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University of South Carolina Upstate 2010‐2011 Planning Overview 2010‐2011 Planning Overview

Presented by John C. Stockwell, Chancellor

Goal 1: Student Success Graduated over 700 students this semester; partnered with District 6 to submit a $30 million grant application to the Investing in Innovation Fund aimed at jump starting the 40/30 initiative in Spartanburg; Utilized Map Works - A survey, data mining and dashboard tool used for identification of issues that impact retention of first year students; based on data, selected interventions were used and initial results showed improved retention; realigned staff duties to add some professional advising duties within the Office of Student Success; increased emphasis on the Early Intervention program (Faculty participation rates exceeded 65%); Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Success now supervising residential life programs; Launched “Access to Success” scholarship campaign; over 57% of our student-athletes earned over a 3.0 GPA Goal 2: Engagement & Inclusion Established an office to focus/coordinate community engagement and service learning activities within Academic Affairs; began a renovation project in the Hodge Center to improve the athletic facilities, gymnasium, and ancillary; design plans complete for a garden pavilion in the Susan Jacobs Arboretum; Men’s Tennis Team finished the season as Atlantic Sun Conference Champions and nationally ranked; awarded host site for the 2010 Atlantic Sun Conference Cross Country Championships; completed a campus-wide NCAA self-study process that leads to Division I certification; held second annual Fall Fest in September(weekend collaboration of USC Upstate alumni, student affairs, and athletics working together to host a fun family event); renovated CLC Space- opened new Student Life Suite to facilitate growth and training areas for increased number of student organizations; Student Affairs and Athletics received NCAA Choices Grant to increase education about issues related to alcohol use among college students; Disability Services Sponsored first PhotoVoice exhibit to increase campus awareness about issues related to students with disabilities; concluded second annual Walk-Upstate with over 100 employees participating in the 100 miles in 100 day walk. Goal 3: Excellence in Academia A 24/7 computer lab was established in the library for use by students, faculty and staff; added new classrooms and completed a lab renovation for Psychology; the Scholar’s Academy graduated its first student- will enroll the 4th cohort in the fall bringing the total to 100 students; developed Direct Connect program with Greenville Tech, Spartanburg Community College and Spartanburg Methodist College; offered evening programs for Early Childhood Education in Greenville and Sumter; established the “Archives of the Upstate” in the Library; hired new deans for CAS and Nursing; a minor in religious studies has been developed; added compact shelving to the Library to help alleviate some of the space issues; the BA in Commercial Music was supported by CHE; the George Dean Johnson College of Business and Economics received continuing accreditation from AACSB; the department of Informatics received initial accreditation for their Bachelor of Information Management program from CHAIM; the Engineering Technology Management Program received its initial accreditation from ABET; all undergraduate programs in the School of Education submitted SPA reports and all programs were found to be in compliance; four new faculty recruited and approved as honors faculty for Fall 2010 (three from professional schools); a SACS Leadership team was established in anticipation of our re-affirmation in 2011; the QEP process topic selection has engaged the entire campus; opened the George Dean Johnson, Jr. College of Business and Economics in downtown Spartanburg; curriculum alignment project with local school districts to help with transition into the freshmen year; Smith Science Building: constructed and equipped additional lab space.

USC Upstate 2009-2010 Accomplishments

Goal 4: Institutional Stature A Center for Child Advocacy has been established with a concurrent minor in child advocacy studies; 6th Annual Research Symposium was held in March at Milliken with record attendance and participation from 7 other institutions of higher education; Sphinx Certificate in Retail Management was created and implemented and recognized as “best practice” by AACSB; developed a new university and college of business logo to begin marketing an identifiable and unique brand for the university; growth of the Community Indicator Project; co-sponsored the first epic event for community indicators; received a $4million private gift from an Upstate alum to renovate the Hodge Arena; The MIS updated and published the study on the economic impact of the institution on Spartanburg County. Goal 5: Enrollment Management Development sessions for Chairs and Deans were held, with one focused on enrollment management models and strategies to help prepare academic administrators to deal with enrollment growth and budgeting; dual enrollment classes were expanded to 4 courses; largest enrollment at Upstate in the history of the university; expanded the capacity in nursing to enroll more students who were unable to enroll at USC Columbia; expanded study abroad program offerings to include Chile and Argentina; additional $1000 scholarships to any LIFE scholarship recipient that lives in campus housing (allowing us to build on the living/learning culture); opened Magnolia House, expanding on-campus residential space to over 1000 beds Goal 6: Operational Excellence, Management & Accountability Grant funding for faculty increased from 1.8 million to over 4 million dollars to date this fiscal year; outsourcing printing; implemented

