whoami - university of minnesota
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Agenda
Implications of COVID-19Budget OutlookAdmissions/Enrollment ManagementHuman ResourcesE-2 SurveyCSA UpdateStrategic Planning Alumni, Foundation, and CommunicationsCampus Committees
Implications of COVID-19
● Budget Implications● Enrollment
○ Pell Eligible○ First Generation
● COVID and Summer Melt● Effects on You● Increased Communications and E2● Strategic Planning
● I was born in Denison Iowa
● I was a farm girl
● I was a star in the 40’s and 50’s
● I starred in “It is a Wonderful Life”
● I am….
FY20 Financial Update
● Budgeted Tuition: $16,611,392● Updated Projections: $16,607,844
● Estimated $600,000 in refunds to students including housing, dining, student service fee, course fees and parking
FY21 Budget Planning ● Best Case - 740 on campus, 1,050 online
○ Tuition $16,162,759
● Moderate - 640 on campus, 1,050 online ○ Tuition $15,118,859
● Worst - no on campus classes for Fall 2020○ Tuition $12,300,329
● I was born in Canandaigua, New York
● I am obsessed with dark chocolate
● I like to stay up late on Saturday Nights
● I have a goofy sense of humor● I'm the best maid of honor anyone could ask for
● I am….
Confirmed 2019 2020● On-Campus 78 123● Online 38 41
Accepted 2019 2020● On-Campus XX 24● Online XX 17
CONFIRMED & ACCEPTED
Low-Income & First-Generation Students
● 40% of our students are first-generation
● Over 40% are from low-income families● Both percentages are nearly twice those for the
UMN System as a whole
● ACT Test Scores for Admitted students○ Increased by two points: 22.5 to 24.5
● GPA for Admitted Students○ Increased from 3.470 to 3.578
● Applicants Choosing ACT Test Optional○ No ACT = 54%○ Yes ACT = 46%
● Denied Students○ Fall 2020 = 38 First-Year Students ○ Fall 2019 = 24 First-Year Students ○ Fall 2018 = 9 First-Year Students
Academic Profile of Admitted Students
Best-Moderate-Worst: Fall 2020 First-Year & Transfer Projections
● Best: 180 First Year & 60 Transfer
● Moderate: 160 First Year and 52 Transfer
● Worst: 146 First Year and 40 Transfer
● Keeping the Flock Informed - a Golden Eagle Virtual Summer Series○ Focused on engaging confirmed and admitted student and creating a sense of community hosted
by the Office of Admission. Sessions will range from live tour of on our residence halls with Residential Life to all chat session exclusively by and for students.
● Virtual Golden Eagle Admit Days○ Included a welcome from the Chancellor; Q&A sessions with faculty, students, and various campus
offices; family session with the Vice Chancellor; and break-out sessions by major with program faculty.
● $250 Golden Eagle Pledge Scholarship○ Offered to all applicants who confirm their enrollment by June 1st 2020..
● Virtual Visits○ Personalized virtual visits and campus tours with admissions counselors, faculty, and advisors.
● “Flying In with the Golden Eagles” Podcast - by current students for new students.
● “Golden Eagle Insider” Podcast - with coaches and student-athletes.
● Digital Media Advertising and E-Blast Campaign○ “I AM CROOKSTON” now focused exclusively on online enrollments.
Continuing Recruitment Efforts
● I was born in Winterset Iowa ● I had a scholarship to play football
at USC
● I was a film star from 1926-1977
● I am no longer living ● I was a conservative Republican but even
Abbie Hoffman paid me a tribute.
● I am….
University Emergency Paid Leave For COVID-19
○ The University provides emergency paid leave for up to 80 hours to eligible faculty, P&A, Civil Service, Labor Represented, Student Workers (“eligible individuals”), Graduate Assistants, and Professionals-in-Training to be used in the case of quarantine, isolation, or familycare needs related to COVID-19 exposure, illness, or other related scenarios. Eligibility and use guidance is included below:
https://policy.umn.edu/operations/uemergency-appc
Federal Families First Response Act (FFCRA)
● Provides up to an additional 80 hours of paid leave to certain employees affected by COVID-19 effective 1 April 2020. Additional documents may be required to track FFCRA use and full implementation guidance is forthcoming. Eligibility criteria and use guidance is included below:
https://humanresources.umn.edu/sites/humanresources.umn.edu/files/ffcra_poster.pdf
● Both Leave types can be used intermittently and thus have specific tracking requirements for use.
