Community Colloquium

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Community Colloquium

• August 21, 2008

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• Achievements from AY 2007-08
• Review of Approved Strategic Plan
• Points of Emphasis
• Questions

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Achievements from AY 2007-08

• Including, but not limited to
• Strategic Planning
• Middle States and ATS Accreditation
• Hurd Campus Residence Hall Project
• Exceeded Fundraising Goals
• Bond Rating Upgrade (SP A-)
• Important new hires across campus
• Salary Task Force
• Family Work-Life Balance Task Force
• AMOS Launch
• Transition in Board Leadership (College
  Seminary)
• Class of 2008 48 participation in class gift
• Tenure process changes

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Preparing Moravian for Future Generations

• Strategic Plan
• 2008-2015

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Moravian Heritage

• Not the children of the rich or the powerful
  only, but of all alike, boys and girls, both
  noble and ignoble, rich and poor, in all cities
  and towns, villages and hamlets, should be sent
  to school.
• -John Amos Comenius
• The Great Didactic

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Moravian CollegeMission Statement

• Moravian College is a residential, liberal arts
  college that draws on the Moravian traditions of
  community, engagement in the world, and balance
  among body, mind, and spirit in the life of the
  individual. The College seeks to develop in
  students of all backgrounds the capacity to
  learn, reflect, reason, communicate, and act with
  integrity as individuals and in association with
  others. This education prepares men and women
  for advanced study and continuous learning,
  individual achievement, and leadership and
  service for the common good.

Adopted by the Moravian College Boards of
Trustees October 2006
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The Comenius CenterMission Statement

• The Comenius Center serves adult and part-time
  students through programs distinguished by
  academic excellence, which can lead to
  Baccalaureate and Masters degrees and to
  professional certifications. As an integral part
  of an institution that values continuous
  learning, the Comenius Center prepares
  individuals for challenging professional
  positions, for service and leadership to the
  community and its organizations, and for the
  demands of a rapidly changing world.

Adopted by the Moravian College Boards of
Trustees October 2006
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Moravian Theological SeminaryMission Statement

• Moravian Theological Seminary offers graduate
  degrees and continuing education programs to
  prepare men and women for effective leadership
  and service in congregational, counseling,
  teaching, and other ministries. The Seminary is
  rooted in the Moravian faith tradition centered
  in Jesus Christ, grounded in Scripture,
  ecumenical in spirit, committed to community, and
  focused on missional leadership.

Adopted by the Moravian Theological Seminary
Boards of Trustees October 2006
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Our Vision for the Future

• Thus, we envision a strong and vital Moravian
  which, in the future will be
• A community of the great embrace, welcoming men
  and women from all walks of life, locally,
  nationally, and globally
• A community of liberal learning, where
  scholarship, intellectual curiosity and creative
  expression invigorate all facets of our lives
• A community of service, which equips and empowers
  men and women to serve others with professional
  skill, grace, and integrity, including those who
  live out their lives on the periphery of society
  
• A community of wise stewards, who care for and
  enhance our treasures of heritage, people and
  place for generations to come
• As such, Moravian will be a leader within higher
  education--a community of
• choice for students, faculty and administrators,
  a model of excellence.

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Initiative One

• Discover and develop a more diverse student body

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2015 Student ProfileChanges from 2007 to 2015

• Freshman class grows from 400 to 435.
• Strong academic profile of freshmen is maintained
  with 30 percent in top decile of high school
  class.
• First generation population grows from 25 percent
  to 30 percent of freshman class
• Lower income population grows from 24 percent to
  30 percent of freshman class

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2015 Student ProfileChanges from 2007 to 2015

• Historically underrepresented group population
  grows from 11 percent to 15 percent of freshman
  class
• Interest in the natural and mathematical sciences
  grows from 28 percent to 30 percent.
• Need based financial aid increases from 47
  percent to 50 percent of all aid awarded.
• Overall tuition discount rises from 36 to 37
  percent

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Initiative Two

• Recruit, hire, and retain faculty to create an
• excellent educational experience

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2008-2015 Faculty Profile

• Hire 8 new full-time faculty in response to the
  growth in the student body. These lines are
  funded through the Hurd Campus enhancement
  project.
• Hire 6 new full-time faculty to move us
• From a 12.91 student-faculty ratio to 12.31,
  and
• From 83 full-time faculty to 86.6.
• Cumulative cost of 6 new lines is 1.1m though
  2015
• The commitment to hire 14 new full-time faculty
  members is a commitment to reduce our reliance on
  adjuncts, and enable Moravian faculty members to
  more fully engage and challenge every student.

