The document appears to be a presentation given at Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) in 2009. It discusses EKU's recognition as a great place to work, enrollment and graduation trends showing increases, infrastructure updates and new buildings being constructed, personnel changes, and accomplishments of faculty and staff. It also covers topics like the university's finances, benefits for employees, health and wellness initiatives for faculty/staff, and sustainability research at EKU.

1. Re-imagine. Fall Convocation, Aug. 17, 12009Wednesday, September 2, 2009

2. Welcome to EKU 2009-10 2Wednesday, September 2, 2009

3. Welcome to EKU 2009-10 ★ Chronicle: “A Great College to Work for” ★ Recognized for community and regional involvement ★ Top 10% two years running Forbes: “America’s Best Colleges” ★ Near top 10% in US News & World Report Top Colleges and Universities ★ One of America’s most Veteran Friendly campuses 3Wednesday, September 2, 2009

4. My Performance Evaluation 4Wednesday, September 2, 2009

5. My Performance Evaluation • Restored stability • Weathering current economic storm • You want to know: ★ What is the Essential Eastern? ★ What is the Power of Maroon? 5Wednesday, September 2, 2009

6. My Performance Evaluation You appreciate the streamlining done. But there is still red tape and drudgery to eliminate. 6Wednesday, September 2, 2009

7. My Performance Evaluation You want to know: ★ What is my view of the relationship between instruction, scholarship, and service? 7Wednesday, September 2, 2009

8. My Performance Evaluation Your hope for me: Transformational leadership at Eastern during this significant era in Higher Education. 8Wednesday, September 2, 2009

9. Thank You Dr. Rodney Piercey Provost 2007-09 9Wednesday, September 2, 2009

10. Dr. Janna Vice Interim Provost 2009-10 10Wednesday, September 2, 2009

11. Institutional Finances 11Wednesday, September 2, 2009

12. Institutional Finances • We prepared for 4% cut • Only had to take 2% cut • We captured the 2% left • Through reallocation, almost 3% more 12Wednesday, September 2, 2009

13. Institutional Finances • Stimulus funds are 7% of our state appropriation this year • The Good News: ☞ No more cuts going into this year ☞ No penalty once stimulus funds are gone • The Bad News: ☞ Stimulus dollars are nonrecurring ☞ May have another budget cut soon 13Wednesday, September 2, 2009

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15. Freshman T-Shirts 15Wednesday, September 2, 2009

16. Today’s Interpreters ★ Tina Savelyev ★ Jennifer Paycheck 16Wednesday, September 2, 2009

17. EKU Enrollment Trends 17Wednesday, September 2, 2009

18. EKU Enrollment Trends This fall: approx. 14,600 students, up 2.8%: ★ 3.2% Undergraduates up ★ 7% New freshmen up ★ 12% African-Americans up ★ 56% Online credit-hours up ★ 3.8% Total credit-hours up 18Wednesday, September 2, 2009

19. EKU Graduation Trends • Largest growth in bachelor’s degrees in Kentucky public institutions • Over last 5 years, largest growth among 4- year institutions, increasing 48% with 60% growth in baccalaureates • Project Graduate generated 16 more graduates this past May, 20 more adults to graduate this fall 19Wednesday, September 2, 2009

20. Move-In Day 20Wednesday, September 2, 2009

21. Move-In Day Do NOT park in Martin or Wallace lots on Friday. City lot on Park on Crabbe St. periphery is free on Friday. 21Wednesday, September 2, 2009

22. Benefits 22Wednesday, September 2, 2009

23. Benefits ★ Effective January 1, at no cost to employees, individual dental coverage under Option 1 of University’s existing dental plan ★ EKU branch of UK Federal Credit Union closing its campus facility at end of Sept. ★ 3 new ATMs will open soon 23Wednesday, September 2, 2009

24. Infrastructure Update 24Wednesday, September 2, 2009

25. Infrastructure Update ESPC Sustainability Project ✦ Will reduce energy consumption by almost $8000 per day ✦ Will reduce our overall greenhouse gas emissions by nearly 76 million lbs per year ✦ EKU becomes better steward of the public trust 25Wednesday, September 2, 2009

