CIS Department The Vision August 15, 2001

8/15/01 CIS AGENDA n The Vision n Core Values n The Enterprise n Stakeholder Involvement n Key Initiatives n The Beginning

8/15/01 CIS THE VISION n One becomes what one sees n We must see ourselves differently n Then others will see us differently n The Vision is Simple … CIS, the BEST!

8/15/01 CIS CORE VALUES n Respect. Each stakeholder is treated with respect at all times. n Vision. The goals and values of the enterprise are communicated to all stakeholders. n Achievement. Stakeholder actions contribute to achieving the vision. n Teamwork. Each stakeholder shares the responsibilities, risks and rewards of achieving the vision.

8/15/01 CIS THE ENTERPRISE n Mission, Goals, Objectives n Human & Capital Resources n Products n Market Presence n Stakeholders A Holistic View!

8/15/01 CIS THE ENTERPRISE Stakeholders CIS Dept CIS Student Prospective Student FAMU Admin CIS Alumni Arts & Sciences Corporate Employer Local Community Research Community THE BEST!!

8/15/01 CIS THE ENTERPRISE Business Functions Academics Research Public Relations Student Services Employee Services

8/15/01 CIS THE ENTERPRISE Academics Accreditation Curriculum Undergraduate Programs Ph.D. Program Standardized Course Delivery MSES Program

8/15/01 CIS THE ENTERPRISE Student Services Recruitment Advising & Tracking Alumni Services Student Records Welcome & Recognition Academic Support Financial Support

8/15/01 CIS THE ENTERPRISE Employment Services Annual Evaluations Merit Raises OPS Contracts Tenure & Promotion Recruitment Faculty Appointment

8/15/01 CIS THE ENTERPRISE Research Opportunity Identification Grant Admin Proposal Development Research Teams Research Publications Sponsored Research Interface

8/15/01 CIS THE ENTERPRISE Public Relations Corporate Relations Community Service FAMU Public Relations Print Media Global Opportunities CIS Web Site Electronic Media (CD)

8/15/01 CIS STAKEHOLDER INVOLVEMENT n Full Faculty Participation n Student Contribution to the Enterprise n College of Arts & Sciences Alignment n Visible Community Service n Active Corporate Relationships n Presence in Intellectual Community We’re In This Together!

8/15/01 CIS KEY INITIATIVES n Faculty Team Building n Visioning & Branding n CIS Student Life n Diversified Research Portfolio n Public Relations n CSAB Accreditation n Ph.D. Implementation Strategy The Next Plateau!

8/15/01 CIS KEY INITIATIVES Faculty Team Building n Faculty Retreat n Picture Taking n Dress-Down Days n Friday Wind-Down n Recruitment & Mentoring n “Hot Hour” Working Sessions n End-of-Term Dress Up Social Hard Work & Fun!!

8/15/01 CIS KEY INITIATIVES Visioning & Branding n Name Recognition n Consistent Presentation of Vision n Standard Look-and-Feel n Aggressive Marketing to Stakeholders n Continuous Reinforcement n Paperless Mentality n IT Leader for FAMU Campus!! Appearances Matter!!

8/15/01 CIS KEY INITIATIVES CIS Student Life n Aggressive Recruitment of the Best n Tracking & Intervention n Academic Support Services n Scholarships n Open House with Faculty n Students’ CIS Web Site n Picnics & Receptions ++ Memories ++!!

8/15/01 CIS KEY INITIATIVES Diversified Research Portfolio n Each Research Faculty a PI n Research/Proposal Teams n Submissions -- $3M/year support n Negotiated Overhead Rates n Papers, Workshops, Tutorials n Diverse Sources, Project Types Practice Makes Perfect!

8/15/01 CIS KEY INITIATIVES Public Relations n Aggressively Promote the Vision n Corporate Visitor Package n Newsletters, Brochures [on-line] n Departmental CD n Community Service Projects n Industry Advisory Group n Corporate Visits A Good Name!

8/15/01 CIS KEY INITIATIVES CSAB Accreditation n Active Issues List n Issues Resolution n Walkthroughs of Faculty Notebooks n Notebook Tuning n Team Visit Coordination n Status Reports to Dean Positive Branding!!

8/15/01 CIS KEY INITIATIVES Ph.D. Implementation Strategy n Define Faculty & Resource Requirements n Initiate Planning n Communication with Dean n Define Phased Implementation Plan Why Not Us? Why Not Now?...

8/15/01 CIS THE BEGINNING... n Rightly Judge Our Past -- It Got Us Here! n Take Control of Our Future! n Enterprise Thinking -- The Big Picture n Celebrate & Live the Core Values n Elevate Expectations n Make Our Boss Look Good CIS … Simply The Best!