GOAL 2

PROGRAM

Action Step	Outcome(s)	Timeline
1. Design and implement an oral communications program required of all students.	The first-year English curriculum will include an oral communications component.	Start: Fall 2016 End: Fall 2017
2. Update the graduation requirements in the areas of fine arts, design, and technology and to review and revise the manner in which students can choose to complete these requirements.	Some graduation requirements will be adjusted. Students will have choice in how they complete some of their requirements.	Start: Fall 2018 End: Fall 2019
3. Develop a STEAM initiative.	New courses as feasible in engineering and related areas. New events for current and prospective students.	Start: Fall 2016 End: Fall 2018
4. Create a program that requires each student to complete an online course in his time at La Salle.	All students will complete an online course before they graduate from La Salle. Could provide more options, expanding the curriculum, and respond to student interests.	Start: Fall 2017 End: Fall 2019
5. Plan curricular lessons for all students that involve collaboration and/or creative thinking.	Teachers in all departments will develop lessons that require students to collaborate and to use creative thinking.	Start: Fall 2017 End: Fall 2019

Action Step	Outcome(s)	Timeline
1. Review and revise the master schedule.	Master schedule supports objectives 1.5, 2.2, 2.3, and 2.5. Students have more opportunity to participate in activities.	Start: Fall 2016 End: Fall 2017
2. Develop and implement a range of options that provide for the spiritual, cultural, artistic, social and physical participation of all students.	All students will have meaningful participation in at least one extracurricular activity.	Start: Fall 2017 End: Fall 2020
3. Develop relevant project-based learning opportunities within extracurricular activities.	Extracurricular project-based learning experiences are available to students.	Start: Fall 2017 End: Fall 2018
4. Evaluate the feasibility and benefits of year-long, student-designed projects both within and parallel to the curriculum.	An appointed committee will make a recommendation to the Academic Council as to the feasibility and merits of installing the program. If the idea is approved, a curricular program will be initiated.	Start: Fall 2018 End: Fall 2020
5. Review, revise, and expand the Mentor Program.	The responsibilities of mentors will be clearly defined. More students will have the opportunity to serve as mentors. More students will receive mentoring from peers.	Start: Fall 2017 End: Fall 2018