Dietetics, Fashion Merchandising and Hospitality
Department
FY15 Planning and Accomplishment Guidelines
Western Illinois University
Written Reports Due March 18, 2015
Directors’ Presentations March 24, 2015
Deans’ Presentations March 25, 2015
Respond to the following questions in ten to fifteen pages. Attach appendices with supporting documentation
where appropriate. Please be sure to prepare responses that address Western Illinois University-Macomb
and Western Illinois University-Quad Cities as appropriate.
Current Year
Fiscal Year 2015
I.
Accomplishments and Productivity for FY15
A. Give a brief review of the division’s goals and objectives for FY15.
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Attain approval and implement the four separate discipline-specific undergraduate
degree programs to be offered by DFMH: Apparel & Textile Merchandising;
Dietetics; Hospitality Management; and Nutrition & Foodservice Management.
Complete the eight-year program review of the B.S. in Family and Consumer
Sciences (CIP 19.0101).
Revise the DFMH Internship Handbook to align with curricula changes in the
DFMH degree programs.
Complete self-study for Hospitality Management for accreditation.
Hire faculty in the areas of Dietetics and Apparel & Textile Merchandising to
replace Dr. McArthur and Dr. Noh.
B. List the most important divisional accomplishments for FY15 and document how these
accomplishments support the goals and objectives of the University, including specific Strategic Plan
accomplishments.
1. Enhanced Culture for Teaching and Learning
a.
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Maintain rigor and high academic standards
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Approval of the four separate discipline-specific undergraduate
degree programs in DFMH department. The Faculty Senate approved
four undergraduate programs in DFMH: The B.S. in Apparel & Textile
Merchandising (52.1902); B.S. in Dietetics (51.3101); B.S. in Hospitality
Management (52.0901); and B.S. in Nutrition & Foodservice Management
(19.0501). The four programs will be implemented in fall 2015.
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The eight-year (Fall 2006 –Fall 2013) program review of the B.S. in
Family and Consumer Sciences. The eight-year (Fall 2006 –Fall 2013)
program review of the B.S. in Family and Consumer Sciences was
successful. The careful analysis and appraisal of practices in specified
areas from the program review process informed curricula decisions.
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Hire faculty in the areas of Dietetics and Apparel & Textile
Merchandising. Hired two faculty members in the areas of Dietetics and
Apparel & Textile Merchandising. In addition, one faculty member’s
status changed from Unit B to Unit A in dietetics area.
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Self-study for Hospitality Management for accreditation. Worked on
self-study for Hospitality Management for accreditation.
b.
Support for Quad Cities Riverfront campus
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The approval of the interdisciplinary (DFMH and RPTA) Event Planning and
Management Post-Baccalaureate Certificate (EPMPBC) program to start in
fall 2015 in Quad Cities.
c.
Support for the enhanced scholarship model
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Class research projects that offered DFMH students unique “outside the box”
learning opportunities.
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Two fashion merchandising scholars and professionals were invited as guest
lecturers in the area of fashion merchandising and trends in the fashion
industry.
d.
Continued focus on the expanded scope of the Centennial Honors College
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e.
Several DFMH students participated in the honors program and were
supervised by DFMH faculty.
Increase focus on internships and service learning opportunities
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f.
g.
Support undergraduate and graduate research opportunities
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Dietetics students presented at WIU Undergraduate Research Day in
spring 2014
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One student served as research assistant with faculty member who
received research grant of $23,846 from The National Food Service
Management Institute, Applied Research Division (NFSMI, ARD)
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Research projects in courses such as FCS 304, 378, 454 and FCS477
provided opportunities for undergraduate research.
Support special program for women in the sciences and government
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h.
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Practicum courses such as FCS159, 278 and 357, and internship
courses like FCS459 and 479 provided students with field professional
experience in their respective fields of study.
None
Support scholarly/professional activity
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One faculty member was on sabbatical leave in fall 2014 semester.
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Faculty secured research grants of more than $23,000 in 2014 from
external sources.
