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J.B. MillikenPresident, University of Nebraska
University of Nebraska Strategic Framework
James B. Milliken President
UNO Advance May 8, 2006
Development of the FrameworkFoundation and Principles
• Incorporates University priorities and campus strategic plans.
• Reflects principles the Board and the University Administration have been discussing for some time:
• Ensuring access and affordability
• Enhancing quality, including recruitment and retention of excellent faculty
• Increasing external support for research and scholarly activity
• Contributing to the workforce and knowledge economy
• Engaging with the state
• Allocating resources effectively and efficiently
Development of the FrameworkFoundation and Principles
• Encompasses the recommendations of the LR 174 Task Force:• Increase the number of students who enter postsecondary
education in Nebraska
• Increase the percentage of students who enroll and successfully persist through degree completion
• Reduce, eliminate, and then reverse the net out-migration of Nebraskans with high levels of educational attainment
Development of the Framework Timeline
August 2004 ∙ President Milliken introduces discussion about University priorities with members of the Board of Regents and a variety of constituencies including faculty, students, policymakers, business/agriculture/community leaders, University Foundation staff, others
December 2004 ∙ President’s Council strategic planning retreat (president, chancellors, vice presidents)
February-April 2005 ∙ Draft of Strategic Framework developed and discussed with the Board of Regents
∙ Draft posted on NU Web site with open invitation to comment
∙ BOR Strategic Planning Task Force appointed
Development of the Framework Timeline
April-June 2005 ∙ President Milliken reviews Framework principles with key constituency groups
July – September 2005 ∙ Review and revise draft Framework; identify priority areas; develop preliminary targets
October 2005 ∙ BOR discussion of accountability measures for tuition, enrollment and research
December 2005 ∙ BOR discussion of accountability measures for graduation rates, faculty merit compensation, LB 605,
and administrative efficiencies
January 2006 ∙ Continued BOR discussion of graduation rates and administrative efficiencies
∙ BOR Outreach and Economic Development Task Force appointed
Development of the Framework Timeline
March 2006 ∙ BOR discussion of accountability measures for student assessment and workforce development
April 2006 ∙ Preliminary BOR discussion of accountability measures related to state funding; continued BOR discussion of student assessment
Development of the Framework Results
Goals(6)
Objectives (32)
Strategies (Numerous)
Accountability Measures (17 Priority Areas)
Goals
1. The University of Nebraska will provide the opportunity for Nebraskans to enjoy a better life through access to high quality, affordable undergraduate, graduate and professional education.
2. The University of Nebraska will build and sustain undergraduate, graduate and professional programs of high quality with an emphasis on excellent teaching.
Goals (continued)
3. The University of Nebraska will play a critical role in building a talented, competitive workforce and knowledge-based economy in Nebraska in partnership with the state, private sector and other educational institutions.
4. The University of Nebraska will pursue excellence and regional, national and international competitiveness in research and scholarly activity, as well as their application, focusing on areas of strategic importance and opportunity.
Goals (continued)
5. The University of Nebraska will serve the entire state through strategic and effective engagement and coordination with citizens, businesses, agriculture, other educational institutions, and rural and urban communities and regions.
6. The University of Nebraska will be cost effective and accountable to the citizens of the state.
Goal 1:The University of Nebraska will provide the opportunity for Nebraskans to enjoy a better life through access to high quality,
affordable undergraduate, graduate and professional education.
Objectives:
a. Maintain an affordable cost of education.
b. Increase the percentage of Nebraska high school graduates who enroll at and graduate from the university.
c. Increase the percentage of persons of color and the economically disadvantaged who enroll at and graduate from the university, employing measures permitted by state and federal law.
d. Expand lifelong educational opportunities, including those for non-traditional and transfer students.
e. Promote adequate student preparation for and success in higher education.
Goal 2:The University of Nebraska will build and sustain undergraduate, graduate and professional programs of high quality with an emphasis on excellent teaching.
Objectives:
a. Recruit and retain exceptional faculty and staff, with special emphasis on women and persons of color.
b. Pursue excellence in programs where the university can be a regional, national and/or international leader.
c. Pursue excellence in programs aligned with the long-term interests of the state.
d. Achieve university-wide and campus priorities through the strategic allocation of resources.
Goal 3:The University of Nebraska will play a critical role in building a talented, competitive workforce and knowledge-based economy in Nebraska in partnership with the state, private sector and other educational institutions.
Objectives:
a. Work to stem and reverse the out-migration of graduates and knowledge workers.
b. Increase the proportion of Nebraska high school students ranking in the top 25 percent of their classes that attend the University of Nebraska.
c. Increase the number of out-of-state students who enroll at the university.
d. Improve entrepreneurship education, training and outreach.
e. Increase the global literacy of our students and citizens.
f. Develop and strengthen internship and service learning opportunities with business, education, government, military, and nonprofit organizations.
Goal 4: The University of Nebraska will pursue excellence and regional, national and international competitiveness in research and scholarly activity, as well as their application, focusing on areas of strategic importance and opportunity.
Objectives:
a. Increase external support for research and scholarly activity.
b. Increase undergraduate and graduate student participation in research and its application.
c. Encourage interdisciplinary, intercampus and inter-institutional collaboration.
d. Encourage and facilitate the commercialization of research and technology to benefit Nebraska.
e. Improve the quantity and quality of research space through public and private support.
Goal 5: The University of Nebraska will serve the entire state through strategic and effective engagement and coordination with citizens, businesses, agriculture, other educational institutions, and rural and urban communities and regions.
