Adopted June 17, 2003
VISION
To be recognized as the leading school of health professions – shaping the future of healthcare.
MISSION
To improve health care through teaching, research and translation of discoveries into practice in partnership with the UAB community.
VALUES
- Accountability
- Collaboration/Cooperation
- Diversity
- Excellence
- Innovation/Creativity
- Integrity/Ethical behavior
- Open communication
- Professional behavior
STRENGTHS
- Interdisciplinary collaborations/linkages
- National reputation, programs & research
- Entrepreneurial environment
- Size of school/breadth of programs
- Perceived as an institutional asset
- Clinical & Alumni community involvement
WEAKNESSES
- Research infrastructure
- Technology: Classroom, distance education, support, data management, student’s computers, etc.
- Faculty Development – Research & teaching
- Resistance to change
- Lack of identity (external & community internal)
- Lack of performance culture
THREATS
- Declining state support for education
- Competition: Traditional, non-traditional, technology
- Applicant pool; quantity & quality
- Faculty pool
- Reduced support from clinical partners
OPPORTUNITIES
- Diversify/grow funding sources
- Partnerships/collaborations across UAB & with other universities in distance education, continuing education, etc.
- Distance learning
- Shaping/reinventing the health care delivery system; workforce training, policy, etc.
- Globalization of education & health care – International focus/programs
- Lead/model faculty development nationally – mentoring; exchange programs, etc.
CRITICAL ISSUES
- Establishment of a performance/accountability culture
- Creation of a long-term financial support plan
- Development of a long-term IT plan
- Creation of a research infrastructure plan
- Establishment of identity (internal & external)
- Enhance faculty excellence: ---faculty recruitment and development
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
Goal #1- To ensure that SHP programs are exceptional in preparing students to provide professional services, lead, and conduct research.
- Recruit and retain students who are well-qualified, intellectually curious and diverse
- Offer curricula of superior academic quality that meets the needs of a diverse student population
- Offer high quality instruction, advising and student services
- Increase scholarship, fellowship and stipend funds
- Expand opportunities for international study and scholarship
Goal #2 - To be the recognized leader in health professions research and scholarship.
- Increase research funding and scholarly productivity
- Establish research accountability benchmarks
- Improve research infrastructure
- Determine priorities for strategic investments in research infrastructure, programs and faculty
Goal #3 - To be the leader in modeling effective integration of a health profession school into an academic health center.
- Increase the involvement of faculty and staff in teaching, research and service activities outside of the School that support the mission of the academic heath center
- Increase the number of appropriate appointments for faculty in other schools and centers within the University, and offer joint and secondary appointments to appropriate faculty in other units of the University
- Develop capacity to be an incubator for new ideas and initiatives that rely on multi-professional approaches and teams
- Increase involvement of faculty and staff in research centers and related activities
Goal #4 - To enhance the value and reputation of SHRP in the state and beyond by working effectively with partners to help advance community and state goals in education, health, quality of life and economic development.
- Educate and train productive citizens to live and work in Alabama
- Partner with local, state and national organizations to improve quality of life through health education and outreach
- Raise local, state and national awareness of health professions disciplines
- Recruit and train students in key health professions workforce shortage areas
Goal #5 – Create a positive, supportive and diverse work environment in which faculty and staff can excel.
- Enhance faculty and staff professional development
- Secure funds and develop incentives to ensure competitive wages
- Institute rigorous evaluation systems that measure performance and link these to promotion and merit salary increases
- Improve recruitment and retention of underrepresented minorities
Goal #6 - Actively pursue and secure community and financial support to accomplish our vision.
- Enhance support for educational, research, community outreach and service programs and activities
- Increase financial support
- Increase alumni and clinical affiliates engagement
- Increase appropriation and special support from government at all levels