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2.
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Financial support such as registration fees for faculty members to
present at professional conferences. The university provided
registration fees for four faculty members to present research-based
papers at scholarly professional conferences.
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The Food and Culture Club sponsored 6 dietetics students to attend the
Annual Dietetics Association Conference in Atlanta, Georgia.
Fiscal Responsibility and Accountability
a.
Identify further costs savings to meet challenges in the FY16 budget
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b.
Monitor spending in all DFMH budget. Continue with expenditures
for essential teaching and learning resources and educational travel,
with Dean and Provost’s approval for any items over $1000.
DFMH operating budget fund is mainly spent on laboratory supplies,
stationery, and other teaching and learning essential needs. Use the
printer in KH 140 for documents to reduce printing costs. Faculty are
encouraged to scan and use electronic handouts for classes.
WIU Foundation funds support students’ educational field trips in
dietetics, fashion merchandising and hospitality management.
Identify alternative funding sources
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Research grants from external sources
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Donations to the Foundation account. DFMH Foundation received more
than $25, 000 from donors in 2014
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Scholarships from external and internal sources. Twenty-three
scholarships were awarded to DFMH students in 2014.
o Scholarships from endowments
o
Sodexo Corporation Scholarships ($150,000.00) offers
freshmen scholarships to high achieving hospitality
management and dietetic students.
o DFMH student organizations such as VAMO and KONu, each
contributed $500 for student scholarships in 2014.
o DFMH faculty and staff launched a ‘Book Scholarship’ for
deserving students.
c.
Develop college priorities in fundraising
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3.
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Solicit a list of DFMH alumni as potential donors
Enhance Academic Affairs Role in Enrollment Management and Student Success
a.
Implement undergraduate, graduate, and international recruitment plans for each
department/school
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DFMH will continue to offer Study Abroad courses in all majors.
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DFMH department plans to establish partnerships with institutions of higher
learning abroad
b.
Continue to expand Distance Learning opportunities
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Encourage faculty to develop more online courses
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FCS375 Diversity of Dress was approved as an online course in 2014
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DFMH offered two ICI courses each semester including summer 2014.
DFMH offered FCS109, FCS300 and FCS321 online courses sponsored
by the WIU Distance Learning unit.
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DFMH offered several General Education online courses such as FCS109
and 300 each semester
c.
Provide opportunities for non-degree seeking students
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DFMH will continue to attract non-degree seeking students to enroll in
courses offered in all majors and minors.
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Several non-degree students enrolled in courses such as FCS109, 171, and
300
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Dietetics faculty and students offered a nutrition-related workplace wellness
program which included student led nutrition education, and demonstrative
cooking incorporating healthy cooking.
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DFMH faculty offered WACS program in food preparation designed for high
school students in spring and fall 2014
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DFMH faculty offered Kid University program designed for 4th to 8th grade
students in summer 2014
d.
Maintain participation in the Building Connections mentoring program
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Faculty in DFMH implemented a mentor/mentee program with freshmen and
senior fashion merchandising students. Twenty-one alumni, 20 seniors and 22
freshmen in fashion merchandising participated in the program.
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Kappa Omicron Nu (KONU)’s mentoring program for freshmen and transfer
students in DFMH
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Dietetics students enrolled in FCS307 Field Study went to Peoria to bridge
their didactic dietetic program to observing and connecting with professional
practices in the field of dietetics.
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Hospitality Management students attended the Illinois ICHREI career expo in
Chicago where they networked with people in the hospitality industry.
e.
Review effectiveness of the revised FYE program
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f.
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DFMH offered multiple FYE sections (FCS109Y, and FCS170Y) in
2014
Implement enhanced campus-wide advising procedures
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4.
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The DFMH Academic Advisor participated in several meetings/workshops.
She collaborated with others to enhance college-wide advising.
g.
