1. BUILDING THE VISION Gregory G. Dell’Omo FACULTY CONVOCATION August 26, 2005

2. 2 RMU Vision oInnovative curricula integrating communications and information technology in all disciplines oSuperior services to students and employers seeking graduates with technical or professionally oriented degrees emphasizing applied knowledge

3. August 26, 20053 RMU Vision: Focused Growth oLeader in providing high quality technological and professional education at moderate cost in - Business - Communications - Media Arts - Education - Media Arts - Education - Information Sciences - Engineering - Information Sciences - Engineering - Applied Science - Health-related fields - Applied Science - Health-related fields

4. August 26, 20054 RMU Today  Outstanding faculty committed to the quality of education and student success  Niche/unique programs designed for market demand  Successful alumni in the workplace  Faculty reputation within their disciplines and community  Demonstrated commitment to the region and community

5. August 26, 20055 RMU Today: Foundations for Success The “Four Pillars” of Support  Skills Students prepared for the needs of the market and workplace  Problem Solving  Communications Skills  Enterprise Skills  Technology

6. August 26, 20056 RMU Today: Foundations for Success The “Four Pillars” of Support  Support Student-oriented faculty and staff support services Center for student success programs and services

7. August 26, 20057 RMU Today: Foundations for Success The “Four Pillars” of Support  Experience Student internships and career placement Integrated practical experiences in curricula that enhance learning

8. August 26, 20058 RMU Today: Foundations for Success The “Four Pillars” of Support  Confidence Volunteer community outreach and organizational leadership opportunities which foster and develop personal and professional growth Graduates who are service minded and self-assured

9. August 26, 20059 Progress: Last Five Years  Achieved University status  Launched 13 new undergraduate programs and 10 new graduate programs  Expanded resources Increased from 25 e-databases to 102 Library resources: Increased from 25 e-databases to 102 Invested $4.6M in hardware, software and classrooms Instructional Technology: Invested $4.6M in hardware, software and classrooms

10. August 26, 200510 Progress: Last Five Years  Enhanced facilities (Moon and Pittsburgh) Media Arts Labs CIS Lab (Pod Room) Educational Lab & Resource Center John Jay (36 offices, 10 new labs, 2 classrooms) Jefferson - Media Arts in 2006

11. August 26, 200511 Increased from 112 to 170  New full-time faculty hires Increased from 112 to 170 Added 7 new staff in support in support of academic programs  Professional staff Added 7 new staff in support in support of academic programs  Early success in Diversity Initiative Progress: Last Five Years

12. August 26, 200512 Faculty Responses $7.8M in faculty research grants and appropriation funds  Faculty research grants $7.8M in faculty research grants and appropriation funds (past 5 years) 31% increase in Category A and B publications since 2004 (203 to 266)  Faculty publications 31% increase in Category A and B publications since 2004 (203 to 266)

13. August 26, 200513 Faculty Responses Increased from 6 faculty to 44 faculty (Fall 2000 to Fall 2005)  Faculty research course reductions Increased from 6 faculty to 44 faculty (Fall 2000 to Fall 2005) Increased from 13 faculty to 26 faculty (Summer 2004 to Summer 2005)  Faculty summer research fellowships Increased from 13 faculty to 26 faculty (Summer 2004 to Summer 2005)

14. August 26, 200514  Enrollment Incoming freshmen class increased 25% (545 to 680) Average SAT of incoming freshmen increased 57 points (963 to 1020) Graduate enrollment increased 31% (846 to 1110) Total student credit hours increased 20% (50,012 to 60,000 ) Progress: Last Five Years

15. August 26, 200515  Development Gifts and Pledges: $17.7M Alumni Contributions: $1.9M Alumni Participation: Increased from 7.9% to 12.6% Progress: Last Five Years

16. August 26, 200516 Building the Vision: Proceeding from Excellence

17. August 26, 200517 Building the Vision: Academics  Provide resources and opportunities for faculty to continue to build and expand on quality programs  Obtain appropriate school/program accreditations  Continue to enhance library resources  Re-evaluate and update RMU facilities, classrooms and technology

18. August 26, 200518 Building the Vision: Academics  Enhance faculty teaching and research Provide increased opportunities for faculty professional development Provide increased resources to enhance teaching and research efforts of faculty In doing so, work collaboratively with all constituencies (faculty, federation, department heads, deans and provost)  Continue to implement the Diversity Plan

19. August 26, 200519 Building the Vision: Academics  Establish “Centers of Excellence”  Continue to explore opportunities for innovative programs  Strengthen assessments of learning and other student outcomes

20. August 26, 200520 Building the Vision: Student Quality, Retention, Enrollment  Maintain and increase undergraduate and graduate enrollment growth/ retention Increase applications Improve selectivity and maintain yield rates Increase regional and international recruiting

21. August 26, 200521 Building the Vision: Student Quality, Retention, Enrollment Enrollment, growth, retention cont’d Increase diversity Increase retention and graduation rates Determine the appropriate mix of undergraduate and graduate student mix

22. August 26, 200522 Building the Vision: Student Life  Increase opportunities for students to participate in social, cultural, artistic, intellectual and athletic activities  Increase international opportunities

23. August 26, 200523 Building the Vision: Student Life  Continue to create a residential campus that supports an exciting living-learning environment Build new housing and improve existing resident housing Increase % of residential students

24. August 26, 200524  Continue to support student athletes in their personal and athletic development  Assure full compliance with NCAA governance, academic, student welfare and equity standards Building the Vision: Athletics

25. August 26, 200525 Building the Vision: Athletics  Use successful Division I sports programs to enhance Student recruitment Campus atmosphere RMU’s name recognition Alumni and community relations Fundraising

26. August 26, 200526 Building the Vision: Public Image and Marketing  Promote and advertise the breadth and quality of RMU’s academic programs, faculty, students and alumni  Support faculty and staff who promote the University  Continue the Pittsburgh Speaker Series

27. August 26, 200527 Building the Vision: Alumni Relations  Continue to build alumni excitement and pride about RMU  Share RMU vision and success through personal visits with alumni and friends  Increase alumni donor participation rate

28. August 26, 200528 Building the Vision: Institutional Development  Assess existing campaigns and plan new ones  Develop challenging fundraising goals  Explore naming opportunities for schools, buildings, programs, faculty chairs, etc.

29. August 26, 200529 Building the Vision: Institutional Development  Build endowment to help fund infrastructure  Seek more government funding to expand academic research and programs  Improve and expand already strong ties with corporations and foundations and expand beyond

30. August 26, 200530 Building the Vision: Financial Management  Aggressively reduce deferred maintenance list  Expand revenue base while maintaining low tuition/low discount pricing model  Carefully manage RMU’s debt  Continue to fund depreciation  Link strategic, financial and capital plans

31. August 26, 200531 August 26, 2005 QUESTIONS