1. New College of Florida 2010 University Work Plan/Proposal Gordon E. Michalson, Jr., President June 2010 Board of Governors Retreat

2. Mission, Vision, and Strategic Goals New College’s Distinctive Mission New College’s Distinctive Mission Highest quality undergraduate liberal arts education Public honors college Small, residential campus Student-faculty collaboration is the foundation of the academic program New College’s Core Strength: Clarity and focus of mission New College’s Core Strength: Clarity and focus of mission A continuing tradition of innovation and individualized curricula A continuing tradition of innovation and individualized curricula 1

3. Mission, Vision, and Strategic Goals New College’s Niche New College’s Niche A Public 4-year Liberal Arts and Sciences College A Public 4-year Liberal Arts and Sciences College Prepares students to succeed in a 21 st Century economy based on knowledge and innovation Offers an affordable alternative for Florida students who seek a challenging small residential college experience (82% are Florida residents) 2

4. New College’s Student-Centered Focus New College’s Student-Centered Focus Small size Small size (800 students) 80% live on campus Average class size = 18 Faculty mentors Faculty mentors Student/faculty ratio = 10/1 90% of classes taught by full-time faculty 99% of faculty hold doctorate or terminal degree Student engagement Student engagement Undergraduate research NSSE evidence Student community volunteers 3 Mission, Vision, and Strategic Goals

5. New College’s Unique Academic Program New College’s Unique Academic Program The Academic Contract The Academic Contract Narrative Evaluations Narrative Evaluations Independent Study Projects Independent Study Projects Individualized Tutorials Individualized Tutorials Senior Theses/Oral defense Senior Theses/Oral defense 4

6. Mission, Vision, and Strategic Goals New College alumni post-graduate enrollment (1998-2008): New College alumni post-graduate enrollment (1998-2008): A sampling of academic majors New College alumni careers: Percentages in BOG- Identified Critical Needs Areas (1998-2008) Biology Graduates Math Graduates Psychology Graduates Literature Graduates Contributions to the SUS and Florida: Our Graduates 5 Education Professional & Business Health Services Info Technology 34% 26% 18% 9% 34% 26% 18% 9%

7. National Recognition National Recognition Contributions to the SUS and Florida: Our Achievements Our Aspirational Peers St. Mary’s of Maryland St. Mary’s of Maryland SUNY Geneseo SUNY Geneseo Bard College Bard College Pitzer College Pitzer College 6 Mission, Vision, and Strategic Goals

8. Mission, Vision, and Strategic Goals (5-10 years) Our Strategic Direction: ( New College Strategic Plan, 2008-2018 ) Our Strategic Direction: ( New College Strategic Plan, 2008-2018 ) Continue to provide an educational environment that prepares graduates to meet the challenges of the 21 st Century Improve overall rates of student persistence and retention Improve overall rates of student persistence and retention Acquire state-of-the-art technology and facilities Acquire state-of-the-art technology and facilities Promote learning and research partnerships with external organizations Promote learning and research partnerships with external organizations Implement strategic enrollment growth Implement strategic enrollment growth Increase campus diversity and internationalize the curriculum Increase campus diversity and internationalize the curriculum Work toward a green, sustainable campus Work toward a green, sustainable campus Integrate the arts into the curriculum; enrich campus cultural life Integrate the arts into the curriculum; enrich campus cultural life Enhance fundraising Enhance fundraising 7

9. University Work Plan (1-3 Years) First Steps: Short term goals First Steps: Short term goals Improve First-Year Retention Rate Improve First-Year Retention Rate 2009 = 86% Enhance academic advising Improve student facilities   Metric: 3-year goal = 90% Promote Campus Environmental Sustainability Promote Campus Environmental Sustainability Reduce carbon footprint (President’s Climate Commitment) New LEED certified Academic Center Bay front seawall repair and modification   Metrics: Utilities savings, LEED status, water use, shoreline naturalization Internationalize the Curriculum Internationalize the Curriculum Enhance foreign language instruction Complete International Studies facilities Increase study abroad opportunities   Metrics: language course enrollments, study abroad experiences, design and construction of International Studies facilities 8

10. University Work Plan (1-3 Years) Enrollment Plan: Sustain current enrollment (~800 students) for the next three years Enrollment Plan: Sustain current enrollment (~800 students) for the next three years The 2008 Master Plan committed the College to periodic reviews of enrollment growth, with a view to achieving and maintaining an optimal size for the best undergraduate educational experience The President has recommended growth to 1200 students Windows of Opportunity Windows of Opportunity 50 th Anniversary celebration Integration of technology and academics Take a leadership role in making “Liberal Arts & Sciences” relevant to the 21 st Century Unique Challenges Unique Challenges Marketing and communication Leadership succession Restoring lost funding and acquiring new resources 9

11. Resources Needed to Accomplish Plan Resources Needed for 2011-12 Resources Needed for 2011-12 Goal 1: Improve retention rates Goal 1: Improve retention rates $1.3M startup funding (recommended by the Board of Governors) Tuition differential-funded programs New Florida Initiative funding Goal 2: Campus environmental sustainability Goal 2: Campus environmental sustainability PECO Infrastructure funding LEED certification on new construction Green Fee Repair and Renovation funds External grants Goal 3: Internationalize the curriculum Goal 3: Internationalize the curriculum Cortellis Facilities Enhancement Challenge Grant Tuition differential-funded enhancements (languages) External funding (endowments and grants) 10

12. Resources Needed to Accomplish Plan Tuition Differential Fee Proposal Tuition Differential Fee Proposal ( (Projected 2010-11 fees = $234,171) Student Financial Assistance Student Financial Assistance ($70,241) Seminars in Critical Inquiry Seminars in Critical Inquiry ($61,998) First- and second-year seminar series (SACS QEP) Research, writing, critical thinking Successful 09-10 inaugural year   Metrics: Time series assessments Academic Resource Center Academic Resource Center ($101,922) Language Resource Center Writing Resource Center Quantitative Resource Center Educational Technology Services   Metrics: Use rates and user evaluations 11

13. Resources Needed to Accomplish Plan New Green Fee Proposal New Green Fee Proposal Student initiated, self-imposed Student initiated, self-imposed $1.00/credit hour fee Enhance campus sustainability Reduce greenhouse gas emissions The first installment The first installment (Projected revenue 2010-11 = $26,500): Secure unlimited ride bus pass arrangement with Sarasota County Area Transit (SCAT) Install submeters to allow real-time energy use feedback Support campus sustainability awareness initiatives Explore feasibility of alternative practices Fund part-time program assistant Student-led planning and decision making Student-led planning and decision making 12