UNC Tomorrow
Overview
and
UNCW’s Phase I Priority Initiatives
Open Forums
April 2008
UNC Tomorrow Overview
Purpose
“…to determine how the University of North Carolina can respond more directly
and proactively to the 21st century challenges facing North Carolina now and in
the future…”
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What challenges face our state?
How can UNC best respond to those challenges?
How can UNC sustain this focus over the long term?
Become more demand-driven and more responsive to the needs of the state
Serve as the UNC System new long-range planning process
Timeframe
Preparation
Listening
Response
Phase I
Phase II
Implementation
Feb. – Jul. 2007
Aug. 2007 – Jan. 2008
Feb. 2008 – May 2008
Jun. – Dec. 2008
Jun. 2008 – Jan. 2012
Response Phase I:
Respond to 30 recommendations in these areas
Global Readiness (21st Century Skills, Global Competitiveness)
Increasing Access to Higher Education
Improving Public Education
Economic Transformation and Community Development
Health
Environment
Outreach and Engagement
Changes to Internal Policies and Procedures
Ten-Year Enrollment Plan
Capital Facilities Plan
Alignment with UNCW Strategic Plan
UNCW Strategic Goal
UNC Tomorrow Recommendation Area
I.
Create a powerful
learning experience
21st Century Skills
II.
Develop quality faculty
and staff
Phase II
III. Enhance diversity
Increasing Access to Higher Education
IV. Prepare students to be
global citizens
Global Competitiveness
V.
Improving Public Education; Economic
Strengthen engagement
Transformation and Community Development;
and outreach
Health; Outreach and Engagement
VI. Enhance environment
and safety
Environment
VII. Ensure adequate
resources
Changes to Internal Policies and Procedures;
Phase II
UNCW Response Phase I Committee Structure
Global Readiness (21st Century Skills, Global Competitiveness)
Basic Studies Task Force; Intl. Programs Advisory Board
Increasing Access to Higher Education
Diversity Committee; Office of Admissions
Improving Public Education
WSE Admin. Team; teacher Education Council
Economic Transformation and Community Development
Committee on Economic Development
Health
Health Affairs Task Force; Health Center
Environment
Sustainability Committee
Outreach and Engagement
Carnegie Community Engagement Classification Committee
Changes to Internal Policies and Procedures
Chancellor’s Cabinet
Ten-Year Enrollment Plan
Enrollment Plan Review Committee
Capital Facilities Plan
Faculty Senate Buildings and Grounds Committee
D. Cordle
B. Roer / T. Curran
C. Barlow
L. Clark
N. Reid
S. Boyd
S. Demski / L. Hossfeld
P. Hosier
T. Curran
D. Girardot
Ten-Year Enrollment Plan
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2017 Total 14551
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2007 Total 12180
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2000 Total 10100
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Actual Resident
Planned Total
Planned Resident
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Capital Facilities Plan
Allied Health and Human Sciences Building
Infrastructure Improvements
Academic Center at Coastal Carolina College
Trask Coliseum, Hanover Hall, Natatorium
Renovation
Science Building
Randall Library Renovation and Expansion
Hardened Strategic and Emergency
Operations Center
Social and Behavioral Science Modernization
Morton Hall Modernization
Bear Hall Modernization
DeLoach Hall Modernization
Cameron School of Business Modernization
Arts & Sciences Building
2009-10
2009-10
2010-11
$43.20 M
$11.26M
$24.60M
2010-12
2010-11
2011-13
$60.28M
$25.71M
$70.21M
2011-12
2011-12
2012-13
2012-13
2012-13
2012-13
2012-13
$10.66M
$9.28M
$8.37M
$8.72M
$10.14M
$12.07M
$25.71M
UNCW’s 16 UNC Tomorrow Priorities—not in priority order
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Complete general education revision
Implement university-wide program of experiential/applied learning
Nurture global citizenship
Expand distance (e.g. BSW, CRJ, teacher licensure) and online courses (e.g. MSBCR)
Enhance outreach and partnership programs with the seven community colleges in our region
Achieve campaign goal for student excellence for underrepresented population scholarships
Increase targeted recruitment efforts to address the shortage of math and science teachers
Provide leadership in Marine Sciences and Marine Biotechnology in North Carolina
Develop partnerships & services, including Campus for Research, Entrepreneurship Service and
Teaching (CREST)
Develop entrepreneurship & leadership, including Center for Entrepreneurship and Emerging
Ventures (CEEV)
Implement College of Health and Human Services
Educate more health professionals
Expand external partnerships for Clinical Training
Strengthen UNCW’s curriculum and research in environmentally related areas, including coastal
and marine sustainability
Combine green buildings and operations and student led initiatives to increase campus
sustainability
Encourage formation of academic community engagement centers; share administrative support
A. Global Readiness
UNC Tomorrow Recommendation 4.1.1 UNC should prepare its students for successful professional and
personal lives in the 21st century, equipping them with the tools they will need to adapt to the ever-changing
world.