• ur first campus wide Incident Mgt Plan simulation on campus (Active Shooter)- over 100 personnel from surrounding agencies

involved; completed an external safety audit of our athletic facilities; secured a campus –wide licensing agreement to protect and expand our brand; completed a 6,000 square foot performance center for athletics strength and conditioning programming; enhanced University and athletic logos for marketing and branding efforts; implemented new Clancy Parking Management System for improved

• perating efficiency and effectiveness; implemented on-line reporting system for student discipline and behavior reporting, increasing

efficiency and information sharing about students in crisis; purchased Titanium software for Counseling Services to move to paperless database and tracking for that operation: Health Services received Grant from Advocates for Youth SC Contraceptive Access Campaign

USC Upstate 2009-2010 Accomplishments

2009-2014 Objectives 2010-2011 Tactics/Strategies 2010-11 Capital & Other Major Projects

• Implement strategies to support student

retention and persistence to graduation.

• Continually increase placement of students

into internships, field experiences, careers and graduate education.

• Facilitate new and transfer students’ early

adaptation to the university culture and campus community via increased participation in orientation, University 101, Fall Welcome program and similar initiatives.

• Continually increase the recruitment,

retention and degree completion benefits of scholarships and on-campus employment

• pportunities.
• Facilitate ease of transfers from two-year

institutions through dual admissions, articulation agreements, and consideration for acceptance of general education completion by associate degree holders.

• Ensure comprehensive, integrated and

student focused support services and programs, e.g. supplemental instruction, early intervention, tutoring support, etc

• Continue success of the Scholars Academy –

bringing top ranked students to campus

• Grow dual enrollment
• Implement Upstate Direct Connect
• Develop/implement retention program for

transfer students

• Increase academic support programs and

student use of resources. Offer additional sections U 101 (targeting +75% of freshmen), supplemental instruction, tutoring, living/learning communities (residential halls for nursing, business, international, etc), early intervention, writing center, math lab and additional focus on transfer students

• Address imbalances in full-time/part-time

faculty

• Design and implement a system to provide

Direct Lending to students and parents.

• Adding three classrooms for U 101

classes in the bottom of the new resident

• hall. Rooms will also be used for

supplemental instruction in the afternoons and evenings- targeting increased engagement of freshmen.

• Moving the Office for Student Success to

an office building adjacent to housing.

• Constructing and up-fitting a proctoring

center for operation beginning in fall

Goal 1: Student Success Design and implement educational experiences that enable (facilitate) students to meet intellectual, social and career/professional objectives.

2009-2014 Objectives 2010-2011 Tactics/Strategies 2010-11 Capital & Other Major Projects

• Develop and promote activities targeted at

increasing the engagement of residential and non-residential students.

• Increase faculty and staff engagement in campus

activities.

• Create a variety of service learning opportunities.
• Develop service structures and processes

supportive of distinct campus communities.

• Assure effective and efficient communication

processes for students, parents, faculty and staff.

• Develop service structures and processes

supportive of distinct campus communities, e.g. Greenville.

• Engage students, faculty and staff in healthy

living/lifelong wellness through activities at the Fitness Center.

• Increase number of students working on

campus

• Increase large scale student events with

broad appeal

• Expand service learning program to include

ALL U101 students.

