2017 ANNUAL REPORT

Shaping our Future

Transforming Student Lives – Advancing Student Success

BUSINESS

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Through our strong commitment to extraordinary teaching, experiential learning, and accessibility, Husson University has provided an opportunity for thousands of students to benefit from the transformative power of education. A comprehensive strategic plan helps us to purposefully build on the remarkable momentum of our growing institution while ensuring our collective work is grounded in our core principles and values.

Active participation of faculty, staff, students, alumni, trustees, parents and community partners through the planning process is critical to affirming a shared sense of mission, and we invite your feedback and support.

President and CEOHusson University

Husson University inspires and prepares students for professional careers in current and emerging fields within the context of an education informed by the sciences and humanities.

We achieve this career preparation by supporting and emphasizing:

u Outstanding teaching.

u Scholarly contributions to one’s discipline or field of expertise.

u An undergraduate and graduate curriculum that is challenging, relevant, and promotes critical thinking skills, self-confidence and strong communication skills.

u Commitment to ethical behavior and social responsibility through involvement in the world by faculty and students, administrators and staff, board members, and involved citizenship as a university.

u Lifelong learning to prepare students professionally and personally for the challenges of a constantly changing world.

u A diverse cultural and global perspective achieved through student development and experiential learning opportunities that reinforces our commitment to a strong academic community.

u Careful management and stewardship of University resources.

VISIONHusson is a University

of choice for premier

professional programs

where students succeed,

experiential learning

is championed and

global engagement is

emphasized.

MISSION

Our Vision CORE PRIORITIES

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Transforming Student Lives – Advancing Student Success

DELIVERING EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE

ENRICHING COMMUNITYENGAGEMENT

STRENGTHENINGUNIVERSITYRESOURCES

INTEGRATINGSTUDENTLIFE

Deliver through experiential learning and global understandingWe commit ourselves to advancing the success of our students through: challenging and distinctive educational programs with the capacity to transform students’ lives; extending learning options that further the success of working professionals; and providing experiential learning opportunities that prepare students for satisfying and productive careers in current and emerging fields.

EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE

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STRATEGIC ACTIONS: 2017-2018u Offer premier professional

career programs

u Support faculty research and scholarship

u Expand extended learning opportunities

u Forge global understanding through international initiatives

u Support and maintain appropriate accreditations

u Maintain professional programs accreditation

u Fully implement a comprehensive assessment system

2016-2017ACHIEVEMENTS

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DeliveringEducational

Excellence

u Awarded 809 degrees at the May 2017 commencement ceremony which included 185 master’s degrees and 88 doctoral degrees.

u Established a new master’s degree program in Pharmacology.

u Developed innovations in bachelor’s degree Exercise Science and Integrated Technology programs responding to modern workplace demands.

u Educated more than 4,000 students, including strong partnerships with area schools, community colleges and corporate partners.

u Expanded to 11 the fully online degree and certificate programs offered.

u Achieved a 91% retention rate from first to second semester for first-year, full-time students.

u Achieved a full-time equivalency (FTE) of 3,779 students – the highest in our history – while maintaining a student-to-faculty ratio of 14.5 to 1.

u Increased participation rate of students who completed at least one internship, practicum or clinical to a nationally acclaimed 95%.

Strengthen through sound decision-making and strategic deployment of assets and resourcesBy maximizing our assets, resources and personnel, and making strategic investments in our infrastructure, we will shape our future in ways that help us fulfill our mission and sustain growth in an ever-changing, globally competitive landscape.

UNIVERSITYRESOURCES

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STRATEGIC ACTIONS: 2017-2018u Achieve a 3% annual

growth rate

u Raise retention/graduation rates

u Pursue grants to fund institutional growth

u Implement financial systems improvements

u Implement consolidated student financial services operations

u Strengthen momentum of capital campaign

u Execute a state-of-the-art advancement program

u Deliver strategic compensation and benefits plans

By maximizing our assets, resources and personnel, and making strategic investments in our infrastructure, we will shape our future in ways that help us fulfill our mission and sustain growth in an ever-changing, globally competitive landscape.

