February 28, 2014 Board of Visitors Meeting. ACCREDITATION UPDATE NCATE (CAEP) AND STATE REVIEW College of Education The written report for the NCATE

February 28, 2014

Board of Visitors Meeting

ACCREDITATION UPDATE

NCATE (CAEP) AND STATE REVIEWCollege of Education

The written report for the NCATE reaccreditation is due in February. On-site visit scheduled for October 18-21, 2014

State review report received. Mathematics (secondary education certification) and Physical Education certification programs met all standards. 11 other programs must submit follow-up reports.

Athens State University

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ACCREDITATION UPDATE

Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)

College of Business

Quality Assurance report was reviewed and accepted by ACBSP with no further information needed.


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• Two options approved at September 2013 ACHE meeting to be implemented Spring 2014

• Criminal Justice with option in Juvenile Justice• Computer Science with option in Information Security

• New major proposed in the College of Business (Board of Trustee Meeting Agenda 10-18-13)

• Information Security and Assurance Management

• Minors approved in October 2013• Educational Technology Minor (Revision)• Instructional Design Minor (New)

• Revisions approved for some options for Technical Education (non-certification)

HIGHLIGHTS


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HIGHLIGHTS Four new minors approved

Computer Forensic minorHuman Development minorFinance minor English Language Learner minor

Athens State University’s Accounting Department has received the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) National Endorsement.


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HIGHLIGHTSNew Programs

• Established Adult Degree Program

• Spring 2013 partnered with the University of North Alabama to offer MBA on the ASU campus

• Fall 2013 partnered with University of North Alabama to offer M.A.Ed. in Elementary Education


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TECHNOLOGY UPDATE 16 instructor podium computers are being

upgraded in Waters Hall classrooms.

Four computer equipped classrooms located in Waters Hall N205, S104, N101, and S105 are receiving new computers for students.

The campus internet bandwidth was upgraded from 50 to 100 megabits on December 19, 2013 by Alabama Supercomputer.Athens State University

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INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH AND ASSESSMENT SERVICES

Completed the Athens State University Fact book that includes institutional data from Fall 2009 through Fall 2013


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2013 FINANCIAL SUMMARY


OPERATING 10/01 - 12/31 VARIANCE

BUDGET ACTUAL POS (NEG)

REVENUES:

REGULAR STATE APPROPRIATION 11,264,712$ 938,726$ (10,325,986)$

SPECIAL STATE APPROPRIATION 100,000 - (100,000)

TUITION & FEES 18,298,815 10,058,697 (8,240,118)

RENT 150,000 38,298 (111,702)

INVESTMENT INCOME 175,000 42,712 (132,288)

MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 10,000 11,046 1,046

INDIRECT COST REVENUE 135,000 - (135,000)

TOTAL REVENUES: 30,133,527$ 11,089,479$ (19,044,048)$

EXPENDITURES:

INSTRUCTION 12,977,117 2,885,373 10,091,744

ACADEMIC SUPPORT 2,997,688 1,016,539 1,981,149

STUDENT SERVICES 2,409,488 559,519 1,849,969

INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT 7,465,066 1,169,875 6,295,191

OPER. & MAINT. OF PHYSICAL PLANT 3,399,668 620,379 2,779,289

SCHOLARSHIPS 850,000 663,181 186,819

TOTAL EXPENDITURES: 30,099,027$ 6,914,866$ 23,184,161$

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CAPITAL PURCHASES: -

BOOKS 30,000 3,891 26,109

AUDIO VISUAL 3,000 - 3,000

FURNITURE & EQUIPMENT 1,500 - 1,500

TECHNOLOGY < 25,000 - 23,406 (23,406)

TECHNOLOGY > 25,000 - - -

TOTAL CAPITAL PURCHASES 34,500$ 27,297$ 7,203$

EXCESS REVENUES OVER EXPENSES -$ 4,147,316$

ATHENS STATE UNIVERSITY FINANCIAL SUMMARY ENDING 12/31/2013

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CAMPUS PROJECTS

McCandless Hall – Final inspection by

Alabama Building Commission projected

for February 2014College Street Centre – Final

inspection of new roof by Alabama Building

Commission completed in December 2013Parking Lots – Re-painting and

striping to be completed over the next few months

Signage – New traffic and directional

signs are being ordered for campus streets and drives


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CAMPUS PROJECTS


Beaty Mason – Scope of work for Phase I

substantially complete; Phase II bid package being prepared by Architecture Works – will consist of new electrical and mechanical systems; beginning work to repair log cabin

