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Focus On Top Tier 2.0: Unlv Academic Health, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas

Focus on Top Tier 2.0

While the metrics above focus on degrees produced, UNLV Academic Health is more broadly defined as it is:

• Creating an environment where people feel valued in order to attract and engage excellent students, staff, and faculty.
• Advancing research and discovery to improve the health and care of our community.
• Providing high value, high quality, state-of-the art, interprofessional care for ALL members of our community.
• Committing to continuous improvement in healthcare education by leveraging technology, and promoting interprofessional education and collaborative practice.
• Serving as an engaged and responsive member of the community.

UNLV Academic Health will diversify our economy as high- …

Focus On Top Tier 2.0: Social Justice, Equity, And Inclusion, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas

Focus on Top Tier 2.0

UNLV continues to be one of the most diverse universities in the nation, fostering an environment of welcoming communities and supporting students, faculty, and staff. Metric data survey results have been completed to help inform and improve culture for the institution, working towards progressive updates on our 2030 goals.

Focus On Top Tier 2.0: Philanthropy And Alumni Engagement, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas

Focus on Top Tier 2.0

Engaging alumni begins when students enroll at UNLV and become part of the Rebel family. Our engagement is crucial to developing alumni who understand the importance of supporting the university through their time, talent, and resources. Creating this culture of involvement and engagement will lead to a greater percentage of alumni who are engaged, contribute regularly, and collaborate with us to address our needs.

Focus On Top Tier 2.0: Socio-Economic Development, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas

Focus on Top Tier 2.0

UNLV is a cornerstone of the community and remains integral to economies at the local, state, and regional level. Socio-economic development leverages our strengths at UNLV and is essential to the continued growth, development, and diversification of our region and state.

Focus On Top Tier 2.0: Community Partnerships, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas

Focus on Top Tier 2.0

UNLV has been an integral part of the growth of Southern Nevada, and our efforts on campus and beyond seek to enhance our communities and make them better. UNLV is proud to have earned the Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement, an important milestone on our journey that demonstrates the highest standard of recognition. This designation affirms our efforts as our faculty, staff, students, and alumni embrace the power of partnerships for the public good.

Focus On Top Tier 2.0: Research, Scholarship, And Creative Activity, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas

Focus on Top Tier 2.0

UNLV is proud to be designated a Carnegie R1 institution, and our focus is framed broadly to include not only research, but scholarship and creative activity, speaking to the depth and breadth of programming we offer. We seek to increase innovation and excellence in research, with multiple interdisciplinary opportunities that further support scholarly and creative activity. Our efforts enhance student engagement opportunities and align program experiences with strategic career pathways.

Focus On Top Tier 2.0: Student Achievement, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas

Focus on Top Tier 2.0

Student Achievement involves undergraduate, graduate, and professional student success as we focus on outcomes and opportunities for students at all levels. Our efforts are aligned with workforce development, which is referred to as Career Development and Progression. The work we do is vital as we educate students that are prepared for success in their personal, civic, and professional lives.

Focus On Top Tier 2.0 - Unlv Health, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas

Focus on Top Tier 2.0

UNLV Health seeks to create a healthier Nevada by caring for our communities and by driving the future of healthcare; it will transform the way that care is delivered in Southern Nevada. UNLV's five health science schools (Medicine, Dental Medicine, Public Health, Nursing, and Integrated Health Sciences), along with programs in behavior and mental health, are working together utilizing a model of comprehensive care where those who seek care are provided with a range of highly trained healthcare providers in a single visit.

Focus On Top Tier 2.0: Social Justice, Equity, And Inclusion, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas University Of Nevada, Las Vegas

Focus on Top Tier 2.0

Social Justice, Equity, and Inclusion is a stand alone core area to further enable action and ways to measure our progress. Metrics provide baseline data for faculty and staff, based on the 2019 Great Colleges to Work For survey. This survey has recently been administered and will provide insight as to how we can continue to improve our culture. In addition, metrics focused on student responses (National Survey of Student Engagement; Student Satisfaction Inventory) are included with the complete metrics.

Focus On Top Tier 2.0: Socio-Economic Development, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas University Of Nevada, Las Vegas

Focus on Top Tier 2.0

Socio-economic development leverages our strengths at UNLV. Our efforts engage industry and align faculty and student initiatives. We not only support and further our research mission, but we are an incubator for ideas. Such innovation drives entrepreneurship and economic development.

Unlv Top Tier Focus: Community Partnerships, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas

Focus on Top Tier 2.0

Community Partnerships seeks to leverage our resources for public good to advance the university and the communities we serve through developing strong partnerships that are mutually beneficial, promoting the value of the university, and enriching the intellectual and cultural vitality of the valley.

Unlv Top Tier Focus: Research, Scholarship, And Creative Activity, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas

Focus on Top Tier 2.0

Designated Carnegie R1, UNLV is part of the top 3% of institutions nationally for research. Our Top Tier goal is framed broadly to include not only research, but scholarship and creative activity, speaking to the depth of programming we offer. As we evolve to Top Tier 2.0, we will continue to seek innovation and excellence in research, with multiple interdisciplinary opportunities that further support scholarship and creative activity.

