1. A member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system, Bemidji State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and educator.

2. Academic Affairs Update Fall 2014

3. A little good news Grants/external funds o S-stem o McNair o Carlson company New programs, new faculty and staff New opportunities Community engagement

4. Master Academic Plan Update of MAP progress and priorities for 2014-15 online: http://www.bemidjistate.edu/academics/affairs /strategic_planning/

5. 2014-15 priorities Fiscal Sustainability 1.Student retention: A.Relationships and the residential experience B.Four year course rotations (plan to move to centralized scheduling by fall 2016) C.Intrusive student advising 2.Campus community building (the feral cats) 3.Expand articulation agreements and transfer 4.BSU Center at Anoka-Ramsey CC 5.Review curriculum size and time to degree 6.New programs

6. Distinctively BSU 1.Liberal education pathways and diversity 2.Community engagement A.Center for community partnerships B.Bemidji Community Theater and Watermark Regional Arts Center C.Community concierge D.Welcome back students 3.Leadership academy 4.Assessment

7. Internationally Competitive 1.Expanding enrollment of international students 2.Education and work abroad opportunities 3.Visiting professor program

8. Organizational 1.Grants office 2.BSU college reorganization 3.NTC

9. Facilities Current construction and remodeling o Sanford/Memorial o Bensen Future construction and remodeling o Hagg-Sauer

10. Other? Questions and issues of concern