2016-2017ACHIEVEMENTS

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Strengthening University Resources

uIncreased the goal of the Comprehensive Campaign from $21M to $30M to include the construction of a new facility for the College of Business.

uGrew the endowment to $17.3M.

uExercised fiscal discipline and collaboration in the budget process to include significantly higher institutional scholarships and extended strategic learning enhancements within a balanced year-end budget.

uGenerated more than $125M in community economic impact.

uImproved Financial Aid Office services by increasing availability of counselors, offering financial literacy training to all incoming students, and employing a more effective data-driven approach to crafting financial aid packages.

uImplemented a comprehensive Human Resources Information System to streamline and enhance employee services.

uEnhanced campus safety through the development of a comprehensive Campus Emergency Response and Communications Plan.

uIncreased experiential and interprofessional learning opportunities through the acquisition of the Marshall Road Sciences Laboratory.

uEnhanced campus technology to improve and expand services, including upgrades to campus bandwidth and wireless technology, the implementation of a new virtual infrastructure, and the development of a comprehensive disaster recovery plan.

Artist rendering of the new College of Business Building

As the premier professional university in Maine dedicated to transforming students’ lives, we recognize that no institution is separate from its community. In supporting our region, Husson will develop and execute programs that attest to the positive influence Husson and its faculty, staff and students have in enhancing the quality of life of individuals, families, businesses and society.

COMMUNITYENGAGEMENT

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Through deepened connections within our community and throughout the world

STRATEGIC ACTIONS: 2017-2018u Execute a multi-faceted

communications strategy that strengthens our public image

u Grow alumni engagement with a focus on developing and sustaining lifelong relationships

u Strengthen Husson’s brand awareness

u Enhance opportunities to serve the community

u Broaden our cultural and educational outreach

2016-2017ACHIEVEMENTS

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EnrichingCommunity

Engagement

uStrengthened the University’s brand identity and reach through the development of an integrated marketing and enrollment management strategy.

uIncreased alumni event participation by offering new programs based on shared interests and preferred ways to engage with the University.

uOffered specialized events designed to engage alumni.

uIncreased attendance at Gracie Theatre shows and enhanced student experiential learning activities in theatre operations and event management.

uExpanded educational program offerings for students and businesses in the Dyke Center for Family Business.

uHosted the 1st annual Women’s Leadership Summit, which fostered interaction and dialogue between students and female leaders from higher education institutions across Maine.

Husson’s core priority of “Transforming Student Lives – Advancing Student Success” allows the University to engage students in ways that prepare them for life as 21st Century professionals. The University will link its resources across boundaries to create these transformative life experiences.

STUDENTLIFE

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Through a holistic approach to enhancing student success

STRATEGIC ACTIONS: 2017-2018u Foster a culture of civility,

respect and support

u Deliver excellent student development programs

u Execute a model Division III athletics program

u Enhance Career Services Center outreach and initiatives

u Strengthen and introduce key academic services

u Expand health and wellness services and activities

u Foster strong engagement between campus and community constituents

2016-2017ACHIEVEMENTS

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Integrating Student Life

uImproved campus living through the construction of three townhouses and renovations to traditional residential halls.

uIncreased study abroad opportunities.

uExpanded the “Husson Experience” program through the Learning Center to include specialized support for graduate students.

uContributed more than 17,000 service hours to the greater community through student organizations, athletic teams and academic program groups.

uDeveloped holistic new approaches to wellness initiatives with a focus on preventative care, social skills, sexual health, suicide prevention, substance abuse prevention and more.

uIncreased the number of companies interviewing on-campus to strengthen the link between student career development and professional employment goals.

uCelebrated success in Athletics: Field Hockey won the NAC Championship three out of the last four years; Women’s and Men’s Basketball won the NAC Championships in 2016 and 2017; Men’s Golf won the NAC Championship for 12 of the last 14 years; Football won the ECFC Championship in 2014, 2016 and 2017. Men’s Indoor Track was introduced in 2017-18.

Architectural rendering of the new 7,100 square foot, $3 million wellness learning center to be built. The new facility will be devoted to delivering health services to Husson students, and health education opportunities to those enrolled in the University’s nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy and graduate counseling programs.

“Helping to manage $250,000 of real money in stock market investments as part of Husson’s Carlisle Fund was a highlight of my time at Husson. As a result of all of these experiences, I received a full-time job offer a year before I graduated.”

— Samuel Thomas ’18 College of Business

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BUSINESS

CRIMINAL JUSTICE

COMMUNICATIONS – NESCom

COUNSELING

EDUCATION

HEALTH

PHARMACY

SCIENCE & HUMANITIES

TECHNOLOGY

Transforming Student Lives — Advancing Student Success

Shaping our Future