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Crossroads Conversations

Navigate Shepherd University's strategic plan to elevate student learning, faculty development, campus beauty, and regional growth. Discover the pathways and funding options leading to this premier liberal arts institution's progression.

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Crossroads Conversations

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  1. Crossroads Conversations Pathways to a Premier Liberal Arts University

  2. Pathways to Becoming Premier • Inspire Student Learning and Development • Optimize Potential of Faculty and Staff • Create a Beautiful and Welcoming Campus • Stimulate the Cultural and Economic Development of the Region Shepherd University Crossroads Conversations Strategic Plan 2009-2014

  3. February 20-27 Crossroads Conversations March 2009 Prioritization of goals and measurable outcomes Executive Staff refines business plan based on input April 2 Final Strategic Plan and Funding Plan recommendations distributed April 16 Strategic Plan presentation to Board of Governors May/June 2009 Faculty team to AAC&U Workshop August/September 2009 Launch work on reform processes Draft reform recommendations to Governance Committees April/May 2010 Complete reform recommendations August/December 2010 Governance consideration of recommendations January 2011 Catalog copy complete with revised curricular structure Timeline Shepherd University Crossroads Conversations Strategic Plan 2009-2014

  4. Pathway One:Inspire Student Learning and Development Expected Outcomes • Technology • 100% wireless campus in three years • Cost: $78K per year • Professional Preparation • Increase internships, undergraduate research, capstone projects and career counseling • Cost: $55K Shepherd University Crossroads Conversations Strategic Plan 2009-2014

  5. Pathway One:Inspire Student Learning and Development Expected Outcomes • Student Leadership • Create center within the student center to focus on services to students of color, GLBT and international students • Cost: $20M • High-Ability Students • Expand Honors Program • Cost: $88.6K annually Shepherd University Crossroads Conversations Strategic Plan 2009-2014

  6. Pathway Two:Optimize Potential ofFaculty and Staff Expected Outcomes • Create expense plan for Faculty and Staff Professional Development Travel • Cost: $20k per year • Set and monitor peer benchmarks for faculty and staff salaries • Increase percentage of full-time faculty • Cost: 75% F/T faculty instruction – $1.73M per year • Cost: 80% F/T faculty instruction – $2.27M per year Shepherd University Crossroads Conversations Strategic Plan 2009-2014

  7. Pathway Three:Create a Beautiful and Welcoming Campus Expected Outcomes • Continue to expand facilities • Parking Garage $8M • Frank Arts Center Expansion $17M • King Street Pedestrianization $1.5M • Define borders and add signage • WV Rt. 480 Pedestrian Bridge $3M • Border Elements $50K per year • Signage $100k per year Shepherd University Crossroads Conversations Strategic Plan 2009-2014

  8. Pathway Four:Stimulate the Cultural and Economic Development in the Region Expected Outcomes • Strengthen professional majors, graduate and continuing education programs for creation of business partnerships • Enhance athletics program to level of other conference members for facilities, travel and waivers, and event attendance • Cost: $22K per year for student waivers • Establish annual cultural event, such as Founders’ Day, presenting the university as an academic center • Cost: $10K per year Shepherd University Crossroads Conversations Strategic Plan 2009-2014

  9. Funding Options • Current status • Enrollment growth at 3% annual average • Tuition increases at 5% average • Options for support • Adult programs and continuing education opportunities • Auxiliary enterprises for percentage return • Reallocate savings from operations • Reduce hours to graduation • Build for future • External funding through strengthening of SURC • Fundraising efforts Shepherd University Crossroads Conversations Strategic Plan 2009-2014

  10. Funding OptionsReduced Hours to Graduation: 128 to 120 Curricular Reform Council • Major Reforms: • Standardize requirements for majors in a range of 42-50 credits (except where licensing requires additional hours) • Review required minors • Review general education courses in majors • General Education Reforms: • Reduce requirements to 42 credits • Suggested 30 credits first two years, 12 credits last two • Align with LEAP standards, AAC&U Shepherd University Crossroads Conversations Strategic Plan 2009-2014

  11. Funding OptionsCurricular Reforms:Academic Quality Curricular Reform Council (Continued) • Academic Quality • Determine adjunct faculty percentage and placement • Monitor hours to graduation in major • Create academic program review criteria for programs of distinction or reform • Determine maximum number of transfer credits from community colleges Shepherd University Crossroads Conversations Strategic Plan 2009-2014

  12. Current Status Full time faculty: 116 Credit hours: 57,032 Average hours 491.66 Part time faculty: 198 Credit hours: 40,209 Average hours: 203.08 Proposed Reductions Full time faculty: 116 Credit hours: 57,032 Average hours 491.66 Part time faculty: 166 Credit hours: 33,791 Average hours: 203.08 Funding OptionsReduce Graduation Requirements Part time faculty savings: $159,344 Shepherd University Crossroads Conversations Strategic Plan 2009-2014

  13. Funding OptionsReduce Expenses/Capture Savings Shepherd University Crossroads Conversations Strategic Plan 2009-2014

  14. Funding the PlanForm Central Fund for Redistribution Shepherd University Crossroads Conversations Strategic Plan 2009-2014

  15. Funding the PlanRedistribute Auxiliaries Revenues Shepherd University Crossroads Conversations Strategic Plan 2009-2014

  16. Funding the PlanTime for Dialogue • Questions • Responses • Suggestions Welcome! Shepherd University Crossroads Conversations Strategic Plan 2009-2014

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