2. University Open Forum April 30, 2018
SACSCOC reaccreditation update
Strategic Plan progress
Campus Master Plan update
Chancellor search update

3. SACSCOC Reaffirmation
Accreditation reaffirmed by SACSCOC Board of Trustees, December 3, 2017
Monitoring Report requested; due September 7, 2018
Revised Principles of Accreditation (2018) adopted by the College Delegate Assembly

4. WCU’s Strategic Plan 2020 6 directions 26 goals 116 initiatives

5. Annual Strategic Plan Progress Report
Presented to the Board of Trustees each June

6. progress summary

7. 2017-18 highlights STRATEGIC DIRECTION #1:
FULFILL THE EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OF OUR STATE AND REGION
Record enrollment in Fall 2017 (11,034), including record freshman enrollment (1,980)
Record enrollment, WCU Programs in Asheville
21 new scholarships established in FY 2018
Belcher gift of $1.23 million towards scholarships
$8.3M committed to established scholarships

8. STRATEGIC DIRECTION #2: ENRICH THE TOTAL STUDENT EXPERIENCE
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STRATEGIC DIRECTION #2:
ENRICH THE TOTAL STUDENT EXPERIENCE
267 study abroad participants (14% increase)
178 international students (8% increase)
4,000 students enrolled in service learning designated courses
30 Inclusive Excellence programs; over 4,000 student participants
11 Cherokee cultural programs; 1,300 student participants

9. STRATEGIC DIRECTION #3: ENHANCE OUR EXTERNAL PARTNERSHIPS
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STRATEGIC DIRECTION #3:
ENHANCE OUR EXTERNAL PARTNERSHIPS
Renewed vision for Jackson County Green Energy Park
25% increase in professional development & continuing education offerings in Asheville
Regional broadband internet partnership

10. STRATEGIC DIRECTION #4:
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STRATEGIC DIRECTION #4:
INVEST IN OUR PEOPLE
Faculty and staff salary increases
Increased professional development training
5th year of Leadership Academy
Increased minority representation among faculty and staff
Increased flexible work schedules

11. STRATEGIC DIRECTION #5: INVEST IN OUR CORE RESOURCES
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STRATEGIC DIRECTION #5:
INVEST IN OUR CORE RESOURCES
Eliminated all unfunded mandates ($1.4M)
Stable Aa3 bond rating
Automated travel reimbursement
Sustainable funding model for PAWPrint
Brown Hall renovations completed
Removed majority of full-time salaries from dependency on summer session funding

12. STRATEGIC DIRECTION #6: GARNER SUPPORT FOR THE VISION
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STRATEGIC DIRECTION #6:
GARNER SUPPORT FOR THE VISION
32% increase in alumni events & activities
77% “Lead the Way” campaign goal attainment ($47M); over $600,000 and 1,100 donations towards “I Love WCU” initiative
Increases in number of sponsored research proposals (20%) and number of grants awarded (39%) with $4.6 million awarded

13. Vision NEW
21 member 2020 Plan Update Committee (May, 2017-May, 2018)
Charge:
Address emerging institutional priorities
Include SACSCOC Reaffirmation of Accreditation; focus on consistent assessment
Reflect the new UNC system strategic plan and metrics, Areas of Distinction, NC Promise, Catamount School, DegreePlus, strategic enrollment
Acknowledge and celebrate accomplishments

14. Vision 2020 2.0 Emergent/consistent themes…
Quality Undergraduate and Graduate Programs
Evolving faculty/staff needs and roles
Regional leadership engagement in key community initiatives
Diversity and inclusive excellence
Access and affordability – first generation, rural, low income, and diverse students
Cherokee collaboration and communication
Student Academic honesty and integrity
Campus civil discourse
Importance of assessment (measurement and impact)
Areas of distinction
Economic development
Focus on future

15. Vision 2020 2.0 New Strategic Directions Academic Excellence
Student Experience
Inclusive Excellence
Regional and Community Engagement
Employee Excellence
Infrastructure Investment
Vision Advancement

16. Vision 2020 2.0 – added elements
Measurements
Priority levels
Units of responsibility
Timeline

17. Vision 2020 2.0 – May 2018 Finalize edits Disseminate to Campus
Submit to Board of Trustees
Strategicplan.wcu.edu

18. Questions & Comments

19. Campus Master Plan