Strategic Goal 1—Excellence in Student-Centered Education continued 1.7 Increase student involvement in interdisciplinary, international, and multicultural activities inside and outside the classroom; 1.8 Support student-athletes’ academic development and achieve- ments to realize retention and graduation rates at or above those of UNT’s NCAA counterparts; 1.9 Develop and implement comprehensive and integrated enroll- ment management and financial aid plans designed to increase the quality and diversity of the student body; 1.10 Increase retention and facilitate timely graduation through enhanced advising, progress tracking programs, and facilitative educational cost structures; 1.11 Enhance career development opportunities for students and alumni, increase opportunities for student-alumni networking, and expand partnerships with outside employers; and 1.12 Provide training and development opportunities to enable faculty to excel in teaching and mentoring students, including the estab- lishment of a Center for Teaching, Learning, and Assessment. student-centered public research university 13