• Install, test, train and maintain Cisco

Telepresence classroom systems at the George, Upstate and UCG locations.

• Create electronic degree audit programs for

each major within DARS software system

• Continue to work on the Chinese Business
• articulation. Increase partners in China.

Activate our collaborations with Mexican institutions, Mexico. Work on Middle-East collaborative programs with Jordan and Egypt

• Alumni: Schedule receptions in areas where

we have large concentrations of alumni (cities and companies), and invite administrators, faculty, and others to attend

• Renovate the dining hall to achieve a

better appearance, more open environment and additional self-serve and cook-to-order options

• Renovating the Villas (both internal and

external modifications). Resurfacing parking lots, adding curbs and sidewalks.

• Designing outdoor lighting for campus

recreation.

• Complete planning and designs for the

property at the north side of campus, to include the track and golf areas, trails, and other appropriate uses of the area.

Corresponding USC Goals Quality of Life in the University Community: The multi-campus system will be a destination of choice for high-achieving faculty, students and staff who value, benefit from, and contribute to a rich and rewarding learning and working environment where civility, ethics, and collaboration create an inclusive culture of fairness and respect, facilitating for all Carolinians the highest levels of intellectual and personal achievement. Achievement of this goal will be evidenced by the recruitment and retention of the highest quality faculty, students, and staff; their advancement of the University’s mission; and by enrichment of the communities where Carolinians live and work.

Goal 2: Engagement & Inclusion Develop engaged campus communities in Spartanburg and Greenville supported by user-friendliness and enriched by diversity.

2009-2014 Objectives 2010-2011 Tactics/Strategies 2010-11 Capital & Other Major Projects

• Develop a process for academic program

reporting & review to assure program vitality.

• Develop a process for comprehensive and

systematic program development.

• Maintain compliance with all accrediting and

governing bodies.

• Develop upper division, career oriented, and

market driven academic programs in the Upstate.

• Develop interdisciplinary programs that build
• n existing majors.
• Develop master’s degree, continuing

education programs and certificate programs.

• Support the three areas of faculty work:

teaching, research and service through creative workload planning.

• Support scholarly productivity of faculty

through the reallocation of faculty time, grants and other creative means.

• Recruit and maintain dynamic and high quality

faculty. − Plan and implement new academic programs: BS in Health Sciences, BA in Commercial Music. New proposal submissions for MAT in Middle Grades, Special Education, Master is Nursing, Informatics and Healthcare Informatics − Complete SACS compliance document and all QEP materials as appropriate − Create, develop and implement marketing plans and publications to gain support for funding and construction of the new Library. − Develop continuing education professional certifications. − Support the Honors Program in their efforts to increase students taking honors courses. − Implement a Center for Teaching Excellence − Develop a program of Leadership Fellows to develop future academic leaders

• Added additional general science labs in

2009-10 and will be adding additional specialized labs and equipment for upper level courses in 2010-11

• Upgrading all sound equipment in the

Theatre

• Adding new digital lab for Graphics Arts

program

• Constructing a pavilion in the Arboretum.

Complete funding for the pavilion ($40,000) and continue to solicit support for the Johnson College, with the goal of reaching $14 million in total private dollars.

• Established an agreement with ETV to

use space available for additional classrooms and academic support

Corresponding USC Goals Teaching and Learning: To improve quality of academic programs at all levels, develop and nurture a faculty devoted to teaching excellence, and enhance the richness of the student experience in and beyond the classroom so that the teaching and learning environment of the University of South Carolina equals or surpasses that of comprehensive state university systems that are deemed peer aspirants. Research, Scholarship and Creative Achievement: The University of South Carolina will be recognized as a top public university system dedicated to discovery, application, and dissemination of knowledge; excellence in creative achievement; and world-renowned scholarship. Leadership among comprehensive research institutions will be signified by continuation of the highest Carnegie classification for the Columbia campus and rising status within that peer group, and recognition of all campuses for excellence relative to their peer and peer aspirant institutions.

