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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.
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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
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