UNCW Initiative (Improvement of existing program) Complete general education revision
Actions
Hire 20 new faculty
Hire a General Education Director
Decrease reliance on part-time faculty
Increase foreign-language
requirement
Require 3-credit FY Seminar
Reduce class sizes for writing courses
Expected Outcomes
 Increased retention
 Increased engagement in curricular
choices
 Improved proficiency in written
communication
 Increased proficiency in foreign
language
 Improved quantitative literacy
 Improved understanding of human
diversity and global citizenship
 Improved first year engagement
with the university community
 Increased emphasis on
interdisciplinary connections
Timeline and
Accountability
• January 2004: Task
Force began revision
work.
• Spring 2006: TF
reported to Senate.
• Spring 2007: Basic
Studies Committee
convened.
• Spring 2008:
Committee reports to
Senate.
• Fall 2009:
Implementation
Accountability: Faculty
Senate and
Academic Affairs
Cost(s) and
Funding Sources
$ 1.731 M salary &
benefits
Funding Source:
Academic Affairs
A. Global Readiness
UNC Tomorrow Recommendation 4.1.1 UNC should prepare its students for successful professional and
personal lives in the 21st century, equipping them with the tools they will need to adapt to the ever-changing
world.
UNCW Initiative (Improvement of existing program) Implement university-wide program of
experiential/applied learning
Actions
• Implement an
experiential/applied learning
requirement (e.g., internship,
research project, service
learning project, applied
capstone course) in each CAS
major, effective Fall 2008
• Commit $50,000 annually to
offset departmental expenses
associated with experiential
learning in CAS (e.g., supplies
& materials, travel to
conferences, faculty reassignments for project supervision)
• Maximize experiential/applied
learning opportunities in the
professional schools
Expected Outcomes
Timeline and
Accountability
• The primary outcome in all majors
is the integration and application
of the skills and knowledge
acquired in the major
Begin Fall 2008
in CAS
• Specific outcomes will vary by
department and school
Accountability:
Academic
deans
Cost(s) and
Funding Sources
$50,000 annually
(already
allocated)
College of Arts
and Sciences
Excellence Fund
(CAS)
A. Global Readiness
UNC Tomorrow Recommendation 4.1.3 UNC should promote increased partnerships between its own
campuses and international universities and enhance global awareness of its faculty and students.
UNCW Initiative (Improvement of existing program) Nurture global citizenship
Actions
Expand the role of the Office of
International Programs to become a
Center for Global Programs
Hire:
• Study Abroad Coordinator
• International Admissions Officer
Fund travel for International
Admissions Officer
Building Global Citizens Grants
Two two-way global video technology
packages (high def monitor,
microphones, rear display, additional
display)
Expected Outcomes
• Increase the population of, and
interaction with, international students,
faculty, and staff
• Increase the number of, and access to,
global experiences for all UNCW
students, faculty, staff, and the
community
• Foster departmental global curriculum
initiatives by offering curriculum
development grants and providing
workshops and enrichment seminars
Timeline and
Accountability
Timeline: Begin
Fall 2008
Accountability:
Academic
Affairs/Office of
International
Programs
Cost(s) and
Funding Sources
Academic Affairs:
$91,070 (salary and
benefits)
$80,000
(permanent)
Academic Affairs
and ITSD:
$200,000 (one-time)
B. Increasing Access to Higher Education
UNC Tomorrow Recommendation 4.2.1 UNC should increase access to its educational programs—
including academic courses, degree programs at all levels, and certificate programs—for traditional students,
non-traditional students, and lifelong learners.
