1. The University of Memphis Academic Planning and Priorities Dean’s Retreat August 19, 2004

2. I. THE FRAMEWORK A.Mission B.Values C.Strategic Priorities D.Strategies for Success

3. A. Mission  High-quality learning opportunities  Creative discovery and dissemination of new knowledge  Transfer of knowledge and collaboration with community stakeholders and institutions  Leadership and service to address social, intellectual, economic development and scientific challenges  Diverse faculty, staff, and student populations

4. B. Values  Excellence in teaching and research  Interdisciplinary collaboration, artistic expression, and research  Transfer and dissemination of knowledge  Respect for diversity and individual worth  Integrity and transparency  Responsible stewardship  Stewardship of wisdom, knowledge, and information  Leadership and involvement in community

5. C. Strategic Priorities  Investing in People  Creating Interdisciplinary Initiatives  Building Productive Partnerships  Developing New Resources  Enhancing Image and Reputation  Community Connectedness

6. D. Strategies for Success  Shared Vision  University-wide Strategic Planning  Strategic Planning linkages to Financial Planning  Ongoing Assessment

7. II. ELEMENTS OF THE PLAN A.Institutional Peers B.Academic Plan C.Academic Goals D.Benchmarks E.Other Assessment Tools F.Areas of Focus G.Areas of Excellence H.Program Review I.Fostering Faculty Achievement J.Fostering Student Achievement K.Improving Library Services L.Integrating Information Technologies M.Linking Budgets to Strategic Planning N.Promotional Targets

8. A. Institutional Peers  Arizona State University  Florida International University  Georgia State University  University of Alabama, Birmingham  University of Cincinnati  University of Houston, University Park  University of Illinois at Chicago  University of Louisville  University of Pittsburgh  University of South Carolina  University of South Florida Aspirational, Peer, and Near Peer

9. B. Academic Plan  Mission, values, strategic priorities  Institutional Peers  Strategies Goals University, College and Department Areas of Focus and Excellence Academic Program Review Fostering Faculty Achievement Fostering Student Achievement Improving Library Services Integrating Technologies Strategic Planning linkages to Financial Planning Benchmarks and Other Assessment Strategies Promotional Targets

10. C. Academic Goals  Enroll and retain highly regarded and motivated students  Recruit and retain outstanding and diverse faculty and staff  Provide a culturally rich learning environment  Expand research and interdisciplinary programs in existing areas of strength  Develop programs that contribute to the intellectual, economic, and social well being of the community, state, nation

11. D. Benchmarks  # National Merit Scholars  Avg. Class Index First-Time  Minority Enrollment  Geographic Enrollment  Honors Enrollment  Graduate Enrollment  Retention  Grad Asst. Stipends  # Doctoral Degrees  Median Salary  Research $  # Professorships  Interdisciplinary Initiatives  Publications  # Sections/FT Faculty  Graduation

12. E. Other Assessment  Longitudinal analyses of student success  Performance Funding Measurements  Licensure pass rates (where applicable)  Faculty/Staff, Student and Alumni Surveys  General Education Assessment Tests  Major Field Testing of Undergraduate Programs  External Peer Review  Accreditation Reviews (where applicable)  Internal Program Review  External Funding Analyses  Student Evaluations of Teaching Effectiveness  Peer and Chair Evaluation of Teaching Effectiveness (as provided for in the Faculty Handbook)

13. F. Areas of Focus Focus:  Biotechnologies  Healthcare  Music and Theatre  Teacher Education/Development  Community Initiatives/Hazards Mitigation  Learning Technologies

14. G. Areas of Excellence  Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology  Documentary Film-making  Hospitality Management  Law School  Mathematical Sciences  Philosophy  Supply Chain  Rehabilitation Case Management *Samples Only!!

15. H. Program Review Entails:  Centrality to Mission  Focus  Unit Strengths  Concerns  Suggestions for Improvement  Links to Capital & Operating Budgets  Potential Re-allocation of Resources

16. Example: College Y  Critical Elements: Funds to recruit high-ability students Resources to recruit and retain faculty Signature program: XXX Niche programs: XXX, XXX, XXX  Feedback: Advising Part-time Instruction External Funding Interdisciplinary Programs Weaknesses in Department X

17. Program Review: Next Steps  Review of Administrative Programs  Development of Measurement Tool  Development of Priority Programs  Re-allocation of Funds

18. I. Fostering Faculty Achievement Sample strategies:  Recruit faculty in strategic areas  Provide competitive salaries  Provide research incentives  Provide competitive start-up packages  Develop appropriate classroom and research environments  Develop professorships  Maintain a counter-offer pool  Enhance fundraising for chairs/centers of excellence  Enhance library collections  Enhance teaching/research computing infrastructure

19. J. Fostering Student Achievement Sample Strategies:  Admissions Requirements  Retention  Advising  Scholarships  Internships, research, international opportunities  Assistantship Programs

20. K. Improving Library Services  Services  Collections  Technologies  Integration with Colleges/Schools

21. L. Integrating Information Technologies  Advanced Learning Center  Research Computing  Administrative Systems  Classroom Support

22. M. Linking Strategic Plans to Budget  Program Review  Priority Area Identification  Priority Area Support Capital Projects Operating Support Advancement Support

23. N. Promotional Targets  Chairs and Centers of Excellence  University Professorships  University Areas of Focus  Honors Program  Enhancement of Graduate Programs  Experiential Student Learning/Memphis Extras

24. N1. Chairs and Centers of Excellence WWhy are they important??? Graduate and research programs WWhat do we need??? Additional funds for shrinking endowments Protect current allocations WWho can help??? Advancement Budget Planning

25. N2. University Professorships WWhy are they important??? Faculty recruitment and retention Research WWhat do we need??? Endowment funds for new professorships WWho can help??? Advancement

26. N3. University Areas of Focus WWhy are they important??? Reputation Faculty/student recruitment Community connections WWhat do we need??? Improved research infrastructure Funds for nascent centers Funds for key faculty and graduate students WWho can help??? Advancement ITD Budget Planning

27. Focus Area Needs  Community Initiatives Computing Infrastructure Databases Support for Centers/Chairs Community Connections  Healthcare Space Animal Care Computing Infrastructure Community Connections  Music and Theatre New Facility  Learning Technologies Support for Chairs/Centers Space  Teacher Education Space Reduced Tuition Programs  Biotechnologies Animal Facilities Lab Spaces Research Computing

28. N4. Honors Program WWhy is it important??? Reputation, faculty/student recruitment Improve all student experiences WWhat do we need??? Seed funds to increase faculty participation Scholarship dollars for National Merit Finalists Improved facility WWho can help??? Student Affairs Advancement Budget Planning

29. N5. Graduate Programs WWhy are they important??? Reputation, faculty/student recruitment Research WWhat do we need??? Additional external & internal funds for graduate student stipends Health Insurance for graduate students State-of-the Art research computing infrastructure Appropriate student research spaces and offices WWho can help??? Advancement ITD Budget Planning Student Affairs

30. N6. Memphis Extras WWhy are they important??? Reputation, student recruitment Enhanced learning experiences Enhanced community connectedness WWhat do we need??? Additional external & internal funds for internships and international experiences Seed money for faculty to engage undergraduate students in research Appropriate student research spaces and offices Appropriate technology to support student research Activity Transcripts WWho can help??? Advancement ITD Budget Planning Student Affairs

31. V. FULFILLING THE MISSION  Investment in People  Interdisciplinary Initiatives  Building Partnerships  Resource Development  Image/Reputation  Community Connections

32. Investing in People, Interdisciplinary Initiatives, Connected…