Goal 3: Excellence in Academia Support implementation of outstanding academic programs.

2009-2014 Objectives 2010-2011 Tactics/Strategies 2010-11 Capital & Other Major Projects

− Engage the campus community and its partners in a branding initiative to establish visual identity and identify the University’s “promise” to its customers, both current and future − Maintain and advance USC Upstate as a role model of diversity. − Assure a well-located and noteworthy presence in Greenville and maintaining our status as the leading institution at UCG. − Be recognized by the communities and major partners within the Upstate for the service and

• utreach impact of the institution.

− Be a provider of regional professionals. − Develop mutually beneficial economic partnerships in the Upstate. − Continually improve the “first impression” image

• f the University.

− Demonstrate growing economic impact of the institution in the Upstate. − Participate in the implementation of the 40/30 initiative (Creation of the College Hub, etc) − Continue discussions with Greenville leaders about growth and placement of USC Upstate in Greenville − Community Indictors Epic Event – continue leadership role in community conference − JCBE: co-host the Chamber Economic Outlook Breakfast − MSI: Continue to coordinate the data management and reporting portion of the Spartanburg Community Indictors project. Increase paid projects for community studies. − Submit an application for the Community Engagement Classification (Carnegie Class) − Construct notable campus entrances to help define the campus perimeter for security purposes and add distinguishing features to the entry − Implement new logos

Corresponding USC Goals Service Excellence: The University of South Carolina will be committed to effective engagement of the expertise and capabilities of faculty, staff and students with state, national and global communities to advance educational attainment at all levels, guide economic development, and promote quality of life. Achievement of this goal will be signified by formal recognition of service excellence by the Carnegie Foundation for eligible campuses within the system, as well as by recognition of all campuses for excellence relative to their respective peer and peer aspirant institutions. Recognition and Visibility: Accomplishments of students, faculty, staff and alumni will be showcased and publicized such that the campuses are recognized for excellence and leadership in education, research, scholarship, creative endeavors, athletics, and public service, consistent with their respective missions.

Goal 4: Institutional Stature Position the University to be recognized as an academic leader in the Upstate and as a critical partner in its economic and social development.

2009-2014 Objectives 2010-2011 Tactics/Strategies 2010-11 Capital & Other Major Projects

− Increase students residing on and immediately adjacent to campus. − Increase the numbers of incoming freshman while sustaining academic excellence. − Develop a summer school strategy focused on growth. − Maintain relationships with feeder schools by increasing recruitment (outreach) services/programs. − Develop and implement a process for linking enrollment projections, class scheduling, and space allocation. − Expand on-line and other distance education program offerings. − Sustain momentum toward building a large enrollment presence in Greenville. − Define and implement an agenda to attract and retain a diverse student body including out-of- state, international students, return-to-learn and dual enrollment students, etc. − Increase course offerings targeting non- traditional and return-to-learn students − Implement the Direct Connect − Consider accepting Associate Degrees and previously earned Baccalaureate Degrees for general education requirements − Re-image the University Web site based on industry research, design standards, case studies, etc. with student recruitment and retention at the forefront. − Further define the collaborative processes for the one-stop-shop student enrollment services area (new Director FA, Registrar & Bursar) − Create additional parking lots to accommodate students attending classes in the Health Education Complex. − Begin operations and classes in the George Dean Johnson, Jr. College of Business and Economics in downtown Spartanburg − Build an Adult Recruitment Web site and develop needed materials to promote specific degree offerings, in collaboration with Enrollment Services. − Constructing 5 classrooms in the top of the library (replaces a modular building) − Constructing 3 classrooms in housing. − Using space in housing for tutoring. − Construct a residential parking lot across from housing; this frees up parking for families and other visitors to campus around HEC.

Goal 5: Enrollment Management: Create enrollment capacity to meet the needs of the growing Upstate population.

