OFFICE OF THE PROVOST DIVISION OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS Institutional Effectiveness Report FY 2006-07 Resource Requests FY 2009 & FY 2010
Kay Clayton, PhD Provost and VPAA Texas A&M University-Kingsville March 2008
MISSION OF THE UNIVERSITY
“The mission of Texas A&M-Kingsville is to develop wellrounded leaders and critical thinkers who can solve problems in an increasingly complex, dynamic and global society. Located in South Texas, the university is a teaching, research and service institution that provides access to higher education in an ethnically and culturally diverse region of the nation. Texas A&M-Kingsville offers an extensive array of baccalaureate and master’s degree programs and selected doctoral and professional degrees in an academically challenging, learner-centered and caring environment where all employees contribute to student success.”
Mission of Academic Affairs
The Office of the Provost and the Division of Academic Affairs provide leadership and support in developing and sustaining high quality academic programs and services.
(revised July 2006)
UNIVERSITY GOALS
(Adopted Fall 2006)
Goal One: Broaden the base of productive and educated citizens
Goal Two: Enhance student learning through civic, professional and research engagement Goal Three: Support the development and maintenance of nationally prominent undergraduate, graduate and professional programs Goal Four: Promote the development of scholarly, research and creative activities that are nationally recognized Goal Five: Provide a learner-centered environment in which the contributions of students, faculty and staff are valued
SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS
GOAL 1: Broaden the base of productive and educated citizens.
Number of graduate scholarships increased to 50 Number of master’s assistantships increased to 14 Number of doctoral assistantships increased to 23 High-achieving honor students retained at 79.4% compared to 62% the previous year LAC freshmen retained at 67.6% vs 46.7% for non-LAC
SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS
GOAL 1: Broaden the base of productive and educated citizens.
System Center grew to 909 (fall 2006) vs 880 (fall 2005) By May 2007, System Center had 993 graduates Degree plan reduction to 120 hours continued Core curriculum reduced from 45-47 to 42-44 hours Revisions to core curriculum neared completion
SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS
GOAL 2: Enhance student learning through civic, professional and research engagement.
Additional QEP courses funded to support disciplinebased student engagement Operating funds supported student engagement activities in and out of the classroom Priority given to funding university research grants which engaged students in research activities NSSE results used to measure student engagement Research assistantships awarded to more students
SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS
GOAL 2: Enhance student learning through civic, professional and research engagement.
American Democracy Project institutionalized University named a National Role Model Institution by Minority Access, Inc. University ranked in top 100 universities in Washington Monthly College Rankings University named to President Bush’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Role
SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS
GOAL 3: Support the development and maintenance of nationally prominent undergraduate, graduate and professional programs.
Program reviews: ten undergraduate and four graduate Communications program put on probation, pending a satisfactory review Phase out completed for MS and MA in Elementary Education, MA in Kinesiology, MS in Bilingual Education, MA in Ed Admin, and MA in Counseling
SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS
GOAL 3: Support the development and maintenance of nationally prominent undergraduate, graduate and professional programs.
Online MEd in Adult Education approved by BOR and THECB in spring 2007 MS in Ranch Management implemented spring 2007 Work begun on online MS in Industrial Engineering Work continued on PhD in Chemical Engineering Work continued on MS in Environmental Mgt Sciences Planning initiated for a BS in Environmental Engineering
SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS
GOAL 3: Support the development and maintenance of nationally prominent undergraduate, graduate and professional programs.
Plans for renovation of Rhode Hall finalized Music accredited by NASM; site identified for new rehearsal hall Competitive starting salaries for new faculty Flat raises approved for faculty promotions Time-to-Degree Task Force recommendations approved
(flat rate tuition fall 2007, reduction of degree plans to 120 hours, reduction of core, advising fee, etc.)
SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS
GOAL 4: Promote the development of scholarly, research and creative activities that are nationally recognized.
Research Development Funds (RDF) distributed to colleges to support research (start-up funding, reassigned
time, equipment, travel, etc.)
Reassigned time for new faculty to establish research agenda Increased number of graduate assistants to support research efforts of faculty
SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS
GOAL 4: Promote the development of scholarly, research and creative activities that are nationally recognized.
Discovery and Scholarship featuring faculty and student research published for third year Presidential travel support provided for 42 faculty to present papers at 47 national/international conferences $100,000 in University Grants awarded from RDF
SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS
GOAL 4: Promote the development of scholarly, research and creative activities that are nationally recognized.
Additional grants administrator hired; InfoEd installed Center for Teaching Effectiveness provided 7 faculty development workshops, 10 noon seminars, and 13 transculturation seminars. Expanded internet and wireless capability to support research; CIO position approved
SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS
GOAL 5: Create a more learner-centered environment in which the contributions of students, faculty and staff are valued.