Enhance access, equity, and multicultural initiatives for entire campus community
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Food and Culture events where students had the opportunity to learn
nutritional facts of other cultures. The Food & Culture Club hosted two
multicultural events per semester in the Ballroom in the University Union
in 2014.
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Dietetics faculty and students participated in glucose screening, nutrition
education, cooking presentations to WIU community and Macomb.
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DFMH students and faculty participated in the “Minority Health Month”
in April 2014.
Focus on International Recruiting and Education Opportunities
a.
Increase the number of international students
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The DFMH website is updated with information on the degree programs
offered and exciting careers in each area, available scholarships in the
three degree options, and visual presentation of students’ activities. Three
international students in the B.S. in Family and Consumer Sciences in
2014.
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Continue to provide information about DFMH programs to the Office of
Study Abroad and Outreach for sharing with universities in other
countries.
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International faculty will promote DFMH programs in their home
countries. One faculty plans to visit universities in South Korea in summer
2015.
b.
Increase number of study abroad participation and opportunities
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DFMH efforts in organizing study abroad courses in B.S. in FCS areas were
not successful in 2014 due to students’ financial constraints. FCS377 for
Fashion Merchandising and Hospitality Management to London and Paris was
cancelled due to low student enrollment.
c.
Develop academic partnerships with international institutions of higher learning
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d.
Strengthen relationships with embassies and host countries
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5.
None
Facilities Enhancement and Technology Support
a.
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The DFMH department plans to establish partnerships with institutions of
higher learning abroad, such as the University of Botswana in Botswana,
and universities in South Korea.
Support for the Center for Performing Arts
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b.
N/A
Renewed funding for classroom renovation
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Finished physical updates and technical installation of equipment in KH206
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Electronic equipment in Knoblauch Hall classrooms was upgraded and updated
c.
Support major capital budget initiatives
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d.
None
Continue to facilitate the University Technology consolidation and support uTech initiatives
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Replace office computers that are old and malfunctioning.
C. Indicate measures of productivity by which the unit’s successes can be illustrated.
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Satisfactory student enrollment and conferment of degree in the B.S. in Family and
Consumer Sciences. In 2014, a total of 225 students were enrolled in the BS in FCS
with over 70 students for each option (Dietetics = 77, Fashion Merchandising=71, &
Hotel/Restaurant Management = 77). A total 128 students were enrolled minors
offered by the DFMH in 2014. Seventy-Five total number of the BS in FCS degrees
were conferred in 2014 ( http://www.wiu.edu/IRP/FactBook2014.pdf)
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In fall 2014 DFMH offered 55 classes with the average class size of 28 per class.
(http://www.wiu.edu/IRP/FactBook2014.pdf)
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Student credit hour production is consistently above both the COEHS and WIU. In
2014 DFMH student credit hour production was 9,850
(http://www.wiu.edu/IRP/FactBook2014.pdf)
D. Describe how the division used any of the following categories of funds to enhance accomplishments
and productivity:
1.
Western Illinois Foundation funds
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2.
Funds available due to vacant positions or dollars saved through hiring of new personnel at
whatever level those funds reside
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3.
WIU funds are used almost exclusively for student enhancement such as field
trips
None
Grants, contracts or local funds
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4.
Internal Reallocations: For reallocations over $20,000, identify the amount, area that was
reallocated from, and the priority that funds supported.
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5.
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Research grants from external sources (faculty secured more than
$23,000)
None
Other fund sources
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DFMH Foundation received more than $25, 000 from donors in 2014
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Profits from meals served in the Knoblauch Café. In 2014 the profit
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from the café was about $4627.
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Sodexo Corporation Scholarships ($150,000.00) offers freshmen
scholarships to high achieving hospitality management and dietetic
students. DFMH faculty and staff launched a ‘Book Scholarship’ for
deserving students
E. For the calendar year January 1, 2014, to December 31, 2014, provide the total number of
scholarly/professional activities in your area for the following categories:
BOOKS
II.
