1. Summer happenings Gov. Walker signs state budget – Approves CALS dairy and meat capital projects – Delays implementation of new HR system until 2015 – Requires BOR to develop a policy on outside groups using UW space or staff – Loosens policy on selling state owned lands, and allows proceeds to retire general state debt – JOCER approved 1% pay plan UWSA President Reilly announces retirement Chancellor Rebecca Blank begins Provost DeLuca announces he will step down

2. New chancellor: Rebecca Blank Top priority = building relationships – State outreach – Federal relations Developing new budget model Planning for International activities Preparing for capital campaign

3. CALS strategic planning 2012-2014 CALS 125th 2014 UW-Madison Capital Campaign ~ 2015-2022

4. Positioning CALS for Success: Strategic planning Finding the intersection between grand challenges and our strengths Grand challenges Comparative Advantages

5. Admin Team Retreat Strategic Planning Committee Formed Stakeholder Engagement Guiding Principles Priority Themes Mission, Vision and Strategies Structural and Educational Recommendations CALS Strategic Planning: Project Arc June 2012 Apr 2013 Sept 2012 Nov 2012 Dec 2012 Jan 2013 Mar 2013

6. How will we use our plan? Align resources and activities with college priorities Position us favorably to meet new opportunities Enhance collaboration among units Communicate our priorities, strengths & impact

8. Priority Themes

9. Strategies

10. Next steps Capacity metrics RA/TA allocations UWEX/CALS partnerships CALS Office of International Programs Facilities priorities Priorities in basic sciences and theme areas Alumni relations ARS planning Centers and institutes