26. Click on the bottom right of homepage 26Wednesday, September 2, 2009

27. Infrastructure Update Manchester Campus Dedication Manchester Campus 27Wednesday, September 2, 2009

28. Infrastructure Update Manchester Campus Dedication 28Wednesday, September 2, 2009

29. Infrastructure Update New Science Building 29Wednesday, September 2, 2009

30. Infrastructure Update CB&T Phase II, Performing Arts Building 30Wednesday, September 2, 2009

31. Infrastructure Update Todd and Dupree Greek Towers 31Wednesday, September 2, 2009

32. Infrastructure Update Walters Hall 32Wednesday, September 2, 2009

33. Infrastructure Update Noel Studio for Academic Creativity 33Wednesday, September 2, 2009

34. Infrastructure Update Intramural Fields Renovation Project Is Complete 34Wednesday, September 2, 2009

35. Infrastructure Update Preliminary design of Stratton building addition in the works 35Wednesday, September 2, 2009

36. Personnel 36Wednesday, September 2, 2009

37. Personnel Dr. Janna Vice Interim Provost 2009-10 37Wednesday, September 2, 2009

38. Personnel Linda Fossen AVP Student Affairs and Dean of Enrollment 38Wednesday, September 2, 2009

39. Personnel Russell Carpenter Director, Studio for Academic Creativity 39Wednesday, September 2, 2009

40. Personnel Peter Cizdziel General Manager, Arlington 40Wednesday, September 2, 2009

41. Faculty/Staff Accomplishments 41Wednesday, September 2, 2009

42. Faculty/Staff Accomplishments Dr. Carol Ruppel Model Lab Teacher • Fulbright Scholar • 2009-10 in Slovakia 42Wednesday, September 2, 2009

43. Faculty/Staff Accomplishments Dr. Barbara Hussey English Professor • Fulbright Scholar • In Montenegro earlier this year 43Wednesday, September 2, 2009

44. Faculty/Staff Accomplishments Dr. Samuel Hinton Educational Studies Professor • Fulbright Scholar • Traveled to China as part of Fulbright-Hays Seminar Abroad 44Wednesday, September 2, 2009

45. Faculty/Staff Accomplishments Dr. Jerry Cook Foundation Professor of Physics • Acorn Award Recipient • EKU has the most of these of any university or college in Kentucky 45Wednesday, September 2, 2009

46. Faculty/Staff Accomplishments Dr. Joe Molinaro Art & Design Professor • 2009-11 Foundation Professor • EKU’s highest honor for teaching excellence 46Wednesday, September 2, 2009

47. Faculty/Staff Accomplishments Dr. David Zurick Foundation Professor of Geography • Lifetime Achievement Award Association of American Geography 47Wednesday, September 2, 2009

48. Faculty/Staff Accomplishments Dr. David Dailey Graphic Arts Professor • Frederick D. Kagy Life Achievement Award • Highest honor of the International Graphic Arts Education Association 48Wednesday, September 2, 2009

49. Faculty/Staff Accomplishments Marta Miranda Director, Multicultural Student Affairs, Women & Gender Studies • Sexual Assault Awareness Month Award • One of only four recognized statewide 49Wednesday, September 2, 2009

50. Faculty/Staff Accomplishments Dr. Cindy Shain Director of Kentucky Regional Community Policing Institute • Martha Layne Collins Leadership Award 50Wednesday, September 2, 2009

51. Faculty/Staff Accomplishments Dr. Allen Ault Dean of College of Justice & Safety • President’s Award from the Kentucky Health and Safety Network 51Wednesday, September 2, 2009

52. Faculty/Staff Accomplishments Dr. Neil Pederson Biological Sciences Professor • $378,000 NSF Grant • Examining potential impact of climate change on forest fires • Involves international cooperation between USA and Mongolia 52Wednesday, September 2, 2009

53. Faculty/Staff Accomplishments Dr. Mike Austin Philosophy & Religion Associate Professor • $24,000 Grant from National Endowment for the Humanities • Developing undergraduate course 53Wednesday, September 2, 2009

54. Faculty/Staff Accomplishments Tracy Scott Assistant Athletics Director • NCAA 2009-10 Fellows Leadership Program • One of only 12 athletics administrators selected nationwide 54Wednesday, September 2, 2009

