Goal 1: Improve enrollment and retention at both SIUC and SIUE

• Objective 1: Working with Enrollment Management and Provost, by July 31, 2007, complete implementation of plans for Fall 2007 enrollment.
• Objective 2: By December 1, 2007, address campus administration, Faculty Senate Council and Alumni at SIUC on institutional research findings concerning enrollment and retention.
• Objective 3: By December 1, 2007, establish off-campus service centers at John A. Logan, Rend Lake, Shawnee, Southeastern, Southwestern, Kaskaskia, Olney Central, and Lewis and Clark Community Colleges.
• Objective 4: By February 28, 2008, convene a committee on developing a comprehensive on-line plan for each college at SIUE and SIUC.
• Objective 5: By March 1, 2008, address individual colleges at SIUC on the need for comprehensive recruitment and retention plans.
• Objective 6: By April 1, 2008, implement in-state tuition plans for out of state students.
• Objective 7: By May 1, 2008, re-evaluate university participation in Multi-university of Lake County.
• Objective 8: By May 31, 2008, complete plans for baccalaureate completion progress with Laborers International and other AFL-CIO unions.
• Objective 9: Working with the Chancellor and Provost at SIUE, oversee the planning and development of the following:
  1. Academic Success Center
  2. University-Wide Academic Advising Plan
  3. Review and Revision of the University Enrollment Management Plan
  4. Creation of a new Office of Educational Outreach

Goal 2: Increase the lobbying efforts for the SIU system at both the state and federal levels.

• Objective 1: By October 1, 2007, complete lobbying effort with state for SIU priorities in Operations Budget including:
  1. Reauthorization of Vince Demuzio internship program
  2. Reauthorization of minority recruitment, retention, and support program
  3. Renewal of O & M expenses for School of Medicine
  4. Renewal of O & M expenses for National Corn to Ethanol Research Center
  5. Operating costs for 3rd year School of Pharmacy
  6. Renewal of James E. Walker Memorial Scholarship Fund
  7. Increased funding for faculty and staff salaries
  8. Full funding of state pension plan for SURS
• Objective 2: By December 31, 2007, complete all lobbying efforts at both the state and federal levels on the Future Gen Power Plant.
• Objective 3: By January 1, 2008, complete lobbying effort with state legislature on priority of capital projects for SIU including:
  1. SIUE Science Building
  2. SIUE Transportation and Education Center
  3. Morris Library Renovation and Addition
  4. Medical Research Building
  5. Coal Development Board Funds to retrofit power plant at SIUC for co-generation of steam and electricity
  6. Academic Classroom and Research Facility (ongoing)
• Objective 4: By January 4, 2008, complete lobbying effort with federal legislature on the following:
  1. Increased Pell Grants
  2. Increased medical research
  3. Reauthorization of TRIO grants
  4. Connect SI
  5. Costello assistance
  6. Durbin earmarks
• Objective 5: By March 1, 2008, finalize negotiations with the Illinois Department of Public Health on increased research opportunities.

Goal 3: Oversee implementation of Campus Land Use Plans to include:

SIUC:

• Objective 1: Complete plans for December 31, 2007, in partnership with the International Laborers Union for the upgrade of Touch of Nature facilities.
• Objective 2: By March 31, 2008, complete priority plans for 75 – 100 million dollar central campus renovations.
• Objective 3: By May 15, 2008, complete campus signage program.
• Objective 4: By May 31, 2008, complete financing of new football stadium and renovated Arena.
  1. By December 31, 2007, successfully solicit City of Carbondale support.
  2. By June 30, 2008, successfully solicit private donations to obtain sufficient financing.
• Objective 5: By June 30, 2008, complete plans for building SIUC retirement community at Southern Hills.
• Objective 6: By June 30, 2008, obtain funding and begin final phase of Morris Library expansion and renovation.
• Objective 7: By June 30, 2008, complete initial plans for new Student Services building.
• Objective 8: By June 30, 2008, obtain funding and begin first phase construction on Transportation Education Center.
• Objective 9: By June 30, 2008, complete Northwest Campus Demolition project.

