“see tomorrow.” Feedback Session April 15 th , 2014

1. “see tomorrow.” Feedback SessionApril 15th, 2014 An Equal Opportunity University

2. We want your feedback! An Equal Opportunity University

3. Detailed Timeline An Equal Opportunity University

4. Campus & Community Involvement Town Halls Speaker Series events 103 Planning Committee members 150 Academic Brand Initiative focus group participants Approximately 785 people have been involved in the planning process in some way Strategic Plan videos viewed 1504 times on YouTube An Equal Opportunity University

5. Members of Working Group 1 • Kimberly Anderson (Co-Chair) Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, College of Engineering • Jane Jensen (Co-Chair) Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Study, College of Education • Patricia BurkhartAssociate Dean for Undergraduate Studies, College of Nursing • Micaha DeanUndergraduate Student, Corporate Communication and Psychology • Becky DutchAssociate Dean, Biomedical Research, College of Medicine • Nelson FieldsAssociate Professor of Theatre Costume Design, Arts Administration, College of Fine Arts • Chris FranklinAssistant Director of Security and Operations, Student Center • Larry GrabauAssociate Dean for Instruction, College of Agriculture • Jessica HinkleUndergraduate Student, Business Management • Nancy JohnsonAssociate Professor, Management, College of Business & Economics • Pete MirabitoAssociate Professor, Biology, College of Arts and Sciences • Dan NwosuUndergraduate Student, Mechanical Engineering • Roshan PalliUndergraduate Student, Mathematical Economics and Political Science • Joe Rey-BarreauProfessor, School of Interiors, College of Design • Jeff SpradlingRobinson Scholars, Staff • David TimoneyEnrollment Management, Staff • Benjamin WithersProfessor of Art and Interim Associate Provost for Undergraduate Studies, College of Fine Arts An Equal Opportunity University

6. Findings from Phase 1:Research and Benchmarking An Equal Opportunity University

7. Nine Key Trends An Equal Opportunity University

8. Structure of the Plan VISION Trends Strengths Challenges Goals Actions Tactics Metrics Implementation An Equal Opportunity University

9. Ways to Provide Feedback • Today’s discussion…just a piece. Opportunities to discuss other pieces of the plan are coming. • Today’s discussion…actions and tactics not implementation (Implementation planning in the summer) • Read at your leisure and send feedback An Equal Opportunity University

12. Create a Vibrant Undergraduate Learning CommunityStrengths • UK has experienced five years of record-sized first-year classes, which have maintained academic quality above the national average. • Significant growth in the number of Merit Scholars from 25 to 105 occurred in just over two years, placing UK among the top 10 public institutions in the country. • Our Living Learning Program offerings are growing from 13 in Fall 2013 to 18 by Fall 2014, and plans are in place for more growth in future years. • The Honors program has expanded from 750 students overall in 2010 to approximately 1400 students in 2014, with a goal of expanding to 2100 students by 2016. • Online credit hours increased 147 percent between Fall 2008 and Fall 2013. • Revised UK Core degree requirements emphasizing inquiry-based learning and competency-based learning outcomes. An Equal Opportunity University

13. Create a Vibrant Undergraduate Learning CommunityChallenges • Among the 11 benchmark institutions identified by the 2011 University Review Committee, UK ranks 10th in first-to-second-year retention rates. • Even though UK’s first-year students exceed the performance of their peers (identified by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education) on three of five National Survey of Student Engagement benchmarks, UK’s seniors rate UK more poorly than do their counterparts at other research universities on three of the benchmarks (academic challenge, enriching educational experience, and supportive campus environment) • Students arriving on campus underprepared. • The approval process for new academic programs is slow, variable, and unwieldy. An Equal Opportunity University

14. Create a Vibrant Undergraduate Learning CommunityOpportunities • Technology has an increased presence in our teaching and learning, at UK and other postsecondary institutions across the nation. • UK’s retention rates are in need of improvement. • Given the distinctive depth and breadth of our campus, increasing our multidisciplinary and trans-disciplinary degree programs has the potential of modernizing and revitalizing our educational offerings. • Classified as a Research University with Very High Research Activity by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education, UK is ranked in the highest possible Carnegie classification — and has the exceptional ability to connect undergraduate students with research experiences. • Experiential education is being increasingly utilized to enhance the undergraduate curriculum. An Equal Opportunity University