Objectives:
a. Support economic growth, health and quality of life through policy initiatives consistent with university mission.
b. Recognize and reward faculty innovation and effectiveness in outreach and engagement.
c. Connect Nebraska cities, institutions, regions and communities through university programs.
d. Support Nebraska’s economic development.
e. Build local, regional, national and international partnerships across public and private sectors.
Goal 6: The University of Nebraska will be cost effective and accountable to the citizens of the state.
Objectives:
a. Allocate resources in an efficient and effective manner.
b. Demonstrate fiscal responsibility and commitment to efficiency and effectiveness in all areas.
c. Maximize and leverage non-state support.
d. Create and report performance and accountability measures.
e. Maximize potential of information technology to support the university’s mission.
f. Implement measures of student learning and success outcomes.
g. Maintain competitive capital facilities.
Priority Areas and Accountability Measures
1. State Funding (1-a-i): Secure state funding sufficient to support excellent programs.
Accountability Measures: In progress
2. Tuition (1-a-ii): Keep tuition increases moderate and predictable.
Accountability Measures: Established
First year target: Met
1-Year Target (FY05-06)
3-Year Target (FY07-08)
5% No greater than 9% (FY06-07) *
No greater than 8% (FY07-08) ** based on assumptions that may change
Priority Areas and Accountability Measures
3. Need-based Financial Aid (1-a-iii): Increase support for need-based financial aid.
Accountability Measures: To be determined
4. Enrollment (1-b-i): The University of Nebraska shall increase its overall enrollment.
Accountability Measures: Established
1-Year Target (FY05-06)
3-Year Target (FY07-08)
0.8% 1.5% annually (headcount)
Priority Areas and Accountability Measures
5. Graduation Rates (1-b-iii): Each campus shall maintain or reach the average undergraduate six-year graduation rate of its peer institutions.
Accountability Measures: Established
1-Year Target (FY05-06)
3-Year Target (FY07-08)
Each campus will maintain or show progress toward reaching the
average six-year graduation rate of its peers.
All prospective and current undergraduate students will be
regularly informed and assisted in obtaining the benefit of the
University’s graduation guarantee.
Each campus will maintain or reach the average six-year graduation rate
of its peers.
All prospective and current undergraduate students will be
regularly informed and assisted in obtaining the benefit of the
University’s graduation guarantee.
Priority Areas and Accountability Measures
6. Faculty Salaries (2-a-i): Faculty salaries and incentives (awarded on the basis of merit) and fringe benefits should exceed the average of peer institutions.
Accountability Measures: Established
1-Year Target (FY05-06)
3-Year Target (FY07-08)
Develop a plan to so that each campus exceeds the midpoint of its
peers in faculty salaries by FY 2009.
Award all salary increases on the basis of merit.
Demonstrate significant progress toward goal of each campus
exceeding the midpoint of its peers in faculty salaries by FY 2009.
Once the midpoint of peers has been exceeded, establish an
exceptional merit fund to provide additional incentives related to
performance.
Priority Areas and Accountability Measures
7. Workforce Development (2-c-i): Determine key areas of future workforce demand and strengthen or develop curricula and programs in alignment with those areas.
Accountability Measures: In progress
8. Nebraska Top 25% (3-b-i): Increase enrollment of Nebraska students ranked in top 25% of their high school class.
Accountability Measures: To be determined
9. Merit Scholarships (3-b-ii): Increase support for merit-based scholarships.
Accountability Measures: To be determined
Priority Areas and Accountability Measures
10. Out-of-State Students (3-c-i): Increase enrollment of out-of-state undergraduate students at UNL, UNO and UNK.
Accountability Measures: To be determined
11. Entrepreneurship (3-d): Improve entrepreneurship education, training and outreach.
Accountability Measures: To be determined
Priority Areas and Accountability Measures
12. Research (4-a-i): Increase federal support for instruction, research and development, and public service.
Accountability Measures: Established
1-Year Target (FY05-06)
3-Year Target (FY07-08)
Increase UNL and UNMC federal research awards from all federal
agencies at a rate 20% higher per year than total national federal awards per
year on three-year rolling average.
Increase UNO and UNK total sponsored awards for instruction,
research, and public service from all federal agencies by 15% annually on a
five-year rolling average.
Achieve annual and 3-year targets.
Priority Areas and Accountability Measures
13. Renovation/Deferred Maintenance (4-a-iii): Secure enactment and implement LB 605 to repair, renovate and/or replace specific university facilities.
Accountability Measures: Established
First year target: Met
1-Year Target (FY05-06)
3-Year Target (FY07-08)
Legislature adopts and governor signs into law.
Renovation projects proceeding on budget and on time.
Priority Areas and Accountability Measures
14. Partnerships (5-d-i): Partner and collaborate with government and the private sector to attract, retain and spur business development and economic opportunity.
Accountability Measures: To be determined
15. Efficiencies (6-a-iii): Find savings and cost reductions through administrative and business process efficiencies.
Accountability Measures: First year established
1-Year Target (FY05-06)
3-Year Target (FY07-08)
Implement “Application Rationalization” process for
computing.
TBD
Priority Areas and Accountability Measures
16. Priority Programs (6-a-iv): Assess priority programs and make appropriate revisions, if any.
Accountability Measures: To be determined
17. Assessment (6-f-i): Compare and improve educational value-added performance.
Accountability Measures: In progress
Next Steps
• Board of Regents meeting agenda centers around Strategic Framework
• Strategy guides the work of committees, task forces
• Links between strategic goals and Board agenda are identified
• Continue to develop accountability measures for priority areas, then others
• Continue to evaluate progress toward achieving accountability measures already established
• Continue to seek input on Strategic Framework from constituency groups – [email protected]
Questions