June 2017
President’s Progress Report Newberry College has hosted Town Hall Talks throughout the year to update faculty and staff on progress against our strategic initiatives. Here’s a recap of the president’s talk in April.
5 Strategic Priorities GOALS Fall 2017: 450 incoming students; 1,131 total enrollment Fall 2018: 450 incoming students; 1,200 total enrollment New majors in traditional and online degree-completion
GOALS 75% freshmen retention 88% student body retention 40% four-year graduation rate
1 Increase Enrollment
2 Increase Retention
WHAT’S HAPPENING • Three new sports (Men’s/Women’s Track & Field & Men’s Lacrosse = Anticipated 48 new students • On track for record-breaking incoming class • Hiring Associate Dean of Enrollment Management
WHAT’S HAPPENING • New position, Associate Dean for Student Success & Persistence, to focus on retention • Expanded Center for Student Success to address multiple risk factors affecting retention • Revamped FYE; refocused College 113, mandatory for freshmen
GOALS Stadium Village - begin phase 2 by December 2017 Nursing building - Shovel in ground by Spring 2018 Science, Math, Art building renovation-start by Fall 2018
GOALS Robust intramural program to engage all students, strengthen community, and create connections Vibrant, highly engaged living/learning communities
GOALS TRADITIONAL Exercise Science, Sustainability, Computer Science, Nutrition ONLINE DEGREE-COMPLETION RN to BSN (Fall 2017), Respiratory Therapy (Spring 2018), Psychology (Spring 2018), Criminal Justice (Fall 2018), Healthcare Management (Fall 2018)
3 Sustain Fundraising Momentum
WHAT’S HAPPENING • $16.1M in cash and pledges (halfway to campaign goal) • 1st capital campaign project completed (Center for Teacher Education) • Stadium Village-Phase 1 complete by July 2017 • Largest gift individual gift
4 Support Student Engagement
WHAT’S HAPPENING • New staff to focus on key student engagement programming including: • First Year Experience & Campus Recreation Programs • New residence hall construction • Renovations to Derrick & Cromer
5 Develop New Academic Programs
WHAT’S HAPPENING • Faculty-led development of new degree programs to address industry needs and student interests
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President’s Progress Report $2+ Million Revenue Increase WHERE IT’S COMING FROM (Revenue) $1.28M
Enrollment growth, tuition increase, .2% drop in discount rate
$1.06M
Housing/Dining income increase
$2.15M INCREASE IN TOTAL NET REVENUE
WHERE WE’RE USING IT
WHERE WE’RE USING IT
$1.21M ADMINISTRATIVE UNITS $450K New Sports
$964K CENTRAL OPERATIONS
$350K Academics
$277K
Employee benefits & salaries
$200K Short-term loan repayment
$157K Athletics
$125K Student Affairs
$99K Utilities & repairs
$50K May Term Expenses
$50K Contract escalation
$28K Administrative Affairs
$26K Advancement
$20K Admission
Delivering on the Promise to Students We are committed to ensuring that ALL Newberry College students receive the support they need graduate with the skills and experience to create successful careers and meaningful lives.
The New Center for Student Success
$103K Campus Dining
According to research, students who persist to graduation are: • Academically and socially integrated • Performing well academically and committed to finishing a program/college degree • Committed to the College and positive about their financial investment • Encouraged by family & friends • Possess a sense of belonging to the campus community
To better support the complex web of factors affecting retention and persistence, we have realigned the Center for Student Success to incorporate a broader range of support. Our new Associate Dean for Student Success and Persistence will help steer our efforts and keep
Associate Dean for Student Success and Persistence Gretchen Haskett
us focused on this strategic priority.
Careers & Student Disability Services Employment Academic Specialist Vacant Kay Chandler Writing & Tutoring Academic Specialist Nancy Rosenwald (NEW) Military Services Academic Specialist Dr. Susan Epting Athletic Liaison (NEW) Diversity Education Dr. Peggy Winder Academic Specialist International Students & Study Abroad Mary Shepherd
Summerland Honors Program Dr. Amanda Hodges Call Me MISTER Paul Smith
President’s Progress Report How Do We Support These Success Factors? THE VISION: CONNECT. EQUIP. SEND.
CONNECT
EQUIP
ADVISING
STUDENT ENGAGEMENT
Increase freshman retention by helping students build connections and navigate college life. • COL 113 mandatory; focus on “soft skills” to support self-management. • Faculty mentor partners with COL 113 instructors to assess overall student success and determine additional supports that may be needed.
Strengthen sense of belonging with multiple points of connection to the campus community. • First-year, residence life and recreation/ intramurals programming. • Greater emphasis on involvement in clubs and orgs for both social and leadership development • Build connections with parents to deepen engagement.
ACADEMIC PROGRAMMING
STUDENT SUPPORT Expand focus of Center for Student Success to include bridge programming, soft skills development, academic support services and career development.
Increase support for the development of new programs and to expand/ update existing programs that respond to industry needs and student interest. supports that may be needed.
SEND
GRADUATION
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
• Inspire a lifelong connection to Newberry College. • Create lifelong learners who are well-prepared for successful careers and meaningful lives.
Expand opportunities to apply classroom learning. • May Term • Internships • Capstone Experience
EVERY MEMBER OF THE CAMPUS COMMUNITY HAS A ROLE TO PLAY IN FULFILLING THIS VISION!
READINESS FOR CHANGE Where Are You Now? Where Will You Choose to Be? ACCEPTANCE UNDERSTANDING AWARENESS People know WHY the change is happening
People know HOW the change is happening
People have made a personal CHOICE to change
ADVOCACY
COMMITMENT
People REINFORCE the change for sustainability
People TAKE ACTION toward executing the change
RESISTANT COMMITMENT READY
BE COMMITTED. BECOME AN ADVOCATE!