The Universityof MemphisAcademic Planning and Priorities

Dean’s RetreatAugust 19, 2004

I. THE FRAMEWORK

A. MissionB. ValuesC. Strategic PrioritiesD. Strategies for Success

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

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

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

D. Strategies for Success Shared Vision University-wide Strategic Planning Strategic Planning linkages to Financial

Planning Ongoing Assessment

II. ELEMENTS OF THE PLAN

A. Institutional PeersB. Academic PlanC. Academic GoalsD. BenchmarksE. Other Assessment ToolsF. Areas of FocusG. Areas of ExcellenceH. Program ReviewI. Fostering Faculty AchievementJ. Fostering Student AchievementK. Improving Library ServicesL. Integrating Information TechnologiesM. Linking Budgets to Strategic PlanningN. Promotional Targets

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

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

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

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

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)

F. Areas of FocusFocus: Biotechnologies Healthcare Music and Theatre Teacher Education/Development Community Initiatives/Hazards

Mitigation Learning Technologies

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!!

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

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

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

I. Fostering Faculty AchievementSample 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

J. Fostering Student AchievementSample Strategies: Admissions Requirements Retention Advising Scholarships Internships, research, international

opportunities Assistantship Programs

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

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

M. Linking Strategic Plans to Budget Program Review Priority Area Identification Priority Area Support

• Capital Projects• Operating Support• Advancement Support

N.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

N1. Chairs and Centers of Excellence Why are they important???

• Graduate and research programs

What do we need???• Additional funds for shrinking endowments• Protect current allocations

Who can help???• Advancement• Budget Planning

N2. University Professorships Why are they important???

• Faculty recruitment and retention • Research

What do we need???• Endowment funds for new professorships

Who can help???• Advancement

N3. University Areas of Focus Why are they important???

• Reputation• Faculty/student recruitment• Community connections

What do we need???• Improved research infrastructure• Funds for nascent centers• Funds for key faculty and graduate students

Who can help???• Advancement• ITD• Budget Planning

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

N4. Honors Program Why is it important???

• Reputation, faculty/student recruitment• Improve all student experiences

What do we need???• Seed funds to increase faculty participation• Scholarship dollars for National Merit Finalists• Improved facility

Who can help???• Student Affairs• Advancement• Budget Planning

N5. Graduate Programs Why are they important???

• Reputation, faculty/student recruitment• Research

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

Who can help???• Advancement• ITD• Budget Planning• Student Affairs

N6. Memphis Extras Why are they important???

• Reputation, student recruitment• Enhanced learning experiences• Enhanced community connectedness

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

Who can help???• Advancement• ITD• Budget Planning• Student Affairs

V. FULFILLING THE MISSION

Investment in People Interdisciplinary Initiatives Building Partnerships Resource Development Image/Reputation Community Connections

Investing in People, Interdisciplinary Initiatives, Connected…