Academic Planning

Town Hall Meeting

February 12, 2004

University of Cincinnati:Leading in the 21st Century

Input SessionsInput Sessions

More than 35 plannedso far

More than 20 held already

Reflections on Concerns and Reflections on Concerns and ExpectationsExpectations

ConcernsConcerns

Will we really be inclusive in developing the plan?

Will anything really change?

Will the plan be innovative and realistic?

Concerns Concerns (cont’d.)(cont’d.)

Do we really have the resources to carry out the plan?

The process is too unwieldy.

Are we really able to think differently?

ExpectationsExpectations

To have a vision and a plan to realize the vision

To focus and unify the university

To have a strong community focus

Expectations Expectations (cont’d.)(cont’d.)

To attract the most academically talented and a diverse student body

To be more nationally/internationally known for academics

To have resource allocation tied to a plan

Some CaveatsSome Caveats

Can’t be all things to all people in this economic climate

Must identify and leverage our distinctive strengths

Must keep students at the core of anything we do

Must find the resources to actualize our vision

Some Obvious TensionSome Obvious Tension

Providing increased access, opportunity for under-represented groups, as we nurture and build programs of academic national/international distinction

The pull between our identity as individual colleges vs. our identity as a university

Being a socially responsible institution solving problems of our local and global community, while we engage in highest quality of basic research

Some Tension Some Tension (cont’d.)(cont’d.)

Providing the needed liberal education (both formal and informal) and high quality and professional programs

Building a diverse and model campus community in the midst of a growing need for any time/any place learning

Guiding Principles for Guiding Principles for a Leading 21a Leading 21stst Century University Century University

A model for meeting needs of an increasingly diverse student body

A model for any time/any place learning

A sense of community that embraces students, faculty, staff, administrators, and fosters diverse learners and learning experiences

Guiding Principles for a Leading 21Guiding Principles for a Leading 21stst Century University Century University (cont’d.)(cont’d.)

• Strong partnerships and linkages with:

-internal units-governmental entities-businesses-local community-international community -P-12 schools-other higher education institutions

Big IdeasBig Ideas

• Students learn from real-world experiences at UC

• Real world problems are solved at UC and by our graduates

• Social justice and citizenship, locally and globally, are fostered at UC and by our graduates

Big Ideas Big Ideas (cont’d.)(cont’d.)

• Economic development in our local and global communities is fostered at UC and by our graduates

• The challenges of health care are addressed at UC and by our graduates

• Understanding and appreciation for the arts and humanities are advanced at UC and by our graduates.

Big Ideas Big Ideas (cont’d.)(cont’d.)

• The growing challenges of safety, security are addressed at UC and by our graduates

• UC is a key component of a seamless PK-16 educational system

DISCUSSION

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May2004

Round #1Local InputMeetings

Round #2Local InputMeetings

Operations Group Meetings

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All Big Ideas All Big Ideas (Special Dance Remix)(Special Dance Remix)

• Students learn from real-world experiences at UC• Real world problems are solved at UC and by our

graduates• Social justice and citizenship, locally and globally, are

fostered at UC and by our graduates • Economic development in our local and global

communities is fostered at UC and by our graduates• The challenges of health care are addressed at UC and

by our graduates• Understanding and appreciation for the arts and

humanities are advanced at UC and by our graduates. • The growing challenges of safety, security are

addressed at UC and by our graduates• UC is a key component of a seamless PK-16

educational system