CHAPTERS /
MONOGRAPHS /
REFEREED
ARTICLES
8 Refereed
articles
DOMESTIC/
INTERNATIONAL
CREATIVE
ACTIVITIES
DOMESTIC/
INTERNATIONAL
CONFERENCE
PRESENTATIONS
Dom.
Int’l
Dom.
Int’l
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5
Budget Enhancement Outcomes for FY15
For each budget enhancement received in FY15—temporary or permanent—( i.e., 1% give back, end
of year money) complete an accountability report form. Be specific about approved productivity
measures.
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Budget Year
Fiscal Year 2016
III.
Major Objectives and Productivity Measures for FY16
A. List the most important goals and objectives the division will pursue in FY16, and how these actions
will be measured/assessed.
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Implement the four undergraduate programs in DFMH: B.S. in Apparel & Textile
Merchandising (52.1902); B.S. in Dietetics (51.3101); B.S. in Hospitality
Management (52.0901); and B.S. in Nutrition & Foodservice Management (19.
0501). Implement minors in DFMH: Minor in Apparel & Textile Merchandising;
in Hospitality Management; and in Nutrition. Success to be measured by:
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The total number of students enrolled in each degree program
annually.
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Monitor the number of students enrolled in each minor per year.
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Total number of accepted freshmen and transfers into each degree
program
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Internship evaluations of students performance by faculty and field
supervisors
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Average class size and total number of classes yearly.
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Student retention percentage (increase/decrease) per year.
Market the four undergraduate programs in DFMH. Success to be measured by:
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The outcomes/effectiveness of techniques and materials used to
market the programs
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Monitor upgrades of the DFMH department website
Complete the self-study for Hospitality Management for accreditation. Success to
be measured by:
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Work on feasibility study for a Master’s degree in Dietetics/Nutrition. Success to
be measured by:
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Accomplishment of accreditation for the B.S. in Hospitality
Management
Outcomes of the feasibility study and decisions about the program
Hire additional faculty members in Dietetics and Hospitality Management. Success to
be measured by:
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Recruit and retain students in the four majors in DFMH. Plan 2+2 program
initiatives with community colleges. Success to be measured by:
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Monitor successful searches for faculty members in each area
Percent increase in the number of students enrolled and retained
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Monitoring number of transfers into each degree program annually
B. Of the objectives identified above, please indicate which are directly related to Strategic Plan action
items.
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All the objectives are directly related to strategic plan of maintaining rigor and
high academic standards as the department implements the four disciplinespecific undergraduate programs in DFMH.
C. For Strategic Plan action items noted above, indicate whether you intend to have the action completed
in the short-term (next 12 months), mid-term (2-4 years), or long term (5+ years).
IV.
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Implement the four undergraduate programs in DFMH – long term
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Complete accreditation of the B.S. in Hospitality Management- midterm
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Hire faculty in dietetics and hospitality management – short-term
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Recruitment and retention of DFMH students including 2+2 program –
long-term
Technology Goals and Objectives
A. List the most important technological goals and objectives the division will pursue in FY16, and how
these will be measured/assessed.
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Update instructional technology in DFMH electronic classrooms on the 2nd floor of
Knoblauch Hall (KB 202, 203 and 207). Success to be measured by monitoring
updates in each classroom.
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Identify and secure instructional software for teaching and learning. Success to be
measured by the number of software secured for specific teaching and learning needs.
B. Describe how these objectives build upon goals in divisional and/or institutional strategic plans.
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Support the COEHS-wide plan to retool functional electronic classrooms to enhance
teaching and learning.
C. For each technology item, indicate whether you intend to have the action completed in the short-term
(next 12 months), mid-term (2-4 years), or long term (5+ years).
V.
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Update instructional technology in electronic classroom on the 2nd floor of
Knoblauch Hall is mid-term and will depend on availability of resources.
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Securing of appropriate software is long-term
Internal Reallocations and Reorganizations: Western Illinois University-Macomb
A. What are planned FY16 reallocations or reorganizations, including the movement of positions, upgrade
of positions, creation of new positions, and/or the reallocation of personnel and/or operating funds.
