CAMPUS FORUM
April 21, 2016
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Vision
Michigan Tech will lead as a global technological
university that
• inspires students,
• advances knowledge, and
• innovates
to create a sustainable, just, and prosperous
world.
2
Mission
We deliver action-based undergraduate and graduate
education and discover new knowledge through research and
innovation. We create solutions for society’s challenges
through interdisciplinary education, research, and engagement
to advance sustainable economic prosperity, health and safety,
ethical conduct, and responsible use of resources. We attract
exceptional students, faculty, and staff who understand,
develop, apply, manage, and communicate science,
engineering, technology, and business to attain the goal of a
sustainable, just, and prosperous world. Our success is
measured by accomplishments and reputation of our
graduates, national and international impact of our research
and scholarly activities, and investment in our University.
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Strategic Plan
• Approved by Board of Trustees on May 1, 2015
 Major Goals
 People
 Distinctive Education and Rigorous-based Learning Experience
 Research/Scholarship/Creativity/Entrepreneurship/
Innovation/Creative Work
• http://www.mtu.edu/stratplan/
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April Board of Trustees
Meeting Highlights
• Promotion and Tenure
• New Degrees
• Finances
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Strategic Plan
• Approved by Board of Trustees on May 1, 2015
Goal 1
People
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2016 Summary
Promotion and Tenure
1 promotion from lecturer to senior lecturer
1 promotion from senior lecturer to principal lecturer
18 assistant to associate professor
10 associate to full professor
Promotion from
Senior Lecturer to Principal Lecturer
Ann Humes
Mathematical Sciences
Promotion from
Lecturer to Senior Lecturer
Sheila Milligan
School of Business & Economics
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Promotion from Assistant Professor without
Tenure to Associate Professor with Tenure
Xiaoqing Tang
Biological Sciences
Tarun Dam
Chemistry
Myounghoon Jeon
Cognitive and Learning Sciences
Laura Brown
Computer Science
Ramon Fonkoue
Humanities
Scott Marratto
Humanities
Qinghui Chen
Kinesiology and Integrative
Physiology
Alexander Labovsky
Mathematical Sciences
Steven Walton
Social Sciences
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Promotion from Assistant Professor without
Tenure to Associate Professor with Tenure
Feng Zhao
Biomedical Engineering
Timothy Eisele
Chemical Engineering
Qingli Dai
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Raymond Swartz
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Durdu Guney
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Timothy Havens
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Chee-Wooi Ten
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Soonkwan Hong
School of Business and Economics
Molly Cavaleri
School of Forest Res. and Env. Science
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Promotion from Associate Professor with
Tenure to Professor with Tenure
Guiliang Tang
Qiuying Sha
Jiguang Sun
Fabrizio Zanello
Christopher Plummer
Biological Sciences
Mathematical Sciences
Mathematical Sciences
Mathematical Sciences
Visual and Performing Arts
Yu Wang
Fernando Ponta
Materials Science and Engineering
Mechanical Eng.-Eng. Mechanics
Hao (Howard) Qi
School of Business and Economics
Oliver Gailing
School of Forest Res. and Env. Science
Abdul Nasser Al araje
School of Technology
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Research Award
 Raymond Shaw
Physics
Bhakta Rath Award
 Melanie Talaga and
 Tarun Dam (Advisor)
Chemistry
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Finalists for the 2016 Distinguished Teaching Awards
Assistant Professor / Lecturer / Professor of Practice Category
Todd O. Arney (Lecturer) – School of Technology
Karyn Fay (Professor of Practice) – Biological Sciences
Andrew Galerneau (Lecturer) – Chemistry
Lisa Johnson de Gordillo (Assistant Professor) – Visual and Performing Arts
Min Wang (Assistant Professor) – Mathematical Sciences
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Finalists for the 2016 Distinguished Teaching Awards
Associate Professor / Professor Category
Yu Cai (Associate Professor) – School of Technology
Chang Kyoung Choi (Associate Professor) – Mechanical Engineering – Engineering
Mechanics
Ali Ebnenasir (Associate Professor) – Computer Science
Ann Maclean (Professor) - School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science
Joel Neves ( Associate Professor) – Visual and Performing Arts
Gordon G. Parker (Professor) – Mechanical Engineering – Engineering Mechanics
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Sabbatical Leaves
2004 to 2017
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
Fall
Spring
Academic Year
2016 UAW CERTIFICATION
GRADUATES
Name
Laura Baril
Joan Becker
Nancy Bykkonen
Amanda Cadwell
Gina Dunstan
Laura Harry
Mary Beth Hodges
Taana Kalliainen
Katherine Kallio
Marjorie Lindley
Tanya Maki
Rose Martell
Department
Human Resource
Electrical Engineering
Human Resources
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Engineering Fundamentals
Memorial Union
Vice President for Research Office
Chemical Engineering
Public Safety and Police Services
School of Forest Resources & Env. Science
Human Resources
Center for Pre-College Outreach
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2016 UAW CERTIFICATION
GRADUATES (Cont.)