2009-2014 Objectives 2010-2011 Tactics/Strategies 2010-11 Capital & Other Major Projects

− Recruit and maintain dynamic and high quality staff. − Increase developmental opportunities for faculty and staff. − Assure organizational structure and alignment is conducive to supporting the achievement of institutional strategy. − Implement the One Carolina system. − Protect life and property during a major incident. − Develop a process for evaluating staffing needs for faculty. − Ensure that campus technology adequately supports teaching and learning. − Diversify and expand resource and revenue base from private and public sources. − Continue development of notable aesthetic dimensions on campus. − Provide a safe/secure environment on campus. − Create and initiate discussions, forums, broad based education and policies aimed at creating a campus culture focused on resource conservation and environmental sustainability. − Coordinate departmental moves across campus based on opening of JCBE − Explore options for adding Resource 25 scheduling software to move all class scheduling to electronic format − Implement campus recycling. − Create plan to incorporate into the USC capital campaign. Fundraising goal - $50 million, to coincide with the 50th anniversary

• f USC Upstate in 2017.

− Begin process of electronic document management for financial aid and student record information. − Work to evaluate and replace existing copiers and some laser printers, scanners and fax machines with multifunction devices. − Continue development of the campus master plan with further the development of the lower quad and completing the “fit and finish”

• f campus with the campus entrance projects

− Work with various constituents on campus to implement energy conservation initiatives − Consider further implementation of specific academic fees to fund specific academic endeavors while keeping general tuition low − Renovate the Hodge Center gymnasium and locker rooms (private funds) − Renovate old print shop, mail and receiving to create a space to relocate University Police − Renovate a house on the perimeter of campus for Health Services − Renovate a new warehouse (H&R Building) to create a University Services Building to relocate mailroom and receiving − Additional security infrastructure on campus- cameras, card access to buildings, and emergency call boxes on campus − Add sound attenuation and lighting enhancements to the large multipurpose room in the University Readiness Center − Replace the HVAC chiller in CLC with a more energy efficient system (funding – energy saving grant)

Goal 6: Operational Excellence: Pursue excellence in human resources, organizational effectiveness, financial, technological and workforce management and resource sustainability.

2010-11 Challenges

Developing a long-term sustainable budget model Greenville

• long-term operating model
• long-term space issues
• funding/budgeting structure at UCG
• branding

Implementation of One Carolina SACS Funding for the Library construction (Bond Bill)

Strategic Budget Development Process

FY 2010-2011

State Appropriations Reduction Actions FY 2009-2010 ($982,608)

Allocated Fall ’09 enrollment growth revenue (Spring

FY 2009 2010 ($982,608)

Allocated Fall 09 enrollment growth revenue (Spring ’10 revenue growth reserved for 2010-2011) Re-allocated budgeted one-time purchases in operating g p p g accounts to ARRA (Federal Stimulus Funds) New Academic Fees were utilized to fund departmental needs Continued to delay hiring replacement positions in all areas Organizational structure changes resulting in personnel reductions reductions Reduction in operating expenditures

Changes in State Appropriations

14,000,000 16,000,000 14,794,477 14,254,868 12,000,000 12,165,327 11,313,754 11,087,479 10,672,227 10,138,616 8,000,000 10,000,000 8,009,507 6,000,000 8,000,000 Beginning / July 2008 Nov 2008 Dec 2008 Mar 2009 Sept 2009 Dec 2009 Ways / 2008/09 (3.6%) (14.66%) (7%) (2%) (4.04%) (5%) Means 2010/11 (21%)

Tuition and Fee Requests FY 2010-2011

• Tuition (5% increase)
• Full-time undergraduate resident rate - $4 296

FY 2010 2011

Full-time undergraduate resident rate - $4,296

• Non-resident required fees are double the in-state rate – $8,932
• No proposed increase in athletic, student activities, renovation, or bond fees

i l id h l % f l id *

• Special non-resident scholars rate at 75% of regular non-resident rate* -

$6,700 (*with a minimum scholarship of $250 per term using private funds or fee waiver funds with

Board approval of fee waiver policy for use in conjunction with this scholarship program)

• Housing (2% increase)

