Elon University - Administration

Elon University
2008-2009 Institutional Priorities

Academic excellence

1. Plan for academic reorganization of programs in the School of Education

2.   Hold campus-wide discussion about recommendations of the long-range planning sub-committee on science initiatives and bring recommendations to the university strategic planning committee

3.   Prepare facilities, hire faculty, and recruit first class for master’s degree in interactive media

4.   Continue development of the Elon University School of Law

Develop and implement program for successful bar exam passage — attain 75%+ passage rate
Develop and implement successful placement plan for graduates
Finalize the leadership program as a hallmark of the School of Law
Recruit new class of 115 students with 154 LSAT
Increase annual scholarship fund-raising revenue to $500,000
Host successful ABA visit
Prepare for full accreditation

5. Continue Task Force on Scholarship initiatives

Develop recommendations for enhanced Office of Sponsored Programs, including an external assessment of the office
Work with FR&D to initiate new reassigned times and the full-year sabbatical award
Support recommendations of the undergraduate research advisory board
Study and make recommendations concerning the appropriate administrative leadership structure to support and enhance scholarly and creative work
Effectively communicate and administer support systems available to new and probationary faculty
Charge Graduate Council to examine the impact of the task force’s report on graduate programs and faculty
Design a program to provide support for scholarly endeavors for staff with faculty rank

6.   Work with the Phi Beta Kappa site visit team to address all matters pertaining to the final steps of Elon’s application to shelter a PBK chapter

7.   Conduct a successful AACSB maintenance of accreditation visit for the Love School of Business in February 2009

8.   Investigate initiating a national journal for undergraduate research

Strategic planning

9. Appoint no later than January 2009, a committee comprising trustees, administrators, faculty, staff, students, and alumni to commence work on the university’s next strategic plan

Engage the campus community and advisory boards in envisioning Elon’s next strategic plan
Prepare a preliminary working draft of a strategic plan for the October 2009 board of trustees retreat

Faculty and staff

10. Conduct successful searches for the following administrative positions:

Provost
Vice President for University Advancement
Dean of the School of Education
Dean of International Programs
Dean of Cultural Programs
Chaplain

11. Work with the Academic Council to study and develop recommendations for a system of shared governance that better reflects the new complexities of Elon University

12. Hire a director of leadership development and create a program of leadership development opportunities for faculty and staff

Competitive admissions

13. Enroll 1275 freshmen reflecting Elon values, academic ability, diversity, and a well-rounded high school experience that fits Elon’s style of engaged learning, the majority falling within a total SAT range of 1730 – 1950 with an average of 1820

14. Enroll new students in each graduate program to meet the following goals:

DPT – enroll 36 students in January 2009
MEd – enroll 36 students in summer 2008
MA in interactive media – enroll 36 students in summer 2009
MBA – enroll 55 students in AY 2008-09
JD – enroll 115 students

Vibrant, student-centered community

15. Staff and open the Office of Civic Engagement and coordinate with the Council on Civic Engagement a series of events to commemorate Elon’s “Celebration of 120 Years of Service, Leadership and Community Engagement”

16. Continue implementation of the recommendations of the Presidential Task Force on Alcohol

Continue implementation and evaluation of four 4-hour classes as base course load for first-year students
Form an academic-student life committee to assess the academic and social climates during Winter Term on campus and abroad
Develop a policy supporting staff advisors for student organizations and clubs, and increase recognition of advisor service in staff and faculty performance evaluations
Analyze data collected on student alcohol use and overall health risks and issue a report to the campus on effectiveness of first two years of new alcohol initiative
Continue planning for more social spaces and activities for students, including events in the Lighthouse, more excursions off-campus, common spaces in residence halls, and late-night programming

17.   Hire a new director of the multicultural center and support recommendations of the committee charged with expanding the role of the multicultural center to strengthen campus diversity programs.

18.   Implement the first year of the Odyssey Program, which provides recipients of selected, need-based, endowed scholarships with academic and social support

19.   Continue implementation of recommendations from the reports of the Career Services Committee and the Student Transition Committee to facilitate transition to life post Elon

20.   Continue to develop plans for a multi-faith center in cooperation with Elon Community Church

Sustainable environment

21. Continue implementation of the sustainability plan

Develop a five-year plan for energy conservation projects to include expansion of energy management system
Reduce energy consumption 6% over FY 08 (Btu/sf-dd)
Continue POWER Less Energy Competition
Start and operate a compost facility to reduce Elon’s waste stream by approximately 15%
Exceed Recyclemania 2008 total tonnage by 12%
Conduct a baseline greenhouse gas emissions inventory (carbon footprint) and set reduction targets
Complete Elon University statement on sustainability
Continue the replacement of traditional fuel vehicles with alternative fuel vehicles with three hybrids and four electric vehicles
Continue water conservation efforts and investigate new strategies to reduce consumption
Expand use of ZipCars
Explore low-emitting vehicle (LEV) and carpool parking options