ACA Phase II– Design and developmentwork being completed by Live DesignArchitects; work will commence on construction bid documents in February

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CAMPUS PROJECTS


Comprehensive Facility Master Plan –

Working with PH&J Architects to develop a

master plan to guide future campus projects

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CAPITAL CAMPAIGNAs of September 30, 2013

Cash/Non-Cash Contributions$766,569

Outstanding Pledges$1,477,784

Total of Cash/Non-Cash Contributions and Pledges$2,244,35390% of Goal


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LEGISLATIVE AGENDA

Following Reciprocity Legislation – Alabama only State in SREB to not have a signed agreement


Local delegation sponsoring legislation to amend Alabama Code dealing with “four-year universities and their governing boards”

Budget hearings conducted on January 14, 2014 – PEEHIP, Rainy Day Fund, PACT Program

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ALUMNI UPDATE


Successful Alumni Trip to Ireland

President’s Ball 2015Pam Shephard (Chair)

Genie Woodroof (Co-Chair)

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SPRING 2014 ENROLLMENT• Goal of 3349 students

– Budget hours 30,500 credit hours

• 3104 current headcount

– 28,939 current credit hour production

• Enrollment is down 1561 credit hours or 5% from projected budget.


Enrollment Credit Hour Production

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25000

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35000

3,349

30,500

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GoalCurrent

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MOVING FORWARD Enrollment Management Plan

Customer Relationship Management toolCurrently testing Salesforce as CRM

toolStructuring a communication plan

Degree Works – Degree Audit Program

Enrollment Task Force createdAthens State University

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Vote onTask Force on Shared Governance

Documenton

September 27, 2013

80 For____________________________

1 Against

90% of all Faculty participatedAthens State University

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2013-2014 FACULTY SENATE• Dr. Mark Durm, Presiding Officer

• Debra Vaughn• Dr. Sean Busick• Dr. Lisa Hyde• Bonnie Heatherly• Stacie Hughes• Kim Bell• Jennifer Wolfe• Dr. Mike Haghighi• Dr. Robert White• Dr. Mary Harris• Dr. Amanda Branscombe• Dr. Bebe Shaw• Dr. Jess Brown• Dr. Pat Kuby• Dr. Cathy Woodruff• Dr. Chris Otto• Dr. Kim LaFevor


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2013-2015 STAFF SENATE

• Damon Lares, Presiding Officer

• Nancy Croomes• Cathy Brett• Laura Allen• Dana Waldrop• Chad Adams• Penny Roberts• Trish DiLullo• Nikki Johns• Suzanne Sims• Lynn FrankAthens State University

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ACCOMPLISHMENTS February 5-7, 2014 – Carter Gymnasium Leader in Me Symposium Keynote Speakers: Daniel Pink, author of A Whole New Mind Special Guest: Sean Covey, Senior Vice President, Franklin Covey


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PRESIDENTIAL GOALS2013 – 14

• GOAL 1: Alabama Center for the Arts – Phase IIComplete planning for the Alabama Center for the Arts- Phase II

and move the project into construction.


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PRESIDENTIAL GOALS2013 – 14

• GOAL 2: Alabama Center for Science and Technology

– Determine viability of the project– Complete fundraising visits with area industry– Secure site for the project– Commence formal planning of the structure if viability is

determined


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PRESIDENTIAL GOALS 2013 – 14

• GOAL 3: Complete University Governance Structure– Complete Shared Governance Document by adding sections

dealing with the role of the Board of Trustees, Staff and Students

– Install the inaugural Board of Visitors


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PRESIDENTIAL GOALS

2013 – 14 • GOAL 4: Graduate Level ProgramsDevelop and submit proposals to ACHE and

SACSCOC for two new graduate level programs.• Religious Studies• Logistics


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PRESIDENTIAL GOALS

2013 – 14 • GOAL 5: Determine viability of partnership with the City of Athens and Limestone County to develop some type of public venue on Athens State University’s campus.– Issue Request for Proposals (RFP) for architectural services– Conduct extensive focus groups and forums to determine

community needs– Develop sound cost estimate


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PRESIDENTIAL GOALS 2013 – 14

• Additional projects already in progress:

– Fundraising Campaign– Re-establish positive enrollment growth– Finalize MOU with ACCS– Complete Executive Searches– Work with Board of Trustees to maximize State

support– Authentic recognition of quality work through a

pilot merit program


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Documents

February 28, 2014 Board of Visitors Meeting. ACCREDITATION UPDATE NCATE (CAEP) AND STATE REVIEW College of Education The written report for the NCATE