BOARD OF GOVERNORS | JUNE 2010 BOARD OF GOVERNORS | JUNE 2010 Since 2000, a unique, relevant new university: – First BOT strategic plan focused on research, 2001 to 2006, very successful – Second BOT strategic plan focused on comprehensive measures for AAU eligibility, 2007 to 2012, the numbers show success • Strategic plan for USF system and each institution • Operating Efficiencies • USF Tampa: Doctoral granting, research intensive • Distinctive, master’s level institutions, expanding access : – USF St. Petersburg – USF Sarasota-Manatee – USF Polytechnic • 1965 – USF St. Petersburg, first branch campus in state of Florida. • 2002 – Florida Legislature through statute established USF Sarasota-Manatee, and USF St. Petersburg (USF Polytechnic added 2008) with: – – – – Separate SACS accreditation Fiscal autonomy Differentiated missions Enhanced opportunity across region to complete degrees BOARD OF GOVERNORS | JUNE 2010 • Diabetes and autoimmune disorders: – $408m NIH support • Integrated neurosciences: – Byrd Alzheimer’s Center • Sustainable healthy communities: – School of Global Sustainability • Veterans’ reintegration: – Rehab and mental health BOARD OF GOVERNORS | JUNE 2010 Major Partnerships: SRI International Draper Laboratories Major Product: Targacept USF Tech Incubator: 21 companies $2.9m revenues $6.4m funding $5.8m payroll Average salary: $73,133 BOARD OF GOVERNORS | JUNE 2010 • USF Health: Major integrated health campus with – medicine, nursing, public health, pharmacy, physical therapy • Extensive training of residents (620) • Busiest VA hospital in nation, one of four polytrauma centers, Haley • Third busiest cancer center, Moffitt • National medical simulation center • New outpatient centers BOARD OF GOVERNORS | JUNE 2010 • $3.2 billion economic impact – catalyst for economic development in region • Increased degree production: 10,000 graduates a year • New comprehensive initiative for student success – graduates prepared to succeed • Challenges remain: Degrees for today’s world; buildings for tomorrow’s world BOARD OF GOVERNORS | JUNE 2010 • Tuition Differential: – – – – – Increase need-based financial aid Decrease student:faculty and student:advisor ratios Increase students taught by full-time faculty Increase course offerings Improve graduation rates • Global Experience Fee: – $10 per student / per semester – Enhance quality, relevance, and impact of global education – Increase number of students engaging in global experiences – Offset cost of international educational experiences – Expand global curriculum development and delivery BOARD OF GOVERNORS | JUNE 2010