at the midway point: where we’ve been and where we’re going
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At the Midway Point: Where We’ve Been and Where We’re Going. 2009. M. First in 2009 Coordinating Council Annual Report June 2005. Debi Allison Paul Anderson Brad Bundy Judith Delzell Curtis Ellison Dave Francko Michael Governanti Jim Haley Daniel Hall Carolyn Haynes, chair - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
2009At the Midway Point:
Where We’ve Been and Where We’re Going
First in 2009 Coordinating Council Annual Report
June 2005
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2004-05 Coordinating Council Debi Allison Paul Anderson Brad Bundy Judith Delzell Curtis Ellison Dave Francko Michael Governanti Jim Haley Daniel Hall Carolyn Haynes, chair Becca Hickam Phyllis Keating David Keitges Jeanette Kidd
Anne Morris-Hooke Susan Mosley-Howard Marty Petrone Glenn Platt Jeff Potteiger Denny Roberts Al Sanders Judith Sessions John Skillings Jerry Stonewater Juanita Tate Kim Wagner Holly Wissing Mary Woodworth
Our Purpose Advance "First in 2009" goals Serve as coordinating hub of completed
reports and studies Facilitate campus-wide communication to
develop and implement a shared vision for the future
Set critical priorities and action steps for existing committees or our own ad hoc subcommittees to undertake
2009Major First in 2009 Accomplishments
2000-2005M
2000 Progress Points
First in 2009 vision presented Coordinating Council created; reports from
95% of departments received Center for American & World Cultures and
Havighurst Center created Honors & Scholars Program reinvented and
expanded
2001-2002 Progress Points
Benchmarking process and “First-Year Experience” initiative begun by Coordinating Council
New Vision for SEAS presented Exterior Campus Master Plan, Strategic Plan
for University Libraries completed University Multicultural Council formed, and
US Cultures requirement instituted
2002-2003 Progress Points
New plan for Liberal Education Council and “Choice Matters” first-year programming created by Coordinating Council
Silent phase of Capital Campaign begun Vice-President for Information Technology
hired Enrollment Management Strategies begun Wilks Leadership Institute established
2003-2004 Progress Points
Strategic plan for information technology created
Assessment task force created Self-study for re-accreditation begun University diversity statement approved Theme of academic excellence through
inclusion advanced in focus sessions
2009First in 2009
Coordinating Council
2004-2005
Process
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Inclusive Classrooms
Inclusive Classrooms
RationaleRationale Comprehensive
change provides educational benefits for majority and minority students.
RecommendationsRecommendations New faculty orientation “Critical Friends”
initiative “Our Miami Caucus”
(all-university summit) Funds, rewards,
resources
Study Abroad
Study Abroad
RationaleRationaleAspirant institutions
have surpassed Miami in percentage of students studying abroad.
Study abroad prepares students for global citizenship.
RecommendationsRecommendations More study abroad
programs receiving credit
Master plan for promoting study abroad
Greater support Re-entry courses
Regional Campuses
Regional Campuses
RationaleRationale Regional campuses are
facing new competition. Regional members
seek greater collaboration with Oxford on major policies and decisions.
RecommendationsRecommendations Develop strategic plan. Explore new
administrative structures.
Clarify expectations of regional faculty.
Offer more support for relocating students.
Graduate Education
Graduate Education
RationaleRationale Graduate student
proportion of total student population at Miami has declined since 1994.
Miami has opportunity to rise to top 5 in doctoral-intensive institution rankings.
Recommendations:Recommendations: More stipends and
affordable insurance Number of full-time
students (to 10%) through selective program growth.
Support (funds; library holdings)
2009Progress from
Partnering Committees and Other Units
2004-2005M
Goal 1: Students
Goal 1: Students
Minority student enrollment increased New Ohio Achievement Scholarship offered Higher admission standards for Business
students begun Selectivity of graduate student admission
increased New honors programs created Major scholarships won by Miami students
Goal 2: Faculty
Goal 2: Faculty
58 outstanding faculty hired; 51% of faculty hired are women
Nearly 50% increase in total dollar amount of grants won by faculty
New faculty development seminars on inclusive classrooms & assessment held
Assessment briefs published
Goal 3: 21st Century Curriculum
Goal 3: 21st Century Curriculum
26 first-year seminars offered New journalism program as well as new
programs in interactive media studies, bioinformatics, nanotechnology advanced
New department of Electrical & Computer Engineering established
M.B.A. program & curriculum redesigned New concentrations in computer and
information technology created
Goal 4: Intellectual, Cultural Life
Goal 4: Intellectual, Cultural Life
Bicentennial Committee established, with 4 subcommittees and new coordinator
Alcohol prevention program, executive speaker series initiated
Service-learning & school/community partnerships expanded
New advising interventions New mission and outreach plan for McGuffey
Museum approved
Goal 5: Diversity
Goal 5: Diversity
Three major leadership positions for institutional diversity created
Undergraduate research program for at-risk students launched
New strategies for recruiting and retaining diverse students and faculty (UMC, COAD)
P&G multicultural scholarships offered Freedom Summer & Homeless Conferences,
Racial Legacies held
Goal 6: Facilities
Goal 6: Facilities
McGuffey Hall, Mosler lounge renovated Engineering, business, & psychology
buildings as well as a conservatory, ice arena, & apartments being constructed
MUH sports arena acquired, MUM community center planned
Wireless capabilities expanded New course management system acquired
Goal 7: Revenue Base
Goal 7: Revenue Base
“For Love & Honors” Capital Campaign launched, with new $350 million goal
$164,264,637 already committed $30 million gift from Farmer Family Gifts for Latino/a Resource Room, Office of
Greek Affairs, Petters Center, Harrison Scholarship
Second Annual Winter College
Goal 8: Continuous Improvement
Goal 8: Continuous Improvement
Self-study created & re-accreditation accorded by NCA external review team
Major benchmarking effort in Student Affairs launched
Employer survey and survey of graduate student experience at Miami developed
New assessment projects initiated, including “outcomes in the majors” and critical thinking studies
Future Directions
Implement key recommendations
Identify 1-2 new topics to address
Communicate our successes
2009First in 2009
Looking Toward the Third Century of Academic Excellence
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