Imperative #5

Innovate to Improve Working & Learning

Objectives & Tactics

Develop internal and external innovative partnerships

  • Internal to BUSSW
    • Consult with BU’s Digital Learning & Innovation team on grant opportunities to develop learning labs and updated videos for classes and seminars
  • External to BUSSW
    • Locate new partners and innovative opportunities to enhance research and learning opportunities in emerging areas

Enhance the use of technology in all phases of work, education, practice, and research

  • Grow capacity to use telehealth, artificial intelligence (AI), and simulation initiatives to improve teaching and learning
  • Invest in the strategic use of admissions customer relationship management (CRM) and University student information systems
  • Update technology infrastructure in the current building or move to a new state-of-the-art building
  • Plan BUSSW lightning talks for faculty and staff to present projects, grants, and initiatives that utilize technology for teaching and practice.

      Be forward-thinking; cultivate innovative practice methodologies and new knowledge to build human connection

      • Analyze BUSSW’s organizational chart to identify areas to enhance the integration of platforms, eliminate redundancy, break down silos, and build human connection
      • Utilize online platforms to develop community in the School

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