In planning for Smith's future, the Committee on Mission and Priorities affirmed a number of foundational commitments essential to support growth and change. Included among these are the following commitments, which underlie all aspects of The Smith Design for Learning.
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Enhance student recruitment, retention and financial aid to make Smith a top choice for exceptional students from all walks of life |
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Continue to attract and retain faculty of excellence and distinction |
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Increase and support the diversity of the faculty and staff, in keeping with the objectives and principles outlined in Common Ground: Community in Diversity (2006) and actively work to hire and retain employees from underrepresented groups |
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Foster the integration of teaching and scholarship, through enhanced pedagogical resources and more effective research support |
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Advance Smith's technological capabilities, with particular attention to the Web and its capacities to enhance teaching, recruitment and visibility |
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Increase investment in the renewal and replacement of Smith's physical facilities and technological resources and the improvement of its daily operations, in ways consistent with the college's commitment to environmental sustainability |
