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Vision and Mission

Vision

The vision of the Division of Extended Programs (DEP) is to sustain a collaborative and entrepreneurial organization that creates teaching and learning opportunities for WOU faculty and students, enhances the financial stability of WOU, and promotes academic excellence to its partners in business, government, education, and the community. This vision is promoted and sustained by the following organizational values:

1. Collaborate with WOU’s academic colleges and faculty to deliver responsive and innovative credit and noncredit educational programming.
2. Partner with external organizations including community colleges, Oregon University System institutions, business organizations, government entities and communities to deliver programs that strengthen Oregon’s economy, culture and workforce.
3. Provide alternative educational opportunities to help adult students pursue career goals.
4. Welcome new program and course proposals from WOU faculty to help meet their teaching, research, and service obligations.
5. Build a culture of evidence to evaluate DEP programs, services, and faculty for continuous improvement.
6. Promote WOU through marketing initiatives that accentuate academic quality and responsiveness to existing and new student markets.

Mission

The Division of Extended Programs (DEP), in collaboration with the academic colleges and support service units, provides lifelong learning opportunities that are responsive, flexible, and creative for meeting the educational needs of all learners. This mission is accomplished through innovative and creative programming that is consistent with the mission of Western Oregon University and the Office of Academic Affairs and provides unique teaching and service opportunities for WOU faculty.

1/13/2006

Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Academic Affairs Strategic Goals

I. Enhance and Assess Educational Quality in a Culture of Evidence

II. Build a Dynamic Learning Environment Dedicated to Student Success

III. Recruit, Retain, and Support Faculty and Staff in a Culture of Excellence and Innovation

IV. Manage and Allocate Institutional Resources Effectively

V.Promote Diversity, Interdisciplinary and Global Engagement

Division of Extended Programs (DEP) Western Oregon University
345 N. Monmouth Ave.,
Monmouth, OR 97361
1.800.451.5767 or 503.838.8483 V/TTY
e-mail: extend@wou.edu