55. Faculty/Staff Accomplishments Lynnette Noblitt & Beverly Hart EKU Faculty Members • Promoting QEP • Presenting at International Conference in Critical Thinking 55Wednesday, September 2, 2009

56. Faculty/Staff Accomplishments Dr. Charles Hickox Dean of Continuing Ed. & Outreach • Named VP of Association for Continuing Ed. & Outreach for 2009-10 • Member 25th annual Leadership Kentucky Class 56Wednesday, September 2, 2009

57. Faculty/Staff Accomplishments Dr. Karen Dilka Special Education Professor • Serving as executive director for the Board of the Council on Education on the the Deaf 57Wednesday, September 2, 2009

58. Faculty/Staff Accomplishments Dr. Robert Rogow Dean of College of Business & Tech. • Serving as International President of Phi Kappa Phi honor society 58Wednesday, September 2, 2009

59. Healthy You at EKU 59Wednesday, September 2, 2009

60. Healthy You at EKU ★ Culture of wellness ★ We are self-insured health care provider ★ The more we use, the more it costs us 60Wednesday, September 2, 2009

61. The Biggest Lifestyle Risk Factors ★ Physical activity ★ Dietary fat intake ★ Fruit & vegetable intake 61Wednesday, September 2, 2009

62. The Biggest Medical Risk Factors ★ Weight ★ Blood Pressure ★ Cholesterol 62Wednesday, September 2, 2009

63. Healthy You Average Annual Health Costs ★ $3,531 for Healthy You participant ★ $3,781 for non-participant Healthy You participants cost $250 less per year. 63Wednesday, September 2, 2009

64. Healthy You Participation ★ 1 in 3 EKU employees participate ★ 400+ attended health fair ★ About 200 took free health screening ★ #participants with low number of risks is up ★ #participants with high risk is down 64Wednesday, September 2, 2009

65. Healthy You at EKU Culture ★ Positive health practices are promoted, encouraged, recognized, and rewarded ★ 22 wellness credits = (Pick one!) • $150 credit toward health care premium • $150 into an FSA • 1 personal holiday • $150 cash • 1-year membership, Fitness & Wellness Center 65Wednesday, September 2, 2009

66. Campus Walking Paths 66Wednesday, September 2, 2009

67. Preparing for Flu & Emergencies ★ Pandemic Flu Work Group is meeting regularly ★ Keep up via www.prepare4flu.eku.edu ★ Seasonal influenza vaccination is free for benefitted faculty and staff • Public Safety continues to update our Emergency Action Plan • Arrange for Emergency Preparedness Training by contacting EKU Police 67Wednesday, September 2, 2009

68. CRAFT Sustainability 68Wednesday, September 2, 2009

69. CRAFT Biofuel Research 69Wednesday, September 2, 2009

70. CRAFT Sustainability 70Wednesday, September 2, 2009

71. 71Wednesday, September 2, 2009

72. Gathering Support 72Wednesday, September 2, 2009

73. Gathering Support ★ In the midst of one of our nation’s worst financial crises ★ Gifts of support are up 37% ★ Total donors have increased by nearly 3% 73Wednesday, September 2, 2009

74. Coordinating University Branding ★ Printing Services now coordinates EKU visual identity ★ Printing Services assists with visual identity in wide range of communications 74Wednesday, September 2, 2009

75. Aligning the EKU Web with the Authentic EKU Experience ★ The EKU Web Work Group engages university web contributors ★ Is transforming EKU Web into student-friendly experience 75Wednesday, September 2, 2009

76. Hanger Field Changes 76Wednesday, September 2, 2009

77. 2009 Football Schedule DATE OPPONENT Sept. 3 at Indiana Sept. 19 Tennessee Tech Sept. 26 at Murray State Oct. 3 at Eastern Illinois Oct. 10 Tennessee State Oct. 17 UT-Martin (HC) Oct. 24 at Austin Peay Oct. 31 Southeast Missouri Nov. 7 at Kentucky Nov. 14 Western Carolina Nov. 21 at Jacksonville State 77Wednesday, September 2, 2009

78. We Must Love 78Wednesday, September 2, 2009

79. Eastern Must Change ★ Stability ≠ Desire for sameness ★ Process, order, commitment as we work together to transform EKU ★ Examine all under light of current and future priorities ★ Increase effectiveness and efficiency 79Wednesday, September 2, 2009

