FedEx © INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY U NIVERSITY of M EMPHIS investing in people building partnerships increasing interdisciplinary activities

Vision for 2012: University of Memphis Centennial President Shirley Raines Administrative Retreat October 28, 2003 Long Range Plans, Short Range Realities

Vision for 2012 “The University of Memphis is recognized as one of America’s great metropolitan research universities.”

Vision for 2012 Community-Connectedness New Resources Image/Reputation

Priorities for Planning Investing in People Building Productive Partnerships Creating Interdisciplinary Initiatives

Investing in People New faculty joining our ranks Faculty promoted and tenured Faculty retention

Investing in People 2003 Counts: Full-time E&G faculty positions 850 Adjunct faculty ~ 465 Faculty Turnover dropped to 6.9% in 2003

Investing in People The University’s Administrative Leadership Team welcomed three important additions this spring: Dr. Douglas E. Hurley V.P. for Information Technology Dr. Rosie P. Bingham V.P. for Student Affairs Dr. Robert P. Bartlett V.P. for Advancement

Investing in People Continuing to provide outstanding leadership: Dr. Ralph J. Faudree, Jr. Provost Mr. Charles Lee V.P. for Business & Finance Mr. R. C. Johnson Athletic Director

Investing in People Student scholarships and Honors Program Student retention rates (Fall 2001 = 71.3%, Fall 2002 = 75.1%) Graduation rates

Graduation Rates New Freshmen Source: Office of Institutional Research Percentage of new freshmen graduating within six years; cohort years Six-year graduation rates have shown an upward trend since the 1990 cohort

The move to Wilder Tower is complete and student services are now located in a single facility:  Student registration  Financial aid  Placement  Advising  Testing  Career Services Investing in People

Building Productive Partnerships

Building Productive Partnerships: Kemmons Wilson School of Hospitality and Resort Management

Building Productive Partnerships: FedEx Institute of Technology Technologically enhanced learning opportunities Grand Opening Nov. 19, 2003 State, City, County, & corporate funding

Building Productive Partnerships: Millington Center Extended programs and research activities Phase 1 in design for classroom relocation from Navy Base U of M Foundation provided initial renovation

New space for renovation and productive partnerships Building Productive Partnerships: Prescott Acquisition

Creating Interdisciplinary Initiatives Plough Foundation Le Bonheur/Methodist Healthcare FedEx Kauffman Foundation

Plough Foundation $875,000 initiative

Le Bonheur/Methodist Healthcare Maurice Elliott Leadership Institute Child Healthcare Data Consortium Master’s in Nursing Center for Healthcare Economics

FedEx Institute of Technology Center for Managing Emerging Technology Center for Supply Chain Management Center for Multimedia Arts Center for Digital Economic and Regional Development Center for Spatial Analysis Center for Artificial Intelligence Center for Life Sciences Center for NG Transportation Advanced Learning Center

Kauffman Foundation U of M selected as one of 15 colleges and universities to compete for up to $5 million in grant money for entrepreneurship programs Comprehensive proposals will be presented to Kauffman committee in December

University Status

Tuition increase of 14% insufficient to offset 9% reduction in base budget state funding. Plan for 5% base budget reduction Lottery benefits to students and to colleges/universities still uncertain. Continued attention to cost-saving measures to meet the needs of students, faculty, and staff. Challenges for 03-04

Focus Areas Learning Technologies Urban Initiatives Healthcare Programs Teacher Education/Development Performing Arts Programs Business and Civic Leadership Biotechnologies

Sponsored Project Awards Research Grants & Contracts Source: U of M Research Support FY03: $36 million; a one-year gain of $7 million (24%)

Private Gifts Alumni, Parents, Faculty & Staff Corporations & Foundations includes gifts to athletics and the U of M Foundation, and in-kind gifts Millington site Wilson gift FY03 Gifts to Athletics: $6.8M or 35% of $19.4M total. Source: U of M Division of Marketing & Advancement

Headcount & FTE Fall Source : U of M Institutional Research U of M has maintained a stable enrollment of around 20,000 for more than 20 years

Annual Fees – FY04 with 14% increase for Fall

Appropriation & Tuition as a percentage of E&G revenue Fees continue to fill the gap & are now at 49% of the E&G Budget

Vision for 2012 “The University of Memphis is recognized as one of America’s great metropolitan research universities.”

Operational Goal #1 People Enroll and retain highly regarded and motivated students  Honors Program  Recruiting high achievers  Financial support Recruit and retain outstanding faculty and staff  Enhanced academic reputation  Faculty awards

Operational Goal #2 Programs Expand research & interdisciplinary programs in areas of existing strength.  Defining and communicating departmental focus areas Seize new opportunities for effective intellectual, economic, cultural, and social contributions.  New resources for research funding  Interdisciplinary partnerships

Operational Goal #3 Environment Ensure a diverse faculty, staff, and student body. Create a safe, physically pleasing, and culturally rich learning environment  Better business practices  Campus safety

Operational Goal #4 Technology Maximize learning, leadership, and innovation through the effective use of information technology. Ensure increased fluency among students, faculty, and staff.

Operational Goal #5 Community and Alumni Increase community and alumni involvement in the life of the University through  An outstanding intercollegiate athletics program  Programs in Performing Arts  New opportunities for participation, service, & engagement in the academic life of the university.