University of Delaware Path to Prominence

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University of DelawarePath to ProminenceTown
Hall Meeting

• Patrick T. Harker
• President

September 8, 2009
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Town Hall Agenda

1. Progress on UDs Path to Prominence
2. Looking Forward to FY10 and Beyond
3. Questions Answers

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Charting Our Path to ProminenceStrategic
Milestones

1. A Diverse and Stimulating Undergraduate
   Environment
2. A Premier Research and Graduate University
3. Excellence in Professional Education
4. The Initiative for the Planet
5. The Global Initiative
6. An Engaged University

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I. A Diverse and Stimulating Undergraduate
Experience
Path to Prominence Progress Update

• The Class of 2013
• Commitment to Delawareans
• First Year Experience
• Diversity Action Council

www.udel.edu/prominence
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II. A Premier Research and Graduate University
Path to Prominence Progress Update

• Graduate Student Enrollment
• FY09 Research Funding
• ARRA Funding
• Delaware INBRE
• Provosts Distinguished Visiting Scholar Lecture
  Series

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III. Excellence in Professional Education
Path to Prominence Progress Update

• Delaware Health Sciences Alliance
• Aberdeen Proving Ground Outreach Partnership
• Professional Science Masters Degree Programs

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IV. The Initiative for the Planet
Path to Prominence Progress Update

• College of Earth, Ocean, and Environment
• Delaware Environmental Institute
• Environmental Undergraduate Majors
• Environmental Science
• Environmental Studies
• Energy Environmental Policy
• UD Climate Action Plan

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V. The Global Initiative
Path to Prominence Progress Update

• Institute for Global Studies
• Partnership with South Korea
• International Travel Grant Program

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VI. An Engaged University
Path to Prominence Progress Update

• College of Education Public Policy
• Alumni Forum Reunion Weekend
• International Alumni Clubs

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Key Capabilities What Well Need to Succeed
Path to Prominence Progress Update

• New People, New Positions
• Innovative Effective Development
• Exemplary Management Practices
• Excellence in Everything We Do

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Ongoing Priorities
Path to Prominence Looking Forward

• Relocation of Campus Bookstore
• East Campus Housing Gilbert Complex Annex
• Recreational Athletic Facilities
• Budgeting in a Difficult Economy

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Strategic Milestones FY10 Beyond
Path to Prominence Looking Forward

• New Faculty in Strategic Areas
• Dean Search College of Arts and Sciences
• Research Funding Capacity
• Interdisciplinary Science Engineering Building
• Acquisition of Chrysler Plant Property
• Development Strategies Goals
• Economic Academic Partnerships in South Korea

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University of DelawarePath to ProminenceTown
Hall Meeting

• Questions Answers

September 8, 2009