2. Timeline Fall 2005: –Gather existing data –Gather input from university community –Gather input from constituents/off-campus community Spring and Summer 2006 –Continue to gather existing data –Continue to gather input: »Open forums, surveys, etc. Fall 2006 –Complete self-study report –Prepare for team visit March 5-7, 2007 –The Higher Learning Commission Comprehensive Visit http://web.mnstate.edu/ncavisit

3. We develop knowledge, talent, and skills for a lifetime of learning, service, and citizenship foster excellence in teaching and learning ensure a campus climate that embraces diversity develop capacity to live usefully, act responsibly develop the unique talents of each person encourage scholarly and creative endeavors

4. Speakers: Doug Hamilton, Executive Director of University Advancement: University Marketing Plan Bette Midgarden, Vice President for Academic Affairs: University Planning Ron Jeppson, Dean of the College of Social and Natural Sciences: Summer Success Institute David Crockett, Vice President for Administrative Affairs and Interim Dean, College of Business and Industry: Building Projects