Workshop for deans and chairs to improve effectiveness Dual enrollment classes offered at three high schools to serve more students Review sessions for education students resulted in a TExES pass rate that exceeded the LBB indicator Funds budgeted for faculty and staff merit payments
SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS
GOAL 5: Create a more learner-centered environment in which the contributions of students, faculty and staff are valued.
Five additional department chairs converted to 12month appointments Advising fee approved to hire more advisors in fall 2007 and to provide professional development for advisors Phased out PIC with CBC and established partnership with Del Mar College to provide pre-dev. education
PLANS FOR THE FUTURE
FY09 and Beyond
Plans for FY 2009 and Beyond
Goal 1: Broaden the base of productive and educated citizens.
Expand dual enrollment opportunities Improve utilization of technology (Banner) and the university’s web site Increase program offerings at the System Center in SA Continue implementation of ‘time-to-degree’ recommendations to encourage on-time degree completion by larger numbers of students Increase advisor training to improve retention
Plans for FY 2009 and Beyond
Goal 1: Broaden the base of productive and educated citizens.
Update 2+2 and joint enrollment agreements to facilitate enrollment of transfer students Increase support for retention activities, such as the living-learning programs, tutoring (including online), etc. Utilize distance education to increase enrollment (including more online courses and programs) Increase the number and amount of graduate scholarships and master’s/doctoral assistantships
Plans for FY 2009 and Beyond
Goal 2: Enhance student learning through civic, professional and research engagement.
Facilitate programs linking academic and student affairs Improve student success by supporting greater student engagement in and out of the classroom Improve retention of high-achieving students by increasing support for the Honors Program Continue support for QEP and other student engagement programs such as the American Democracy Project
Plans for FY 2009 and Beyond
Goal 3:
Support the development and maintenance of nationally prominent undergraduate, graduate and professional programs.
Award raises to meritorious faculty and staff Use recommendations of the Faculty Salary Study Task Force to develop a plan for improving faculty salaries Continue offering competitive salaries to new faculty Continue phasing out low-producing programs Expand educational opportunities through distance education and international studies Increase support for faculty research efforts Extend additional chair appointments to 12 months
Plans for FY 2009 and Beyond
Goal 3:
Support the development and maintenance of nationally prominent undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. (cont’d)
Improve technology and services to support teaching and research at all levels Establish a writing center and program to improve students’ writing skills Establish new academic degrees based on industry needs assessment and student demand Refine external review component in the undergraduate and master’s program review processes Support continued improvement and refinement of the core curriculum
Plans for FY 2009 and Beyond
Goal 4:
Promote the development of scholarly, research and creative activities that are nationally recognized.
Strategically invest Research Development Funds (RDF) to increase externally-funded research Continue awarding new faculty reassigned time to establish their research agenda Increase number and amount of graduate assistantships to support research efforts of faculty Publicize and promote faculty research through Discovery and Scholarship Promote the expansion of undergraduate research
Plans for FY 2009 and Beyond
Goal 5:
Create a more learner-centered environment in which the contributions of students, faculty and staff are valued.
Convert remaining department chairs to 12-month appointments Improve advising by providing more and better training for advisors Refine and expand partnership with Del Mar College to provide pre-developmental education Continue providing professional development for deans and chairs to improve effectiveness
Plans for FY 2009 and Beyond
Goal 5:
Create a more learner-centered environment in which the contributions of students, faculty and staff are valued.
