New College New College of Floridaof Florida

2010 University Work 2010 University Work Plan/ProposalPlan/Proposal

Gordon E. Michalson, Jr., PresidentGordon E. Michalson, Jr., President

June 2010 Board of Governors RetreatJune 2010 Board of Governors Retreat

Mission, Vision, and Strategic Mission, Vision, and Strategic GoalsGoals

New College’s Distinctive MissionNew College’s Distinctive Mission

Highest quality undergraduate liberal arts education

Public honors college Small, residential campus Student-faculty collaboration is the foundation of

the academic program

New College’s Core Strength: Clarity and New College’s Core Strength: Clarity and focus of missionfocus of mission

A continuing tradition of innovation and A continuing tradition of innovation and individualized curriculaindividualized curricula

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Mission, Vision, and Strategic Mission, Vision, and Strategic GoalsGoals

New College’s NicheNew College’s Niche

A A PublicPublic 4-year Liberal Arts and 4-year Liberal Arts and Sciences CollegeSciences College

Prepares students to succeed in a 21st Century economy based on knowledge and innovation

Offers an affordable alternative for Florida students who seek a challenging small residential college experience (82% are Florida residents)

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New College’s Student-Centered New College’s Student-Centered FocusFocus

Small size Small size (800 students) 80% live on campus Average class size = 18

Faculty mentorsFaculty mentors Student/faculty ratio = 10/1 90% of classes taught by full-time faculty 99% of faculty hold doctorate or terminal

degree

Student engagementStudent engagement Undergraduate research NSSE evidence Student community volunteers

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Mission, Vision, and Strategic Mission, Vision, and Strategic GoalsGoals

Mission, Vision, and Strategic Mission, Vision, and Strategic GoalsGoals

New College’s Unique Academic New College’s Unique Academic ProgramProgram

The Academic ContractThe Academic Contract Narrative EvaluationsNarrative Evaluations Independent Study ProjectsIndependent Study Projects Individualized TutorialsIndividualized Tutorials Senior Theses/Oral defenseSenior Theses/Oral defense

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Mission, Vision, and Strategic Mission, Vision, and Strategic GoalsGoals

New College alumni post-New College alumni post-graduate enrollment graduate enrollment (1998-2008): (1998-2008):

A sampling of academic A sampling of academic majorsmajors

New College alumni New College alumni careers: careers:

Percentages in BOG-Percentages in BOG-Identified Critical Identified Critical Needs Areas (1998-Needs Areas (1998-2008)2008)

Biology Graduates

Math Graduates

Psychology Graduates

Literature Graduates

Contributions to the SUS and Florida: Our Contributions to the SUS and Florida: Our GraduatesGraduates

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National RecognitionNational Recognition

Contributions to the SUS and Florida: Our Contributions to the SUS and Florida: Our AchievementsAchievements

Our Aspirational PeersOur Aspirational Peers St. Mary’s of MarylandSt. Mary’s of Maryland SUNY GeneseoSUNY Geneseo Bard CollegeBard College Pitzer CollegePitzer College6

Mission, Vision, and Strategic Mission, Vision, and Strategic GoalsGoals

Mission, Vision, and Strategic Goals (5-Mission, Vision, and Strategic Goals (5-10 years)10 years)

Our Strategic Direction:Our Strategic Direction: ( (New College Strategic Plan, New College Strategic Plan, 2008-20182008-2018))

Continue to provide an educational Continue to provide an educational environment that prepares graduates to meet the environment that prepares graduates to meet the

challenges of the 21challenges of the 21stst Century Century

Improve overall rates of student persistence and retentionImprove overall rates of student persistence and retention Acquire state-of-the-art technology and facilitiesAcquire state-of-the-art technology and facilities Promote learning and research partnerships with external Promote learning and research partnerships with external

organizationsorganizations Implement strategic enrollment growthImplement strategic enrollment growth Increase campus diversity and internationalize the Increase campus diversity and internationalize the

curriculumcurriculum Work toward a green, sustainable campusWork toward a green, sustainable campus Integrate the arts into the curriculum; enrich campus Integrate the arts into the curriculum; enrich campus

cultural lifecultural life Enhance fundraisingEnhance fundraising

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University Work Plan (1-3 Years)University Work Plan (1-3 Years) First Steps: Short term goalsFirst Steps: Short term goals

Improve First-Year Retention RateImprove First-Year Retention Rate 2009 = 86% Enhance academic advising Improve student facilities Metric: 3-year goal = 90%

Promote Campus Environmental SustainabilityPromote Campus Environmental Sustainability Reduce carbon footprint (President’s Climate Commitment) New LEED certified Academic Center Bay front seawall repair and modification Metrics: Utilities savings, LEED status, water use, shoreline

naturalization

Internationalize the CurriculumInternationalize the Curriculum Enhance foreign language instruction Complete International Studies facilities Increase study abroad opportunities Metrics: language course enrollments, study abroad experiences,

design and construction of International Studies facilities

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University Work Plan (1-3 Years)University Work Plan (1-3 Years)

Enrollment Plan:Enrollment Plan: Sustain current enrollment Sustain current enrollment (~800 students) for the next three years(~800 students) for the next three years The 2008 Master Plan committed the College to

periodic reviews of enrollment growth, with a view to achieving and maintaining an optimal size for the best undergraduate educational experience

The President has recommended growth to 1200 students

Windows of OpportunityWindows of Opportunity 50th Anniversary celebration Integration of technology and academics Take a leadership role in making “Liberal Arts &

Sciences” relevant to the 21st Century

Unique ChallengesUnique Challenges Marketing and communication Leadership succession Restoring lost funding and acquiring new resources

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Resources Needed to Accomplish Resources Needed to Accomplish PlanPlan

Resources Needed for 2011-12Resources Needed for 2011-12 Goal 1: Improve retention ratesGoal 1: Improve retention rates

$1.3M startup funding (recommended by the Board of Governors)

Tuition differential-funded programs New Florida Initiative funding

Goal 2: Campus environmental sustainabilityGoal 2: Campus environmental sustainability PECO Infrastructure funding LEED certification on new construction Green Fee Repair and Renovation funds External grants

Goal 3: Internationalize the curriculumGoal 3: Internationalize the curriculum Cortellis Facilities Enhancement Challenge Grant Tuition differential-funded enhancements (languages) External funding (endowments and grants)

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Resources Needed to Accomplish Resources Needed to Accomplish PlanPlan

Tuition Differential Fee ProposalTuition Differential Fee Proposal ((Projected 2010-11 fees = $234,171)

Student Financial Assistance Student Financial Assistance ($70,241)

Seminars in Critical Inquiry Seminars in Critical Inquiry ($61,998) First- and second-year seminar series

(SACS QEP) Research, writing, critical thinking Successful 09-10 inaugural year Metrics: Time series assessments

Academic Resource Center Academic Resource Center ($101,922) Language Resource Center Writing Resource Center Quantitative Resource Center Educational Technology Services Metrics: Use rates and user evaluations

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Resources Needed to Accomplish Resources Needed to Accomplish PlanPlan

New Green Fee ProposalNew Green Fee Proposal Student initiated, self-imposed Student initiated, self-imposed $1.00/credit hour fee  

Enhance campus sustainability Reduce greenhouse gas emissions

The first installment The first installment (Projected revenue 2010-11 = $26,500):

Secure unlimited ride bus pass arrangement with Sarasota County Area Transit (SCAT)

Install submeters to allow real-time energy use feedback Support campus sustainability awareness initiatives

Explore feasibility of alternative practices Fund part-time program assistant

Student-led planning and decision makingStudent-led planning and decision making

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