22. Complete planning for the joint Town of Elon/Elon University/Twin Lakes Retirement Community sidewalk, bike path, and lighting project and begin implementation of the most important and immediate needs in the plan

Outstanding campus and technology

23. Continue to implement the master safety and security plan for 2008-09

Install perimeter fence on east and south sides of Danieley Center
Install two lighted crosswalks, one on Williamson Avenue and one on O’Kelly Avenue
Construct and operate a N. O’Kelly Avenue entrance station
Install entrance gates for the following parking lots: Oaks, Moseley, Harper Center, Koury Business, and Koury Athletics
Install video cameras in Oaks, Harper Center, Moseley, and McMichael parking lots and on Haggard, Lebanon, O’Kelly, and Williamson avenues
Add card access to the following buildings: Whitley, Koury Center, Woods Center, East Gym, Long Building, and Greek Houses

24. Complete planning for the following projects:

Academic Village
Relocation of Holland House
New plaza
Story Center HVAC system renovation
McEwen JMC addition
Softball field relocation
Additional playing fields
Fire station fields development
Additional library storage
Use of Koury Center space released by athletics
Feasibility study by December 31, 2008, for a convocation center
Facility changes in Alamance, Powell building, McMichael, Duke, Office of Financial Planning, and Powell House due to opening of Lindner Hall
New space for admissions and financial planning
Koury Field House expansion

25. Develop a housing plan to accommodate 60% of undergraduate students, 20% of whom will be juniors and seniors

26. Begin and/or complete construction/renovation projects:

Railroad pedestrian tunnel
Lindner Hall
Law annex expansion
Campus meditation garden adjacent to Holt Chapel
O’Kelly Avenue widening and associated landscaping
Powell 2nd- and 3rd-floor renovation
The Lighthouse renovation
Moseley Octagon, Zone, and Cantina Roble renovations
Multicultural Center and Kernodle Center renovations

27. Address faculty office and associated administrative space needs for 2009-10 and 2010-11

Resources to support excellence

28. Increase annual giving

$1.8 million for unrestricted annual giving
$774,000 for the Phoenix Club
$500,000 for the School of Law scholarship fund

29. Launch the public phase of the Ever Elon campaign

Set goal and timetable
Host successful kick off on October 11
Produce Web, video, and print materials
Plan and begin to implement a series of regional campaign launch events

30. Raise at least $20 million in new gifts and pledges for the Ever Elon campaign with a goal of reaching $70 million in commitments by May 31, 2009


