Comments? Planning Website: Mnsu.edu/planning Planning Sub Meet and Confer Strategic Priorities and the Future of Minnesota State University Planning Sub Meet and Confer Members: Michael Fagin, John Frey, Scott Johnson, Sean McGoldrick, Carol Stallkamp, Chris Connolly, Jeff Iseminger, Jim Grabowska, Paul Schwinghammer, Glen Peterson, Maureen Prenn, Lynne Weber, Gregg Marg, Perry Wood, Cindy Janney, Gael Mericle, Mark Johnson, Rose Marie Ley

Comments? Planning Website: Mnsu.edu/planning Agenda Mission of Planning Sub Meet and Confer Mission Statement of MSU Progress on Current Strategic Priorities Review Proposed New Strategic Priorities Open Discussion oQuestions or Comments on the Priorities oFuture Vision of MSU Where will MSU be in 2010

Comments? Planning Website: Mnsu.edu/planning Goals of Open Forums Campus understanding of progress/status on current priorities as a whole Discussion of future priorities Broader discussion of the future of MSU Move Strategic Plan document - out of Draft (Gamma) Planning will draft a summary report to the campus of the thoughts of the campus

Comments? Planning Website: Mnsu.edu/planning Planning Mission Statement As a body with representation from many facets of the University community, this sub-meet and confer leads the medium to long-range planning of the University from a holistic viewpoint. This committee solicits and reviews reports and proposals from other groups on campus and makes recommendations to the administration with the intention of coordinating the development and implementation of strategic priorities as well as future plans.

Comments? Planning Website: Mnsu.edu/planning Mission Statement The Mission of Minnesota State University, Mankato is to promote learning through effective undergraduate and graduate teaching, scholarship, and research in service to the state, the region, and the global community.

Comments? Planning Website: Mnsu.edu/planning Strategic Priorities Current Priorities Status

Comments? Planning Website: Mnsu.edu/planning Promote Diversity Provide effective advocacy for diverse populations on campus Help improve communication across campus on diversity issues. The University will oestablish workshops and mini-grants for faculty to integrate diversity components into their teaching. odevelop and implement a diversity orientation program for all employees. odevelop and implement a mentoring program for new faculty. oimplement the Diversity Recruitment Plan developed jointly by the Office of Admissions and the Office of Institutional Diversity. ostrengthen the office infrastructure of the LGBT Center to enable their support of diverse populations.

Comments? Planning Website: Mnsu.edu/planning Establish a Distance Learning Plan Create an administrative structure and process for the development and enhancement of e-learning programs. oMNOnline accreditation Develop and implement 3-5 Distance Learning programs. Provide support and incentives for the development and enhancement of distance learning programs. o(best practices, GAs, training thru IT, travel support, reassigned time, RIP, and summer stipends) Develop and implement a funding mechanism that provides incentives to colleges, departments, and programs involved in the development of e-learning Distance Education

Comments? Planning Website: Mnsu.edu/planning Review and Enhance Graduate Education Create funding mechanisms that allow the University to grow and improve select graduate programs. oDifferential tuition Modify, expand, and create graduate programs. (grow or eliminate based on viability) Revise and simplify existing graduate school policies and procedures to reduce bureaucracy and improve the graduate student experience.

Comments? Planning Website: Mnsu.edu/planning Enhance Academic Excellence in Undergraduate Studies Enhance Curriculum oIncrease standards in degree programs oEnhance accreditation and program review oClarify admission, retention and graduation standards within majors oDevelop General Education course content clusters Enhance Faculty Academic Quality oInnovative ways to reduce Faculty workload Enhance Student Academic Quality oEnhance Academic Advising services oEstablish Academic Honor Code oEnhance funding for Center for Academic Success oEstablish more student study areas

Comments? Planning Website: Mnsu.edu/planning Develop and Implement Campus-wide Plans Master Plan Fund Raising Marketing Enrollment Management

Comments? Planning Website: Mnsu.edu/planning Master Plan Enhance the pedestrian nature of campus Improve campus to meet student’s needs o( concourse connection between CSU & Library; implement more student lounges ) Provide a variety of residential options oPlanning for a new "neighborhood" Create a strong sense of place oRefine architectural guidelines; campus “entryways” Resolve Stadium Road conflicts and standards with City/County)

Comments? Planning Website: Mnsu.edu/planning Fund Raising The University… ohas identified a comprehensive needs list for a new capital campaign. ois reshaping the fundraising roles of directors of development in colleges. ois re-establishing a planned giving program. owill increase its private support in and subsequent years.

Comments? Planning Website: Mnsu.edu/planning Marketing Develop and Implement a Public Relations & Marketing Plan. oInitiate an RFP to solicit proposals for a University wide marketing plan. oSelect a consultant to develop a public relations and marketing plan. oOrganize discussion groups and open forums to elicit input

Comments? Planning Website: Mnsu.edu/planning Enrollment Management By 2010,… o20% of students will come from outside MN. oMSU will grow to 15,000 FYE Undergrads will represent 85% of the student population; 15% grad MSU will… oincrease the number of transfer students to no less than 1,000. MSU will significantly improve retention and graduation rates. MSU will increase the proportion of nontraditional age undergraduate students, international students, underrepresented US ethnic groups, “high ability” students, new freshmen students who rank in the upper half of their high school class and first year students with an ACT score of 21 or higher, contract admissions.

Comments? Planning Website: Mnsu.edu/planning Strategic Priorities Summary Living document – point to begin Much has been accomplished Funding was critical to the success of these projects Many task forces have developed into permanent committees Questions or comments?

Comments? Planning Website: Mnsu.edu/planning Strategic Priorities Next Strategic Priorities

Comments? Planning Website: Mnsu.edu/planning Wellness Raise awareness of the cost of illness to the University and work as a university community Review and assess existing programs relating to health and wellness issues for students and employees. Make recommendations that incorporate wellness initiatives into the curriculum and professional development activities. Evaluate support services for wellness initiatives and make recommendations for any needed infrastructure and resources.

Comments? Planning Website: Mnsu.edu/planning International Promote study abroad experiences for domestic students Enrich the multi-cultural environment Enhance services Increase the number of International students studying at MSU

Comments? Planning Website: Mnsu.edu/planning Next Strategic Priorities Summary These are medium term items Professional Development has been an important goal as well Questions or comments?

Comments? Planning Website: Mnsu.edu/planning Questions for Discussion

Comments? Planning Website: Mnsu.edu/planning By 2010 and beyond, what major directions or changes do you anticipate in facilities, students, mission, program or technical priorities? oWhat will our campus look like? oHow will our students change? What adjustments should we make to accommodate these changes? oWhat directions in academic programs do you see? oNew initiatives? Expansions?

Comments? Planning Website: Mnsu.edu/planning Thank You Further comments: Website: Mnsu.edu/planning