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    Case Study : University Of Central Florida

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    This 12 page paper is the beginning of a project. This essay provides a beginning analysis of the University of Central Florida that includes: history, size, scope, changes in recent years, external forces, strengths and challenges, gaining a competitive advantages, planning, issues of concern, and the problem identified. Statistical data are included. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

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    to establish a state university or a branch of an existing state university in the east central part of Florida" (Office of Institutional Research, About, 2005). The Florida State  Legislature changed the name to the University of Central Florida (UCF) on December 6, 1978 (Office of Institutional Research, About, 2005). The written mission of the University is extremely  long and is briefly stated here: to offer high-quality undergraduate and graduate education, student development, and continuing education; to conduct research and creative activities; and to provide services that  enhance the intellectual, cultural, environmental, and economic development of the metropolitan region, address national and international issues in key areas, establish UCF as a major presence, and contribute to the  global community (Office of University Analysis & Planning Support). The vision is: "The University of Central Florida will be the nations leading metropolitan research university recognized for its intellectual, cultural,  technological, and professional contributions and renowned for its outstanding programs and partnerships" (Office of University Analysis & Planning Support). There are five goals: 1.) Offer the best undergraduate education available  in Florida; 2.) Achieve international prominence in key programs of graduate study and research; 3.) Provide international focus to our curricula and research programs; 4.) Become more inclusive and diverse;  and 5.) Be Americas leading partnership university (Office of University Analysis & Planning Support, 2005). The institutional values are identified as: "Integrity, scholarship, community, creativity, and excellence are the core  values that guide our conduct, performance, and decisions" (Office of University Analysis & Planning Support, 2005). The campus culture is described as: one that is responsive to change, one that  expects collegiality, one that accepts the allocation of resources to increase the institutions visibility and to maintain quality and one that appreciates a balance of teaching and research activities (Sorg 

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