and the communication sciences.

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Goals, Objectives and Outcomes

Excellence

The quality of truly being the best of something, excellence means greatness – the very best.

 

  1. Strategic enrollment growth eclipsing 20,000 students achieved by fall 2030 Achieve annual enrollment growth rates as follows:
    • College of Fine Arts & Communication overall enrollment 4.5% annual headcount enrollment growth
    • College of Fine Arts & Communication transfer enrollment 2.0% annual transfer enrollment growth
    • College of Fine Arts & Communication graduate enrollment 5.0% annual graduate headcount enrollment growth
    • College of Fine Arts & Communication undergraduate enrollment 3.5% annual undergraduate headcount enrollment growth

 

Success

The achievement of desired goals, reflecting growth, development, improvement – not necessarily a destination but a journey that helps develop the resources needed to thrive.

 

  1. Pathways to success at Lamar University will be strengthened and developed.
    • Community college transfer
      • Create 4 new pathways per year for the College of Fine Arts & Communication
      • Each year connect with at least 50% of the community colleges that have pathways with the College of Fine Arts & Communication.
  2. Students will be more successful at Lamar University
    • Increase student success, as described by persistence, retention, and graduation rates.
      • The College of Fine Arts & Communication will strive to have a persistence rate higher than 2% above the average of the previous 3 year.
      • The College of Fine Arts & Communication will strive to have a retention rate higher than 2% above the average of the previous 3 year.

 

Engagement

A level of enthusiasm and dedication achieved through relationships resulting in greater productivity and higher performance.

 

  1. Robust campus life and learning opportunities will be developed.
    • Increase the number of students, faculty, and staff who are aware of and attend campus activities.
      • The College of Fine Arts & Communication will increase the number of college, department, or campus events that the faculty and staff attend each year.
  2. Alumni connections will be strengthened.
    • Increase the number of alumni who are aware of and attend campus activities.
      • The College of Fine Arts & Communication will increase the number of alumni events by one event per year.
      • The College of Fine Arts & Communication will increase the attendance of alumni at campus activities by 10% per year.
Strategic Plan added 5/30/2024