Para Hulo' | UOG Strategic Plan 2019-2024
Para Hulo' | Strategic Initiatives
Para Hulo' | UOG Strategic Plan 2019-2024
1. Being Recognized as a Research University (Centered in Island Wisdom)
In a region that is distinctive by its geography and indigenous cultures, the University of Guam has knowledge and capabilities that no other institution can offer. Because of its unique position, the University strives to become a nationally and internationally recognized research university as a Doctoral Professional University under the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.
This classification will earn the University of Guam a respected voice in the global conversation on topics intimately familiar to and of concern to this region and its cultures, such as climate change and indigenous languages and cultures.
Goal 1: Model Island Wisdom and Sustainability
UOG will be a model for Island Wisdom and Island Sustainability that embraces our regional identity and values and engages indigenous frameworks.
OBJECTIVES
UPDATES as of Jan. 2022
- The Island Wisdom Framework is being developed with a report coming soon. The Committee will finalize the framework through two input sessions — the first session, Mina'atufok I Minenhalom I Taotao-ta: Co-Weaving Island Wisdom was held August 16, 2021.
- The Island Wisdom Committee is working on mapping related activities.
- Digital Guafak Project. Received an $881K grant from the Lt. Governor’s Office to support infrastructure coding for the Digital Guafak project which will scan and upload historical newspapers and magazines over two years.
UPDATE as of Jan. 2022
- Ongoing
UPDATE as of Jan. 2022
- Ongoing
Goal 2: Provide Regional Expertise
UOG will be the primary source of regional expertise across cultural, economic, environmental, political, social, and technological frames.
OBJECTIVES
UPDATE as of Jan. 2022
- Ongoing
UPDATE as of Jan. 2022
- Ongoing
UPDATES as of Jan. 2022
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UOG is exploring the development of faculty members called Traditional Indigenous Scholars and Professors of Practice.
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Research is underway to determine hiring process and qualifications for utilizing professors of practice, traditional, and indigenous scholars. One model being considered is the “Exploring Elders in Residence” used at Chaminade University.
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Public Private Partnerships.
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The University is exploring building capacity to develop experts and knowledge bearers and creating a designation for masters of traditional skills.
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The Committee is exploring programs with the theme of “Eket – Uniquely UOG.” These will include implementing at least three Eket (Pacific treasures) offerings with links to credit bearing courses and developing certificates via Global Learning & Engagement Office that can be offered to the Guam diaspora.To date, one Seafaring course proposal has been has been approved, and UOG is exploring Diaspora partnerships with other colleges and universities.
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Steps to mitigate gaps identified in funding and resources and institutional processes are being taken.
Goal 3: Foster Research and Innovation
UPDATES as of Jan. 2022
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UOG School of Education is establishing an Education Specialist (EdS) in Instructional and Academic Leadership post-master’s degree program. In June 2021, WSCUC noted no substantive changes were needed, and the program are currently going through UOG’s academic governance process. The EdS program is expected to launch in 2022, and is the first step towards development of UOG’s first doctoral program — a Doctor of Education (EdD).
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UOG Sea Grant Status Review was conducted in Oct. 2021. In Jan. 2021, the National Sea Grant Advisory Board held a special meeting to listen to the UOG Sea Grant Status Review report and unanimously voted to send the approved report to the National Sea Grant office at NOAA for final approval. A decision on final status is expected in early 2022.
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RCUOG and ORSP will pursue diverse grant offerings, with RCUOG providing additional support with grant-writing.
Please send any questions or comments about this process to: parahulo@uog.edu