Pay Provisions During Emergency Closings or Reduced Operations
● Policy covers pay considerations for eligible employee types during this period of extended reduced operations including:
○ Civil Service and Labor Represented○ Faculty and P&A○ Student employees (Essential and Non-Essential)○ All Essential Workers (those required to work on Campus during
extended reduced operations) receive a $2.00/hr premium
https://policy.umn.edu/operations/emergencyclosing-appd
● I was born in Wisconsin● I am fiercely political in regards to
conservation
● My most famous character’s eyes turn green with mood changes….famously
● I have starred in 4 of the highest grossing films of all time
● I am...
Employee Engagement Survey
Themes● Communication● Collaboration● Professional Development
Context● Budget cuts and restructuring
MOST FAVORABLE ITEMS
● The people in my department are committed to delivering high quality service.
● I understand the results expected of me in my work.
● I participated in a feedback meeting about the previous survey results.
● I have enough authority to carry out my job effectively.
WHAT HELPED YOU SUCCEED
● Leadership and Direction
● Training and Development
● Cooperation and Teamwork
● Operating Efficiency
● Supervision
LEAST FAVORABLE ITEMS
● Equitable distribution of workload within my dept.
● Trust and confidence in my college’s leadership team.
● I have the resources and support I need to pursue my scholarly interests.
● My department proactively identifies and eliminates barriers to getting work done efficiently.
What, if changed, would help you succeed
● Leadership and Direction
● Work-Life Balance
● Operating Efficiency
● Training and Development
● Cooperation and Teamwork
MOST FAVORABLE ITEMS● I understand the results
expected of me in my work.
● My dept. demonstrates a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion.
● My job provides me opportunities for challenging and interesting work.
● I feel proud to work for the University of Minnesota.
WHAT HELPED YOU SUCCEED
● Training and Development
● Cooperation and Teamwork
● Leadership and Direction
● Operating Efficiency
● Communication
LEAST FAVORABLE ITEMS● Equitable distribution of
workload within my dept.
● Trust and confidence in my college’s leadership team.
● There is good cooperation and sharing of ideas between my department and other departments.
● I have the resources I need to do my job effectively.
What, if changed, would help you succeed
● Leadership and Direction
● Operating Efficiency
● Communication
● Cooperation and Teamwork
● Training and Development
● Professional Development Day revamped with sessions for faculty, student affairs, and staff
● Expanded chancellor’s senior leadership council
● Meeting structure for the vice chancellor (SALT) and for unit heads and department chair revamped to improve communication
● New cross-departmental teams for recruitment yield, SOAR, and first-year programs
● Faculty work groups: P&A ladders, online PLC, and hybrid instruction
● I am a famous Gopher
● But I was more involved in Iowa’s politics
● I spent 5 years as President and CEO of Goodwill Industries
● International
● But you probably remember me as the purser on The Love Boat
I am...
● Game Cleaning Room
● Software Engineering Students Laptop Issues
● Lighting Around Campus
● Security Centralization
2019-2020 INITIATIVES
● Three Executive Board Meetings
● One Full Board Meeting - Our last one was on March 23
● Currently working on awards for the Student Awards Event
● CSA Elections are taking place April 20 - 21
● Sent out a statement addressing COVID-19 to students, faculty and staff at the end of March.
● Liaison between students, faculty, and staff helping them transition online. Making sure there’s communication and understanding between all during this time.
● Relaying information to students regarding refunds, cleaning out Res Hall Rooms, S/N grading scale, commencement, etc.
● We miss each other, especially the faculty, although I have heard the 7:00 and 8:00 am classes aren’t missed!
● Students are doing the best they can, as well as the faculty, in making this situation work to everyone’s benefit.
● There has been a lot of support for one another.
● Everyone is trying to keep their spirits up, and we’re hoping to return to normal sooner rather than later.
● I ride a Harley Davidson and have a passion for riding
● I enjoy Hockey
● I starred in the movie The Matrix
● You probably know me best from the John Wick movies
● I am….