15. Create a Vibrant Undergraduate Learning CommunityThreeActions Focus on Integrated and Interdisciplinary Learning Engage in High Impact Teaching and Learning Opportunities Achieve National Excellence in Student Support to Degree An Equal Opportunity University

16. Action 1: Focus on Integrated and Interdisciplinary Learning Tactics: • Cultivate academic pride in a UK degree • Increase multidisciplinary and trans-disciplinary degree programs, certificates and dual degrees • Expand innovative living learning programs • Embed high expectations and meaningful assessment of student learning to demonstrate the value of a UK degree • Expand opportunities for undergraduate enrichment programs An Equal Opportunity University

17. Action 2: Engage in High Impact Teaching and Learning Opportunities Tactics: • Promote the use of innovative pedagogical approaches • Develop measures of instructional quality. • Increase and integrate undergraduate student participation in research • Increase and integrate student participation in experiential education and service-learning • Expand opportunities for learning abroad and engaging the international community of campus and Kentucky   An Equal Opportunity University

18. Action 3: Achieve National Excellence in Student Support to Degree Tactics • Create a comprehensive transition model from recruitment or transfer to graduation. • Improve the quality of academic advising • Blend advising and career services to improve the student experience and placement rates • Develop predictive analytics of student progress • Engage in college readiness and pre-UK programming through direct activities and partnerships. An Equal Opportunity University

19. How do we measure our success? • Quantitative Outcome Measures • Process indicators • How will we implement these ideas? • Create Tomorrow Implementation Plan • Remember this is a six year process. An Equal Opportunity University

20. Overview of Metrics & Measures • Action 1: Integrated and Interdisciplinary Learning • Increased recognition of UK academic programs in national surveys • Alumni satisfaction • Percentage of students participating in dual majors, minors, dual degree programs • Number of dual degree programs • Number of multidisciplinary programs • Number of students participating in residential learning communities. • Number of certificate programs • Number of new undergraduate interdisciplinary majors • Number of competency-based assessments Action 2: High Impact Teaching and Learning Opportunities • % of students in education abroad, internships, and service learning • % of students participating in research broadly defined • Increase in % of students participating in research year over year • Institute of International Education rankings •   % of class sections utilizing enhanced pedagogical methods such as adaptive learning tools, electronic textbooks, “flipped” classrooms, and online collaborative learning initiatives • Number of students participating in internships and co-op experiences An Equal Opportunity University

21. Overview of Metrics & Measures Action 3: Student Support to Degree • First-to-second year retention rate • First-to-third year retention rate • First-to-fourth year retention rate • 6-year graduation rate • Transfer students’ retention • Student success after graduation • Curricular mapping from admissions to graduation • Bachelor’s degrees awarded • Satisfaction of students using advising and career services An Equal Opportunity University

22. Sample Implementation Strategies* • Conduct a thorough audit of what academic programs we have and how they compare to our benchmarks. • Evaluate and minimize barriers in developing or approving interdisciplinary and inter-college programs. • Examine the resources needed to provide experiential learning experiences (research, study abroad, service learning) including faculty time, laboratory expenses, etc. • Create an integrated student support program with clear learning goals from recruitment, to orientation, to graduation. • Examine the student pathway from admissions to the major to avoid obstacles (e.g. inability to compete for desired major) and maximize success. * The Create Tomorrow Implementation Plan will be written next summer. An Equal Opportunity University

23. What have we missed??? An Equal Opportunity University

24. Invite a friend • Invite a colleague or community partner to participate in the review. • DUS Meeting, April 23 4 p.m., 230 Student Center • Student Forum, April 21 4 p.m., Student Center Theater • Advising Network Forum • http://www.uky.edu/strategic-plan/events • Send feedback • seetomorrow@uky.edu • http://www.uky.edu/strategic-plan/contact-us An Equal Opportunity University