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Board of Visitors Meeting. February 28, 2014. ACCREDITATION UPDATE. NCATE (CAEP) AND STATE REVIEW College of Education The written report for the NCATE reaccreditation is due in February. On-site visit scheduled for October 18-21, 2014
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Board of Visitors Meeting February 28, 2014
ACCREDITATION UPDATE NCATE (CAEP) AND STATE REVIEW College of Education • The written report for the NCATE reaccreditation is due in February. On-site visit scheduled for October 18-21, 2014 • State review report received. Mathematics (secondary education certification) and Physical Education certification programs met all standards. 11 other programs must submit follow-up reports. Athens State University
ACCREDITATION UPDATE Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) College of Business • Quality Assurance report was reviewed and accepted by ACBSP with no further information needed. Athens State University
HIGHLIGHTS • Two options approved at September 2013 ACHE meeting • to be implemented Spring 2014 • Criminal Justice with option in Juvenile Justice • Computer Science with option in Information Security • New major proposed in the College of Business (Board of Trustee Meeting Agenda 10-18-13) • Information Security and Assurance Management • Minors approved in October 2013 • Educational Technology Minor (Revision) • Instructional Design Minor (New) • Revisions approved for some options for Technical Education (non-certification) Athens State University
HIGHLIGHTS • Four new minors approved Computer Forensic minor Human Development minor Finance minor English Language Learner minor • Athens State University’s Accounting Department has received the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) National Endorsement. Athens State University
HIGHLIGHTS • New Programs • Established Adult Degree Program • Spring 2013 partnered with the University of North Alabama to offer MBA on the ASU campus • Fall 2013 partnered with University of North Alabama to offer M.A.Ed. in Elementary Education Athens State University
TECHNOLOGY UPDATE • 16 instructor podium computers are being upgraded in Waters Hall classrooms. • Four computer equipped classrooms located in Waters Hall N205, S104, N101, and S105 are receiving new computers for students. • The campus internet bandwidth was upgraded from 50 to 100 megabits on December 19, 2013 by Alabama Supercomputer. Athens State University
INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH AND ASSESSMENT SERVICES • Completed the Athens State University Fact book that includes institutional data from Fall 2009 through Fall 2013 Athens State University
2013 FINANCIAL SUMMARY Athens State University
CAMPUS PROJECTS McCandless Hall – Final inspection by Alabama Building Commission projected for February 2014 College Street Centre – Final inspection of new roof by Alabama Building Commission completed in December 2013 Parking Lots – Re-painting and striping to be completed over the next few months Signage– New traffic and directional signs are being ordered for campus streets and drives Athens State University
CAMPUS PROJECTS Beaty Mason – Scope of work for Phase I substantially complete; Phase II bid package being prepared by Architecture Works – will consist of new electrical and mechanical systems; beginning work to repair log cabin ACA Phase II– Design and development work being completed by Live Design Architects; work will commence on construction bid documents in February 2014 Athens State University
CAMPUS PROJECTS Comprehensive Facility Master Plan – Working with PH&J Architects to develop a master plan to guide future campus projects Athens State University
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN As of September 30, 2013 Cash/Non-Cash Contributions $766,569 Outstanding Pledges $1,477,784 Total of Cash/Non-Cash Contributions and Pledges $2,244,353 90% of Goal Athens State University
LEGISLATIVE AGENDA Following Reciprocity Legislation – Alabama only State in SREB to not have a signed agreement Local delegation sponsoring legislation to amend Alabama Code dealing with “four-year universities and their governing boards” Budget hearings conducted on January 14, 2014 – PEEHIP, Rainy Day Fund, PACT Program Athens State University
ALUMNI UPDATE Successful Alumni Trip to Ireland President’s Ball 2015 Pam Shephard (Chair) Genie Woodroof (Co-Chair) Athens State University
SPRING 2014 ENROLLMENT • Goal of 3349 students • Budget hours 30,500 credit hours • 3104 current headcount • 28,939 current credit hour production • Enrollment is down 1561 credit hours or 5%from projected budget. Athens State University
MOVING FORWARD • Enrollment Management Plan • Customer Relationship Management tool • Currently testing Salesforce as CRM tool • Structuring a communication plan • Degree Works – Degree Audit Program • Enrollment Task Force created Athens State University
Vote on Task Force on Shared Governance Document on September 27, 2013 80 For ____________________________ 1 Against 90% of all Faculty participated Athens State University
2013-2014 FACULTY SENATE • Dr. Mark Durm, Presiding Officer • Debra Vaughn • Dr. Sean Busick • Dr. Lisa Hyde • Bonnie Heatherly • Stacie Hughes • Kim Bell • Jennifer Wolfe • Dr. Mike Haghighi • Dr. Robert White • Dr. Mary Harris • Dr. Amanda Branscombe • Dr. Bebe Shaw • Dr. Jess Brown • Dr. Pat Kuby • Dr. Cathy Woodruff • Dr. Chris Otto • Dr. Kim LaFevor Athens State University
2013-2015 STAFF SENATE • Damon Lares, Presiding Officer • Nancy Croomes • Cathy Brett • Laura Allen • Dana Waldrop • Chad Adams • Penny Roberts • Trish DiLullo • Nikki Johns • Suzanne Sims • Lynn Frank Athens State University
ACCOMPLISHMENTS • February 5-7, 2014 – Carter Gymnasium Leader in Me Symposium Keynote Speakers: Daniel Pink, author of A Whole New Mind Special Guest: Sean Covey, Senior Vice President, Franklin Covey Athens State University
PRESIDENTIAL GOALS2013 – 14 • GOAL 1: Alabama Center for the Arts – Phase II Complete planning for the Alabama Center for the Arts- Phase II and move the project into construction. Athens State University
PRESIDENTIAL GOALS2013 – 14 • GOAL 2: Alabama Center for Science and Technology • Determine viability of the project • Complete fundraising visits with area industry • Secure site for the project • Commence formal planning of the structure if viability is determined Athens State University
PRESIDENTIAL GOALS 2013 – 14 • GOAL 3: Complete University Governance Structure • Complete Shared Governance Document by adding sections dealing with the role of the Board of Trustees, Staff and Students • Install the inaugural Board of Visitors Athens State University
PRESIDENTIAL GOALS 2013 – 14 • GOAL 4: Graduate Level Programs Develop and submit proposals to ACHE and SACSCOC for two new graduate level programs. • Religious Studies • Logistics Athens State University
PRESIDENTIAL GOALS 2013 – 14 • GOAL 5: Determine viability of partnership with the City of Athens and Limestone County to develop some type of public venue on Athens State University’s campus. • Issue Request for Proposals (RFP) for architectural services • Conduct extensive focus groups and forums to determine community needs • Develop sound cost estimate Athens State University
PRESIDENTIAL GOALS 2013 – 14 • Additional projects already in progress: • Fundraising Campaign • Re-establish positive enrollment growth • Finalize MOU with ACCS • Complete Executive Searches • Work with Board of Trustees to maximize State support • Authentic recognition of quality work through a pilot merit program Athens State University