Jackson State University Regeneration Proposal March 25, 2010

1. Jackson State University Regeneration Proposal March 25, 2010

2. The following is the proposal of the Futures Task Force for the regeneration of Jackson State University. It is presented to get feedback from the University during the next 30 days. Specific instructions regarding the review process will be posted on the Strategic Planning Website on Monday, March 29, 2010.

3. The State of Mississippi projects 25% in appropriations reductions over FY 2011 and 2012 Jackson State University will lose $12 million Jackson State University will raise tuition by 9% in FY 2011 and FY 2012 Tuition increases will result in approximately $2 million in additional revenues each FY The University�s budget will have to be reduced by $8 million over FY 2011 and 2012

4. Stage I � New Academy � FY2011 Approximately $3.5 million in savings will be realized by not filling vacant positions and restructuring Stage II � New Academy � FY 2012 Savings Goal is $4.5 million Faculty-driven academic restructuring through synergies, collaborations, and investment prioritization TASK: Reduce budget AND reposition the University for future excellence.

5. Vision Statement Building on its historic mission of empowering diverse students to become leaders, Jackson State University will become recognized as a challenging, yet nurturing, state-of-the-art technologically-infused intellectual community. Students and faculty will engage in creative research, participate in interdisciplinary and multi-institutional / organizational collaborative learning teams, and serve the global community. Mission Statement The University produces technologically-advanced, diverse, ethical, global leaders who think critically, address societal problems, and compete effectively.

6. Enhance Student Competitiveness Core Competencies Establish Institutional Greatness Centers of Excellence Create a Futuristic, Globally-Oriented, Technologically-Infused Collaborative Learning Environment Gateway Learning Communities Core Teaching Faculties Interdisciplinary Synergies Diversify Resources and Develop Synergies through Institutional / Organizational Partnerships (Private and Public Sectors) Cut the Budget by $8 million during Fiscal Years 2011 and 2012

8. Graduate globally competitive student / leaders Empower student participation in personalized learning design Engage faculty as the �minds and hearts� of the New Academy Create effective learning foundations through collaborations and technology (Gateway Learning Communities / Core Teaching Faculties) Connect research to real world issues (Centers for Global Solutions)

9. Graduate globally competitive student / leaders Enhance programs that transition students to Jackson State University (Bridges) Immerse underprepared entering students in a rigorous learning / living environment to improve academic and life skills (Core I) Ensure that students obtain the Core Global Competencies (Core II) Expose students to broad areas of knowledge (Knowledge Exploration)

10. Empower student participation in personalized learning design Enhance counseling infrastructure Execute �living / learning� contracts

11. Engage faculty as the �minds and hearts� of the New Academy Faculty provide input in designing the roles of the dean and department chairs Faculty select the deans and faculty chairs Faculty recommend guidelines for a dual tenure track system which rewards both excellent teaching and excellent research Faculty develop the admissions criteria for upper-level entry into the Centers of Excellence Faculties Faculty are accountable for quality teaching, research, and learning Faculty develop inter school / college / discipline synergies and collaborations

12. Create effective learning foundations through collaborations and technology (Gateway Learning Communities / Core Teaching Faculties) Design unique and rigorous Core I and Core II Learning Continuum Establish highly skilled Core I and Core II faculties Use technology to encourage greater student interactive learning

13. Connect research to real world issues (Centers for Global Solutions) Computing Health Disparities Urban Research and Development Homeland Security

15. Bridges facilitate entry into Jackson State

16. Core I � Rigorous, Nurturing Learning / Living

17. Core II � Rigorous University Core Every student works closely with a counselor and faculty mentor (the �Success Team�) to develop a living / learning contract (the �Success Contract�)

19. Knowledge Exploration Gateway learning completed Initial major requirements explored Broad academic offerings Service Learning Africana Studies Detailed planning of Success Contracts

21. Focused or Liberal Learning

22. Lifelong Learning

29. Increase SMART classrooms and desks and computer budgets for classrooms and laboratories, respectively Exempt priority areas from cuts College of Education and Human Development Undergraduate life and studies Security Institutional Advancement QEP Institutional Effectiveness Remove vacant, etc. positions and balance budgets proportionally each FY with savings

30. Faculties develop dual track tenure processes Faculties develop upper tier admissions criteria for Centers of Excellence Faculties develop academic strategic implementation plan Liberal Arts faculty develop flexible degree options similar to professional interdisciplinary studies Faculties develop new Core I, Core II, and Knowledge Exploration (second year experience) Faculties define approaches to lifelong learning, graduate, and international studies

31. Faculties (excluding adjuncts) select Deans / Chairs AY 2011-2012 Asset reallocation priorities Synergistic Cross-Structural Vision, mission, and value appropriate Reallocation process determined by Provost and Faculty Senate Final decisions made by the Administrative Cabinet

32. Preview of the Futures Task Force recommendations by the Organizational Leadership of the University (e.g., Executive Committees of the Student Government Association, the Faculty Senate, the Staff Senate, and the Alumni Association) Publication of the Recommendations Report on the Strategic Planning Website Town Hall meeting describing the recommendations with Dr. Mason, Dr. Okojie, Dr. Brown, and The Barthwell Group Meetings with groups of University stakeholders to review the recommendations and receive input Report by The Barthwell Group regarding input from the Review Process and recommendations for any revisions Final Approval of the Recommendations by the Futures Task Force Publication of the Final Recommendations on the Strategic Planning Website Submission to IHL of any changes in the New Academy requiring approval