Name
Shanda Miller
Amy Olson
Dawn Pichette
Janey Pindral
Kim Puuri
Michelle Reed
Darlene Saari
Heather Sander
Lois Sedar
Devin Seppala
Mary P. Stevens
Karen Wade
Sandra Wheaton
Department
Merchandising Operations
Financial Services and Operations
University Marketing and Communications
International Programs and Services
Vice President for Research Office
School of Technology
Vice President for Research Office
Alumni Relations
Athletic/Rec Facility Operations
Van Pelt and Opie Library
Facilities Management
Center for Diversity and Inclusion
Facilities Management
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2016 LEAN FACILITATOR
TRAINING PROGRAM GRADUATES
Name
Lisa Hitch
Annelise Doll
Georgeann Jukuri
Laurie Stark
Linnea McGowan Hobmeier
Daniel Bennett
Daryl Matthews
Peter Baril
Joel Liimatainen
Lorraine Young
Renee Ozanich
Brenda Randell
Jaclyn Dessellier
Mark Randell, DPT
Jessica Comfort
Heather Dunne
Department
Electrical and Computer Engineering Dept.
Van Pelt and Opie Library
Van Pelt and Opie Library
Van Pelt and Opie Library
Van Pelt and Opie Library
Public Safety and Police Services
Auxiliary Services
Business Operations, VP Administration
Human Resources
Human Resources
Human Resources
VP Administration
UP Health Systems Rehab & Sports Medicine
UP Health Systems Rehab & Sports Medicine
Enrollment Services
Housing
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Enrollment
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2004-2016 Total UG Applications
7000
6000
5000
4000
3000
2000
1000
0
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52
2004 Total Apps
2005 Total Apps
2006 Total Apps
2007 Total Apps
2008 Total Apps
2009 Total Apps
2010 Total Apps
2011 Total Apps
2012 Total Apps
2013 Total Apps
2014 Total Apps
2015 Total Apps
2016 Applications
2004-2016 UG Total Admits
5000
4500
4000
3500
3000
2500
2000
1500
1000
500
0
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52
2004 Accepts
2005 Accepts
2006 Accepts
2007 Accepts
2008 Accepts
2009 Accepts
2011 Accepts
2012 Accepts
2013 Accepts
2014 Accepts
2015 Accepts
2016 Admits
2010 Accepts
2004-2016 UG Paid Deposits
1800
1600
1400
1200
1000
800
600
400
200
0
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52
2004 Deposits
2005 Deposits
2006 Deposits
2007 Deposits
2008 Deposits
2009 Deposits
2010 Deposits
2011 Deposits
2012 Deposits
2013 Deposits
2014 Deposits
2015 Deposits
2016 Deposits
Strategic Plan
• Approved by Board of Trustees on May 1, 2015
Goal 2
Distinctive and Rigorous-based Learning
Experience
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New Degree Programs
2016-17
•
•
•
•
•
PhD in Applied Physics
MS in Cybersecurity
Minor in Media Production
Minor in Writing
Minor in Global Community Development
Partnerships
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University Senate
Mid-Term Course Evaluations
To promote a more welcoming campus environment.
