University of Arizona Transformation Plan

Parents Forum
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<p>Is anyone following the developments on this reorganization?</p>

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<p>Please enlighten. Son interested in biomedical engineering and the southwest.</p>

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<p>It looks like UofAZ is about to embark on a multi-year program to raise the university’s status in the country…</p>

<p>Arizona’s World-Class University: The Transformation Ahead
The time has come to take bold action. . .
President Robert Shelton, September 2008</p>

<p>It’s no longer a luxury to think about transformation. . . . it’s a necessity.
Professor Wanda Howell, Chair of the Faculty, September 2008</p>

<p>The University of Arizona strives to achieve the highest quality programs in a highly dynamic environment. Therefore, the institution must be able to move expeditiously to take advantage of new opportunities and maximize efficiency. In this context, it may be useful for academic units within the University to re-examine their organizational structure. . . .
Approved by Faculty Senate 2002, Revised April 7, 2008</p>

<p>The University of Arizona Transformation Plan is based on the shared recognition that bold leadership is needed to consolidate and realign programs to adapt to dynamic changes in resources and priorities. The Strategic Planning and Budget Advisory Committee established criteria for making decisions on reorganizations:</p>

<p>Centrality to mission and priorities of the university;
Quality of research, teaching, and outreach;
Productivity in educational offerings and research, scholarship, and creative activities;
Efficiency of unit’s operations; and
Demand for the graduates, knowledge, and programs of the unit.
The University of Arizona Transformation Plan builds on principles and procedures established by the Faculty Senate to ensure broad input on clearly justified reforms to increase effectiveness in a time of diminished resources. The guidelines for approving and implementing the transformation plans will follow:</p>