1. HISTORY 1998-2000 Planning Merges Self-Study and Update of Strategic Plan Governor O’Bannon Launches Community College Initiative NCA Visit President Benjamin Arrives Four Community Colleges Online Enrollment gains increased 21.7% at participating campuses Administration Reassesses Niche and State Role Commission Announces New Regional Campus Agreement Effect is to Provide Hoosier Students More Opportunity to Access Higher Ed President Benjamin Announces ISU Goal to Be a Pre- eminent Institution in the Midwest Need is to Establish New Niche Committee Examines Options for Establishing Niche Campus Retreat – Faculty, Staff, Admin, Student Reps Determine Experiential Learning #1 Emphasis on Learning Communities & Liberal Arts First Annual Report Published Community Colleges Report 15% Growth President Announces Year of Implementation Jan 1999Feb 2000June 2000Sept 2000June 2001 Sept 2001Fall 2001Jan 2002Aug 2002Sept 2002

2. PRESENT Fall/Spring 2003 Campus Exploration of Questions Aug 2003 President Announces Planning for Journey to Pre-eminence Based on Excellence in Three Strategic Areas: 1.Creating an Exemplary Learning Environment That is Known for: a)Service b)Experiential Learning c)Quality Interactions with Faculty 2.Recognizing and Investing in Eminent Programs 3.Being Engaged in the Community and Aiding State Economic Development Six Tactical Areas Will Support the Path to Pre-eminence 1)Enrollment Plan 2)Marketing Plan 3)Technology Plan 4)Institutional Environment Plan 5)Quality Assurance Plan 6)Physical Master Plan

3. Path to Pre-Eminence Schedule for 2003-2004 October Begin Discussions – Groups to solicit input from relevant groups identified on their charge sheets Planning Process Update to the Board of Trustees Questions for Campus Survey Due from Facilitating Groups and Tactical Issue Teams Web Survey administered to stakeholders for facilitating groups and tactical issue teams Synthesize and develop proposals for initiatives and actions based on input Provide Input & Authority Groups proposal drafts to consider Campus-wide Retreat to consider committee reports and gain feedback from our community on plans for pre- eminence Committees write up reports based on feedback and develop Measures of Progress for the Path to Pre-eminence Logistics Team synthesizes committee reports into draft report. Submits to stakeholders for feedback and revision Revisions Returned – Final Drafts Prepared for President/ Trustee Consideration Trustees Formally Approve the Action Plan VP planning for implementation retreat October 24October 25October 30Nov/DecDec/Jan Jan 23-24Feb/MarchAprilMayJuneJune 24-25 Oct-Dec – Committees and Tactical Teams will be soliciting Input from relevant groups on the questions being considered

4. Path to Pre-Eminence Overview Action Plans Developed – Some Initiatives Implemented 2003-20042005-20062006-20072008-20092009-20102004-20052007-2008 Action Plans Implementation Year 1 Implementation Year 2 Implementation Year 3 Implementation Year 4 ISU self-study team formed Spring 08 Implementation Year 5 ISU self-study documents steps taken & progress for NCA visit NCA visit- ISU recognized for taking steps and demonstrating achievement in claims of pre- eminence Rolling Plan Completed Implementation Year 1 Implementation Year 2 University Review for pre- NCA visit Implementation Year 4 Implementation Year 5 Success Documented for ISU’s Self-Study Strategic Areas: Learning Environment Eminent Programs Community Engagement/Economic Development Supporting Areas: Marketing Plan Enrollment Management Technology Plan Quality Assurance Institutional Environment Physical Master Plan Rolling Plan Completed Implementation Year 1 Rolling Plan Completed Implementation Year 2 University Review for pre- NCA visit Implementation Year 4 Implementation Year 5