80. Gary Larson Cartoon Pilots in Plane 80Wednesday, September 2, 2009

81. The Most Original Minds Win ★ Foolhardy risks sink the ship ★ No risks = ship dead in the water ★ Measured risks rock the boat without capsizing it 81Wednesday, September 2, 2009

82. Our Time ★ Time of profound change ★ Wrong time to hunker down ★ Time to adapt, improvise, be creative ★ We’ve maxed out large tuition increases ★ Time of tight finances 82Wednesday, September 2, 2009

83. Strategic Planning & Budgeting Are Critical ★ Reduce our 150 key performance indicators ★ Focus on: • Student Success • Regional Stewardship • QEP 83Wednesday, September 2, 2009

84. Forces for Change ★Technology ★Economy ★Global Warming ★Globalization Any of these is enough to drive the most significant change to this planet since the industrial revolution. 84Wednesday, September 2, 2009

85. Zogby’s 4 Meta-Movements ★ Living with limits ★ Embracing diversity ★ Looking inward ★ Demanding Authenticity Young adults truly place a value on being “green” and view themselves as global citizens. 85Wednesday, September 2, 2009

86. Phoenix is Not the Future of Higher Ed. 1) Brick & Mortar racing toward online 2) Online suffers from “enthusiasm gap” 3) Only 27% of population and even smaller % of prospective employers attach as much value to online degree 86Wednesday, September 2, 2009

87. The New Paradigm ★ Online students ★ Minimal cost ★ Knowledge is power 87Wednesday, September 2, 2009

88. The Quick and the Dead ★ Why are we better than competition? ★ What makes us special? “Don’t just outcompete, reshape the terms of the competition.” 88Wednesday, September 2, 2009

89. Gary Larson Cartoon Modern Lions 89Wednesday, September 2, 2009

90. New Priorities Conclusions ★ We face increased scrutiny ★ Competition may drive changes in operational assumptions ★ Moving forward may require significant differentiation ★ Today’s realities will open the door to conversations about: scope, goals, and fulfillment of our mission 90Wednesday, September 2, 2009

91. What do we do BEST? “What is great today will not be good enough for tomorrow.” 91Wednesday, September 2, 2009

92. Kirby Easterling 92Wednesday, September 2, 2009

93. Toni Hacker 93Wednesday, September 2, 2009

94. The Essential Eastern ★ A door to opportunity ★ dedicated and skilled faculty advise, mentor, instruct in a culture of caring ★ skilled and devoted staff facilitate teaching-learning experience ★ gives students means to earn a living, live a meaningful life ★ “Yes, and” instead of “Yeah, but” ★ Natural and physical beauty ★ Power of Maroon 94Wednesday, September 2, 2009

95. Re-Imagining Ourselves ★ Remain true to our mission ★ Focus on teaching and learning ★ T & L requires two active participants ★ For what scholarship do faculty get rewarded? 95Wednesday, September 2, 2009

96. Gary Larson Cartoon Fire is invented. 96Wednesday, September 2, 2009

97. Re-Imagining Ourselves ★ Service to University, not just to department ★ Even more time for professional development ★ Celebrate diversity ★ Grow opportunities for student and faculty exchanges ★ Important to be green and sustainable ★ Engage more in online education ★ Re-engineer processes to gain efficiencies and free resources 97Wednesday, September 2, 2009

98. Our 3 Strategic Themes 1. Student Success 2. Regional Stewardship 3. Quality Enhancement98ProgramWednesday, September 2, 2009

99. In Closing... 99Wednesday, September 2, 2009

100. In Closing... ★ “We cannot look for more and ingenious ways to continue to do the wrong things better.” ★ We must re-imagine and reinvent EKU while staying true to the Essential Eastern. 100Wednesday, September 2, 2009

101. Thank You 101Wednesday, September 2, 2009

102. the competiton adapt online education reshape globalization technology authenticity Healthy You conversations teaching Power improvise of Maroon scholarship QEP effective, efficient change service yes, and Re-imagine. culture diversity sustainability measured opportunity risks of caring Student Success collaborate be creative Essential Eastern transformational warming global Regional Stewardship leadership It’s about the conversation.Wednesday, September 2, 2009