Unlv Top Tier Focus - Student Achievement, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas

Focus on Top Tier 2.0

Our Student Achievement goal involves student success, which includes retention and graduation rates, but also includes other academic needs, services, and co-curricular learning experiences. As we evolve to Top Tier 2.0, we will continue with our focus on undergraduate student success and expand to include graduate and professional student opportunities, as well as career development and progression as we work to graduate students who are career ready.

Unlv Top Tier Focus - Academic Health Center, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas

Focus on Top Tier 2.0

The Academic Health Center has set out to become the premier academic health institution in the region. A highly functioning academic health center will not only provide high- value quality care for the community, but also cutting-edge research and a source of economic diversity for our economy.

Unlv Top Tier Focus - Community Partnerships, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas

Focus on Top Tier 2.0

Community Partnerships seeks to leverage our resources for public good to advance the university and the communities we serve. With the development of Top Tier 2.0, our Community Partnerships core is being refocused around what we do for our community.

Unlv Top Tier Focus, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas

Focus on Top Tier 2.0

Our Top Tier vision and mission guide our efforts at UNLV, and we have made remarkable progress on our journey. We continually evaluate our actions, and it is time to expand our plans to become an even greater university. Top Tier 2.0, the next evolution of our strategic plan, is a forward-looking roadmap that our university will continue to refine and follow over the next decade. It builds on our progress and recognizes our opportunities as we continue on our path to becoming a top public research university.

Unlv Top Tier Focus - Research, Scholarship, And Creative Activity, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas

Focus on Top Tier 2.0

Our Top Tier journey is to achieve excellence in research, education, and community impact. Top Tier Focus is designed to provide regular updates on progress toward our Top Tier goals.

Unlv Top Tier Focus - Student Achievement, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas

Focus on Top Tier 2.0

Our Student Achievement goal is focused on student success. While retention and graduation rates are key indicators, we recognize the importance of academic and co-curricular learning experiences. We educate students and offer experiences that prepare them for success in their personal, civic, and professional lives.

Unlv Top Tier Focus - Academic Health Center, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas

Focus on Top Tier 2.0

In the midst of supporting the campus community, Southern Nevada, and the state during the COVID-19 pandemic, we remain focused on our Top Tier strategic plan.

Unlv Top Tier Focus - Our Path Forward In A Time Of Crisis, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas

Focus on Top Tier 2.0

Top Tier remains our strategic plan, continuing to provide direction for the advancement of the university. Although UNLV currently faces budget reductions that will limit resources available for programs, initiatives, and operations, we must continue to focus on the broader goals of our Top Tier plan. Under these circumstances, we must come together, stronger than ever before, to sustain our forward momentum.

Unlv Top Tier Focus - Community Partnerships, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas

Focus on Top Tier 2.0

Community Partnerships stimulate economic development and diversification, foster innovation, and enrich our communities. UNLV has recently joined the ranks of a distinct group of universities recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for outstanding community engagement. This milestone is another important achievement in our Top Tier journey.

Unlv Top Tier Focus - Research, Scholarship, And Creative Activity, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas

Focus on Top Tier 2.0

UNLV achieved Carnegie R1 designation in December 2018, placing us in the top 130 out of more than 4,000 U.S. higher education institutions. This designation is critical to our research mission, and our Top Tier goal is framed broadly to include not only research, but scholarship and creative activity, speaking to the depth of programming we offer.

Unlv Top Tier Focus - Student Achievement, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas

Focus on Top Tier 2.0

Our Student Achievement goal involves retention and graduation rates, but also includes other academic and co-curricular learning experiences. We create productive members of society as we educate students that are prepared for success in their personal, civic, and professional lives.

Unlv Top Tier Focus - Infrastructure And Shared Governance Theme Goal, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas

Focus on Top Tier 2.0

UNLV continually develops and leverages the conditions necessary for success, which includes an effective organizational structure, an improved infrastructure, a service- oriented culture, meaningful faculty engagement in shared governance,and the capacity for informed decision-making and informed risk-taking.

Unlv Top Tier Focus - Community Partnerships Theme/Goal, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas

Focus on Top Tier 2.0

Community partnerships stimulate economic development and diversification, foster a climate of innovation, and enrich the cultural vitality of the communities we serve.

Unlv Top Tier Focus - Academic Health Center Theme/Goal, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas

Focus on Top Tier 2.0

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Unlv Top Tier Focus - Research, Scholarship, And Creative Activity Theme/Goal, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas

Focus on Top Tier 2.0

Research, scholarship, and creative activities are central to our mission at UNLV. Our faculty members, informed by their own scholarship and research, have profound knowledge of their subject matter, and creative activities manifest themselves in word and product – contributing to the many facets of the university.

Unlv Top Tier Focus - Student Achievement Core Theme/Goal, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas

Focus on Top Tier 2.0

Our Top Tier journey is to achieve excellence in research, education, and community impact. Top Tier Focus is designed to provide campus with regular updates on progress toward our Top Tier goals.