State of the University Address January 17, 2013

Our Students

Fall 2012 Enrollment Undergraduate Graduate Resident 7,272 1,425 Non-Resident 890 180 Unclassified 9 1 Enrollment 8,171 1,606 Total 9,777

Total Minority Population 2,153 Undergraduate Pell Grant Recipients 2,668 35% Total Population First Generation 3,078 40% Total Population Total Minority Population 2,153

Our People

Faculty and Staff Regular Faculty 406 Clinical Faculty 5 Research Faculty 26 Other Faculty (Lecturers, Visiting etc.) 324 Professional Exempt Staff 338 Classified Staff 220

Our Budget

All Funds Budget $171.0 million $ 17.0 million in state funds $ 3.2 million for state financial aid = 11.8% “state-funded”

Compared to Peer Universities, UCCS… …receives $2,700 less state support per full-time student …tuition and fees are 8% less …operates on a 50% smaller budget …operates with 50% fewer staff

Our Future

Housing Expansion

Recreation Center

Lane Center for Academic Health Sciences

By 2020 we will…… Have 2,000 online-only students, and 7,000 students taking courses online

By 2020 we will…… Double use of evening and weekend classes and have settled on an appropriate use of hybrid and other new forms of course delivery

By 2020 we will…… Have the largest student population of veterans, active duty military members and families among Colorado four-year institutions

By 2020 we will…… Have 12 new degree programs 7 new Baccalaureates 4 new Master’s 1 new Doctoral

By 2020 we will…… Enroll 2,400 new first-time freshmen annually Enroll 3,000 new transfers annually Enroll 600 new graduate students annually

By 2020 we will…… Increase international student body to 750

By 2020 we will…… Have a total enrollment of 15,000 students 13,000 undergraduate or certificate seeking students 2,000 graduate students

The National Sport, Arts and Wellness Village University/Regional/National Partnership

Pulpit Rock Current Site UCCS is engaged in a cutting edge, visionary facilities planning process to develop the next phase of the campus along the North Nevada Corridor. Points of Reference: Pulpit Rock North Nevada Avenue and Austin Bluffs Parkway University Village Colorado Eagle Rock neighborhood University Village Colorado Eagle Rock Neighborhood

Lane Center for Academic Health Sciences Southern Parcel The southern parcels will be dedicated to health and wellness initiatives. Lane Center for Academic Health Sciences

Building 2 – Southern Parcel Sports medicine and sports science and related health sciences Inter-professional approach providing academic, clinical, and research opportunities for high performance athletes Special emphasis on impaired athletes Fitness Center and Pool

Integrated Approach Sports Nutrition Exercise Sports Physiology Rehabilitation Medicine Sports Biomechanics Orthopedic Surgery Integrated Center for Sports Science & Sports Medicine Sports Medicine Athletic Training Education Clinicals Research To offer students the strongest academic preparation for their chosen field, I believe degrees should be granted in the parent discipline for each specialty. Too often degree programs in exercise “science” are watered down in Departments of Physical Education, Kinesiology, or Health Science. This practice has led to stereotypes and stigmas against sports scientists, that are often justified. We need to be a cut above the rest. Physiologist should get degrees in physiology; nutritionists in nutrition; biomechanist in biology/engineering; and psychologist in psychology. Likewise, those on the sports medicine side, should be adequately prepared to take licensure exams. This slide shows a schematic of how Sports Medicine/Science degrees could be offered on campus with a central Center for Excellence in Sport to maintain the highest educational standards for each discipline. Ideally we would all offer classes and conduct research in common classroom and laboratories to foster cross-disciplinary collaborations and build a single identity. Students would take lower division classes in their respective departments, but take upper division classes together at the center. Students could get involved with projects for the respective NGBs. Research would be conducted in common laboratories to share resources and ideas. Primary Care Physical Therapy Behavioral Health Occupational Therapy Sports Psychology

Faculty Involved with Elite Sport Dr. Berning Biology Dr. Broker Biology Dr. Subudhi Biology Dr. Elder Health Science Dr. Meyer Health Science/ USOC

Visual and Performing Arts Central Parcel The central land holdings will be home to a 300,000 GSF state-of-the-art performing and visual arts center, providing services to UCCS TheatreWorks, UCCS Gallery of Contemporary Art, a growing UCCS music program. Visual and Performing Arts

High Altitude Track and Soccer Field Northern Parcel A one of its kind high altitude track and soccer field will provide facilities to Mountain Athletic teams, Olympic athletes, Olympic para-athletes, and Wounded Warriors. Field House Arena High Altitude Track and Soccer Field

Summary: The National Sport, Arts and Wellness Village Pulpit Rock Summary: The National Sport, Arts and Wellness Village Field House Arena This concept focuses on three primary areas: sports, health and wellness and the arts. Within these three areas of focus are potential multiple community, regional and national partners that will join in collaboration to maximize success. High Altitude Track and Soccer Field University Village Colorado Visual and Performing Arts Eagle Rock Neighborhood Lane Center for Academic Health Sciences

Our Economic Impact

UCCS is one of the largest employers in southern Colorado employing 1,694 people. The estimated employment impact is 2,638 jobs. UCCS contributes $310 million annually to the Colorado Springs economy. More than 65% of UCCS graduates live in Colorado. UCCS students, faculty and staff generate $30 million annually in state and local taxes Estimated impact by 2020: over $750,000,000