Old question: What is good about this course?
New question: What about this course, or my teaching, is helping you to
learn?
Old question: How could it be better?
New question: What could I change about this course, or my teaching, that
would improve your learning?
New question added: How can we (you as a student and I as the instructor)
improve the classroom environment to make this class more inclusive?
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Strategic Plan
• Approved by Board of Trustees on May 1, 2015
Goal 3
Research/Scholarship/Entrepreneurship/
Innovation/Creative Work
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Sponsored Awards, 3rd Qtr. FY16
Proposals Submitted
Awards Received
Awards Received ($)
FY '16
FY '15
FY '16
FY '15
FY '16
FY '15
Variance
Variance
as of 03/31
as of 03/31
as of 03/31
as of 03/31
as of 03/31
as of 03/31
$
%
61
65
13
24
1,134,350
1,985,135
-850,785
-42.9%
National Science Foundation
162
181
47
54
5,707,496
8,612,724
-2,905,228
-33.7%
US Department of Agriculture
35
41
16
52
1,295,037
1,665,942
-370,905
-22.3%
US Department of Defense
53
56
47
37
6,546,594
9,276,434
-2,729,840
-29.4%
2
1
1
1
92,155
51,224
40,931
79.9%
US Department of Energy
32
25
14
10
1,395,949
738,769
657,180
89.0%
US Department of HHS
30
35
10
11
2,141,734
1,730,187
411,547
23.8%
US Department of Transportation
13
25
15
20
1,007,636
2,622,164
-1,614,528
-61.6%
Other Federal Agencies*
41
32
17
18
794,893
1,398,990
-604,097
-43.2%
Sponsor
NASA
US Department of Education
Federal Agency Total
429
461
180
227
20,115,844
28,081,569
-7,965,725
-28.4%
36
33
20
31
2,917,420
2,690,069
227,351
8.5%
149
152
149
144
6,145,001
7,192,933
-1,047,932
-14.6%
Foreign
18
22
14
10
722,054
712,216
9,838
1.4%
All Other Sponsors
58
64
22
29
1,452,638
849,589
603,049
71.0%
690
732
385
441
31,352,957
39,526,376
-8,173,419
-20.7%
Gifts**
-
-
271
265
6,753,353
6,465,537
287,816
4.5%
Crowd Funding
-
-
20
22
20,450
28,626
-8,176
-28.6%
690
732
676
728
$38,126,760
$46,020,539
-$7,893,779
-17.2%
State of Michigan
Industrial
Subtotal
Grand Total
* US Dept of the Interior, US Dept of Commerce, National Endowments for the Arts & Humanities, US Environmental Protection Agency, US Dept of Labor
**Gifts represent non-contractual funding from corporations, foundations, associations and societies in support of academic programs, scholarships/fellowships, student design & enterprise, research, youth programs and special
programs.
Research Expenditures, 3rd Quarter FY16
College/School/Division
FY2016
FY2015
Variance
3,330,453
2,722,310
608,143
22.3%
College of Engineering
20,784,905
18,972,083
1,812,822
9.6%
College of Science & Arts
11,717,273
10,875,688
841,585
7.7%
175,769
204,164
Keweenaw Research Center (KRC)
5,031,408
4,617,231
414,177
9.0%
Michigan Tech Research Institute (MTRI)
6,326,435
6,808,150
(481,715)
-7.1%
School of Business & Economics
1,276,976
1,274,988
School of Forest Resources & Environmental Science
3,823,224
4,111,550
561,402
53,027,845
Administration*
Pavlis Honors College
School of Technology
Total
*Includes the Vice Presidents, Provost, CIO, Exec Director Financial Services & Operations
and others who report to a VP, Provost or the President. Except for the research institutes
that report to the VPR.
(28,395)
1,988
%
-13.9%
0.2%
(288,326)
-7.0%
361,175
200,227
55.4%
49,947,339
3,080,506
6.2%
Intellectual Property, 3rd Quarter FY16
Disclosures Received
Nondisclosure Agreements
Patents Filed or Issued
License Agreements
Gross Royalties
FY16
FY15
+/-
20
83
11
15
$ 278,500
26
94
13
8
$ 234,394
- 23 %
- 12 %
- 15 %
+ 87 %
+ 19 %
High Performance Computing
•
•
•
•
•
300 users
16 academic depts.
