HISTORY

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HISTORY
1998-2000
Jan 1999
Feb 2000
June 2000
Sept 2000
June 2001
Planning Merges Self-Study and Update of
Strategic Plan
Governor OBannon Launches Community College
Initiative
NCA Visit
President Benjamin Arrives
Four Community Colleges Online Enrollment gains
increased 21.7 at participating
campuses Administration Reassesses Niche and
State Role
Commission Announces New Regional Campus
Agreement Effect is to Provide Hoosier Students
More Opportunity to Access Higher Ed
Sept 2001
Fall 2001
Jan 2002
Aug 2002
Sept 2002
Sept 2002
President Benjamin Announces ISU Goal to Be a
Pre-eminent Institution in the Midwest Need is to
Establish New Niche
Committee Examines Options for Establishing Niche
Campus Retreat Faculty, Staff, Admin, Student
Reps Determine Experiential Learning 1 Emphasis
on Learning Communities Liberal Arts
First Annual Report Published
Community Colleges Report 15 Growth
President Announces Year of Implementation
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PRESENT Fall/Spring 2003 Campus Exploration of
Questions
Aug 2003
President Announces Planning for Journey to
Pre-eminence Based on Excellence in Three
Strategic Areas

• Creating an Exemplary Learning Environment That
  is Known for
• Service
• Experiential Learning
• Quality Interactions with Faculty

1. Recognizing and Investing in Eminent Programs

1. Being Engaged in the Community and Aiding State
   Economic Development

• Six Tactical Areas Will Support the Path to
  Pre-eminence
• Enrollment Plan
• Marketing Plan
• Technology Plan
• Institutional Environment Plan
• Quality Assurance Plan
• Physical Master Plan

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Path to Pre-Eminence Schedule for 2003-2004
October
October 24
October 25
October 30
Nov/Dec
Dec/Jan
Begin Discussions Groups to solicit input from
relevant groups identified on their charge sheets
Planning Process Update to the Board of Trustees
Questions for Campus Survey Due from Facilitating
Groups and Tactical Issue Teams
Web Survey administered to stakeholders for
facilitating groups and tactical issue teams
Synthesize and develop proposals for initiatives
and actions based on input
Provide Input Authority Groups proposal drafts
to consider
Jan 23-24
Feb/March
April
May
June
June 24-25
Campus-wide Retreat to consider committee reports
and gain feedback from our community on plans for
pre-eminence
Committees write up reports based on feedback and
develop Measures of Progress for the Path to
Pre-eminence
Logistics Team synthesizes committee reports into
draft report. Submits to stakeholders for
feedback and revision
Revisions Returned Final Drafts Prepared for
President/ Trustee Consideration
Trustees Formally Approve the Action Plan
VP planning for implementation retreat
Oct-Dec Committees and Tactical Teams will be
soliciting Input from relevant groups on the
questions being considered
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Path to Pre-Eminence Overview
2003-2004
2005-2006
2006-2007
2008-2009
2009-2010
2004-2005
2007-2008
Action Plans Developed Some Initiatives
Implemented
Action Plans Implementation Year 1
Implementation Year 2
Implementation Year 3
Implementation Year 4 ISU self-study team formed
Spring 08
Implementation Year 5 ISU self-study documents
steps taken progress for NCA visit
NCA visit- ISU recognized for taking steps and
demonstrating achievement in claims of
pre-eminence
Strategic Areas Learning Environment Eminent
Programs Community Engagement/Economic Development
Supporting Areas
Rolling Plan Completed
Implementation Year 1
Implementation Year 2
University Review for pre-NCA visit
Implementation Year 4
Implementation Year 5
Success Documented for ISUs Self-Study
Enrollment Management
University Review for pre-NCA visit
Implementation Year 2
Implementation Year 4
Implementation Year 5
Rolling Plan Completed
Implementation Year 1
Marketing Plan
University Review for pre-NCA visit
Implementation Year 2
Implementation Year 4
Implementation Year 5
Rolling Plan Completed
Implementation Year 1
Technology Plan
University Review for pre-NCA visit
Implementation Year 1
Rolling Plan Completed
Implementation Year 2
Implementation Year 4
Institutional Environment
University Review for pre-NCA visit
Rolling Plan Completed
Implementation Year 1
Implementation Year 2
Implementation Year 4
Implementation Year 5
Quality Assurance
University Review for pre-NCA visit
Implementation Year 1
Rolling Plan Completed
Implementation Year 2
Implementation Year 4
Physical Master Plan