BUILDING THE VISION Gregory G. Dell’Omo FACULTY CONVOCATION August 26, 2005.

BUILDING THE VISIONBUILDING THE VISION

Gregory G. Gregory G. Dell’OmoDell’Omo

FACULTY FACULTY CONVOCATIONCONVOCATION

August 26, 2005August 26, 2005

August 26, 2005 2

RMU VisionRMU Visiono Innovative curricula integrating

communications and information technology in all disciplines

o Superior services to students and employers seeking graduates with technical or professionally oriented degrees emphasizing applied knowledge

August 26, 2005 3

RMU Vision: Focused RMU Vision: Focused GrowthGrowth

o Leader in providing high quality technological and professional education at moderate cost in

- Business- Business - Communications - Communications

- Media Arts- Media Arts - Education - Education

- Information Sciences - Engineering- Information Sciences - Engineering

- Applied Science- Applied Science - Health-related - Health-related fieldsfields

August 26, 2005 4

RMU TodayRMU Today Outstanding faculty committed to the quality of

education and student success

Niche/unique programs designed for market demand

Successful alumni in the workplace

Faculty reputation within their disciplines and community

Demonstrated commitment to the region and community

August 26, 2005 5

RMU Today: Foundations for RMU Today: Foundations for SuccessSuccess

The “Four Pillars” of SupportThe “Four Pillars” of Support Skills

Students prepared for the needs of the market and workplace

Problem Solving Communications Skills Enterprise Skills Technology

August 26, 2005 6

RMU Today: Foundations for RMU Today: Foundations for SuccessSuccess

The “Four Pillars” of SupportThe “Four Pillars” of Support Support

Student-oriented faculty and staff support services

Center for student success programs and services

August 26, 2005 7

RMU Today: Foundations for RMU Today: Foundations for SuccessSuccess

The “Four Pillars” of SupportThe “Four Pillars” of Support Experience

Student internships and career placement

Integrated practical experiences in curricula that enhance learning

August 26, 2005 8

RMU Today: Foundations for RMU Today: Foundations for SuccessSuccess

The “Four Pillars” of SupportThe “Four Pillars” of Support Confidence

Volunteer community outreach and organizational leadership opportunities which foster and develop personal and professional growth

Graduates who are service minded and self-assured

August 26, 2005 9

Progress: Last Five YearsProgress: Last Five Years Achieved University status

Launched 13 new undergraduate programs and 10 new graduate programs

Expanded resources Library resources:

Increased from 25 e-databases to 102Increased from 25 e-databases to 102

Instructional Technology: Invested $4.6M in hardware, software and Invested $4.6M in hardware, software and classroomsclassrooms

August 26, 2005 10

Progress: Last Five YearsProgress: Last Five Years

Enhanced facilities (Moon and Pittsburgh)

Media Arts Labs

CIS Lab (Pod Room)

Educational Lab & Resource Center

John Jay (36 offices, 10 new labs, 2 classrooms)

Jefferson - Media Arts in 2006

August 26, 2005 11

New full-time faculty hires Increased from 112 to 170Increased from 112 to 170

Professional staffAdded 7 new staff in support in support of Added 7 new staff in support in support of academic programsacademic programs

Early success in Diversity Initiative

Progress: Last Five YearsProgress: Last Five Years

August 26, 2005 12

Faculty ResponsesFaculty Responses

Faculty research grants$7.8M in faculty research grants and $7.8M in faculty research grants and appropriation funds appropriation funds (past 5 years)

Faculty publications31% increase in Category A and B 31% increase in Category A and B publications since 2004 (203 to 266)publications since 2004 (203 to 266)

August 26, 2005 13

Faculty ResponsesFaculty Responses

Faculty research course reductionsIncreased from 6 faculty to 44 faculty Increased from 6 faculty to 44 faculty (Fall 2000 to Fall 2005)(Fall 2000 to Fall 2005)

Faculty summer research fellowshipsIncreased from 13 faculty to 26 faculty Increased from 13 faculty to 26 faculty (Summer 2004 to Summer 2005)(Summer 2004 to Summer 2005)

August 26, 2005 14

Enrollment Incoming freshmen class increased 25%

(545 to 680)

Average SAT of incoming freshmen increased 57 points (963 to 1020)