1500+ processors
32 TFLOPS
95%+ capacity
most days
High Performance Computing
• In the last 18 months, investigators running
analyses on Superior have a collective $9.6
million in research expenditures.
• 100+ publications [avg. 3 per month]
• 20 advanced degrees [avg. 1 every 2 mos.]
Finance
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FY2016 Current Funds
Projected Revenues, Expenses & Change in Net Assets
(in thousands)
Original
Projection
3rd Quarter
Projection
Revenues
$
280,519
$
279,766
Expenses
$
(280,105)
$
(279,437)
Change in Net Assets
$
414
Note: Current Fund includes General, Designated, Auxiliary,
Retirement and Insurance, and Expendable Restricted Funds.
$
329
CURRENT FUND BALANCES
Fiscal Year 2012-2016
(in thousands)
3rd Qtr
Projection
Total Current Fund Balance
06/30/12
06/30/13
06/30/14
06/30/15
6/30/2016
$ 12,488
$ 13,195
$ 17,121
$ 18,966
$ 19,295
Legally Restricted Funds
Subtotal Unrestricted Current Fund Balance
Net Pension Liability
Unrestricted Current Fund Balance
$
(3,591)
(2,587)
(3,852)
(4,086)
(4,133)
8,897
10,608
13,269
14,880
15,162
-
-
-
(35,445)
(47,978)
8,897
$ 10,608
$ 13,269
$ (20,565) $ (32,816)
Cash Balance by Month for
Fiscal Years 2014-2016
$60,000,000
2014
2015
2016
$50,000,000
$40,000,000
$30.9MM
$30,000,000
$20,000,000
$10,000,000
$0
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BUDGET
PROPOSED STATE APPROPRIATIONS
FOR MICHIGAN TECH
Governor
House
Senate
2017 Appropriation
4.3%
3.2%
4.3%
Tuition Restraint
4.8%
4.8%
4.8%
$4.966M
$4.440M
$4.966M
Total Revenue
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General Fund Revenues
FY’17 Budget Planning Parameters
State Appropriations
+4.3%
Enrollment
+110 students
Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate*
4.8% overall
- Lower Division
- Upper Division
Graduate
2.4%
6.9%
+5%
Investment Income
+$255K
Gift Income/Advancement
+$3.9M
*Will be adjusted to be at or below any tuition restraint for Michigan residents included
in legislation.
General Fund Expenses
FY’17 Budget Planning Parameters
Salary Pool
Faculty Promotions
Graduate Stipend
Debt Service
Fringe Benefits
Contingency Reserve
Scholarships –
Undergraduate Graduate
2.0 - 3.0%
$278K
+5%
+$745K
+$1M
+$800K ($4.8M)
+$2.2M
+5%
Maintenance Budget
+$500K
Academic/Admin. Initiatives
+$2.4M
Advancement
 2016 Goal - $32.5M
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Campus Campaign
• FY15 final: 318 faculty & staff donors (22.3% participation rate)
• FY16 current: 369 donors (25.4% participation rate)
• Supports our Culture of Philanthropy efforts
– Faculty & staff giving is a key component in establishing this culture. It
demonstrates to students that investing in Tech is a good thing and it sends
the message to all that we believe in the work taking place at Michigan Tech.
• What can I give to?
– You can direct your gift to any favorite area of the University - departments,
scholarships, athletics, research programs, Superior Ideas, the Library -- and
newer initiatives like the Food Access Network (FAN).
• Can I still give?
– Campus Campaign continues until June 30 – the end of the fiscal year.
Portrait of 2045
Michigan Tech: A global technological university that inspires students,
advances knowledge, and innovates to create a sustainable, just, and
prosperous world.