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Creation of a new tenured or tenure- track faculty position in hospitality
management for the Quad Cities (QC) campus to coordinate the B.S. in
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Hospitality Management – track for QC.
B. How do these reallocations and reorganizations further Strategic Plan goals and objectives.
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Expansion of programs to serve the professional needs of the Quad Cities region and
beyond.
C. Describe how all reallocations, permanent and temporary, will affect the unit’s standard performance
measures.
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Reorganization to include faculty position for the B.S. in Hospitality Management –
Track for QC will enhance coordination of course offering, student advising, and
building connections with stakeholders in the field of study and hospitality industry.
D. How are you finding new funds?
1.
Describe divisional strategies to seek additional resources (e.g., grants, Foundation)
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Donations to the DFMH Foundation, and securing research grants from external
sources.
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Fund raising activities by students and faculty
2.
Provide an explanation of how additional resources would be used to enhance divisional
objectives
3.
4.
VI.
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Maintaining rigor and high academic standards in the department
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Funding for travel in building connections and networking about the DFMH
programs, students’ educational projects and field trips.
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Scholarships for DFMH students
Summarize long-term external funding goals which extend beyond FY16
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Secure research grants
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Donations from well-wishers such as alumni
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Fund raising by DFMH student organizations/clubs
Develop indicators to track attainment of goals
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Total amount of research grants secured per year.
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Monitor funds raised for the DFMH Foundation annually
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The amount of funds raised by student organizations and scholarships
awarded yearly
Internal Reallocations and Reorganizations: Western Illinois University-Quad Cities
A. What are planned FY16 reallocations or reorganizations, including movement of positions, upgrade of
positions, creation of new positions, and/or reallocation of personnel or operating funds.
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Create new position and reallocation of personnel for coordinating the B.S. in
Hospitality Management – Track for Quad Cities.
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B. How do these reallocations and reorganizations further Strategic Plan goals and objectives.
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Maintaining rigor and high academic standards
C. Describe how all reallocations, permanent and temporary, will affect the unit’s standard performance
measures.
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Monitor enrollment in the B.S. Hospitality Management-Track for Quad Cities
D. How are you finding new funds?
1.
2.
Describe divisional strategies to seek additional resources (e.g., grants, Foundation)
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Applying for research grants from external sources
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Solicit donations for the DFMH Foundation
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Profit from Knoblauch Café. A total of $4627.13 profit was made from two
meals(lunch) a week by FCS251 class in 2014
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Secure grants for special programs such as Bella Hearst and Kids University
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Sponsored projects such as WACS
Provide an explanation of how additional resources would be used to enhance divisional
objectives
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3.
Summarize long-term external funding goals which extend beyond FY16
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4.
VII.
Additional resources help enhance the teaching and learning process through
field trips to discipline related industries, research, networking and
professional development.
Continue to secure research grants and donations for scholarships for DFMH
Develop indicators to track attainment of goals
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Monitor the amount of funds secured annually
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The number of scholarships awarded yearly
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Number of subsidized field trips and faculty presentations at conferences for
professional development
New Operating Resources
A. Identify, in priority order, requests for additional operating funding in spreadsheet provided on the
Provost’s web site.
B. On this spreadsheet, please be sure to indicate whether you are seeking one-time or continuous
funding. If you are seeking continuous funding, identify whether it is for a period of years or a
permanent base increase.
C. Complete an FY16 Budget Request Form for each request listed in “A”.
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VIII.
Facilities Requests
A. Identify, in priority order, requests for facility enhancements over $100,000. These requests need to
be identified as specific FY16 requests or long-range requests. For each request, identify the ways
in which the facility enhancement will advance specific Strategic Plan goals and objectives.
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None
B. Provide specific outcomes for each facility enhancement request.
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C. Provide an explanation of how each facility enhancement will affect the unit’s productivity
measures.
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D. Complete an FY16 Budget Request Form for each request.
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