The University of Texas at Dallas

1. The School of Economic, Political & Policy Sciences STATE OF THE SCHOOL 2011 - 2012 The University of Texas at Dallas utdallas.edu

2. I’ll Cover… • Pace of Growth • Growth Context • Enrollment Realities • Stakes for enrollment • Financial facts • Opportunities: Internal • Opportunities: Messaging • Engagement: Build the base • Engagement: Advisory Council • Strategic objectives • Concerns • Positioning for Success • Our challenge

3. Pace of Growth Enrollment gaining on 25,000 More dorms, more infrastructure More demand on faculty and staff Growing pains– technology, classrooms Growth equals challenges/opportunities

4. Growth Context for Us National debates--deficits, economy Less Legislature financial support UT System– accountability/change

5. Enrollment Realities at Home DateSch’s Major Gains 8/30/08 17,452 1,265 9/01/09 18,642 1,335 +70 8/30/10 18,834 1,329 -6 8/30/11 21,847 1,412 +83 EPPS— >1,400 students (108 freshman, fewer PhD students), 55 freshman in ‘08 to 108 today, we need more, however….. .

6. Stakes for Enrollment Growth ECS +14% AH +2% BBS +13% 48 TT faculty EPPS +6% 60 TT faculty SOM +12% NSM +9%

7. Financial Facts Legislative session– less revenue/cuts Returned $260,000 in March 11 Returned $400,000 in late July Administration paid for advising center & labs TSP/ERC cutbacks- reorg plans… More contraction in FY 12 and beyond…Senator Florence Shapiro– next 2-4 years tough, further budget cuts possible

8. Opportunities: Internal • Excellent Personnel • Additions--Nicky, Alex, Nadine, & Robert • Outstanding administrative team • Outstanding staff • Thanks to our AA’s >People soft • Thanks to Nicole for PS training in our School • Outstanding scholarship • Outstanding instruction- Jennifer & Robert– the tradition continues

9. Cont’d… Economics search moving ahead Aggressively pursue faculty additions this year– pursue faculty with the promise of excellent scholarship and instruction. Discussions with Provost have begun

10. Opportunity: Messaging Our message outside is that we are, • Enhancing student access--all levels, +SATs, 3 NM scholars • Retaining students- advising, engagement initiatives • Exposing to quality faculty– research, mentoring Dr. Berg • Maintaining grad rates- 4 years for UG, and 75 hours PhD. • Learning Technology--innovate, labs, online/blended learning, but of high quality • Preparing students for success—to repeat the cycle

11. Engagement: build the base • Inform community about UG programs, provide excellent service to simplify enrollment process. • 50 fairs scheduled primarily for freshmen recruitment in Dallas (includes surrounding ISD’s like Collin), Fort Worth, Austin & Houston • Transfer fairs at area CC’s • Go to their place of work to pick up documents…Chevron, Sonic, 7-11, Texaco • 9/26 is a freshman meet and greet event • Grad student recruitment fairs at many universities

12. Engagement: Advisory Council Tom Garrison Jesuit College Prep John Gates Jones Lang LaSalle Mabrie Jackson North Texas Commission Britt Berrett Texas Presbyterian Hospital Paul Coggins Locke Lord Bissell & Liddell George Ellis Consultant

13. Gloria Snead Civic Leader Crayton Webb Mary Kay, Inc. David Willox Bluewater PE William Keffler City of Richardson ChijiOffor Jones Day Harvey Rosenblum Federal Reserve Bank

14. Engagement: Some Actions November • 11/11 Veteran’s Day Event • 11/15 Pre-Law Alumni- Rep. Dan Branch • 11/19 Homecoming • 11/20 Dinner with the Dean December • 12/16 Memories on the Mall (Graduation) • Dr. Beron--relationships matter! • Save the Dates – Spring 2012 • 3/2 Texas Independence Day Alumni • Day Event • 3/29 UT Dallas Awards Gala • 5/18 & 5/19 Memories on the Mall (Graduation) September 9/15 Donor recognition nite October 10/20 Fall Alumni Mixer @ Landon Winery, McKinney

15. Strategic Objectives Faculty Recruitment---Hire the best Ugs-recruit, advise, retain, on time, & assess outcomes Grad— rigor, time to degree, contribute to “200” More External funding--grant/contract activity Diversity– hire members of under-represented groups Staff well-being—professional development Messaging– Communication strategy, alumni/outreach, website Community Engagement—alumni, development board, internships, faculty speaking engagements New revenue streams– executive education Cross University collaboration—UT S. of Public Health/UT SWx Structure -- School Administrative Committee– 10/28 – examine what we do, how we do it, seek efficiencies

16. Many Concerns A mix of Internal & External Concerns • State financial situation-- the next 2-4 years budget resources will be very tight, substantial growth is likely, and resources will have to be re-distributed • What we do/how we do it, scrutiny is “new normal” • Examination of faculty teaching and research activities • Productivity under the microscope • Retention & graduation rates-the key metrics, and we are successful • Confronted by substantial growth– how to grow responsibly, not derail scholarship, time to degree, and staff overload • Controlling costs

17. Positioning for Success

18. Our challenge We can either say, we like things the way they were and spend our time looking back or we can adjust and take the lead in a new educational environment.