Graduate enrollment increased 31%(846 to 1110)

Total student credit hours increased 20%(50,012 to 60,000)

Progress: Last Five YearsProgress: Last Five Years

August 26, 2005 15

Development Gifts and Pledges: $17.7M

Alumni Contributions: $1.9M

Alumni Participation: Increased from 7.9% to 12.6%

Progress: Last Five YearsProgress: Last Five Years

August 26, 2005 16

Building the Vision: Building the Vision:

Proceeding from ExcellenceProceeding from Excellence

August 26, 2005 17

Building the Vision: Building the Vision: AcademicsAcademics

Provide resources and opportunities for faculty to continue to build and expand on quality programs

Obtain appropriate school/program accreditations

Continue to enhance library resources

Re-evaluate and update RMU facilities, classrooms and technology

August 26, 2005 18

Building the Vision: Building the Vision: AcademicsAcademics

Enhance faculty teaching and research Provide increased opportunities for

faculty professional development

Provide increased resources to enhance teaching and research efforts of faculty

In doing so, work collaboratively with all constituencies (faculty, federation, department heads, deans and provost)

Continue to implement the Diversity Plan

August 26, 2005 19

Building the Vision: Building the Vision: AcademicsAcademics

Establish “Centers of Excellence”

Continue to explore opportunities for innovative programs

Strengthen assessments of learning and other student outcomes

August 26, 2005 20

Building the Vision: Student Building the Vision: Student Quality, Retention, EnrollmentQuality, Retention, Enrollment Maintain and increase

undergraduate and graduate enrollment growth/ retention Increase applications

Improve selectivity and maintain yield rates

Increase regional and international recruiting

August 26, 2005 21

Building the Vision: Student Building the Vision: Student Quality, Retention, EnrollmentQuality, Retention, Enrollment

Enrollment, growth, retention cont’dEnrollment, growth, retention cont’d Increase diversity

Increase retention and graduation rates

Determine the appropriate mix of undergraduate and graduate student mix

August 26, 2005 22

Building the Vision: Building the Vision: Student LifeStudent Life

Increase opportunities for students to participate in social, cultural, artistic, intellectual and athletic activities

Increase international opportunities

August 26, 2005 23

Building the Vision: Building the Vision: Student LifeStudent Life

Continue to create a residentialcampus that supports an exciting living-learning environment

Build new housing and improve existing resident housing

Increase % of residential students

August 26, 2005 24

Continue to support student athletes in their personal and athletic development

Assure full compliance with NCAA governance, academic, student welfare and equity standards

Building the Vision: AthleticsBuilding the Vision: Athletics

August 26, 2005 25

Building the Vision: AthleticsBuilding the Vision: Athletics Use successful Division I sports

programs to enhance

Student recruitment

Campus atmosphere

RMU’s name recognition

Alumni and community relations

Fundraising

August 26, 2005 26

Building the Vision:Building the Vision:Public Image and MarketingPublic Image and Marketing

Promote and advertise the breadth and quality of RMU’s academic programs, faculty, students and alumni

Support faculty and staff who promote the University

Continue the Pittsburgh Speaker Series

August 26, 2005 27

Building the Vision:Building the Vision:Alumni RelationsAlumni Relations

Continue to build alumni excitement and pride about RMU

Share RMU vision and success through personal visits with alumni and friends

Increase alumni donor participation rate

August 26, 2005 28

Building the Vision:Building the Vision:Institutional Institutional DevelopmentDevelopment Assess existing campaigns and

plan new ones

Develop challenging fundraising goals

Explore naming opportunities for schools, buildings, programs, faculty chairs, etc.

August 26, 2005 29

Building the Vision:Building the Vision:Institutional DevelopmentInstitutional Development

Build endowment to help fund infrastructure

Seek more government funding to expand academic research and programs

Improve and expand already strong ties with corporations and foundations and expand beyond

August 26, 2005 30

Building the Vision:Building the Vision:Financial ManagementFinancial Management Aggressively reduce deferred

maintenance list

Expand revenue base while maintaining low tuition/low discount pricing model

Carefully manage RMU’s debt

Continue to fund depreciation

Link strategic, financial and capital plans

August 26, 2005 31

August 26, 2005

QUESTIONSQUESTIONS