UNCW Initiative (Improvement of existing programs and new program) Expand distance (e.g. BSW, CRJ,
teacher licensure) and online courses (e.g. MSBCR)
Actions
Expected Outcomes
Timeline and
Accountability
Cost(s) and
Funding Sources
Begin Fall 2009
Implement the on-line M.S. in
Biopharmaceutical Clinical
Research – 3 faculty lines
required
Place education clinical faculty
(1 to start) at CC’s, implement 5
additional distance education
courses, and provide travel
expenses
Implement B.S.W. program at
CCCC – 2 faculty lines required
Increase enrollments in elementary
education and teacher licensure
programs at BCC, JSCC and SCC
sites
Increase distance enrollment at
CCCC site in the B.S.W. program
Increase online enrollment in the
M.S. in Biopharmaceutical Clinical
Research program
Dean of
Graduate
School &
Research, Dean
of the Watson
School of
Education,
Dean of the
School of
Nursing, Dean
of the College of
Arts & Sciences
Cumulative
annual ~$500K
Increased tuition
and enrollment
increase funds
B. Increasing Access to Higher Education
UNC Tomorrow Recommendation 4.2.2 UNC should continue ongoing efforts with the North Carolina
Community College System to strengthen and streamline articulation between the two systems to develop a
more seamless relationship.
UNCW Initiative (Improvement of existing programs and new program) Enhance outreach and
partnership programs with the seven community colleges in our region
Actions
Establish on-site advising
Provide travel costs for 2+2
program discussions
Construction of a joint
UNCW/CCCC shared facility at
Coastal Carolina Community
College
Expected Outcomes
More effective UNCW on-site
advising at CC campuses
Increase in transfer student
participation, transfer application
numbers, course registration, and
satisfaction of participants and
applicants
Increased number of 2+2 programs
with CC’s
Timeline and
Accountability
Fall 2008 – Fall
2010
Office of
Admissions;
Deans of CAS,
WSE, SON and
CSB;
Chancellor
Cost(s) and
Funding Sources
$281,250 for
Onslow County
Partnership
(BOG budget
request)
&
$25M in capital
expansion
B. Increasing Access to Higher Education
UNC Tomorrow Recommendation 4.2.5 UNC should increase the educational attainment of all
underrepresented populations, especially African-American male and Hispanic students.
UNCW Initiative (New program) Achieve campaign goal for student excellence for underrepresented
population scholarships
Actions
Establish an endowment to fund
diversity scholarships
Expected Outcomes
Increased recruitment, enrollment
and retention of students from
underrepresented populations
Timeline and
Accountability
Cost(s) and
Funding Sources
Fall 2012
$27.5 million
VC for
University
Advancement,
Chancellor
Comprehensive
campaign; state
and federal
financial aid
C. Improving Public Education
UNC Tomorrow Recommendation 4.3.2 UNC should help address the shortage of science and math
teachers, especially in rural areas.
UNCW Initiative (Improvement of existing programs and new programs) Increase targeted recruitment
efforts to address the shortage of math and science teachers
Timeline and
Accountability
Cost(s) and
Funding Sources
Actions
Expected Outcomes
Expand Junior Seahawk program by
adding four days during school year to
one week summer session
Bring more middle school students to
campus to focus on math-related
activities (Increase student cohort from 70
to 100)
Fall 2008
6 teachers x $500 =
$3,000
Sponsor Science Olympiad for middle
and secondary school students
Promote increased interest in science
Begin fall 2009 for
2010 Olympiad
$9,000 in externally
raised funds
Expand the NC-MSEN Pre-College
Program to UNCW
Expand Summer Ventures by adding
an additional cohort
Conduct workshops and presentations
Expand online offerings in math and
science, and designated methods
courses of other shortage areas
Seek grant funding
Recruit & prepare students in math and
science; provide quality year-round
enrichment; enroll an additional 100
students
Encourage increased interest in science
WSE/SMEC/CAS
Summer 2008
Encourage “undecided” majors and math
and science majors to consider teaching
as a career option
Fall 2009
Increase access to students in rural areas
2009
Provide student tuition stipends for
individuals planning to teach math or
science
Summer 2009
$200,000 suppl.
