Board of Trustees MeetingApril 17, 2015

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DR. RON INGLE

InterimProvost/Vice President for

Academic Affairs

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ACCREDITATION UPDATE

College of BusinessACBSP self-study will be conducted in

2015 with site visit to occur in 2016

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GRADUATE PROGRAM UPDATESACSCOCApplication to change from Level II institution to Level III institution (graduate programs) submitted - April 2015 and full implementation planned for Spring 2016

ACHEM.A. in Religious Studies submitted February 2015

June 2015 ACHE Meeting Agenda

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GRADUATE IMPLEMENTATION TEAM

Mary Aquila, LibraryMary Chambliss, Student Financial Services

Sylvia Correa, Institutional Effectiveness/AssessmentWendy Cowan, College of Education

Crystal Creekmore, Enrollment ManagementJackie Gooch, Policy Analyst

Necedah Henderson, Admissions and RecordsTina Hicks, Academic Affairs

Greg Holliday, Policy Analysis & DevelopmentVicki Johnson, Transfer Student Success Center

Nicole Johns, Information TechnologySam Khoury, College of Business

Guy McClure, Public RelationsMolly Pepper, College of Business

Jackie Smith, Academic AffairsEvan Thornton, Financial Affairs

Robbie White, College of Arts and Sciences

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NEW PROGRAMSAPPROVED FOR 2015-2016

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HIGHLIGHTS

The Athenian Players of Athens State University are presenting productions of a grouping of modern American one act plays.

Kim Roberts, Assistant Professor of Operations Management was selected as the 2015 Outstanding Research Student in Instructional Technology at The University of Alabama.

Athens State chapter of Delta Mu Delta International Business Honor Society received Star Award 2014 (13th time to win this award).

The Delta Mu Delta Honor Society’s induction ceremony will be on Sunday, April 19, at 2:00 pm.

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HIGHLIGHTS Students in the art major, graphic design track at Athens State University have won awards in a logo design contest and info graphic design contest.

Athens State’s Accounting Club Ambassador was selected by the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) to participate in a Leadership Experience program.

Athens State University hosted the 2nd Annual Youth Education and Awareness (Y.E.A.) Conference on Saturday, April 11, 2015.

Athens Sate University sponsored the 26th Annual African American Read In for Black History Month.

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HIGHLIGHTSAthens State University will host the 1st Annual WeTEACH Conference. The conference will host 200 high school students who are interested in becoming professional educators.  Conference participants are enrolled in the Education and Training Career Pathways Programs in their respective high schools.  As a part of the conference, five outstanding COE Alumni who have been nominated by principals and community leaders will be recognized.   Dr. Tommy Bice, State Superintendent of Education will be the guest speaker.  Participating schools include:  Dothan Technology Center Academy of Urban Educators Career Technical Center, Limestone County Schools Sparkman High School Madison County Career and Tech Center Fort Payne High School Hartselle High School Albert P. Brewer High School Athens High School Brindlee Mountain High School 

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HIGHLIGHTS The College of Education is being

awarded a one-time $25,000 grant to support its participation as a pilot institution for edTPA, as a statewide performance assessment for initial Professional Educator Certification. 

The ED 302 Conference was held on Athens State University’s campus April 8th – 10th.

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MR. MIKE MCCOY

Vice President for Financial Affairs

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ATHENS STATE UNIVERSITY FINANCIAL SUMMARY ENDING 03/31/2015

OPERATING 10/01 - 03/31 10/01 - 03/31 POSITIVE

BUDGET ACTUAL FY15 ACTUAL FY14 (NEGATIVE)

REVENUES:

REGULAR STATE APPROPRIATION 11,343,599$ 3,781,200$ 3,754,904$ 26,296$

SPECIAL STATE APPROPRIATION 200,000 73,251 - 73,251

TUITION & FEES 17,494,864 11,843,604 10,850,880 992,724

RENT 150,000 87,812 71,305 16,507

INVESTMENT INCOME 175,000 37,433 76,300 (38,867)

MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 10,000 16,298 68,989 (52,691)

INDIRECT COST REVENUE 135,000 7,979 7,315 664

TOTAL REVENUES: 29,508,463$ 15,847,577$ 14,829,693$ 1,017,884$

EXPENDITURES:

INSTRUCTION 12,817,001 5,701,772 5,670,437 (31,335)

ACADEMIC SUPPORT 3,022,239 1,354,760 1,596,612 241,852

STUDENT SERVICES 2,442,114 1,112,691 1,120,853 8,162

INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT 6,877,211 2,721,718 2,688,338 (33,380)

