1. TCF Volunteers Conference BG Sam Hines, Ph.D. Provost & Dean of the College 25 February 2012 1

2. 1.Review of Lt Gen Rosa’s fundraising priorities 2.The Citadel’s Blueprint (2009-2012) 3. Blueprint Accomplishments 4. New Strategic Plan Construction 5. Academic Accomplishments 6. Core Values and Leadership Development Model 7. Challenges and Emerging Issues 8. Academic Growth Strategies 9. Retention Initiatives Briefing Outline

3. Cadet Leadership Development Citadel Facilities Unrestricted donations Athletics BluePrint Lt Gen Rosa’s funding priorities

4. 5 Blueprint Process

5. Blueprint 2009-2012

6. 6 Strategic Initiatives derived from Blueprint process 1.Develop principled leaders in a globalized environment. 2.Enhance the learning environment. 3.Strengthen the college through institutional advancement. 4.Develop the student population. 5.Enhance the facilities and technological support for the campus. 6.Improve institutional effectiveness. 7.Ensure the college has the leadership and talent to accomplish these strategic initiatives. 8.To provide outreach to the region and serve as a resource in its economic development.

7. 7 Blueprint Accomplishments Fiscal Years 2010 – 2011 Implemented a robust new strategic marketing plan and expanded enrollment in The Citadel Graduate College by 8% Created The Citadel’s STEM Center of Excellence (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) Expanded The Citadel Leadership Model: o new required leadership and ethics courses for all sophomores, juniors, and seniors o Created a new service learning requirement Completed major renovations to the Daniel Library and Capers Hall.

8. 7 Blueprint Accomplishments Fiscal Years 2010 – 2011 (cont’d) Invested in campus technology infrastructure o Banner Enterprise Information System and o Blackboard Online Education Content Management System, o Joined the South Carolina Light Rail Expanded career services and implemented a required E-Leadership Portfolio Established a new Veterans Program The Academic Support Center received the 2011 Frank L. Christ Outstanding Learning Center Award Refined Core Values and Four-Year Leadership Development Model

9. 9 Core Values HonorDutyRespect AcademicsDutyHonorMoralityDisciplineDiversity

10. 10 The Citadel Four-Year Leadership Development Model 1 st Class: Commanding2 nd Class: Leading3 rd Class: Serving4 th Class: Preparing

11. 11 Citadel SCCC Fall GPA

12. 9 Academic Initiatives Four-Year Graduation Rate South Carolina Public Colleges

13. Strategic Planning Process Activities for 2011-2012 Academic Year Creation of Prioritized Lists for Internal and External Funding April-May 2012 Strategic Planning Committee Deliberations and Rankings Feb- March 2012 Strategic Planning Proposals Due Jan 2012 Campus-wide Strategic Planning Proposal Writing Assistance August-Nov 2011 Strategic Planning Proposal Forms for 2012-2015 Distributed to All Faculty and Staff Following Town Hall August 2011 13 Implementation of 2009-2012 Strategic Plan Initiatives All Year 2012-2015 Strategic Plan to BOV for Approval June 2012 2009-12 Blueprint Implementation 2011-2012 Academic Year Creation of Fall 2012-2018 Plan New objectives and action items Refined KPIs Enhanced Assessments

14. Strategic Planning Timeframe Blueprint II Cycle: August 2012 - July 2018 Refresh Cycle: Third year refresh of action items and KPI goal adjustments Bi-annual articulation of TCF funding requirements 14 July 2018 End of Blueprint 2 Aug 2018 Launch Blueprint 3 Aug 2012 Launch Plan Mar 2014 Realign TCF Funding Requirements Mar 2016 Realign TCF Funding Requirements Jun 2015 Complete 3 rd Year Refresh Jan 2015 Start 3 rd Year Refresh Jan 2017 Start Build Blueprint 3

15. “The academic growth plan is our highest strategic priority.” Lt Gen John W. Rosa

16. Academic Priorities Political Agendas Economic Impact Community Needs STRATEGIC VALUE Academic Program selection and growth should be based on: (1) how a program fits into our strategic priorities and (2) its potential for revenue generation Strategic Academic Growth Plan EXAMPLES: Homeland Security Leadership & Org. Behavior

17. New Academic Program Growth Plan New Programs M.S. in Program Mgmt Accelerated MATs Graduate Certificate in Homeland Security Mgmt Graduate Certificate in Environmental Science Graduate Leadership Certificate Graduate Systems Engineering Certificate Graduate Certificate in Technical Project Mgmt. Evening Criminal Justice Degree Completion New Programs in Development Interdisciplinary Masters Degree in STEM Education Graduate Certificate in Professional Intelligence Analysis Master of Arts in Social Science Leadership Track

18. 7 Retention Continue to expand Academic Support Center Focus on reducing academic failure o Company Academic Affairs Officers o Faculty Academic Advisors o On-line options for summer school o Early warning intervention Meet individually with seniors who will not graduate on time Increase participation in CSI Address financial challenges faced by cadets

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