Budget request
30 students @
$3,200 @ for a total
of $96,000 (no
funding Identified)
$13,000 (combined
external and trust
funds)
Distance education
funds (UNCW and
WSE)
External funds
D. Economic Transformation and Community Development
UNC Tomorrow Recommendation 4.4.1 UNC should increase its capacity and commitment to respond to
and lead economic transformation and community development.
UNCW Initiative (Improvement of existing programs) Provide leadership in Marine Sciences and Marine
Biotechnology in North Carolina
Actions
Strategically focus on
innovation in and
development of biotech
dependent industries
Enhance commercialization of
research in those areas
through
1. Public-private partnerships
2. Alliances among multiple
educational institutions
3. Commercial and economic
development
4. Innovation pipelines
5. Alignment of new resources
Expected Outcomes
MARBIONC development into
economic engine in research training
and education in the coastal ribbon
on NC; State-wide Center of
Innovation in Marine Biotechnology
with MARBIONC taking a lead role;
Training of new entrepreneurs
through the Business Marine
Biotechnology post-doc program;
Enhanced undergraduate and cc
student engagement in
biotechnology processes; Increased
patent, licensing, and IP transfer;
Cluster facility development for
industry/university interactions; Joint
ventures and spin-out companies;
Enhancing commercialization of
research and consulting activities
Timeline and
Accountability
Begin Fall
2009
Director,
CMS
Cost(s) and
Funding Sources
$50,000 annually for
training of CC and
undergrads from
tuition & fee; $2.5 M
from NCBC for COI
in marine biotechnology (state-wide);
$250,000 patenting
of IP using first-look
arrangements with
funders; $100,000
per year from
program income
revenues; $25,000
for marketing from
MARBIONC
D. Economic Transformation and Community Development
UNC Tomorrow Recommendation 4.4.1 UNC should increase its capacity and commitment to respond to
and lead economic transformation and community development.
UNCW Initiative (Improvement of existing programs) Develop partnerships & services, including
Campus for Research, Entrepreneurship Service and Teaching (CREST)
Actions
1. Hire UNCW Economic
Development Director
2. Develop the three designated
CREST sites
3. UNCW students, faculty and
organizations will collaborate
with and support external
businesses and organizations
associated with millennial
campuses
Expected Outcomes
1. Expand the academic and
research capacity of the
university
2. Foster creative research and
entrepreneurial thinking
3. Develop new processes and
products that will benefit the
region, the state and the global
community
4. Create opportunities for
students to interact with
business partners in a realworld environment
5. Provide opportunities to
develop new and creative
funding sources
6. Identify economic development
and workforce initiatives
Timeline and
Accountability
Cost(s) and
Funding Sources
$50,000
Start-up
$100,000/year
Begun
New and reprioritized
funding
Dean of the
Graduate School
and Research
Public-private
investment
Industryspecific
investment
D. Economic Transformation and Community Development
UNC Tomorrow Recommendation 4.4.1 UNC should increase its capacity and commitment to respond to
and lead economic transformation and community development.
UNCW Initiative (New program) Develop entrepreneurship & leadership, including Center for
Entrepreneurship and Emerging Ventures (CEEV)
Actions
1. Be leader for entrepreneurship
& emerging ventures forums,
networking & programs for
Southeast North Carolina
2. Further expand Business of
Marine Biotechnology program
3. Expand CBES focuses to
entrepreneurs/venture funding
4. Provide support to CREST and
other UNCW 4.4.1 initiatives
5. With CBES & SBTDC, provide
lead support for entrepreneurs
and emerging venture needs
6. Help establish entrepreneurship
across the curriculum
7. Expand Youth Entrepreneurship
Program across region
Expected Outcomes
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Significant faculty & faculty
/student research and work
Entrepreneurship forums &
programs for Southeast N.C.
