amy smith adopt-a-u project edld 7430 – summer 2011

UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA

Amy SmithAdopt-A-U Project

EDLD 7430 – Summer 2011

ABOUT UA

Founded in 1831, The University of Alabama is the state’s first university.

Location: Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Nicknames: “Thin Red Line” “Crimson Tide”

Mascot: Big Al – The Elephant

"The Capstone“ – “the top stone or high point”

MISSION STATEMENT

“To advance the intellectual and social condition of the people of the State

through quality programs of teaching, research, and service.”

POINTS IN HISTORY

• 1818-1820 – “Seminary of Learning”• 1831 – University opened• 1837 – Basil Manly became President• 1865 – Union troops spared only seven

buildings on the UA campus.• 1912 – Dr. George Denny became

President• 1924 – Graduate School established• 1968 – Computer-Based Honors Program

HIGHLIGHTS IN UA HISTORY

1837 – First President, Basil Manly

1837 – First to offer engineering

1892 – First football team, “Thin Red Line”

1893 – First women students enrolled

1956 – First African-American student,

Autherine J. Lucy

1963 – First sustained enrollment of

African-American students

STUDENTS

“Students at The University of Alabama can go anywhere in the nation.

They choose to come here.”

DEMOGRAPHICSOf the 30,232 undergraduate, professional, and graduate students enrolled at UA in the fall semesterof 2010:• 67% come from Alabama • 31% come from elsewhere in the United States • 3% are international students from 72 countries • 27% of our undergraduates belong to sororities or fraternities • 53% are women • 12% are African-American • 2% are Hispanic-American • 1% are Asian-American

PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS BY MAJOR (FALL 2010)

• 30% major in arts and sciences • 22% major in business • 9% major in communication • 10% major in education • 10% major in engineering • 10% major in human

environmental sciences • 2% major in law • 5% major in nursing • 2% major in social work

(Due to rounding, totals may exceed 100%)

ENROLLMENT DATA BY COLLEGE (Fall 2010)

COLLEGE/SCHOOL UG GR PROF TOTAL

Arts & Sciences 7,938 1,105 9,043

Commerce & Business 5,610 629 6,239

Comm & Info Sciences 2,223 447 2,670

Community Health Sciences 103 103

Continuing Education 181 181

Education 2,021 1,076 3,097

Engineering 2,773 317 3,090

Graduate School 22 22

Human Env Sciences 2,477 449 2,926

Law 180 519 699

Nursing 1,452 215 1,667

Social Work 209 286 495

TOTAL 24,884 4,726 622 30,232

ENROLLMENT DATA(Fall 2010)

UG DISTRIBUTION BY AGE

Under 18 360

18-19 9,640

20-21 9,061

22-24 3,757

25-29 944

30-34 378

35-39 252

40-49 308

50-64 174

65 and Over 9

Total 24,883

UA ENROLLMENT DATA(Fall 2010)

DISTRIBUTION BY GENDER

STUDENT TYPE

GENDER

TOTALFemale Male

Students % Students %

UG 13,046 52.4 11,838 47.6 24,884

GR 2,766 58.5 1,960 41.5 4,726

PROF 273 43.9 349 56.1 622

TOTAL 16,085 53.2 14,147 46.8 30,232

UA ENROLLMENT DATA (Fall 2010)

Distribution by Race/Ethnicity **

RACE/ETHNICITY

Student Type

Am. Indian

AfricanAm. Asian Hispanic

Hawaiian/Pacific

Islander

Non-Res

Alien

Not Specified White

UG 215 3,076 307 596 22 478 57 20,516

GR 55 625 90 113 7 474 20 3,449

PROF 4 60 22 8 0 3 4 521

TOTAL 274 3,761 419 717 29 955 81 24,486

TOTAL NUMBER OF STUDENTS – 30,232

**Distribution will add to more than total enrollment due to new students declaring more than one race and /or ethnicity.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

• Freshmen Learning Communities

• Freshmen Seminars

SPECIAL PROGRAMS (cont.)

• Honors College

• English Language Institute

• Center for Ethics and Social Responsibility

GET INVOLVED!

• Student Involvement and Leadership– Top Five Ways to Get Involved at UA Before A

rriving on Campus

– 250 Student Organizations– Leadership Classes

BUILDING ACROSS CULTURES

Crossroads Community Center

“Sharing Cultures, Touching Lives !!!”

SERVICE LEARNINGUA Acts of Kindness

Touching Lives

Through Service

April 27, 2011

Before storm winds stopped, the acts of

kindness began.

Support for Success: UA’s Foster Child Initiative

Davis helps students of the foster care system receive

the support and resources they need to be successful

college students.

DEGREE OFFERINGS

• Degrees offered in more than 200 fields of study.