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Initiative Three

• Recruit, hire and retain excellent staff in
  support of the student profile

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2008-2015 Staffing Profile

• By 2010
• Approximately 10 FTE administration and staff
  positions added in support of Hurd Campus
  Enhancement project
• Positions necessitated by nature of project
• Funding assumed in Hurd financial model
• By 2015
• Approximately 6 FTE administration and staff
  positions added in support of student profile
  initiative.
• Positions necessitated by growth in student FTE
  and diversity, and for the educational benefit of
  students
• Priority established based on student profile,
  competitive environment and defined criteria
• Cost estimated at about 2.6 million,
  cumulatively
• Hiring implemented in accordance with prioritized
  list, as funding becomes available

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Initiative Four

• Create the proper physical environment needed for
  excellence in teaching, learning and performing

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Designated Projects

• Hurd Campus Enhancement project (already funded)
• Nursing Offices (through St. Lukes)

Facilities Master plan Comenius Hall Hall of
Science - Phase 1 "fix-up" Main Residence Hall
South Hall Upgrades Bernhardt Wilhelm
Residence Halls Renovation Briedegam Field
House Haupert Union Building Expansion Comenius
Center Health Center Hall of Science - Phase 2 -
new const. Total cost of projects 46.5 million
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Initiative Five

• Develop a comprehensive Technology strategy

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Develop a Comprehensive Technology Strategy

• Assess current status of technology engage all
  constituencies to develop institutional academic
  and administrative technology goals for 2015.
• Engage consultant (via RFP) with expertise in
  technology and academia to guide process.
• Establish new tech committee to oversee
  assessment, goal development, and work of
  consultant.
• Convert tech committee to a permanent
  implementation advisory committee.

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Initiative Six

• Focus the Comenius Center as the division of
  Moravian College with the primary emphasis on
  graduate education and post-baccalaureate
  professional programs (exclusive of
  theologically-related programs) that have a
  foundation in the liberal arts and sciences

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Comenius Center Projects

• Education Expand M.Ed. program
• Add 4 new concentrations
• Add 3 new certifications
• Business and Management
• Add MS in Human Resources Administration
• Apply for external (ACBSP) accreditation
• Health science education
• Add MS in Nursing with 3 tracks
• Add post-baccalaureate pre-med prep program
• Alumni development
• Add alumni engagement project

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Initiative Seven

• Gather resources in support of Strategic Plan
  initiatives and develop a greater sense of
  stewardship among our various constituencies

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Comprehensive Campaign

• The Comprehensive Campaign will
• Raise funds to assist in realizing key
  initiatives. This includes capital, endowment,
  and unrestricted operating funds.
• Engage a consultant to validate 67 million
  (estimated) target by means of a feasibility
  study.

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To be completed in 2008-09
Strategic Initiative One Discover and develop a
more diverse student body
Projects in 2008-09 Funding Required Funding Availability
Admissions Outreach Travel and Entertainment 12,000 Funded in 2008-09 Budget
Admissions Outreach Travel and Entertainment Additional 6000 Will be funded if surplus funding is available at the close of the fiscal year
Market Research 15,000 Will be funded if surplus funding is available at the close of the fiscal year
Publications 20,000 Will be funded if surplus funding is available at the close of the fiscal year
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To be completed in 2008-09
Strategic Initiative Two Recruit, hire, and
retain faculty to create an excellent educational
experience
Positions in 2008-09 Funding Required Funding Availability
None in 2008-09 0 0
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To be completed in 2008-09
Strategic Initiative Three Recruit, hire and
retain excellent staff in support of the student
profile
Positions in 2008-09 Funding Required Funding Availability
Counselor 69,000 30 K Funded in 2008-09 Budget for ½ year position
Womens Soccer Coach 64,000 Funded in 2008-09 Budget
Campus Safety Administrator 101,000 Funded in 2008-09 Budget
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To be completed in 2008-09
Strategic Initiative Four Create the proper
physical environment needed for excellence in
teaching, learning and performing
Projects 2008-2010 Funding Required Funding Availability
2 Year Capital Plan Hurd Campus Residential Housing Collier HOS Fix-ups Campus Master Plan Main Hall Deferred Maintenance Payne Gallery Improvements Various Deferred Maintenance and EHS projects Various Grants Preservation 9,000,330 8,511,911 funded in 2008-09 budget
2 Year Capital Plan Deficit 488,419 Projects to be acted upon as funds become available
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To be completed in 2008-09
Strategic Initiative Five Develop a
comprehensive Technology strategy
Projects in 2008-09 Funding Required Funding Availability
IT Planning Consultant 75,000 Operating Cash
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To be completed in 2008-09
Strategic Initiative Six Focus the Comenius
Center as the division of Moravian College with
the primary emphasis on graduate education and
post-baccalaureate professional programs
(exclusive of theologically-related programs)
that have a foundation in the liberal arts and
sciences
Projects Funding Required Funding Availability
Comenius Center Venture Capital 215,000 Operating Cash
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To be completed in 2008-09
Strategic Initiative Seven Gather resources in
support of Strategic Plan initiatives and
develop a greater sense of stewardship among our
various constituencies
Projects Funding Required Funding Availability
Campaign Feasibility Study 45,000 Operating Cash
Campaign Personnel and Expenses 373,910 To be acted upon as funds become available
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Points of Emphasis

• Implement the Strategic Plan
• Staffing Issues (hiring, mentoring, disciplining,
  developing)
• Assessment
• Communication
• Board Structure and Action