Elon University Administration Board of Trustees Board of Trustees web site Office of the President Office of the Provost Office of University Advancement Office of Business, Finance and Technology Office of Student Life Office of Admissions Office of Athletics Administration Home	Elon University 2008-2009 Institutional Priorities Academic excellence 1. Plan for academic reorganization of programs in the School of Education 2. Hold campus-wide discussion about recommendations of the long-range planning sub-committee on science initiatives and bring recommendations to the university strategic planning committee 3. Prepare facilities, hire faculty, and recruit first class for master’s degree in interactive media 4. Continue development of the Elon University School of Law Develop and implement program for successful bar exam passage — attain 75%+ passage rate Develop and implement successful placement plan for graduates Finalize the leadership program as a hallmark of the School of Law Recruit new class of 115 students with 154 LSAT Increase annual scholarship fund-raising revenue to $500,000 Host successful ABA visit Prepare for full accreditation 5. Continue Task Force on Scholarship initiatives Develop recommendations for enhanced Office of Sponsored Programs, including an external assessment of the office Work with FR&D to initiate new reassigned times and the full-year sabbatical award Support recommendations of the undergraduate research advisory board Study and make recommendations concerning the appropriate administrative leadership structure to support and enhance scholarly and creative work Effectively communicate and administer support systems available to new and probationary faculty Charge Graduate Council to examine the impact of the task force’s report on graduate programs and faculty Design a program to provide support for scholarly endeavors for staff with faculty rank 6. Work with the Phi Beta Kappa site visit team to address all matters pertaining to the final steps of Elon’s application to shelter a PBK chapter 7. Conduct a successful AACSB maintenance of accreditation visit for the Love School of Business in February 2009 8. Investigate initiating a national journal for undergraduate research Strategic planning 9. Appoint no later than January 2009, a committee comprising trustees, administrators, faculty, staff, students, and alumni to commence work on the university’s next strategic plan Engage the campus community and advisory boards in envisioning Elon’s next strategic plan Prepare a preliminary working draft of a strategic plan for the October 2009 board of trustees retreat Faculty and staff 10. Conduct successful searches for the following administrative positions: Provost Vice President for University Advancement Dean of the School of Education Dean of International Programs Dean of Cultural Programs Chaplain 11. Work with the Academic Council to study and develop recommendations for a system of shared governance that better reflects the new complexities of Elon University 12. Hire a director of leadership development and create a program of leadership development opportunities for faculty and staff Competitive admissions 13. Enroll 1275 freshmen reflecting Elon values, academic ability, diversity, and a well-rounded high school experience that fits Elon’s style of engaged learning, the majority falling within a total SAT range of 1730 – 1950 with an average of 1820 14. Enroll new students in each graduate program to meet the following goals: DPT – enroll 36 students in January 2009 MEd – enroll 36 students in summer 2008 MA in interactive media – enroll 36 students in summer 2009 MBA – enroll 55 students in AY 2008-09 JD – enroll 115 students Vibrant, student-centered community 15. Staff and open the Office of Civic Engagement and coordinate with the Council on Civic Engagement a series of events to commemorate Elon’s “Celebration of 120 Years of Service, Leadership and Community Engagement” 16. Continue implementation of the recommendations of the Presidential Task Force on Alcohol Continue implementation and evaluation of four 4-hour classes as base course load for first-year students Form an academic-student life committee to assess the academic and social climates during Winter Term on campus and abroad Develop a policy supporting staff advisors for student organizations and clubs, and increase recognition of advisor service in staff and faculty performance evaluations Analyze data collected on student alcohol use and overall health risks and issue a report to the campus on effectiveness of first two years of new alcohol initiative Continue planning for more social spaces and activities for students, including events in the Lighthouse, more excursions off-campus, common spaces in residence halls, and late-night programming 17. Hire a new director of the multicultural center and support recommendations of the committee charged with expanding the role of the multicultural center to strengthen campus diversity programs. 18. Implement the first year of the Odyssey Program, which provides recipients of selected, need-based, endowed scholarships with academic and social support 19. Continue implementation of recommendations from the reports of the Career Services Committee and the Student Transition Committee to facilitate transition to life post Elon 20. Continue to develop plans for a multi-faith center in cooperation with Elon Community Church Sustainable environment 21. Continue implementation of the sustainability plan Develop a five-year plan for energy conservation projects to include expansion of energy management system Reduce energy consumption 6% over FY 08 (Btu/sf-dd) Continue POWER Less Energy Competition Start and operate a compost facility to reduce Elon’s waste stream by approximately 15% Exceed Recyclemania 2008 total tonnage by 12% Conduct a baseline greenhouse gas emissions inventory (carbon footprint) and set reduction targets Complete Elon University statement on sustainability Continue the replacement of traditional fuel vehicles with alternative fuel vehicles with three hybrids and four electric vehicles Continue water conservation efforts and investigate new strategies to reduce consumption Expand use of ZipCars Explore low-emitting vehicle (LEV) and carpool parking options 22. Complete planning for the joint Town of Elon/Elon University/Twin Lakes Retirement Community sidewalk, bike path, and lighting project and begin implementation of the most important and immediate needs in the plan Outstanding campus and technology 23. Continue to implement the master safety and security plan for 2008-09 Install perimeter fence on east and south sides of Danieley Center Install two lighted crosswalks, one on Williamson Avenue and one on O’Kelly Avenue Construct and operate a N. O’Kelly Avenue entrance station Install entrance gates for the following parking lots: Oaks, Moseley, Harper Center, Koury Business, and Koury Athletics Install video cameras in Oaks, Harper Center, Moseley, and McMichael parking lots and on Haggard, Lebanon, O’Kelly, and Williamson avenues Add card access to the following buildings: Whitley, Koury Center, Woods Center, East Gym, Long Building, and Greek Houses 24. Complete planning for the following projects: Academic Village Relocation of Holland House New plaza Story Center HVAC system renovation McEwen JMC addition Softball field relocation Additional playing fields Fire station fields development Additional library storage Use of Koury Center space released by athletics Feasibility study by December 31, 2008, for a convocation center Facility changes in Alamance, Powell building, McMichael, Duke, Office of Financial Planning, and Powell House due to opening of Lindner Hall New space for admissions and financial planning Koury Field House expansion 25. Develop a housing plan to accommodate 60% of undergraduate students, 20% of whom will be juniors and seniors 26. Begin and/or complete construction/renovation projects: Railroad pedestrian tunnel Lindner Hall Law annex expansion Campus meditation garden adjacent to Holt Chapel O’Kelly Avenue widening and associated landscaping Powell 2nd- and 3rd-floor renovation The Lighthouse renovation Moseley Octagon, Zone, and Cantina Roble renovations Multicultural Center and Kernodle Center renovations 27. Address faculty office and associated administrative space needs for 2009-10 and 2010-11 Resources to support excellence 28. Increase annual giving $1.8 million for unrestricted annual giving $774,000 for the Phoenix Club $500,000 for the School of Law scholarship fund 29. Launch the public phase of the Ever Elon campaign Set goal and timetable Host successful kick off on October 11 Produce Web, video, and print materials Plan and begin to implement a series of regional campaign launch events 30. Raise at least $20 million in new gifts and pledges for the Ever Elon campaign with a goal of reaching $70 million in commitments by May 31, 2009