1. Internationally competitive faculty – 400 in tenured or tenure-track positions
and 40% in endowed positions
2. Student body of 10000 - $500 million scholarship endowment
a. 6500 Undergraduates
b. 2400 Masters [2000 coursework/professional]
c. 1100 PhD
d. 40% female and a top 10 university in percent of engineering
degrees granted to women
3. Globally literate graduates with strong communication skills
4. Residential-based undergraduate experience in a technologically rich
learning environment
5. Internationally recognized for research, development and innovation
6. Sustainable financial model with decreasing reliance on state funding
7. Entrepreneurial, efficient, service-oriented and sustainable university culture
8. Year-round calendar
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PORTRAIT 2045
2006-2015 actual progress toward 2045 goals and projected 2018 goals
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PORTRAIT 2045 TIMELINE
 Spring 2016
- Posting on the Strategic Planning web site.
- Announcement in Tech Today of posting for review by the campus community.
- Meetings with groups that wish to meet.
- Review and revision by Executive Team and Deans based on any input received.
 Summer 2016
- Discussion and review with the Board of Trustees.
- Review and revision by Executive Team and Deans prior to fall online comment period.
 Fall 2016
- Online comment period beginning in mid-August for at least one month.
- Meetings with any groups that wish to meet.
- Final review/revision based on comments received and posting of the final Portrait of 2045.
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Upcoming Initiatives
 Parental Leave Group
 Compensation Strategy Task Force
 ESL Benchmarking
 ADVANCE Metric Process for University
Programs (AMP UP)
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2015 Bond Projects
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Chemical Storage and Labs
Daniell Heights Maintenance
IT Fiber Backbone
McNair Bathroom Renovations
Memorial Union Retail Dining
University Wide Safety Issues
Central Heating Plant Fuel Tanks
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Chemical Storage and Labs
Architect’s Rendering of Undergrad Lab
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Chemical Storage and Labs
• Renovation to undergrad chemistry lab
504 is out for bids and construction will
be completed this summer
• Scope is under development for a
chemical storage and distribution facility,
with planned construction in summer of
2017
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Daniell Heights Maintenance
Renovated Kitchen
Renovated Living Room
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Daniell Heights Maintenance
Upper Heights
• Replacement of windows and roofs
to be completed this summer
• Deteriorated sidewalks and stairs
will be replaced this summer
• Installation of fiber communication
connections will be completed this
summer
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Daniell Heights Maintenance
Lower Heights
• Installation of fiber communication
connections are complete
• Deteriorated sidewalks and stairs will
be replaced this summer
• Four apartments are complete, two
are in construction, and six are
scheduled for completion this summer
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IT Fiber Backbone
• Installation of new data cabling in the
Administration Building, ROTC,
Memorial Union, Douglass Houghton
Hall and McNair to be completed by
June 2016
• The remaining 17 buildings will be
completed this summer
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McNair Bathroom Renovations
• Both East and West McNair Bathroom
renovation projects are out for bids
• Construction is scheduled to start this
summer
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Memorial Union Retail Dining and
Keweenaw Commons Renovations
• Contracts have been awarded, and
construction will take place this summer,
with completion prior to fall semester
• Upgrades to the Keweenaw Commons
include technology, finishes and furniture
• Renovations to the retail dining area
include cooking and serving equipment
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University Wide Safety Issues
• HVAC controls have been replaced in the
Forestry building, with work planned in the
SDC and Ice Arena next
• Installation of new fire alarms in Dillman are
complete, with work planned in the
Administration, Academic Offices, and Annex
buildings beginning in May
• Upgrades to elevators in the Administration
and Academic Offices buildings will be
completed this summer
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University Wide Safety Issues
New Dillman Fire Alarm Panel
New HVAC Graphics for Forestry
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Central Heating Plant Fuel Tanks
New Fuel Storage Facility
New Storage Building
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Central Heating Plant Fuel Tanks
• Construction of six fuel tanks is complete
• Construction of Facilities and IT Storage
Building is complete
• Demolition of 1,000,000 gallon fuel tank
will be completed this spring
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Spring Commencement Speaker
Carrie Hessler-Radelet
Peace Corps Director
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Thanks For All You Do!
QUESTIONS
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