National recognition for
Business of Marine Biotech
Successful entrepreneurial
businesses with CREST
Critical needs of
entrepreneurs, “angels,” and
venture capitalists met from
CEEV research & support
Innovative entrepreneurship
across the curriculum
program in place at UNCW
Youth Entrepreneurship
Program beyond Cape Fear
Timeline and
Accountability
Cost(s) and
Funding Sources
Existing
CMS/CBES
faculty line.
Start up
Begin Fall 2008
$50,000 annually
Dean, CSB
CBES seed
funds
Grants
Fees
E. Health
UNC Tomorrow Recommendation 4.5.1 UNC should lead in improving health and wellness in North
Carolina.
UNCW Initiative (New program) Implement College of Health and Human Services
Actions
Fund the new College of
Health and Human
Services
Appropriate funds for the
Allied Health and Human
Sciences Building
Includes personnel,
operational monies and
“catalyst” funds to create
visible and focused
intellectual capability in
health area
Expected Outcomes
• Increased visibility and identity for UNCW as
center of health related education, research, and
application
• Increased ability to meet health care
professional shortages
• Organized and ongoing translational research in
health professional clinical practice in
partnership with regional providers
• Focused research, dissemination and
application on regional health disparities
• Expanded community and regional partnerships
for currency in student preparation and creation
of community based practice training
• Instructional and clinical training efficiencies as a
result of common administrative structure for
multiple health profession programs
• Innovation in coursework and instructional
process
• Interdisciplinary and collaborative knowledge
development
Timeline and
Accountability
Cost(s) and
Funding Sources
Admin budget
yr. 1=$1.2 M
College opening
Fall 2009
Accountability:
Provost, new
college
transition team
$43.2 million
(BOG capital
list); $500,000
operating funds
(BOG budget
request)
Source: new
enrollment
monies ’09/10
/AA/ redirection
E. Health
UNC Tomorrow Recommendation 4.5.2 UNC should educate more health professionals.
UNCW Initiative (Improvement of existing programs and new programs) Educate more health
professionals
Actions
• Address UNC Tomorrow
identified shortages in Nursing
and Social Work ( details in
Phase 2)
• Expand MSN programs to
Jacksonville and on-line
• Expand BSW program to
Jacksonville to meet social
work shortages and develop
Lejuene partnership
• Initiate MS in Clinical Research
(new)
• Initiate PhD in Psychology
(new)
• Initiate BS in Community
Health (new)
• Initiate MS in Nutrition (new)
Expected Outcomes
Increase graduates in shortage
areas of nursing, social work,
clinical research, psychology,
community health and nutrition
Most new degree programs
pending approval
Timeline and
Accountability
Existing degree
programs
expansion to
meet shortages
in Phase 2 Dec
2008
MSN and BSW
extensions to
Jacksonville in
process for
08/09
Accountability;
Directors of
professional
degree
programs
Cost(s) and
Funding Sources
MSN expansion
and MCR online
$200K Source:
Congressionally
directed grant
BSW expansion
$94K. Source:
AA
MS in clinical
research
$200K(3yrs)
PhD in Psych;
BS Community
Health and MS
Nutrition
unspecified $
Source:
enrollment
E. Health
UNC Tomorrow Recommendation 4.5.3 UNC should lead in utilizing health information to improve health
and wellness in North Carolina.
UNCW Initiative (Improvement of existing programs and new programs) Expand external partnerships
for Clinical Training
Actions
Expected Outcomes
Identify and select community
and regional health and
education service providers
(example AIHF) on basis of
cost and noted expected
outcomes
• Expanded sites for “best practice”
context for practice of Nursing,
Social Work, Education and other
clinical professions
• Predictable context for translational
research
• Source of innovation and curriculum
renewal from practice community
• Predictable cost for clinical
supervision and training
• Context for innovative grant funded
community based training
• Synergistic relationship between
academic programs and real world
of health service delivery
• Possible link to UNCW CREST
Campus
Timeline and
Accountability
Cost(s) and
Funding Sources
Identify
partner(s) by
Jan ’10
Accountability:
Dean, College
of Health and
Human Services
Dean, Watson
School of
Education
Unspecified
F. Environment
UNC Tomorrow Recommendations 4.6.1 and 4.6.2 UNC should embrace environmental sustainability as a
core value among its institutions. UNC should leverage its existing research expertise to address critical
environmental and energy issues.
