Planning Sub Meet and Confer

Comments? Planning Website: Mnsu.edu/planning

Planning Sub Meet and Confer

Strategic Priorities and the Future of Minnesota State University

Planning Sub Meet and Confer Members:

Michael Fagin, John Frey, Scott Johnson, Sean McGoldrick, Carol Stallkamp,

Chris Connolly, Jeff Iseminger, Jim Grabowska, Paul Schwinghammer, Glen Peterson, Maureen Prenn, Lynne Weber, Gregg Marg, Perry Wood,

Cindy Janney, Gael Mericle, Mark Johnson, Rose Marie Ley


Agenda

Mission of Planning Sub Meet and Confer Mission Statement of MSU Progress on Current Strategic Priorities Review Proposed New Strategic Priorities Open Discussion

Questions or Comments on the Priorities Future Vision of MSU

• Where will MSU be in 2010


Goals of Open Forums

Campus understanding of progress/status on current priorities as a whole

Discussion of future priorities Broader discussion of the future of MSU Move Strategic Plan document - out of Draft (Gamma) Planning will draft a summary report to the campus of

the thoughts of the campus


Planning Mission Statement

As a body with representation from many facets of

the University community, this sub-meet and confer

leads the medium to long-range planning of the

University from a holistic viewpoint. This committee

solicits and reviews reports and proposals from other

groups on campus and makes recommendations to

the administration with the intention of coordinating

the development and implementation of strategic

priorities as well as future plans.


Mission Statement

The Mission of Minnesota State University, Mankato is

to promote learning through effective undergraduate

and graduate teaching, scholarship, and research in

service to the state, the region, and the global

community.


Strategic Priorities

Current Priorities Status


Promote Diversity

Provide effective advocacy for diverse populations on campus Help improve communication across campus on diversity

issues. The University will

establish workshops and mini-grants for faculty to integrate diversity components into their teaching.

develop and implement a diversity orientation program for all employees.

develop and implement a mentoring program for new faculty. implement the Diversity Recruitment Plan developed jointly by the

Office of Admissions and the Office of Institutional Diversity. strengthen the office infrastructure of the LGBT Center to enable their

support of diverse populations.


Establish a Distance Learning Plan

Create an administrative structure and process for the development and enhancement of e-learning programs. MNOnline accreditation

Develop and implement 3-5 Distance Learning programs. Provide support and incentives for the development and

enhancement of distance learning programs. (best practices, GAs, training thru IT, travel support, reassigned time,

RIP, and summer stipends)

Develop and implement a funding mechanism that provides incentives to colleges, departments, and programs involved in the development of e-learning Distance Education


Review and Enhance Graduate Education

Create funding mechanisms that allow the University to grow and improve select graduate programs. Differential tuition

Modify, expand, and create graduate programs. (grow or eliminate based on viability)

Revise and simplify existing graduate school policies and procedures to reduce bureaucracy and improve the graduate student experience.


Enhance Academic Excellence in Undergraduate Studies

Enhance Curriculum Increase standards in degree programs Enhance accreditation and program review Clarify admission, retention and graduation standards within

majors Develop General Education course content clusters

Enhance Faculty Academic Quality Innovative ways to reduce Faculty workload

Enhance Student Academic Quality Enhance Academic Advising services Establish Academic Honor Code Enhance funding for Center for Academic Success Establish more student study areas


Develop and Implement Campus-wide Plans

Master Plan Fund Raising Marketing Enrollment Management


Master Plan

Enhance the pedestrian nature of campus

Improve campus to meet student’s needs ( concourse connection between CSU & Library; implement

more student lounges )

Provide a variety of residential options Planning for a new "neighborhood"

Create a strong sense of place Refine architectural guidelines; campus “entryways” Resolve

Stadium Road conflicts and standards with City/County)


Fund Raising

The University… has identified a comprehensive needs list for a new capital

campaign. is reshaping the fundraising roles of directors of development in

colleges. is re-establishing a planned giving program. will increase its private support in 2004-05 and subsequent

years.


Marketing

Develop and Implement a Public Relations & Marketing Plan. Initiate an RFP to solicit proposals for a University wide

marketing plan. Select a consultant to develop a public relations and marketing

plan. Organize discussion groups and open forums to elicit input


Enrollment Management

By 2010… 20% of students will come from outside MN MSU will grow to 15,000 FYE

Undergrads will represent 85% of the student population 15% grad

MSU will… increase the number of transfer students to no less than 1,000. significantly improve retention and graduation rates. increase the proportion of nontraditional age undergraduate

students, international students, underrepresented US ethnic groups, “high ability” students, new freshmen students who rank in the upper half of their high school class and first year students with an ACT score of 21 or higher, contract admissions.


Strategic PrioritiesSummary

Living document – point to beginMuch has been accomplishedFunding was critical to the success of these projectsMany task forces have developed into permanent

committeesQuestions or comments?


Strategic Priorities

Next Strategic Priorities


Wellness

Raise awareness of the cost of illness to the University and work as a university community

Review and assess existing programs relating to health and wellness issues for students and employees.

Make recommendations that incorporate wellness initiatives into the curriculum and professional development activities.

Evaluate support services for wellness initiatives and make recommendations for any needed infrastructure and resources.


International

Promote study abroad experiences for students and faculty Enrich the multi-cultural environment Enhance services Increase the number of International students studying at MSU


Next Strategic PrioritiesSummary

These are medium term items Professional Development has been an important goal as well Questions or comments?


Questions for Discussion


By 2010 and beyond, what major directions or changes do you anticipate in facilities, students, mission,

program or technical priorities?

What will our campus look like?

How will our students change? What adjustments should we make to accommodate these changes?

What directions in academic programs do you see?

New initiatives? Expansions?


Thank You

Further comments:Website: Mnsu.edu/planning

Email: [email protected]

Documents

Planning Sub Meet and Confer