Chancellor Pam Shockley-Zalabak Imagine … UCCS: Coming of Age in the 21st Century Chancellor Pam Shockley-Zalabak CU Board of Regents June 27, 2007

Imagine a campus where … Great futures begin Every student is valued, challenged, transformed Diversity is our strength Innovation and creativity occur daily Growth means change, discovery, connectedness and opportunity And the possibilities are limited only by imagination

Coming of Age in the 21st Century Inclusive, Academically Rigorous, Connected Student Success Quality and Excellence Resource Development, Planning, Management

Student Success Great futures begin here Create a Vibrant, Engaged Campus Community Strategies Improve student retention Enhance social, cultural, recreational experiences Create new opportunities for faculty-student engagement Measures Improve retention by 2% Increase cultural, recreation activities Increase faculty participation in student events

Student Success Great futures begin here Expand Student Access through Vigorous Growth Strategies Enhance recruitment Increase financial aid, scholarships, support Attract diverse students Expand to 10,000 by 2012 Measures Increase enrollment 2% yearly Improve retention 2% yearly Multi-year packages by 2009 Increase diverse population

Student Success Great futures begin here Customize an Individual Learning, Development and Leadership Experience Strategies Provide student support Set high standards Experiential and integrative learning a hallmark Measures Increase by 5% new students enrolled in individual learning plan and portfolio Measure student outcomes Pilot programs in place for 2008-2009

Quality/Excellence Our Students are our Strength Provide Excellence in Learning Strategies Guarantee high-quality comprehensive educational experience Provide effective infrastructure to support faculty development Expand technology use Measures Develop 8-10 experiential and integrative learning opportunities Revise department P&T criteria Faculty mentor program by 2008 Learning Management System, student portals, wireless network

Quality/Excellence Our Students are our Strength Transform Today’s Potential into Tomorrow’s Leadership Strategies Expand leadership programs Provide leadership in sustainability Expand inclusiveness Increase opportunities for faculty and staff to develop Measures Measure enrollment and diversity in leadership programs Increase conservation projects, communication, education Event sponsorship among diverse communities Increase faculty and staff development by 10%

Quality/Excellence Our Students are our Strength Invest in Growth of Research and Creative Works Strategies Conducive environment Collaboration opportunities Recognition and reward Centers of excellence Connect strengths to community need Measures Double external funding by 2014 Increase faculty/student opportunities Expand conference participation, host award ceremonies Develop 3 new research efforts Convene campus/community task force

Quality/Excellence Our Students are our Strength Expand Innovation and Entrepreneurship Strategies Faculty collaborations for multi-disciplinary work Campus innovation initiative Plan N. Nevada Build N. Nevada Grow Total Resource Development Measures Develop 2-4 multi-disciplinary projects by 2010 Increase patents, license agreements, disclosures by 10% Complete plan by Dec. 2007 Complete financial model, begin site planning by 2008 Grow TRD 10% annually

Quality/Excellence Our Students are our Strength Promote Diversity and Assure Inclusiveness Strategies Embrace diversity Cultivate campus climate Commit to cultural competency Make diversity and inclusiveness integral Measures Measure increases in diverse faculty, staff, students Increase teaching, research, service of diversity issues Develop, implement diversity training Adopt inclusive definition of cultural competency, diversity Align campus goals with diversity plan

Quality/Excellence Our Students are our Strength Become a Sustainable Campus Strategies Provide leadership, knowledge, communication to inspire action Create living laboratory Support innovations Measures Recognized regional leader in 5 years Achieve LEED certification on new buildings, renovations Demonstrate decrease in emission and utilities use, increase recycling Issue awards, recognition

Quality/Excellence Our Students are our Strength Build Bridges to the Community, Region, Nation, and World Strategies Provide intellectual property Lead diversity efforts Meet regional academic needs Contribute to region’s cultural and intellectual vitality Enhance postsecondary participation rates Measures Increase licensing activity, property taken to market Promote, coordinate campus & community activities Number of programs implemented 10% regional enrollment increase

Resource Management Strategies to Support the Plan Distinguish and Communicate Unique Identity Strategies Inclusive, professional branding process Marketing and advancement function to support campus vision Measures Branding task force, plan by Dec. 2007 Marketing function, budget, structure by July 2007

Resource Management Strategies to Support the Plan Steward Natural Environment, Build Infrastructure to Foster Discovery and Establish a Sense of Place Strategies Ecologically conscious facility development Meet capital construction commitments Plan for new construction Measures Number of LEED certified buildings Complete current authorized projects on time, in budget Timely capital construction budgets to System, CCHE

Resource Management Strategies to Support the Plan Inspire Alumni to Connect and Grow Strategies Comprehensive alumni communications program Expand alumni base Strengthen outreach with graduating students Increase college-based connections Build alumni-student relations Measures Assess alumni communication Increase participation Develop University/College-based communications plan Establish student alumni association Interaction with alumni and student leaders

Resource Management Strategies to Support the Plan Support and Develop Faculty, Staff, and Administration to Sustain Achievement Strategies Enable faculty, staff, administration to realize the campus vision Develop human resources and organizational infrastructure in support of campus vision Measures Increase faculty and staff Survey faculty and staff Implement competitive compensation practice

Resource Management Strategies to Support the Plan Secure Financial Future to Stimulate and Sustain Responsible Growth Strategies Improve student retention Increase student body to 10,000 Stabilize and build financial resources Focus on Total Resource Development Measures Improve retention rates 2% year Grow enrollment 2% year Increase TRD by 10% year Campus budget revenue exceeds expenses Increase philanthropy

Budget Assumptions Keys to Success COF increases 3% annually Fee for Service equitable distribution Tuition increases 4% annually ICR increases 4% annually GF increases with student growth Base costs increase 5% annually Financial Aid increases Capital project investments

Imagine … Coming of Age 10,000 students New programs New faculty & staff New facilities

America’s premier regional comprehensive Imagine … America’s premier regional comprehensive research university