1. Carleton Academic Plan (CAP) Second Annual Progress Report 2012 Presented to Senate May 25, 2012 Dr. Peter Ricketts Provost and Vice-President (Academic)

2. CAP Executive Summary Academic Development Enrolment targets met or exceeded at both undergraduate and graduate levels.  Key Indicators: UG: +8.8% since 2009; > 2013 target by 3.8% Entry Average: Increase to 81% from 80.9% in 2009 GRAD: Master’s >3; PhD <11 60% increase in teaching workshops; teaching development extended to Contract Instructors and Graduate TAs.  Key Indicators (2009 data): Students satisfied with quality of teaching UG: 93%; GRAD 89% Master’s, 87% PhD Implementation of new Quality Assurance Process; including the joint Carleton-Ottawa institutes and new affiliation with Dominican University College; OQA workshops and resource materials. Degree-Level Expectations and Learning Outcomes projects initiated. Success 2007-10-15 2

3. CAP Executive Summary Academic Development cont. Carleton Innovation Forum program has fostered new research centres, degree programs, courses, and other initiatives; second round of CIFs approved. Four strategic faculty positions were funded under the Office of the Provost, and searches are currently in progress. Expansion of CUOL continues; new classroom technology; Moodle picked as new LMS.  Key Indictor: 17.2% increase in CUOL course credit registrations (6,304) New programs in Health, Sustainability, Entrepreneurship; new certificate & diploma programs in development (stackable credentials); new interdisciplinary and collaborative graduate programs. Success 2007-10-15 3

4. CAP Executive Summary Research Development I-CUREUS funding support for 40 Carleton undergraduate students to work with established Carleton researchers. Two Carleton students presented at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research in the USA. New Institute in Health: Science, Technology, and Policy established; linked to new master’s program. Success in Banting Fellowships to recruit PDFs that will evolve into faculty positions; in creased support and mentoring` for PDFs. Implementation of Open Access initiative: CURVE – Carleton’s open access repository – is now fully functional digital repository. Faculty Research Mentoring initiative implemented. New space for graduate students and research facilities. Success 2007-10-15 4

5. CAP Executive Summary Student Engagement and Development New student success and retention initiatives: BounceBack, FITAction, Graduate Students’ Orientation Day, enhanced training and mentoring for Teaching Assistants.  Key Indicators: 2 year retention rate increase to 81.2% (2008 cohort) 7 year graduation rate slight increase to 70.6% CCI initiative providing increased learning opportunities for students in Undergraduate Research, Experiential Learning (Coop, Community Service Learning), International Experiences, and Innovation and Entrepreneurship; new CCI website launched (Enhance Your Degree); major development will be announced soon. Expansion of MacOdrum Library to double the study space available and provide dedicated areas for graduate students, as well as an expanded Learning Commons and the Carleton Discovery Centre. Success 2007-10-15 5

6. CAP Executive Summary Student Engagement and Development cont. Carleton’s first HD COUL classroom was brought online in September 2011 ; all classrooms over 70 capacity now have lecture capture capabilities.. New Aboriginal Centre will be completed for Fall 2012 and the FASS will welcome the New Sun Visiting Aboriginal Scholar. READ Institute launched to promote interdisciplinary research and teaching in accessibility. Carleton #5 in country for student use of social media to access university information and services; Two year employment rates improving.  Key Indictor: 95.4% compared to 94.9% in 2008; ON ave is 93.8% Improving NSSE scores (2011) on key benchmark measures.  Key Indictors: LAC, SCE, ACL, EEE, SFI Success 2007-10-15 6

7. CAP Executive Summary International and Global Outreach Expansion of international exchange agreements with institutions in Brazil, China, Columbia, Germany, Ireland, Israel, Scotland, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, and the United States. International undergraduate enrolment has surpassed institutional targets, increasing by  Key Indicators: +12% since 2009 to 1,776 full-time UG students. Int. students make up 9.5% UG total and 14% GRAD total Expansion of international recruitment agents; discussions with CultureWorks to recruit and provide non-credit ESL education for academically admissible students. Decision not to pursue partnership with Navitas; expansion of SLALS Foundation Program under consideration. National Capital Confucius Institute and Canada-India Centre in Science, Technology, Trade, and Policy launched. Success 2007-10-15 7

8. CAP Executive Summary Regional and National Outreach Affiliation with Dominican University College approved by MTCU. New collaborations with regional post-secondary partners, including pathway programs, joint programs, credit transfers, articulation agreements, and summer courses for students to transition into Carleton programs.  Key Indicator: 10 new College pathways (33 compared to 23 in 2010) Exploring educational economic development opportunities with regional municipalities, local organizations, and communities (Almonte, Orleans, Kitigan Zibi). Carleton received large SSHRC and OYE/FedDev grants to support Community Engagement and Entrepreneurship and Innovation. New industry partnerships established to fund research, students, facilities, and innovation. Success 2007-10-15 8