1. Graduate Review 2011-2012 Needs Continuous programmatic improvement and a more uniform sense of collegiality Rigorous reappointment reviews of junior faculty “Faculty and staff are encouraged to think creatively and embark on a new phase of development to change the nature and scope of operations.” “Determine whether the pedagogy, course content and course sequencing best support student learning outcomes.”

2. Focus Question What will the Institute of Technology offer and how will it be organized to best serve the students and community in 2020? Primary Stakeholders Secondary Stakeholders JBLM Industry Communities (Tacoma, South Sound…) Federal & State Governments Other UW campuses Other Academic Institutions UWT Institute Faculty & Staff (incl. new faculty) STEM Outreach Admissions & Advising Center Staff Students Institute Advisory Board

3. 3 The 4 Pillars of an Urban-Serving University Student access & success Use-inspired research Meaningful partnerships with the community Catalyst for economic renewal