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Fundamental Assumptions

1. Teaching methodologies, strategies, curricula, and classroom architecture must be informed by research on the science of learning.
   
2. In an environment of accelerated change, FSU must be responsive to emerging needs of society.
   
3. A pattern of continuously diminishing state resources for public higher education has developed nationally.
   
4. New or expanded programs will be supported by reallocation of existing resources or through external funding.
   
5. Following the Board of Regents initiative, FSU will continue to improve effectiveness and efficiency.
   
6. Collaboration across programs, departments, divisions, and colleges can lead to enhanced student learning and improved effectiveness and efficiency.
   
7. Growth of FSU student population will continue but not uniformly across colleges or departments.
   
8. Faculty development is critical to achieving educational objectives.
   
9. CLAS will increase its support of economic development throughout the region.