Housing (2% increase) Villas Palmetto House & Magnolia House

Single occupancy rate - $2,700 to $2,800 (3.7%) Single occupancy rate - $2,550 to $2,500 (2%) Double occupancy rate - $1 800 to $1 900 (5 5%) Double occupancy rate - $2 100 to $2 150 (2 4%)

• Meal Plans
• 9-meal block - $1,100

Double occupancy rate - $1,800 to $1,900 (5.5%) Double occupancy rate - $2,100 to $2,150 (2.4%)

• Meal plan with 5 equivalencies - $1,260 (5.8%)
• Non-residential freshmen dining fee - $50

General Operating Funds

Projected Revenue by Source Projected Revenue by Source

f l Source of Revenue 2009-10 Amended Budget 2010-11 Budget Projections Percent of Total Requested Budget Change from Prior Year Total Appropriations 10,138,616 8,009,507 17% (2,129,109)

• 21%

Total All Student Fees 35,804,000 38,830,650 80% 3,026,650 8% Total Other "A" Funds 513,667 535,559 1% 21,892 4% Total Transfers 510,464 991,842 2% 481,378 94% Total Revenue $46,966,747 $48,367,558 100% $1,400,811 3% Total All Student Fees 80% Total Appropriations 17% Total Other "A" Funds 1% Total Transfers 2%

General Operating Funds

Projected Expenditures by Program Projected Expenditures by Program

Percent of Total Program 2009-10 Amended Budget 2010-11 Budget Projections Requested Budget Change from Prior Year Instruction 23,291,929 24,487,326 51% 1,195,397 5% Public Services 244,540 244,540 1% 0% Academic Support 3,188,629 3,110,081 6% (78,548)

• 2%

Student Services 3 332 188 3 386 055 7% 53 867 2% Student Services 3,332,188 3,386,055 7% 53,867 2% Institutional Support 6,955,175 6,920,224 14% (34,951)

• 1%

Facilities Mgmt 7,251,435 7,965,332 16% 713,897 10% Scholarships 1,894,000 1,894,000 4% 0% Other Items 808,851 360,000 1% (448,851)

• 55%

Totals $46,966,747 $48,367,558 100% $1,400,811 3% $ , , $ , , % $ , , %

Facilities Mgmt 16% Scholarships 4% Other Items 1% Instruction 51% Institutional Support 14% Public Services 1% Academic Support 6% Student Services 7%

Federal Stimulus Funding

Primary Program Project 2009-2010 2010-2011 Total Instruction Psychology Classroom and Lab Renovation 143,091 143,091 3% Instruction HPAC Theater Sound System 100,000 100,000 2% Instruction Science Lab Equipment and Building Renovation 850,000 520,000 1,370,000 34% Instruction Digital Lab for Visual Arts 100,000 100,000 2% Instruction College of Business Classroom Lecterns 49,618 49,618 1% Academic Support Library Shelving and Building Renovations 250,000 250,000 6% Institutional Support Security Systems Upgrades and University Police Building Renovation 354,515 719,109 1,073,624 26% Operation and Maintenance Campus Entrances 490,000 490,000 12% Scholarships Scholarships 112,342 400,000 512,342 13% Total 1,959,567 2,129,109 4,088,676 100%

800,000 1,000,000 1,200,000 1,400,000 200,000 400,000 600,000

2010-2011 2009-2010

Psychology Classroom and Lab Renovation HPAC Theater Sound System Science Lab Equipment and Building Renovation Digital Lab for Visual Arts College of Business Classroom Lecterns Library Shelving and Building Renovations Security Systems Upgrades and University Police Building Renovation Campus Entrances Scholarships

Th U i i f S h C li U C The University of South Carolina Upstate Campus

H l h Ed i C l Health Education Complex

H i i d P f i A C Humanities and Performing Arts Center

T H M li H d P l H Tree Houses—Magnolia House and Palmetto House

S J b A b Susan Jacobs Arboretum

Ad i i i B ildi Administration Building