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

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

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

5 Vision for 2012 Community-Connectedness New Resources Image/Reputation

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

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

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

9 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

10 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

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

12 Graduation Rates New Freshmen Source: Office of Institutional Research Percentage of new freshmen graduating within six years; cohort years 1990 - 1997 Six-year graduation rates have shown an upward trend since the 1990 cohort

13 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

14 Building Productive Partnerships

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

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

17 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

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

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

20 Plough Foundation $875,000 initiative

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

22 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

23 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

24 University Status

25 Tuition increase of 14% insufficient to offset 9% reduction in base budget state funding. Plan for 5% base budget reduction 04-05. 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

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

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

28 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

29 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

30 Annual Fees – FY04 with 14% increase for Fall

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

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

33 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

34 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

35 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

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

37 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.


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