Strategic Planning
FOCUS and FINISH
STRATEGIC GOAL 1: CAMPUS ENROLLMENT GROWTH & GREATER RETENTION• On Campus Recruitment → Commitment 1, Goal 1: Attract, educate, and graduate students who represent the diversity, talent, workforce, and citizenship needs of the future.• Online Recruitment → Commitment 1, Goal 1: Attract, educate, and graduate students who represent the diversity, talent, workforce, and citizenship needs of the future.• Dual Enrollment → Commitment 1, Goal 1: Attract, educate, and graduate students who represent the diversity, talent, workforce, and citizenship needs of the future.• Retention & Student Success → Commitment 1, Goal 2: Enhance student experience, wellness, and success.• New Academic Programs → Commitment 1, Goal 3: Increase innovative and high-quality educational offerings across modes of delivery to reach students where they are.
Strategic Planning
FOCUS and FINISH
STRATEGIC GOAL 2: DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & BELONGING• Representational Diversity for Students & Employees→ Commitment 4, Goal 1: Recruit and retain diverse talent.• Campus Climate → Commitment 4, Goal 2: Cultivate a welcoming and inclusive campus climate.• Bias Response → Commitment 1, Goal 2: Cultivate a welcoming and inclusive campus climate.
Strategic Planning
FOCUS and FINISH
STRATEGIC GOAL 3: GOLDEN EAGLE PRIDE, RELATIONSHIPS & ENGAGEMENTS
While specific objectives are not defined, those being targeted include increasing student, faculty, & staff service and engagement with the Crookston Community and the NW MN Region.
• Component 1→ Commitment 4, Goal 3: Advance understanding and nurture enduring partnerships.• Component 2 → Commitment 3, Goal 3: Advance natural resources and agro-food systems to elevate human security and potential.• Component 3 → Commitment 2, Goal 2: Cultivate creativity, collaboration, and entrepreneurial spirit.
608 S Mill St
● Attention K-Mart Shoppers…
● I have recovered nicely since my stint in prison.
● I even have a great friend in my Dogg.
● I could make a wreath out of this PowerPoint, and that is a good thing.
● I am...
● Development○ Foundation focus during Covid-19 ○ President’s Emergency Funds
give.umn.edu/covid-19○ New UMN Crookston Student
Emergency Fund z.umn.edu/studentemergencyfund
● Communications/Marketing○ Staff changes/roles○ Strategic Marketing Committee○ Focused communication (i.e. Creating
Community)
● Alumni Relations○ E-newsletter to launch in May
● I was born in North Dakota.
● I intended on being a writer before a career in acting.
● I was the leading actress starring in Rio Bravo opposite John Wayne, my childhood idol.
● NBC gave me my own television series, “Police Woman” and won a Golden Globe for this role in 1975.
● I am...
Campus Committees
● Access for Persons with DisabilitiesBrian Follette or Gail Myers
● Sustainability – Katy Chapman
Campus Sustainability Update
Katy Chapman, Zach Boldt, Dave Dansforth, Jeffrey Knack, Kara Bowen, Lisa Samuelson, Matt
Peterson, Ned Price, Nell DeBoer, Gregory Benoit, Christopher Lang
CompostingBegan at beginning of Spring 2020 Semester
1. First phase was addition of compost bins to bathrooms
2. Second phase was addition of composting to “back of the house” in Brown Dining
0.87 Tons waste diverted
Plastic Film RecyclingAdded to 3 locations on campus
Student Center
Residence Halls
Dowell Hall Labs
Fill It Forward Program All Incoming Freshmen will rece ive a Wate r Bottle during orientation
Returning Students will be able to pick up a sticke r to put on existing Wate r Bottle
Faculty and Staff can participate by buying a sticke r ($2)
Wate r Bottle will have sticke r to track
Plastic Bottle s Saved
Footprint
Hydration Status for the Day
Point System
Partne rs:
1. Crookston Students for Sustainable Deve lopment (CSSD)
2. Vice -Chance llor for Student Affairs3. Orientation Programs4. Wellness Cente r
● I am bald
● My life revolves around my family…...even though they can drive me CRAZY
● The 1990’s were my formative years
● I love Beer and Donuts
● I am….
If you have questions about the topics discussed today, email those to [email protected] and the Chancellor’s Cabinet will do their best to address them.
To participate in the “Who Am I?” game:https://z.umn.edu/whoami
(this link will be email out to campus)