miami university presentation to the board of trustees june 10, 2003
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MIAMI UNIVERSITY
Presentation to the Board of Trustees
June 10, 2003
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Deepening the First in 2009 Vision
June 10, 2003
Report of the First in 2009 Coordinating Council
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Purpose of the Coordinating Council
Advance the First in 2009 vision to make Miami University the leader among public universities with a primary emphasis on undergraduate education and significant graduate and research programs
Involve all university divisions Collaborate with and support existing university
committees
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2002-2003 Coordinating Council(Pamela Fox, chair)
Academic Affairs– Paul Anderson– William Doan– Anna Dollar– Cheryl Evans– Reginald Fennell– Dave Francko– Carolyn Haynes– Peter Magolda– Kevin McNeilly– Susan Mosley-Howard– Glenn Platt– John Skillings– Rich Taylor– Allan Winkler– Mary Woodworth
Student Affairs– Dennis Roberts– Hoyt Brown– Linda Dixon
Business and Finance– David Stonehill
University Advancement– Brad Bundy
Classified Staff– Kathy Durham
Unclassified Staff– Robert Kubat
Students– Tony Pizza– Siobhan Taylor– Matt Wray
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2002-03 Coordinating Council Subcommittees
Steering (6 members; Pam Fox, chair) Communication (4 members) Benchmarking (4 members) Liberal Education (12 members) First-Year Experience (22 members) Student Ambassadors (8 members, 2 advisers)
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2002-2003 Coordinating Council
Achievements
First in 2009 Vision
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“First in 2009” Goal 1:
Strengthen the Academic Qualifications of Entering Students
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Goal 1: Students
Overall quality of applicants increased. Faculty Recruitment Committee established. Improvements made to Summer Orientation,
campus tours and Red Carpet Days. Admission and recruitment of Honors and
Scholars students improved.
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“First in 2009” Goal 2:Strengthen the Academic Qualifications of New Faculty and Academic Support for All Faculty
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Goal 2: Faculty
40 tenure-track faculty hired. Promotion and tenure criteria revised. New faculty learning communities developed. M.O.D.E.L. group piloted successfully. Graduate stipends enhanced. Office of Advancement for Scholarship and
Teaching strengthened through reorganization.
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“First in 2009” Goal 3:
Develop a Curriculum for the 21st Century
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Goal 3: Curriculum
Core Honors courses developed. Curricular opportunities for Oxford Scholars
planned for fall 2004. Approval of General Engineering major;
development of journalism major
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Goal 3: First-Year Seminars
Focus on intellectual theme or issue Present a topic or approach that is unique
among courses offered Draw upon the passion and expertise of faculty
members Be of keen interest to first-year students Set high expectations for learning
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Goal 3: Miami Plan
Increase percentage of MP courses taught by tenured or tenure-track faculty.
Improve mentoring of new faculty and graduate assistants who are teaching MP courses.
Assign more responsibility to divisions and departments for assuring quality and rigor of Miami Plan courses.
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“First in 2009” Goal 4:
Strengthen Academic Standards and Enrich Intellectual and Cultural Life
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Goal 4: Campus Life
“Choice Matters” enhancements made. Learning Vision created by Student
Ambassadors. Academic Advising Committee formed.
Bicentennial Committee planning begun. Architectural plan for Performing Arts Center
completed.
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“First in 2009” Goal 5:
Increase the Diversity of the Faculty, Staff and Student Body
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Goal 5: Diversity
New director of Center for American and World Cultures
Study circles focusing on diversity formed. Number of new minority and women faculty
increased. Report on creating inclusive classrooms
created. Edgar Beckham retained as diversity
consultant.
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“First in 2009” Goal 6:
Enhance the Campus, Buildings and Systems
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Goal 6: Campus, Buildings
New Vice President for Information Technology hired.
Plans for Engineering as well as Psychology/Animal Care buildings created.
Renovations of buildings (McGuffey Museum, McMillan and McGuffey Halls) underway.
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“First in 2009” Goal 7:
Strengthen University Revenue Base
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Goal 7: Revenue Base
Capital campaign begun. Significant gifts and grants received, including
funding for Harry T. Wilks Leadership Institute Financial structure for summer school and
continuing education being analyzed.
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“First in 2009” Goal 8:
Improve Benchmarking with Peer Institutions
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Goal 8: Benchmarking
Over 200 benchmarking plans submitted by departments, programs and divisions with 86% focusing on First in 2009 goals.
Analysis of reports underway. Plan for ongoing benchmarking and
assessment efforts created.
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First in 2009 Coordinating Council
2003-2004Future Directions
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Focusing Question for 2003-04
“How can Miami University sustain high expectations for scholarship and learning and promote diversity as a centerpiece of its educational mission?”
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2003-04 Special Emphases
North Central Accreditation Self-Study New focus on assessment of learning Continued focus on promoting graduate education and
scholarship Opening of Center for American and World Cultures “Working” papers and open meetings relating to
diversity as an educational goal. Focus on “global citizenship” in the curriculum. New plans for recruitment and retention of diverse,
highly able students