UNCW Initiative (Improvement of existing programs and new programs) Strengthen UNCW’s
curriculum and research in environmentally related areas, including coastal and marine sustainability
Actions
Expected Outcomes
 Start an approved master’s program
in environmental studies Fall 2008
 Develop a joint degree program in
conservation biology and
environmental conservation
 Develop a master’s program in
coastal and ocean policy
 Develop new coursework in energy,
sustainability, field methods,
geographic information systems and
remote sensing of the environment
 Include sustainability in new student
orientation
 Increase faculty and student
research on key coastal issues;
faculty outreach to management,
conservation and commercial
interests; and training of students to
wisely manage future resources
 Further strengthen the reputation of
UNCW in environmentally related
degrees and education
 Enhance students’ awareness and
engagement in the state’s energy and
environmental challenges
 Increase number of students signed on
to the Sustainability Pledge
 Increase regional services with teacher
training at master’s level to teach
environmental studies and
environmental issues
 Further strengthen the historical
reputation and strength of UNCW in
coastal and marine environmental
issues
 Provide hands on experience and
training for students in research and
initiatives, including undergraduates
Timeline and
Accountability
Cost(s) and
Funding Sources
Begin Fall 2008
5 faculty
members
$470,000 +
support
Academic Affairs
Dean, College
of Arts and
Sciences
Dean, Graduate
School
Director, Center
for Marine
Science
VCSA (for new
student
orientation)
Grants for course
development
$50,000 in
supply, travel
and equipment
support,
especially for
student
involvement
F. Environment
UNC Tomorrow Recommendation 4.6.1 UNC should embrace environmental sustainability as a core value
among its institutions.
UNCW Initiative (New programs) Combine green buildings and operations and student led initiatives to
increase campus sustainability
Actions
• Energy and Water Conservation –
building to LEED standards. Retrofit
existing buildings (performance
contracting)
• Metering projects and centralized
energy monitoring
• Procurement and recycling initiatives
• Shuttles, Ped / Bike infrastructure,
and fuel efficient vehicles
• More student housing to reduce
commuting
Expected Outcomes
• Increased percent of new buildings
LEED eligible
• Data management capabilities: energy
and water consumption (Student
applied projects)
• Increased materials recycled; reduced
solid waste
• Increased population for whom
alternative transportation or alternative
fuel vehicles is made available
• Environmentally friendly procurement
• Student led initiatives; competitions,
LEED management of existing
buildings, rain gardens, peer
educators
• Increased student community service
hours
• Best management practices (BMPs)
for site sustainability and storm water
control
• Natural areas on campus upgraded to
maximize educational benefits. Plant
and animal biodiversity is increased
• Enhanced behavioral conservation and
reduced cost
Timeline and
Accountability
LEED and
performance
contracting–
VCBA Start 2009
Data mgmt –
VCBA and CAS
Applied Learning
2008-2012
Site initiatives,
procurement &
transportation
VCBA ongoing
Student initiatives
– VCSA ongoing
Cost(s) and
Funding Sources
Future energy
savings (funds
performance
contracting)
Transportation
and energy
grants
University,
R&R, auxiliary,
and student fee
allocations $.3M/year
G. Outreach and Engagement
UNC Tomorrow Recommendation 4.7.2 UNC should develop a strategic plan for scholarly public service on
each campus that is detailed and specific in definition and scope.