OPER. & MAINT. OF PHYSICAL PLANT 3,481,188 1,319,275 1,435,201 115,926

SCHOLARSHIPS 850,000 627,437 730,766 103,329

TOTAL EXPENDITURES: 29,489,753$ 12,837,653$ 13,242,207$ 404,554$

CAPITAL PURCHASES:

BOOKS 18,710 11,291 7,125 (4,166)

AUDIO VISUAL - - -

FURNITURE & EQUIPMENT - - -

TECHNOLOGY < 25,000 - 23,406 23,406

TECHNOLOGY > 25,000 -

TOTAL CAPITAL PURCHASES 18,710$ 11,291$ 30,531$ 19,240$

EXCESS REVENUES OVER EXPENSES -$ 2,998,633$ 1,556,955$ 594,090$

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MAJOR CONSTRUCTION/RENOVATION

PROJECTS

BEATY MASON

Preconstruction meetings have been held and contractor has issued authorization to proceed with Phase II of the restoration

ALABAMA CENTER FOR THE ARTS

Construction continues on Phase II with expected completion date of spring 2016

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CAMPUS PROJECTSUNIVERSITY GROUNDS

All campus landscaping to be enhanced and mulch added and annual plants replaced

Exterior lamps to be replaced with LED lights that will generate electrical savings

Curbs to be reconstructed on the inside of the circular drive in front of Founders Hall and the drive to be repaved

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MR. RICK MOULD

Vice President for University Advancement

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CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

Cash and Non-Cash Contributions

June 1, 2012 – March 31, 2015

$2,014,798Outstanding Pledges as of

March 31, 2015

$1,500,036Total of Cash and Non-Cash Contributions and Pledges

$3,514,834

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NEW WEB SITE

myathens.org

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CYBERSECURITY CAMPAIGN85 SUBSTANTIATED LEADS

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MS. SARAH MCABEE

Vice President for Enrollment and Student Services

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ENROLLMENT•Summer 2015 registration

is now in progressas of 4-15-15

•Credit Hour Production: 10,161

•Headcount: 1,384

•New students: 107 summer

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AREA UPDATESEnrollment Management Plan

First Report Card July 2015

Recruiting Salesforce tracking more than 9000

prospects

Academic Program Support DegreeWorks full deployment Summer

2015

Student Services and ActivitiesNew InitiativesWeekly announcement of Activities and

EventsSexual Assault Awareness Initiative

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UPCOMING EVENTSFall Transfer Orientation Day

April 28 BallroomAll new and prospective students are invited to attendWill include summer registration

Recruiting events for April and May

98 Transfer and Career events in Spring semester Awards Day programs Scholarship Awards Presentations

Career ServicesApril 14: Career Chat—”Career Fair Preparation” April 16: Spring Career Fair

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MS. BELINDA KRIGEL

Chief Information Officer

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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

New Employee Randy Wells

Information Technology Support Specialist

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DR. ROBERT WHITE

Presiding OfficerFaculty Senate

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MR. DAMON LARES

Presiding OfficerStaff Senate

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COMMUNITY OUTREACH

Valentine’s Day Carnation Sales

Delivered 580 carnations

to staff and faculty

Raised $500 for the

LCCI Food Pantry

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STAFF APPRECIATION LUNCHEONWHEN: April 21, 2015 at 11:30 a.m.WHERE: BallroomSPEAKER: Mimi HughesTHEME: Mexican Fiesta

Announce 2015 John ‘Booty’ Murray

Staff Member of the Year winner

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2015 JOHN ‘BOOTY’ MURRAY

STAFF MEMBERAWARD

CONGRATULATIONS KIMBERLY BRADEN!

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

June 16, 2015Morning and afternoon sessions

National Seminars

Speaker: Dan DeSalvoTopic: Effective Goal-setting and

Planning Skills

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Staff Senate Elections

July – Take nominations for the Staff Senate August – Voting begins September 1st – New term begins

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DR. ROBERT GLENN

President

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Statement of Economic Interest

due on April 30, 2015 -

www.ethics.alabama.gov

May 14, 2015

May 14 -16, 2015

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Emeriti AwardDr. Robert BurkhardtProfessor Emeritus

ANNOUNCEMENTSHonors and Awards

ConvocationFriday, May 8, 2015

6:30 pmGymnasium

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Spring 2015 Commencement Ceremonies

Saturday, May 9, 2015Gymnasium

9:00 am College of EducationSpeaker: Dr. Belle WheelanPresident, SACSCOC

12:00 pm College of Arts and Sciences

3:00 pm College of BusinessSpeaker: Dave HargroveRegional Director AT&T Alabama