SIUE:

• Objective 1: By December 31, 2007, obtain State Board of Higher Education approval for Service Laboratory Expansion.
• Objective 2: By April 1, 2008, complete agreements for the privatization of the National Corn to Ethanol Research Center.
• Objective 3: By May 1, 2008, complete design work for the proposed Student Fitness Center.
• Objective 4: By June 30, 2008, obtain funding and finalize construction plans on new Science Building.
• Objective 5: By June 30, 2008, obtain funding and begin construction of a new Student Academic Services Center.

Goal 4: Strengthen the working relationship between the offices of the President and Chancellors.

• Objective 1: (On-Going) Work closely with each Chancellor throughout the year on negotiating and concluding collective bargaining agreements.
• Objective 2: By October 31, 2007, collaborate on building RAMP requests document for FY 09, and submit to State Board of Higher Education.
• Objective 3: By November 30, 2007, develop and implement a campus safety plan to address the priority concerns on each campus.
• Objective 4: By January 31, 2008, work closely with Chancellor Vandegrift to conclude final contract on building Evergreen Lodge.
• Objective 5: By January 31, 2008, analyze the functions of the President’s office and reorganize to create a more responsive approach to individual campus needs.
• Objective 6: By February 28, 2008, work with Chancellor Treviño to formalize plans to host the Lincoln Academy Award Banquet.
• Objective 7: By March 1, 2008, hold quarterly budget meetings to construct FY 09 budget to include:
  1. Operating funds
  2. Capital requests
  3. Debt capacity analysis
  4. Tuition fee proposals
• Objective 8: By April 1, 2008, hold at least one meeting in each college to discuss priority issues of the university.
• Objective 9: By April 15, 2008, develop plans with each Chancellor to strengthen the university’s internal audit function.
• Objective 10: By June 1, 2008, plan and conduct monthly meetings on goals, objectives, and priority issues for each campus.
• Objective 11: By June 30, 2008, complete review of both campuses long range plans and revise accordingly.

Goal 5: Assume a leadership role in the advocacy for higher education in the state of Illinois.

• Objective 1: Attend each public university President and Chancellors meetings as well as all State Board of Higher Education meetings.
• Objective 2: Work cooperatively with Community College Presidents to create a combined advocacy agenda for higher education.
• Objective 3: Address the membership of the Labor Higher Education Coalition for September 30, 2007, and continue to work as a member of that coalition.
• Objective 4: By November 30, 2007, host a meeting of the Illinois Board of Higher Education at SIUC.
• Objective 5: By May 31, 2008, address a minimum of twenty community organizations on the importance of affordability and accessibility in higher education.
• Objective 6: By June 30, 2008, complete work on Governors Advisory Council on Education.

Goal 6: Continue to improve diversity system-wide.

• Objective 1: Expand training opportunities for appreciation of diversity to all SIU faculty, staff, and students.
• Objective 2: Working with the Chancellor and Provost from each campus a plan for meeting the diversity goals for FY 08 will be completed by July 1, 2007.
• Objective 3: By November 30, 2007, investigate opportunities to increase the number of colleges utilizing the Living Learning Community program in campus housing at SIUC.
• Objective 4: By December 31, 2007, 50% of targets for improving diversity in faculty and student numbers (graduate and undergraduate as well as international) should be met.
• Objective 5: By May 15, 2008, a more diverse graduate studies program will be developed.
• Objective 6: By June 30, 2008, develop financial aid strategies for increasing scholarships targeting minority and female students.
• Objective 7: By June 30, 2008, a 5% increase in the university expenditures with minority, female, and disabled firms will be accomplished.

Goal 7: Build a strong economic and educational outreach which will effectively serve the needs of the southern and central Illinois area.

• Objective 1: During FY 08, SIUC will provide effective leadership in the following areas.
  1. Connect SI
  2. Workforce Training
  3. Business Park Restructuring to increase job creation
  4. Coal Development and Research
  5. Medical and Dental Outreach
  6. Educational Outreach including expansion of off-campus service centers and course offerings
  7. Community Development including Arbor District and areas shrouding SIUC
• Objective 2: During FY 08, SIUE will provide effective leadership in the following areas:
  1. Educational Outreach including expansion of off-campus service centers and course offerings.
  2. National Corn to Ethanol Research Centers
  3. Development of University Park to increase job creation
  4. Expansion of health services including dental health programs to the Metro-East area