– Bachelor’s Undergraduate Programs

– Master’s Graduate School – Doctoral Doctoral Degrees

– Student/Faculty ratio: Averages 19:1

FACULTY

“When we talk about being home to the best and brightest, it’s clear that we’re also

talking about our faculty and staff at The University of Alabama. “

FACULTY DISTRIBUTION(2010-2011)

Full-Time Part-Time Total

Total number of instructional faculty 1,130 425 1,555

Total numbers who are members of minority groups 184 51 235

Total number who are women 474 206 680

Total number who are men 656 219 875

Total who are non-resident aliens (International) 43 27 70

Total number with doctorates or other terminal degrees 993 246 1,239

Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s

128 136 264

Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s 8 38 46

Total number whose highest degree is a doctorate 858 200 1,058

Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other 1 5 6

Total number in stand alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach only graduate level students

35 47 82

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

GOVERNANCE

What is the System?

SYSTEM ADMINISTRATIONBoard of TrusteesChancellor: Malcom PorteraGeneral Counsel: Ralph H. SmithGeneral Auditor: Sabrina B. HearnSecretary to the Board/Executive Assistant to the Chancellor: Michael A. BownesUA President: Robert E. WittUAB President: Carol Z. GarrisonInterim UAH President: Malcolm PorteraVice Chancellors

Academic and Student Affairs: Dr. Charles Nash, Ed.D.Financial Affairs: C. Ray HayesInternational Programs and Outreach: Arthur N. DunningSystem Relations: Kellee Reinhart

Director of Government Relations: William R. Jones

Dr. Malcolm PorteraChancellor

WHAT DOES THE INSTITUTION DO?

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

• Plan for academic growth and achievement.

• Increase enrollment

• More research

Dr. Robert E. Witt

UA ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

Office of the President

President’s Cabinet

Univ. Standing Committees

Special Svcs. & Events

Faculty Senate

Advisory Committees

Athletics Department

Community Affairs

Financial Affairs

University Advancement

Office of the Provost

Academic Affairs

Research Student AffairsCouncil of

Deans

ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE

Operating Expenses(Year ended September 30,

2010)

63.00%2.60%

28.00%

6.40%

Operating Expenses (Year ended September 30, 2010)

Salaries, wages and benefits ($428,794,945 million)

Scholarships and fellowships ($18,321,811 million)

Supplies and other services ($192,969,119 million)

Depreciation ($43,850,973 million)

Total expenses - $683,936,848 million

TUITION RATES FOR UA2010-2011 ACADEMIC YEAR

FULL SEMESTER 2010-11 FIRST – YEAR UNDERGRADUATES

Private Institution Tuition N/A N/A

Public Institution Tuition: in-district $7,900 $7,900

In-state (out-of-district) $7,900 $7,900

Out-of state 20,500 $20,500

Nonresident Alien Tuition 20,500 $20,500

Required Fees $0 $0

Room and Board (on-campus) $8,214 $8,214

Room Only: (Double room-on campus) $4,700 $4,700

Board Only: Max plan (on-campus meal plan) $3,514 $3,514

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DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION

CENTER FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING

Provides support services for academically gifted students and for students who need to strengthen their academic performance– Study skills and reading proficiency workshops– Tutorial Service– Kaplan on Campus program

http://www.ctl.ua.edu/default.asp

STUDENT ASSISTANCE Career Center Disability Services Mathematics Technology Learning Center Student Support Services The Writing Center

EFFECT OF REMEDIAL ON ECONOMICS

On the record: Dr. Gregory Fitch, Executive Director of the Alabama Commission on Higher Education

• Economic development and education go hand-in-hand.

• Top priority: Improving the percentage of Alabama students who graduate from college

• Culprit: High number of students who need remedial education

• Businesses, industries and educators must come together.

• Tracking students

Dr. Gregory Fitch

COMMUNITY EDUCATION

“TOUCHING LIVES AND CREATING OPPORTUNITIES”Programs Offered:

Professional Development Environmental and Industrial Programs BamaByDistance - Distance Learning Degrees

for the Military UA Early College - College Credit for High

School Students OSHER Lifelong Learning Institute for Mature

Adults Conferences

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Continuing Studies offers hundreds of programs for managers, government employees, engineers, human services, health professionals, executives and many others who want to move up to the next level in their career aspirations.

• Available are:– Certificate Programs– Training Courses– Online Courses

http://continuingstudies.ua.edu/

INSTITUTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS

• Performance Indicators– Graduate and Professional Education– Work Environment– Community Financial Support– Economic Impact on the State– Undergraduate Education

Performance Indicators

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

• First Destination/Placement Reports– Undergraduate Class – Dec 2009

College of Engineering First Destination Report - Dec 2009

– Undergraduate Class – May 2010

College of Engineering First Destination Report - May 2010

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

• First Destination/Placement Reports– Undergraduate Class – Dec 2009

College of Business Administration First Destination Report - Dec 2009

– Undergraduate Class – May 2010

College of Business Administration First Destination Report - May 2010

UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION (2010)

First-Year Students Returning 83.5%

Students Graduating Within 4 Years 37.6%

Students Graduating Within 5 Years 60.4%

Students Graduating Within 6 Years 66.0%

A Special Thank You to: Dr. Ken Foshee – Associate University Registrar at UA

Dr. Dale Gibson – Instructor for Additional Time

Dr. Bob Smallwood - Assistant to the Provost for Assessment in the Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at UA