Add more dual enrollment classes at area high schools to serve more students Improve review FE review sessions for engineering students to increase pass rate Continue TExES review sessions for teacher education students to maintain high pass rate Award merit payments to deserving faculty and staff Establish an awards program for faculty and staff
SELECTED ASSESSMENT DATA
2006-2007
LBB PERFORMANCE INDICATORS AND RESULTS
Fall Data
Course completers LD Courses taught by tenured/track 6-yr. grad. rate Freshmen retention rate TASP retention Engineering license test (FE) pass rate TExES pass rate * (formerly ExCET) $ externally funded research
2002
(89%) 90.00 (67%) 55.80 (27%) 26.10 (65%) 58.90 (55%) 53.10 (70%) 88.70 (25%) 57.90 ($7.3M) $7.9M
2003
(90%) 90.60 (59%) 52.80 (30%) 22..30 (65%) 55.00 (56%) 46.30 (70%) 68.80 (25%) 65.30 ($7.4M) $8.6M
2004
(90%) 91.80 (58%) 46.00 (30%) 26.30 (65%) 51.10 (56%) 69.20 (70%) 92.90 (25.2%) 70.10 ($7.4M) $9.0M
2005
(90%) 91.50 (60%) 49.80 (32%) 28.50 (66%) 60.30 (56%) 82.00 (88.7%) 93.30 (57.9%) 71.30 ($7.8M) $10.0M
2006
(92%) 91.30 (60%) 57.10 (32%) 31.10 (66%) 62.80 (58%) 61.00 (88.7%) 52.90 (57.9%) 78.50 ($9.0M) $9.9M
2007
(92%) 91.30 (60%) 55.7 (33%) 29.4 (66%) 60.50 (58%) 76.90 (92.9%) 72.70 (70.1%) 75.90 ($9.0M) $9.9M
Enrollment Trends
Thousands
8 7.5 7 6.5 6 5.5 5 4.5 4 3.5 3 2.5 2 1.5 1 0.5 0 685 977
System Center Kingsville
126
246
475
888
909
969
5820
5905
6125
6156
6148
5774
5790
5.578
Fall 00
Fall 01
Fall 02
Fall 03
Fall 04
Fall 05
Fall 06
Fall 07
UNIVERSITY ENROLLMENT
by COLLEGE
Certified Fall 2006 660 1,894 597 1,304 1,212 123 909 6,699 703 1,825 603 1,349 1,154 145 883 6,662
College
AH AS BA ED EN UC * SC TOTAL
Certified Fall 2004 716 1,921 690 1,414 1,196 229 960 7,126
Certified Fall 2005
Certified Fall 2007 670 1,838 569 1,140 1,275 86 969 6,547
Projected Fall 2008** 698 1,913 592 1,187 1,327 90 1,260 7,067
* Students with declared majors included in academic colleges and not Univ Col. ** Projections (8%) for Fall 2008 from Closing the Gaps report.
AVERAGE FACULTY SALARIES Fall 2001 to Fall 2007
Rank Fall 2001
Prof
Fall 2002
Fall 2003
Fall 2004
Fall 2005
Fall 2006
Fall 2007 *
TAMUS Avg * *
60,523 62,340
63,090 62,788 68,532 68,585 72,223 77,201 52,282 52,208 56,320 56,906 61,588 63,135 47,383 47,695 53,347 52,702 55,724 55,781 325.1 320.8 313.7 321.2 319.4
Asoc 51,285 51,718 Asst Tchg FTEs 43,808 46,036 307.7 315.5
* Includes raises in Sp 06 and Fa 07
* * Excluding TAMU, Galveston, HSC
Funding Priorities for FY09 & FY10
RESOURCE REQUESTS
RESOURCE REQUESTS FY 2009
Priority #1 #2 #3 Request
Faculty/Staff merit & equity (4%) adj Competitive starting salaries Convert 5 dept chairs to 12 –mo Stipends for external reviewers for UG program reviews Incr amt of doc asst’ships & no. of gr scholarships (50) Increase summer school budget Plagiarism software (Turnitin) Estab writing prog
Category
Personnel Personnel Personnel
Justification/Obj
Retention of faculty to maintain prog qual (3.1) Recruitment of quality new faculty & deans (3.1) Year-round responsibilities; recruit/retain chairs (3.1) Maintain high quality academic programs & services (3.1) Increase faculty and student research (4.2) Cover raises in FY 08 and add sections (1.1; 3.1) Assist faculty in detecting plagiarism (3.1) Improve students’ writing skills (1.1)
Cost
$1.5M $200,000 $60,000 ($12K x 5) $5,000 ($500 x 10)
When
FY09 FY09 FY09
Operating
#4
FY09
Operating
#5 #6 #7 #6
$110,000 $400,000 $ 8,000 $50,000
FY09 FY09 FY09 FY09
Personnel Operating
Operating
RESOURCE REQUESTS FY 2010
Priority #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 Request
Faculty & staff raises (4%) New faculty starting salaries Conversion of 5 dept chairs to 12 – mo appointments Add 2 Doctoral Assistantships Summer school budget increase
Category
Personnel Personnel Personnel
Justification/Obj
Recruitment and retention of faculty (3.1) More competitive salaries for new faculty (3.1) Recruit/Retain year-round dept chairs (3.1) Increase faculty and student research (1.1) Cover raises given in FY09 (1.1; 3.1)
Cost
$1.7M $120,000
When
FY10 FY10
$60,000
FY10
Operating Personnel
$50,000 $400,000
FY10 FY10
Thoughts to Consider
Accountability is not going away. We cannot be all things to all people. There are no prizes for predicting rain – only for building arks. (NOAH Principle)
(From IEP Presentations 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006)
Additional Thoughts to Consider
Excellence CAN be attained if we
more than others think is wise RISK more than others think is safe DREAM more than others think is practical EXPECT more than others think is possible
CARE