Respond to recommendations from the physician assistant feasibility study
Finalize new organization for the School of Education
Continue development of the School of Law, including the following:
Continue to improve LSAT median
Achieve ABA bar exam pass rate of at least 75%
Host a successful ABA visit in November
Continue to support the work of the Phi Beta Kappa faculty to shelter a PBK chapter at Elon
Plan for an online journal on undergraduate research to be launched fall 2011
Initiate a process and collaborative organizational structure for strengthening and enhancing the university’s partnership with the Alamance-Burlington School System
Strategic planning
Complete a draft of the next university strategic plan in fall 2009; hold campus discussions in advance of the October 2009 board of trustees retreat
Faculty and staff
Conduct search for the dean of Elon College, the College of Arts and Sciences
Continue to implement recommendations of the Presidential Task Force on Scholarship, including hiring an associate provost with responsibilities for assisting faculty with research development
Collaborate with Academic Council’s Task Force on Service to ensure that service to the university is clearly and consistently defined, valued, and rewarded in the faculty evaluation system
Build a program to support and assist faculty and staff in developing grant proposals, including grants to support funding for undergraduate and graduate research
Establish a faculty/staff professional and leadership development program, including clearly defined development programs for departmental chairs and staff supervisors
Competitive admissions
Enroll 1300 freshmen who reflect Elon values—especially academic ability and diversity—and who bring a well-rounded high school experience that fits Elon’s style of engaged learning; the majority of these students will fall within a total SAT range of 1730 – 1950 with an average of 1820
Enroll new students in each graduate program to meet the following goals:
DPT: 36 students in January 2010
MEd: 36 students in summer 2010
MA Interactive Media: 36 students in summer 2010
MBA: 55 students in AY 2009-10
JD: 120 students in fall 2010
Vibrant, student-centered campus community
Prepare for the NCAA certification process that will formally begin in Fall 2009 and complete the self-study report by May 2010
Form a committee to conduct a feasibility study on developing residential colleges, adding a significant number of new beds, and instituting a junior-year residency requirement
Continue to implement recommendations of the Presidential Task Force on Alcohol
Expand work of University Committee on Alcohol to address student drug use
Develop format for an annual dashboard of indicators of the effects of alcohol misuse
Implement initiatives to support students committed to substance-free lifestyles
Convert the Zone to a coffee house with programming space and engaging technology
Develop a plan to infuse civic engagement more deeply into the curricular and co-curricular programs of the university
Complete 5-year plan to expand the role of the multicultural center
Develop a plan to further support a campus climate where diverse religious communities are encouraged and appreciated
Appoint a committee to plan for a multi-faith center and religious identity housing on campus
Open Catholic Newman Center on South Campus
Develop and disseminate additional information about religious life at Elon to prospective students and raise awareness among currently enrolled students
In anticipation of a new field house, plan for expansion of student recreation, program, and meeting spaces in Koury Center, Moseley Center, and on West Lawn
Sustainable environment
Continue efforts to reduce the university’s carbon footprint
Implement Year 1 of energy reduction plan
Strengthen the student peer education program for sustainability
Conduct FY 2009 greenhouse gas inventory
Draft a long-range climate action plan to address challenges of climate change
Begin using an online rideshare system to assess the potential for a larger carpool program with incentives
Establish a campus heating and air conditioning policy on set-back temperature controls
Develop a research study to understand the impact of new energy demands added to the university’s energy load, such as computer growth, student amenities, extended hours of operations, etc.
Outstanding campus and technology
Complete the campus facilities master plan
Hire an external consultant to advise on development of a downtown Elon commercial district
Complete planning for the following construction projects:
Geothermal North Area
Geothermal KBC Area
Colonnades housing units C & D
Belk Library book storage
Academic Village colonnade links
Convocation center
New Parking: 400-car lot on Walker property
Koury Field House renovation
New softball field
Story Center HVAC system renovation
The Zone as a local-brand coffee shop
Communications addition
Multi-faith center and religious identity houses
Science facilities
Greek housing
New field house
Complete construction of the following projects:
Railroad pedestrian tunnel
Holland House relocation
Academic Village plaza
Golf training building
Powell building renovation
Acorn Coffee Shop renovation
Soccer stadium bleacher seats
Danieley Center breezeway enclosures
Investigate virtual desktop applications in order to provide students better access to software regardless of their locations
Complete the voice-over-Internet protocol conversion and retire the Nortel Meridian system by fall 2010
Install additional security cameras in parking lots
Upgrade the current card-access system to include additional buildings
Further develop Elon’s electronic communications, incorporating more sophisticated multimedia and video resources, expanding use of social media, and supporting the transition from print to Web where appropriate
Complete implementation of the human resources online applicant tracking program for staff positions
Implement an online benefits orientation program for faculty and staff
Develop a Web-based time-/hours-worked entry system for payroll
Resources to support excellence
Raise at least $15 million in new gifts and pledges to the Ever Elon Campaign to reach $80 million in total campaign commitments by May 31, 2010
Raise $1.9 million in gifts to the Elon Fund
Increase annual giving participation of young alumni to 20% and annual giving participation of all alumni by 2%
Athletics
Raise $850,000 in cash for the Phoenix Club
Raise $700,000 in new commitments to the field house
Raise $300,000 in new commitments to endowment
Raise $400,000 in annual scholarship funds for the School of Law
Continue to build a culture of stewardship on the Elon campus; effectively engage deans and other senior officers of the university in fund raising and stewardship