November 6, 2012 UNC: OUR TIME, OUR FUTURE STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS INITIATIVE BY LINDA BRADY CHANCELLOR THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT GREENSBORO

 Define the University’s strategic directions for  Intent:  setting current and future priorities  resource planning and allocation  program planning  review and refinement of academic missions  strategic planning by UNC constituent institutions and affiliated entities  reflect the University's deep commitment to help North Carolina respond to changing state needs and economic challenges PURPOSE

 Three committees:  UNC Advisory Committee on Strategic Directions  Composed of business, education and government leaders, along with selected Board members, Chancellors, and faculty leadership  Strategic Directions Committee  Chaired by Board of Governors member Fred Eshelman, includes selected General Administration Staff and UNC Chancellors  Faculty Advisory Council  Chaired by chair of Faculty Assembly Catherine Rigsby, includes selected faculty from UNC campuses PROCESS

 UNC Advisory Committee on Strategic Directions  9/26/12*  10/24/12*  11/7/12  12/12/12  1/9/13  Strategic Directions Committee  10/9/12*  10/30/12*  11/6/12  11/20/12  12/4/12  12/18/12  Regional meetings across North Carolina over the next 6 weeks  Dates and Locations TBA MEETINGS

1. Establish Degree Attainment Targets for North Carolina  Estimate the number of graduates needed in North Carolina  Determine the academic disciplines needed and ensure the University is meeting current and projected workforce demand 2. Strengthen Academic Quality  Produce quality students for the state’s workforce  Understand what skills are needed and then meet the demand 3. Serve the People of North Carolina  Understand how best to continue using University resources, including our faculty expertise, research, and service capacity to improve the lives of North Carolinians STRATEGIC PLANNING: FIVE GOALS

4. Maximize the University’s Efficiency  Continue to identify and act on specific opportunities for savings in academic and administrative areas 5. Ensure a Financially Stable and Accessible University  Increase the University’s capacity to secure external funding support and grow partnerships with the private sector STRATEGIC PLANNING: FIVE GOALS

DEGREE ATTAINMENT LEVELS 1.Typical, entry-level education (based on BLS economists’ opinion) Adjusted based on estimate of year old share of the workforce 2.Projected education levels in 2020 based on recent trends in workers’ actual education levels (2010 American Community Survey) 3.Average degree attainment level of top five most educated states in 2010 (2010 American Community Survey)

DEGREE ATTAINMENT OPTIONS PRESENTED 10/24/12 Typical, entry-level education Top 5 most educated states

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 UNCG faculty liaison: Vidyaranya Gargeya, Professor and Director of the MBA Program, Bryan School   UNC faculty liaison: Catherine Rigsby, Chair, UNC Faculty Assembly; Faculty Member, East Carolina University   Student liaison: Kevin Kimball, UNC Association of Student Governments Designee; Student, UNC-CH   Staff Liaison: Charles Brink, Chair, UNC Staff Assembly; Staff Member, UNC-Chapel Hill  CONTACTS