Elon sets 2004-05 institutional priorities

By Dan Anderson, staff

August 10, 2004

Read this note for the list of the 2004-05 Elon University Institutional Priorities that have been developed through the annual planning process...

Elon University
Institutional Priorities 2004-2005

Academic excellence

  1. Continue progress on Phi Beta Kappa initiatives
  2. Begin ACEJMC accreditation self-study
  3. Plan new foreign language initiatives
  4. Recruit and hire

    1. a new dean for international programs
    2. a director for the Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
  5. Review MBA, recommend curricular changes and program enhancements, and implement changes for fall 2006
  6. If trustees so direct, launch the Elon University School of Law

    1. Recruit and hire a dean
    2. Begin renovation of School of Law building
  7. Continue Belk Library initiatives

    1. Continue expansion of print and digital library collections
    2. Implement new computerized library management system (SIRSI)
    3. Begin implementation of off-site storage plan
  8. Plan faculty workload initiative for 2005 implementation
  9. Implement new NCAA academic progress reporting requirements

    Strong, supportive community

  10. Review staff professional development/promotion policies and opportunities
  11. Refine the Developing Leaders @Elon faculty-staff program
  12. Implement broadcast e-mail system to expand electronic communication with alumni, parents, and friends
  13. Educate the University community about and expand commitment to environmental issues

    Student-centered environment

  14. Open Truitt Center for Religious and Spiritual Life and implement program initiatives
  15. Develop expanded campus transportation plan
  16. Plan and implement new academic-student life joint initiatives

    1. Open La Casa de Español (Spanish living-learning house)
    2. Expand faculty involvement in residential learning community initiatives
  17. Finalize decision on next women’s sport offering

    Outstanding campus with the latest technology

  18. Complete planning for

    1. Residence hall air conditioning phase III
    2. Renovation of Jordan Center
    3. Possible uses of South Campus facilities
    4. Future campus housing, including assessment of local community housing
    5. New dining facility
    6. Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
  19. Construct/renovate

    1. Residence hall air conditioning phase II
    2. Haggard Avenue crosswalks
    3. Truitt Building (University Relations)
    4. Truitt Center for Religious and Spiritual Life
    5. Koury Center offices
    6. Expanded parking lot at East Gym
    7. Phoenix Club Sports Fields
    8. Koury Business Center
  20. Plan implementation of campus scheduling software
  21. Complete NCREN (second Internet connection)
  22. Deploy additional e-services on line

    Competitive Admissions

  23. Meet admissions goals

    1. Enroll 1250 freshmen with an average SAT of 1170
    2. Enroll new students in each graduate program

      1. 33 DPT students Jan. 2005 (3-year goal: 36 per class)
      2. 43 MBA students AY 2004-05 (3-year goal: 45 per class)
      3. 28 MEd students summer 2004 (3-year goal: 30 per class)
  24. Successfully convert the University to a deadline admissions schedule for freshmen
  25. Review Fellows programs (excluding Honors) concerning student selection, funding, and program content to continue to attract top students

    Resources to support excellence

  26. Raise for institutional support a minimum of $6.5 million in cash from all sources
  27. Complete the Koury Business Center campaign
  28. Secure two naming gifts for Academic Village pavilions
  29. Review and refine endowed scholarship award and stewardship process

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