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Welcome BackConvocation 2011
Thank You All
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Thank You
• For the Great Work• For your commitment to students• For bearing with our mistakes• For accommodating change
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Today’s talk
State of the UniversityGoals for the coming yearThoughts for the future
State of the University
Faculty and StaffAwards & Recognition
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New Academic Programs and Locations• Poconos Branch• Masters in Mechanical Engineering• Masters of Sciences with a PA Reading Specialist Certificate in Berks
County • Certificate Program in Sustainability Management• Wilkes/Weir Engineering Curriculum Initiative• Master of Science in Middle-Level Education with a Specialization in
Middle-Level Mathematics or Middle-Level Science• Doctor of Nursing Practice • Community Pharmacy Residency Accredited
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Total grant activity $3.9 million $1 million plus grants:
– Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI)– Institute for Energy and Environmental
Education, Federal Department of Energy– Eligible Partners Grant, (state Department of
Education)
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Improvements in Governance• Faculty and staff on board committees• Process for Decision Making and Change
– Steps to Excellence• Communications• USAC• Faculty Handbook• Support review of current faculty governance
structure
Science Building Making Wilkes Unquestioned Leader in NEPA
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Science Building Fund RaisingGoals vs. Actual
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Science Building Timeline:
– Bid Date 11/2011– Bid Opening 12/2011– Obtain All Permits 2/2012– Award Contracts 1/2012– Construction start/ground breaking 3/2012– Construction Completion 6/2013– Future Plans for Stark
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$1.7 Million Renovations Stark Hall - $367,591.00– To relocate utilities for the new science building
Residence halls - $926,300.00 – Weiss, Catlin, Rifkin and Sterling received upgrades in electrical, plumbing,
fire suppression, and paint
Ralston Athletic Complex - $407,603.00– New Press box and visitor’s bleachers– Artillery Park – New infield– Schmidt Stadium -- Named Sept. 24
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New Investments on CampusE.S. Farley Library
Teaching Commons
Information Technology—New Sungard Agreement
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Closing the FY12 Gap$5.3 million Gap—Filled Through:• Revenue From New Programs• Reallocation
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Performance Profile MeasuresFirst-year retention5-year graduation ratesFaculty salary averages Student Satisfaction
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First-Year Retentionby Year of Entry
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Five-Year Graduation Ratesby Year of Entry
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Hard Work Pays OffStudents More Satisfied in 2011Undergraduate students more satisfied in over 2/3 of the survey
items. Financial Aid Services Helpfulness of personnel involved in registration Amount of parking space on campus Helpfulness of Admissions counselors Library resources and services
Graduate students were more satisfied in 1/4 of the survey items. The largest increase was for course registration which was more convenience, flexibility, and few conflicts during the process
Goals for Academic Year 2012
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Strategic Planning – Vision 2015Annual planning cycle to connect University departments and units
with Vision 2015:• Annual Program Review – includes a “looking forward” component
• Planning Memos – Deans & VPs synthesize and prioritize information collected through the program reviews
• Prioritization –Cabinet and Deans & Strategic Planning Committee will develop recommendations on process and initiative priorities, informed by Vision 2015.
• Budget Committee - Will review allocation of funds for strategic priorities in setting FY13 budget.
• Board – Approves recommendations
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Initiatives from Planning Memos• CAHSS -- Master’s Degree in Communications Studies/Marketing• Pharmacy and Nursing – Organize student research day• College of Science and Engineering -- Develop new M.S. Program in Bioengineering• Sidhu School – ABBA program enhancement • Education &Continuing Studies – Baccalaureate Completers Program• Enrollment Management – Increase diversity • Finance Support Operations – Child care center• ITS – Implement Sungard Contract• Advancement – More alumni event programming • Library – Resources for long distance learners• Marketing Communications – Awareness campaign• Provosts Office – Cooperation with Medical College
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Master Planning• Scheduled for adoption by Board in Sept.• Series of open forums with campus to review final plan• Implementation will begin as soon as the financing of the
science building is firmed up.
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ChallengesNational Economic CrisisState update Graduate teacher education
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2011-2012 Academic Year Work PlanKEY FOCI• Science Building
• Institute for Energy and the Environment– Secure funding for continued operation
• IMPROVE — Continue assessment, strategic planningand resource utilization process
• Implement high priority Vision 2015 initiatives
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2011-2012 Academic Year Work PlanOTHER INITIATIVES• Enhance Enrollment
Community college articulationVeteran EnrollmentShaping diversityAdult learning task force
• Academic program planning
• Baccalaureate Studies ProgramPoconos site with ABBA and MBA expansion
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2011-2012 Academic Year Work PlanOTHER INITIATIVES• Student outcomes assessment/Program
Review• Research Development
Thoughts for the Future
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Thoughts for the Future
• Economy• Need to Continue Diversifying Program• Huge Opportunities in Region• Aspire to be THE higher education leader in
region
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Thoughts for the Future
• Control our destiny• Come together as a community • Have More Fun
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Thank youQuestions?