University of Delaware
Path to Prominence™
Town Hall Meeting
Patrick T. Harker
President
September 8, 2009
Town Hall Agenda
I. Progress on UD’s Path to Prominence™
II. Looking Forward to FY10 and Beyond
III. Questions & Answers
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Charting Our Path to Prominence™
Strategic Milestones
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A Diverse and Stimulating Undergraduate Environment
A Premier Research and Graduate University
Excellence in Professional Education
The Initiative for the Planet
The Global Initiative
An Engaged University
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Path to Prominence™ Progress Update
I. A Diverse and Stimulating
Undergraduate Experience
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The Class of 2013
Commitment to Delawareans
First Year Experience
Diversity Action Council
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Path to Prominence™ Progress Update
II. A Premier Research and Graduate
University
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Graduate Student Enrollment
FY09 Research Funding
ARRA Funding
Delaware INBRE
Provost’s Distinguished Visiting Scholar Lecture
Series
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Path to Prominence™ Progress Update
III. Excellence in Professional Education
• Delaware Health Sciences Alliance
• Aberdeen Proving Ground: Outreach & Partnership
• Professional Science Master’s Degree Programs
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Path to Prominence™ Progress Update
IV. The Initiative for the Planet
• College of Earth, Ocean, and Environment
• Delaware Environmental Institute
• Environmental Undergraduate Majors
– Environmental Science
– Environmental Studies
– Energy & Environmental Policy
• UD Climate Action Plan
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Path to Prominence™ Progress Update
V. The Global Initiative
• Institute for Global Studies
• Partnership with South Korea
• International Travel Grant Program
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Path to Prominence™ Progress Update
VI. An Engaged University
• College of Education & Public Policy
• Alumni Forum & Reunion Weekend
• International Alumni Clubs
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Path to Prominence™ Progress Update
Key Capabilities:
What We’ll Need to Succeed
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New People, New Positions
Innovative & Effective Development
Exemplary Management Practices
Excellence in Everything We Do
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Path to Prominence™ Looking Forward
Ongoing Priorities
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Relocation of Campus Bookstore
East Campus Housing: Gilbert Complex & Annex
Recreational & Athletic Facilities
Budgeting in a Difficult Economy
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Path to Prominence™ Looking Forward
Strategic Milestones: FY10 & Beyond
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New Faculty in Strategic Areas
Dean Search: College of Arts and Sciences
Research Funding & Capacity
Interdisciplinary Science & Engineering Building
Acquisition of Chrysler Plant Property
Development: Strategies & Goals
Economic & Academic Partnerships in South Korea
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University of Delaware
Path to Prominence™
Town Hall Meeting
Questions & Answers
September 8, 2009