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
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Agenda
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Mission of Planning Sub Meet and Confer
Mission Statement of MSU
Progress on Current Strategic Priorities
Review Proposed New Strategic Priorities
Open Discussion
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Questions or Comments on the Priorities
Future Vision of MSU
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Where will MSU be in 2010
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Goals of Open Forums
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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
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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.
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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.
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Strategic Priorities
Current Priorities Status
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Promote Diversity
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Provide effective advocacy for diverse populations on campus
Help improve communication across campus on diversity
issues.
The University will
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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.
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Establish a Distance Learning Plan
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Create an administrative structure and process for the
development and enhancement of e-learning programs.
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Develop and implement 3-5 Distance Learning programs.
Provide support and incentives for the development and
enhancement of distance learning programs.
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MNOnline accreditation
(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
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Review and Enhance Graduate Education
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Create funding mechanisms that allow the University to grow
and improve select graduate programs.
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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.
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Enhance Academic Excellence in
Undergraduate Studies
Enhance Curriculum
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Increase standards in degree programs
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Enhance accreditation and program review
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Clarify admission, retention and graduation standards within
majors
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Develop General Education course content clusters
Enhance Faculty Academic Quality
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Innovative ways to reduce Faculty workload
Enhance Student Academic Quality
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Enhance Academic Advising services
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Establish Academic Honor Code
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Enhance funding for Center for Academic Success
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Establish more student study areas
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Develop and Implement Campus-wide Plans
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Master Plan
Fund Raising
Marketing
Enrollment Management
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Master Plan
Enhance the pedestrian nature of campus
Improve campus to meet student’s needs
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( concourse connection between CSU & Library; implement
more student lounges )
Provide a variety of residential options
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Planning for a new "neighborhood"
Create a strong sense of place
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Refine architectural guidelines; campus “entryways” Resolve
Stadium Road conflicts and standards with City/County)
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Fund Raising
The University…
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has identified a comprehensive needs list for a new capital
campaign.
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is reshaping the fundraising roles of directors of development in
colleges.
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is re-establishing a planned giving program.
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will increase its private support in 2004-05 and subsequent
years.
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Marketing
Develop and Implement a Public Relations & Marketing Plan.
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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
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Enrollment Management
By 2010…
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20% of students will come from outside MN
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MSU will grow to 15,000 FYE
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Undergrads will represent 85% of the student population
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15% grad
MSU will…
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increase the number of transfer students to no less than 1,000.
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significantly improve retention and graduation rates.
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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.
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Strategic Priorities
Summary
Living document – point to begin
Much has been accomplished
Funding was critical to the success of these projects
Many task forces have developed into permanent committees
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Strategic Priorities
Next Strategic Priorities
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Wellness
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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.
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International
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Promote study abroad experiences for students and faculty
Enrich the multi-cultural environment
Enhance services
Increase the number of International students studying at MSU
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Next Strategic Priorities
Summary
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These are medium term items
Professional Development has been an important goal as well
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Questions for Discussion
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By 2010 and beyond, what major directions or changes
do you anticipate in facilities, students, mission,
program or technical priorities?
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What will our campus look like?
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How will our students change? What adjustments should we make
to accommodate these changes?
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What directions in academic programs do you see?
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New initiatives? Expansions?
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Thank You
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Email: Plan@mnsu.edu
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