Clarion University Presidential 500 Day Plan 2010 – 2012 The First 500 Days Dr. Karen Whitney, President 01 February 2011 Status Report Clarion University Presidential 500 Day Plan 2010 – 2012: February 2011 Update Status Report 1. Purpose The purpose of this report is to provide the Council of Trustees of Clarion University and other stakeholders with a summary of the progress made toward completing the Presidential 500 Day Plan. This report reflects actions and results achieved by Thursday, 24 February 2011. 2. Status summary Academic Advancement Goals: Increase the number of CU graduates annually. Consider establishing a consortium of institutions of higher learning that will work together and leverage their collective resources to increase the degree attainment of the region. Campus Climate Goals: Work to the greatest extent possible to cultivate a culture of civility through policies, events, programs, and awards. Encourage discussion and dialogue through specific listening activities. Desired Results Increase the percentage of the regional population who hold a post-secondary degree from CU. Increase the percentage of the population who hold a postsecondary degree through partnerships and collaborations with other post-secondary institutions of higher learning in the region. Actual Results/Comments Preliminary discussion with Deans regarding shaping future enrolment. Pursuing a Dept. of Labor (DOL) grant that would establish a consortium of NW PASSHE Universities. Desired Results Faculty, staff and students will report that the university is a civil place in which to learn, work, and live. Actual Results/Comments Students, faculty and staff will report that they are invited to participate in discussions and dialogue regarding advancing the university. Conducting forums on financial planning. Planning dialogue efforts on how CU can become more family friendly. Preliminary talks with CU community. 2 Clarion University Presidential 500 Day Plan 2010 – 2012: February 2011 Update Civic Engagement Goals: Advance the university’s commitment to enhance the quality of life for the regional community through curricular, cocurricular, research and institutional efforts. Desired Results More students and more faculty report that civically engaging activities (applied research, service learning, experiential learning, and volunteer/community service) were incorporated into their coursework. Partnerships have been strengthened and/or established that contribute to achieving the university’s vision, mission, and goals. Actual Results/Comments Financial Stewardship Goals: Establish a financial system called Responsibility Centered Management (RCM) in order to ensure mission driven, evidenced based fiscal decisions. Establish a university culture of philanthropy Desired Results A financial planning model will be created and in use throughout the university by the Provost, Vice Presidents, Deans, Department Chairs and Directors. Actual Results/Comments The successful launch of a multi-year university comprehensive fund-raising campaign. Campaign is under development. Began outreach to alumni and donors. Institutional Leadership Goals: Create an organizational culture that encourages university leadership to pursue their highest and best work in order to achieve desired results. Desired Results CU will have a leadership team of Vice Presidents, Associate/Assistant Vice Presidents/Provosts and Deans who work effectively together and will have earned the confidence of the majority of the faculty and the staff. Data driven decision-making; the use of institutional plans to continuously improve the institution is common practice throughout the university. Actual Results/Comments Represent the university to other organizations and institutions in order to advance mutual interests. Establish a university culture of institutional planning, assessment and improvement. Will work with new Provost to achieve. Early talks with the Clarion Borough to collaborate on a BoroughUniversity Master Plan. Hosting the Spring Community Breakfast on March 10. Briefings and discussions leading the creation of a CU version of RCM and a CU version of a Financial Planning Model are underway. Meetings will occur through the semester with final decisions made by May 1 with a 7/1/11 launch. Several searches are either underway or have just concluded: Concluded: Assoc. Provost, Faculty Fellow for PAI. Underway: Provost, Director of Information Management & Institutional Research. Appointed Dr. Todd Pfannestiel the first Faculty Fellow for Planning, Assessment & Improvement. Introducing a new improvement approach called Accelerated Improvement Process (AIP). 3 Clarion University Presidential 500 Day Plan 2010 – 2012: February 2011 Update Summary of significant actions taken during the period Leading a multi-university effort to pursue a $20 Million DOL grant that would establish a consortium of NW PASSHE Universities. Conducting forums on financial planning and the development of a CU RCM framework and a CU Financial Planning Model. Began early talks with the Clarion Borough to collaborate on a Borough-University Master Plan. Several searches are either underway or have just concluded: Concluded: Assoc. Provost, Faculty Fellow for PAI. Underway: Provost, Director of Information Management & Institutional Research Introducing a new institutional improvement approach called Accelerated Improvement Process (AIP). 3. Major Work In Progress Between Now And The Next Trustee Meeting (April 21, 2011) Dimension Actions Anticipated Results Academic Advancement The DOL Grant has been submitted. Continuing development of a NW PASSHE Consortium. Establish timetable for an Academic Plan. Present a timetable for action. Campus Climate No substantial action pending hiring of new Provost and Director of IMIR. Civic Engagement More formal discussions occurring with Borough regarding master plan. A draft of a timetable for action will be developed. Financial Stewardship Dialogue and discussions to develop a plan for RCM and a financial planning model. Final draft versions are available. Institutional Leadership Begin Provost Interviews. A new Provost begins 7/1/11. Establish timetable for Strategic Planning. Present a timetable for action. 4 Clarion University Presidential 500 Day Plan 2010 – 2012: February 2011 Update 4. Key challenges and issues Dimension Description Academic Time required developing and seeking approval for new academic Advancement programs. Under staffing results in extended time to completion. 5. Campus Climate Moving quality improvement efforts forward during a time of financial uncertainty. Civic Engagement Given general fiscal distress experienced by state government, private and public sectors partnerships may be challenged. Financial Stewardship State appropriations for FY 2011-2012 adversely affecting financial planning efforts. Institutional Leadership Completing successful searches on time. Secondary Results (Other results occurring as an outcome of primary efforts.) Primary Result Secondary Result Academic Advancement: Increased Accelerated interest in creating a NW PASSHE Consortium. Degree Attainment Financial Stewardship Increased team building as a result of bringing the leadership together in an intensive and compelling manner. A catalyst for institutional change and improvement. 5 Clarion University Presidential 500 Day Plan 2010 – 2012: February 2011 Update 6. Document Distribution Name Organization Role Members of the Clarion University Council of Trustees Council of Trustees University Oversight Chancellor Cavanaugh PASSHE System Leadership President’s Executive Council, Deans, Department Chairs Clarion University University Leadership University Governance Faculty Senate, Faculty Union, Staff Unions, Student Government, Alumni Association Engagement and Communication 7. Supporting Information A Presentation: Funding Clarion Now & for the Future 6