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New Faculty Orientation Dr. Nicholas P, Jones, Executive Vice President and Provost Thursday, August 20, 2015 OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND PROVOST
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This Is Penn State, Today By the Numbers OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND PROVOST 24 campuses throughout the Commonwealth 100,000 students 645,000 living alumni $800 million + in annual research funding No. 1 online undergraduate program (World Campus)
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Still Room to Improve and Grow With Strategic Plan on the Way OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND PROVOST Recently Opened: The new Health and Human Development Building on the University Park campus
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Our Multi-Campus Structure: “We Are Not a System” AbingtonGreater Allegheny OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND PROVOST
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Our Unique Structure’s Benefits xxx Flexibility Convenience Consistency Accessibility Affordability Unity OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND PROVOST
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Our Commonwealth Campuses OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND PROVOST
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“The Song Remains the Same” Penn State = Quality Education OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND PROVOST BeaverWilkes-Barre
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World Campus Student Headcount OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND PROVOST PROJE CTED
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World Campus Value Proposition: What Our Learners Want OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND PROVOST PROJE CTED A “real” Penn State degree Convenience and flexibility Extraordinary student support Exceptional learning experience A connection to the Penn State worldwide network
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How We Got Here: The History of Penn State Penn State students in their dorm room, 1948 OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND PROVOST
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The Big Question: What Does a Provost Do? OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND PROVOST PROJE CTED Serves as University’s Chief Academic Officer Reports to President, Dr. Eric Barron Works with Deans and academic units Responsible for all academic support units Works with University Faculty Senate, Budget Office
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Council and Committee Administration OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND PROVOST PROJE CTED President’s Council Academic Leadership Council
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Penn State’s Strategic Plan: Defining the Institution’s Future OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND PROVOST PROJE CTED Involves work of Provost and University Strategic Planning Council Sets stage for the next five years
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Mission Statement OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND PROVOST PROJE CTED “The Pennsylvania State University is a multi-campus, land-grant public research university that educates students from Pennsylvania, the United States and around the world, and supports individuals and communities through integrated programs of teaching, research and service.”
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Institutional Values OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND PROVOST PROJE CTED Integrity Respect Responsibility Discovery Excellence Community
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Vision Statement OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND PROVOST PROJE CTED “Penn State will be recognized as a global leader in learning, discovery and engagement that fosters innovation, embraces diversity in all its forms and inspires achievement that will change the world in positive and enduring ways.”
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Key Themes in the Strategic Plan OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND PROVOST PROJE CTED Transforming Education Enhancing the Arts and Humanities Promoting Health Managing Resources Leveraging Cyberculture
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Penn State Students: #1 Priority First-year student in engineering Jackson Wu, center, and his family on the University Park campus last week, from Taiwan OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND PROVOST
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University Budget Overview: Income OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND PROVOST Total Operating Budget $4,638,793,000
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Total Budget Less Self-Supporting Operations = Funding to Support Students OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND PROVOST PROJE CTED Total Operating Budget$4,638,793,000 Less Self-Supporting Operations: Auxiliary Enterprises $398,355,000 Restricted and Ag/Federal $550,213,000 Hospital/Clinic$1,487,979,000 Penn College $109,584,000 College of Medicine $119,804,000 Ag Research and Extension $48,818,000 Funding to Support Students$1,924,040,000
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Tuition and Fees, Education and General Appropriations, and Endowment Income * * excludes Hospital, College of Medicine, and Penn College OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND PROVOST $1,924,040,000
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State Appropriations Since 2001 OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND PROVOST Medical assistance funds Federal stimulus funds
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2013-14 Actual Expenditures: General Funds OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND PROVOST PROJE CTED
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How Our Revenue Is Spent OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND PROVOST
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University Spending Breakdown OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND PROVOST PROJE CTED Instruction (43%) – Faculty salaries, benefits and associated costs Academic Support (20%) – Academic Deans, Libraries, Information Technology and Course Development Institutional Support (15%) – Administrative Functions, Payroll, Police, Fiscal Operations and Fundraising Physical Plant (10%) – Building and Grounds Maintenance and Operations, and Fuel and Utilities Admissions, Registrar, Health Services and Student Life Student Services (6%) –Student Aid (3%) – Scholarships and Fellowships Research (3%) – Research programs in colleges not supported by external funding Public Service (1%) – World Campus, Online Learning programs and WPSU
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Budget Planning Task Force: Key Takeaways OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND PROVOST PROJE CTED Reaffirm commitment to access and affordability Provide resources to support academic excellence Incentivize academic units Adapt to changing student demands Bolster and leverage research strengths
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Research at Penn State OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND PROVOST PROJE CTED $800 million annually in research expenditures Highest rating from Carnegie Foundation Faculty on cutting edge
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Teaching at Penn State OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND PROVOST PROJE CTED We actively promote excellence in teaching Use research to advance instruction High expectations
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Leading the Charge Penn State Commencement, Summer 2015 OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND PROVOST
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Next Steps for New Faculty OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND PROVOST PROJE CTED Learn about Penn State Be engaged Utilize support systems and structures Be accessible to students and colleagues Find a mentor … and be open to mentoring
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Welcome to the Penn State Family Thank you for being here! OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND PROVOST
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