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C reating academic growth during times of budget cuts, layoffs, furloughs, restrictions, and doubt. Or How to make lemonade out of lemons By Dr. Robert Kase , Dean of Arts and Sciences University of St. Francis Joliet, IL. Dark Times. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Creating academic growth during times of budget cuts, layoffs, furloughs, restrictions, and doubt
Or
How to make lemonade out of lemonsBy
Dr. Robert Kase, Dean of Arts and SciencesUniversity of St. Francis
Joliet, IL
Dark TimesSmall Private Catholic Franciscan University (3500
students)Campus experiences severe budget cuts due to bond
covenants, loss of revenue due to investments.Eliminated 9 staff positions and 4 faculty positions$2.3 million dollars had to be cut from current budgetMandatory furlough days for staff Faculty staff and morale was decliningAdministration was defensiveLots of restructuring to save resourcesHow can we even think of adding new programs?
Load sometimes seems too heavy?
It is during the difficult times that we must show the most courageThe answer to our problems was to increase
revenueNew programs are riskyNew programs require new resourcesNew programs bring in new students
(revenue)New programs bring new energy to the
curriculumNew programs inspire creative thinkingCurricular reform is inspiring and
contagious
New Ideas… Mmmmm
Myths We have no money to launch new programsThese are tough times and no one will donate
enough to a specific programDevelopment doesn’t want you messing
around with potential donors We can’t add new faculty when we are having
layoffsThere is no money for new facilities All new programs are risky
New Ideas need new partnersCreate connections with those that share in the
passion for the programsDevelop well thought out strategiesCreate workable and do-able paths for
implementationBe specific about what is necessary for the
program to succeedInvite others to share in the dreamBuild a network of supportAccept that no one will do the work for you.
Overtime will be necessary
Engage others who share in the passion
Find the Right People ??? Find the right faculty to lead the chargeCreate outside network of community/alumni
that share in the vision Engage Development in the project.Create a list of “friends” who want to become
part of this programCreate a realistic picture of the needs to start
the programCollect accurate data for program growth
Securing Funding for the ProjectWorking with Development is key Build relationships with outside businessesBe specific in funding needsSeek grants and write them far in advanceEngage a long list of peopleMoney follows money – engage in a
successful campaignBe willing to be the first to donateAlways have a plan B
Money Likes to Follow MoneyMoney follows money – engage in a
successful campaign
Last year’s ideas became this year’s reality Digital Audio and Recording Arts Program – 20
new majors the first year.Doctor of Nursing Program – 15 new candidates
with a long waiting list.Center for Restorative Justice (within the
Criminal and Social Justice Program) – 40 new students the first year.
Expanded the Physician Assistant program from 30 students to 38 with no new facilities
Nearly two million dollars in new revenue the first year!
How did we do it? DARA Program
Added emphasis to existing BA in Music Degree – sailed through governance fairly easily
Found out there were lots of donors who loved the idea.
Money follows money – once one lawyer/judge donated others followed
Luck – donation of the recording equipmentBuilt the recording studio – in house labor/bartered
suppliesPartnered with independent studios
Doctor of Nursing Fully funded with three new full time faculty
by US Government GrantGrant for new facilitiesGrant for clinical outreachGrant for updated facilities and lab personnel
Center for Restorative JusticeDeveloped new business model for Juvenile
restorative justice. No Cop Shop. (Remember we are in Joliet!)
Wrote and Received $10,000 grant from the Center for Innovation to host a Summit for Restorative Justice
Engaged at risk high school students in Joliet/West Suburban Chicago area in an incredible day with guest clinicians – Leaders in Restorative Justice
Engaged Local Correctional leaders in the concepts and educational curriculum of restorative justice
Physician Assistant ExpansionRemodeled three class rooms to
accommodate more studentsRedesigned labs to accommodate more
studentsAdded new lab sections to accommodate
more studentsConvinced ARC-PA to raise accreditation
limitsChanged some personnelNew Leadership
Yes you canListen reflectivelySeek out those who support the endeavorSeek the resources you need from outsideWork with upper administration and
developmentWork very closely with Campus Operations
ManagerEngage others that have never thought about
being engaged on a college campusDon’t forget your adjuncts, they are a strong
resource
Results for the future $2,000,000 in new revenue the first year
(excluding grant money)Much opportunity for continued growthNew energy for innovationInspires othersThat inspiration works miracles