CHANCELLOR’S REPORT SEPTEMBER 18, 2014 FACULTY SENATE
FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION Geothermal o Savings already begun Master plan implementation o Space guidelines
Henry Wiebe has retired Search for Executive Director of Corporate Relations GLOBAL AND STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS
HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
STRATEGIC PLANNING 17 strategic hires, recruiting for 5 additional for FY15 Filled 18 vacancies in support of the strategic plan Launched search for 12 more faculty in signature areas for FY16 Full-page ads appearing in The Chronicle of Higher Education, Diverse: Issues in Higher Education New reports online Innovation Team New levers activated in FY16
STUDENT AFFAIRS Career Opportunities & Employer Relations o 306 employers registered for Fall 2014 Career Fair on Sept. 23 Campus housing expansion o Occupancy up 29% from five years ago Athletic facility updates o Artificial turf, Geothermal/HVAC in Gale Bullman and Student Rec Center near complete
UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT Total gift commitments up 37% o $13.8M compared to $10.1M for FY13 Alumni participation up o 15.6% compared to 14.8% in FY13 Looking for your input o Seeking feedback on prioritization of fundraising projects