at the midway point: where we’ve been and where we’re going

2009At the Midway Point:

Where We’ve Been and Where We’re Going

First in 2009 Coordinating Council Annual Report

June 2005

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2004-05 Coordinating Council Debi Allison Paul Anderson Brad Bundy Judith Delzell Curtis Ellison Dave Francko Michael Governanti Jim Haley Daniel Hall Carolyn Haynes, chair Becca Hickam Phyllis Keating David Keitges Jeanette Kidd

Anne Morris-Hooke Susan Mosley-Howard Marty Petrone Glenn Platt Jeff Potteiger Denny Roberts Al Sanders Judith Sessions John Skillings Jerry Stonewater Juanita Tate Kim Wagner Holly Wissing Mary Woodworth

Our Purpose Advance "First in 2009" goals Serve as coordinating hub of completed

reports and studies Facilitate campus-wide communication to

develop and implement a shared vision for the future

Set critical priorities and action steps for existing committees or our own ad hoc subcommittees to undertake

2009Major First in 2009 Accomplishments

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2000 Progress Points

First in 2009 vision presented Coordinating Council created; reports from

95% of departments received Center for American & World Cultures and

Havighurst Center created Honors & Scholars Program reinvented and

expanded

2001-2002 Progress Points

Benchmarking process and “First-Year Experience” initiative begun by Coordinating Council

New Vision for SEAS presented Exterior Campus Master Plan, Strategic Plan

for University Libraries completed University Multicultural Council formed, and

US Cultures requirement instituted

2002-2003 Progress Points

New plan for Liberal Education Council and “Choice Matters” first-year programming created by Coordinating Council

Silent phase of Capital Campaign begun Vice-President for Information Technology

hired Enrollment Management Strategies begun Wilks Leadership Institute established

2003-2004 Progress Points

Strategic plan for information technology created

Assessment task force created Self-study for re-accreditation begun University diversity statement approved Theme of academic excellence through

inclusion advanced in focus sessions

2009First in 2009

Coordinating Council

2004-2005

Process

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Inclusive Classrooms

Inclusive Classrooms

RationaleRationale Comprehensive

change provides educational benefits for majority and minority students.

RecommendationsRecommendations New faculty orientation “Critical Friends”

initiative “Our Miami Caucus”

(all-university summit) Funds, rewards,

resources

Study Abroad

Study Abroad

RationaleRationaleAspirant institutions

have surpassed Miami in percentage of students studying abroad.

Study abroad prepares students for global citizenship.

RecommendationsRecommendations More study abroad

programs receiving credit

Master plan for promoting study abroad

Greater support Re-entry courses

Regional Campuses

Regional Campuses

RationaleRationale Regional campuses are

facing new competition. Regional members

seek greater collaboration with Oxford on major policies and decisions.

RecommendationsRecommendations Develop strategic plan. Explore new

administrative structures.

Clarify expectations of regional faculty.

Offer more support for relocating students.

Graduate Education

Graduate Education

RationaleRationale Graduate student

proportion of total student population at Miami has declined since 1994.

Miami has opportunity to rise to top 5 in doctoral-intensive institution rankings.

Recommendations:Recommendations: More stipends and

affordable insurance Number of full-time

students (to 10%) through selective program growth.

Support (funds; library holdings)

2009Progress from

Partnering Committees and Other Units

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Goal 1: Students

Goal 1: Students

Minority student enrollment increased New Ohio Achievement Scholarship offered Higher admission standards for Business

students begun Selectivity of graduate student admission

increased New honors programs created Major scholarships won by Miami students

Goal 2: Faculty

Goal 2: Faculty

58 outstanding faculty hired; 51% of faculty hired are women

Nearly 50% increase in total dollar amount of grants won by faculty

New faculty development seminars on inclusive classrooms & assessment held

Assessment briefs published

Goal 3: 21st Century Curriculum

Goal 3: 21st Century Curriculum

26 first-year seminars offered New journalism program as well as new

programs in interactive media studies, bioinformatics, nanotechnology advanced

New department of Electrical & Computer Engineering established

M.B.A. program & curriculum redesigned New concentrations in computer and

information technology created

Goal 4: Intellectual, Cultural Life

Goal 4: Intellectual, Cultural Life

Bicentennial Committee established, with 4 subcommittees and new coordinator

Alcohol prevention program, executive speaker series initiated

Service-learning & school/community partnerships expanded

New advising interventions New mission and outreach plan for McGuffey

Museum approved

Goal 5: Diversity

Goal 5: Diversity

Three major leadership positions for institutional diversity created

Undergraduate research program for at-risk students launched

New strategies for recruiting and retaining diverse students and faculty (UMC, COAD)

P&G multicultural scholarships offered Freedom Summer & Homeless Conferences,

Racial Legacies held

Goal 6: Facilities

Goal 6: Facilities

McGuffey Hall, Mosler lounge renovated Engineering, business, & psychology

buildings as well as a conservatory, ice arena, & apartments being constructed

MUH sports arena acquired, MUM community center planned

Wireless capabilities expanded New course management system acquired

Goal 7: Revenue Base

Goal 7: Revenue Base

“For Love & Honors” Capital Campaign launched, with new $350 million goal

$164,264,637 already committed $30 million gift from Farmer Family Gifts for Latino/a Resource Room, Office of

Greek Affairs, Petters Center, Harrison Scholarship

Second Annual Winter College

Goal 8: Continuous Improvement

Goal 8: Continuous Improvement

Self-study created & re-accreditation accorded by NCA external review team

Major benchmarking effort in Student Affairs launched

Employer survey and survey of graduate student experience at Miami developed

New assessment projects initiated, including “outcomes in the majors” and critical thinking studies

Future Directions

Implement key recommendations

Identify 1-2 new topics to address

Communicate our successes

2009First in 2009

Looking Toward the Third Century of Academic Excellence

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