Student TransformationKnowledge TransformationRegional Transformation
Health and
Wellness
Students will gain understanding of and appreciation for health and wellness as it applies to their personal lives.The department will enhance our students’ understanding of health and wellness, health disparities, and the health professions. The department will be an active partner in promoting health and wellness in the broader community.
Vibrant
Communities
Students will gain the necessary knowledge and skills to be active contributors to their communities. The department will enhance understanding of the elements and processes that both comprise and compromise vibrant communities. The department will be an active partner in contributing to the vibrancy of the larger community.
Global
Connections
Students will gain the necessary knowledge and skills to engage effectively in and contribute productively to the global community. The department will enhance understanding of global issues and of challenges related to globalization. The department will be an active partner in promoting an environment in which global connections grow and thrive.
Objective Activities
Targeted Strategic Objectives and Activities: 1. Increase global and intercultural experiences

2. Improve quality of online educational offerings at the B.S., M.A., and Ph.D. level

3. Increase the diversity of admitted applicants for all programs

4. Increase interprofessional experiences in academic, research, and clinical education

5. Increase community awareness of clinical services

6. Increase research funding and scholarly productivity
1. Increase international externships and study abroad and expand existing coursework to enhance multicultural competencies

2. Increase faculty training in online education

3. Increase marketing efforts and include a broader definition of “diversity”

4. Expand both on-campus and off-campus community partnerships

5. Increase marketing efforts on campus and in the Greensboro community

6. Increase grant submissions, professional presentations, and manuscript submissions