HISTORY

1. HISTORY 1998-2000 Jan 1999 Feb 2000 June 2000 Sept 2000 June 2001 Planning Merges Self-Study and Update of Strategic Plan Governor O’Bannon Launches Community College Initiative NCA Visit President Benjamin Arrives Four Community Colleges Online Enrollment gains increased 21.7% at participating campuses Administration Reassesses Niche and State Role Commission Announces New Regional Campus Agreement Effect is to Provide Hoosier Students More Opportunity to Access Higher Ed Sept 2001 Fall 2001 Jan 2002 Aug 2002 Sept 2002 Sept 2002 President Benjamin Announces ISU Goal to Be a Pre-eminent Institution in the Midwest Need is to Establish New Niche Committee Examines Options for Establishing Niche Campus Retreat – Faculty, Staff, Admin, Student Reps Determine Experiential Learning #1 Emphasis on Learning Communities & Liberal Arts First Annual Report Published Community Colleges Report 15% Growth President Announces Year of Implementation

2. PRESENT Fall/Spring 2003 Campus Exploration of Questions Aug 2003 President Announces Planning for Journey to Pre-eminence Based on Excellence in Three Strategic Areas: • Creating an Exemplary Learning Environment That is Known for: • Service • Experiential Learning • Quality Interactions with Faculty • Recognizing and Investing in Eminent Programs • Being Engaged in the Community and Aiding State Economic Development • Six Tactical Areas Will Support the Path to Pre-eminence • Enrollment Plan • Marketing Plan • Technology Plan • Institutional Environment Plan • Quality Assurance Plan • Physical Master Plan

3. Path to Pre-Eminence Schedule for 2003-2004 October October 24 October 25 October 30 Nov/Dec Dec/Jan Begin Discussions – Groups to solicit input from relevant groups identified on their charge sheets Planning Process Update to the Board of Trustees Questions for Campus Survey Due from Facilitating Groups and Tactical Issue Teams Web Survey administered to stakeholders for facilitating groups and tactical issue teams Synthesize and develop proposals for initiatives and actions based on input Provide Input & Authority Groups proposal drafts to consider Jan 23-24 Feb/March April May June June 24-25 Campus-wide Retreat to consider committee reports and gain feedback from our community on plans for pre-eminence Committees write up reports based on feedback and develop Measures of Progress for the Path to Pre-eminence Logistics Team synthesizes committee reports into draft report. Submits to stakeholders for feedback and revision Revisions Returned – Final Drafts Prepared for President/ Trustee Consideration Trustees Formally Approve the Action Plan VP planning for implementation retreat Oct-Dec – Committees and Tactical Teams will be soliciting Input from relevant groups on the questions being considered

4. Path to Pre-Eminence Overview 2003-2004 2004-2005 2005-2006 2006-2007 2007-2008 2008-2009 2009-2010 Action Plans Developed – Some Initiatives Implemented Action Plans Implementation Year 1 Implementation Year 2 Implementation Year 3 Implementation Year 4 ISU self-study team formed Spring 08 Implementation Year 5 ISU self-study documents steps taken & progress for NCA visit NCA visit- ISU recognized for taking steps and demonstrating achievement in claims of pre-eminence Strategic Areas: Learning Environment Eminent Programs Community Engagement/Economic Development Supporting Areas: Rolling Plan Completed Implementation Year 1 Implementation Year 2 University Review for pre-NCA visit Implementation Year 4 Implementation Year 5 Success Documented for ISU’s Self-Study Enrollment Management University Review for pre-NCA visit Implementation Year 2 Implementation Year 4 Implementation Year 5 Rolling Plan Completed Implementation Year 1 Marketing Plan University Review for pre-NCA visit Implementation Year 2 Implementation Year 4 Implementation Year 5 Rolling Plan Completed Implementation Year 1 Technology Plan University Review for pre-NCA visit Rolling Plan Completed Implementation Year 1 Implementation Year 2 Implementation Year 4 Institutional Environment University Review for pre-NCA visit Rolling Plan Completed Implementation Year 1 Implementation Year 2 Implementation Year 4 Implementation Year 5 Quality Assurance University Review for pre-NCA visit Rolling Plan Completed Implementation Year 1 Implementation Year 2 Implementation Year 4 Physical Master Plan