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PROVOST FORUM

Futureu Core Theme 1&2 PrioritiesNovember 19, 2012

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Fall 2012 Enrollment (15 day headcount) Note: As of late last week

Spring 2013 Grad aps – up 5, Univ. Campus enrol. up 70, CC enrol. up 30 from same point in 2011

Fall 2011* Fall 2012* % Change

CAS 1562 1473 (5.7%)

CAHP 594 593 (.2%)

COB 673 693 2.9%

COE 700 648 (7.4%)

CC 1391 1336 (4.0%)

Graduate 616 608 (1.3%)

Total 5274 5081 (3.75%)

International 150 132** (12%)

*15th day official headcount**Lower enrollment is due to increased English competency requirements and no IELP during September 2012.

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Academic Affairs Priorities• Priority 1 - Hire a Dean of the College of Business

(Interviews are continuing)• Priority 1 - Begin preparations of the NWCCU Year 3 Report

(Well underway – Dr. Redinger and AAC spearheading effort)• Priority 1 - Continue Implementation of College!Now

• Priority 1 - Work out Organizational Structures for areas reporting to Provost and launch searches

• Priority 1 - Finalize Futureu Strategic Plan(Draft to be presented to University Council 12-5-12)

• Priority 1 - Begin discussion of ASC instructors and courses(Organizational mtg. on 10/29 – 2nd mtg. today)

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Academic Affairs Priorities (continued)

• Priority 1 - Roll out PD funds and CARE grants(PD funds distributed, CARE under review)

• Priority 1 - Work with Chancellor on time-critical issues

• Priority 1 - Work with Deans on College-related issues(Still working on a solution to Graduate Studies leadership)

• Priority 1 - Work with Academic Senate on issues raised

• Priority 1 - Work with CBA on issues raised

• Priority 2 - Begin to sort out Academic Affairs priorities for 2012-13 based on the new strategic plan

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Academic Affairs Searches° COB Dean

° Vice Provost (Academic Affairs?)

° Director Grants and Sponsored Programs

° Director of Graduate Studies

° Director of MSUB Extended Campus

° Director of eLearning (with IT)

° Executive Director of International Studies

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2013-2018 Futureu Strategic Plan

• Core Theme 1: Cultivating Teaching Excellence

• Core Theme 2: Providing an Environment for Learning

• Core Theme 3: Promoting and Engaging in Civic Responsibility

• Core Theme 4: Enhancing the Community

• Overarching Theme: Essential for Success

Existing Four Themes as submitted in: September 2011 NWCCU Year-One Report *

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Questions and

Discussion

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International Studies and Outreach

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