UNCW Initiative (New program) Encourage formation of academic community engagement centers and
other campus communication and coordinating structures; share administrative support
Actions
• Launch Center for Civic
Engagement and Policy
Studies
• Launch Center for Violence
Studies
• Organize the UNCW
Community Engagement
Coordinating Council
• Organize pooled
administrative, financial,
promotional, IT support for
CCEPS; CVS; non-credit
professional and executive
education activities; youth
programs
Expected Outcomes
Timeline and
Accountability
Cost(s) and
Funding Sources
$150,000/year
• Easier access to UNCW
resources resulting in more
engagement activities and more
UNCW-community relationships
• Greater coordination and
collaboration resulting in improved
outcomes
• More efficient use of resources
$40,000/year
Begin FY ‘09
Ongoing
VCs
AA,PSCS,BA
$1,000/year
Cost savings and
avoidance
Administrative and Policy Changes
UNC Tomorrow Recommendation: What administrative and policy changes are needed to successfully
implement response plans in ways that ensure UNC’s efficiency, effectiveness, and relevance to both current
and future challenges?
Examples: Rewards and incentives for faculty, removal of administrative barriers, more flexible personnel
policies
Actions
• Sponsor a series of disciplinespecific seminars to discuss the
definition of scholarship and
artistic achievement
• Develop a definition of scholarly
community engagement
• Develop a definition of nonscholarly community engagement
(i.e. public service)
• Engage with the academic
governance process to modify
RTP documents
• Articulate faculty public service
expectations and consider
workload implications
Other initiatives to be
determined
Expected Outcomes
 Greater faculty involvement in
scholarly community engagement
through teaching, research, and
artistic achievement
 Greater faculty involvement in nonscholarly community engagement
(i.e. public service)
 More distinctive scholarly community
engagement with more significant
outcomes
Timeline and
Accountability
Cost(s) and
Funding Sources
Begin spring
2008
Complete spring
2009
VCs AA, PSCS
$15,000
One-time
Interdisciplinary & Inter-Institutional
Collaborations
UNC Tomorrow Recommendation: What interdisciplinary and inter-institutional collaborations can be
established and what “best practices” by campuses can be modeled and adopted by others to address needs
identified in the Commission’s recommendations?
Actions
Expected Outcomes
Timeline and
Accountability
• Joint Engineering Baccalaureate
Program in
collaboration with North Carolina
State University
• Satisfy demand for engineers
from regional enterprises:
General Electric, PPD, Corning,
Victaulic, Flow Sciences, and
others
• Fall 2009;
Academic
Affairs, CAS
• Branch Campus, Onslow County,
in collaboration with Coastal
Carolina Community College
• Satisfy enrollment demand in
underserved region, serve Camp
Lejeune expansion
• Establish interdisciplinary logistics
programs at the undergraduate
level (in cooperation with CC’s)
and at the graduate level to meet
the needs of the new international
port
• Build upon current collaboration
with the NC Port Authority
concerning the planning and
operations of southeastern North
Carolina port activity
• Fall 2008;
Academic
Affairs, CAS,
WSE, CSB,
SON
• Continue and expand existing
collaborations in the marine
sciences and marine
biotechnology
• Establishment of the Center for
Innovation in Marine
Biotechnology
• Fall 2011
Cost(s) and
Funding Sources
• $750,000 salaries; $500,000
laboratory equipment; 2
laboratories. Funding
Source: State, capital
expansion, Academic Affairs
• CCCC Structure
$25,000,000; $200,000
salaries. Funding Source:
Capital expansion, Academic
Affairs
• $250,000 salaries for 3
faculty positions; $25,000 for
operating funds. Funding
Source: enrollment growth
• Funding Source: NC
Biotechnology Center
UNC Tomorrow Near-Term Timetable:
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April 15
April 15
April 18
April 22
April 23
April 24
April 25
May 1
June 8
December 1
Open Forum
Faculty Senate
Open Forum
Planning Council
Administrative Cabinet
BOT Educational Planning Cmte.
UNCW Board of Trustees
Submission of Phase I Report to UNC-GA
Campus Phase I reports to UNC BOG
Phase II report deadline
UNC Tomorrow Phase II
(to be completed by December 1, 2008)
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Review of existing degree programs
Review of proposed high-need degree programs
Review of intra-institutional institutes and centers
Faculty and staff recruitment and retention
Review of tenure and reward system
Mission review
Efficiency/PACE
Accountability and performance measures