University Goals for 2005-2006

President Judith A. Dwyer, Ph.D.

  1. In collaboration with the Office for University Mission and Heritage, Trusteeship Committee, and the Board of Trustees, implement a systematic and comprehensive program for trustees, including the identification, cultivation and recruitment of prospects. Moreover, implement an orientation and mentoring program for new trustees. Continue ongoing efforts concerning Board development and self-assessment. [Directions 1,5,6]
     
  2. In collaboration with the Office for University Advancement, the Advancement Committee of the Board, and the Board of Trustees, engage in a project-based comprehensive capital campaign. This entails identifying priorities and major donors to achieve the realization of certain segments of the campus master plan. In addition, attain the annual fund goal of $850,000, and enhance donations from the alumni and parent relations association. [Directions 5,4,7]
     
  3. In collaboration with the Offices for University Advancement, Community Relations and the Board of Trustees, continue to strengthen our visibility and connections with key civic, economic, religious, and educational institutions, and with major local, regional, national corporations and foundations. In addition, expand the number of friends through cultivation events and contacts from 200 to 300. [Directions 5,6,7]
     
  4. In collaboration with the Offices for Business and Finance, Enrollment and University Relations, Information Technology Advisory Committee, and the respective Board Committees, complete a five-year comprehensive financial plan that is linked to the five-year enrollment and marketing plan, and the strategic directions. The five-year comprehensive financial plan will give top priority to the hiring of new faculty over the next three years. In addition, the University will develop a three-year technology plan that includes online learning. [Directions 7,2,8]
     
  5. In collaboration with the Offices for University Mission and Heritage, Employee Services, and the Diversity Committee, implement a cultural climate assessment and begin drafting a strategic plan for multicultural organizational development based on gap analysis of climate assessment. [Directions 1,8]
     
  6. In collaboration with the Offices for Enrollment and University Relations, Academic Affairs, and the Deans’ Council, recruit the largest freshmen class in Saint Xavier’s history (450); increase the proportion of resident students in the freshmen from 44% to 60%; and grow the overall resident population from 590 to 680 students. Develop a multi-pronged approach to academic offerings at the Orland Park Campus by enhancing daytime programming. In addition, throughout the University, strengthen international research and study opportunities for faculty and students. [Directions 3,2,6,7]
     
  7. In collaboration with the Office for University Research, Planning and Assessment, identify a set of institutional Key Performance Indicators for purpose of tracking progress towards the Eight Strategic Directions. [Directions 1 through 8]
     
  8. In collaboration with the Office for University Research, Planning and Assessment and the North Central Association Steering Committee, complete committee assignments, timeline and research preparation for the NCA self study. Present preliminary self study results on the five NCA criteria for accreditation at the October 2006 Board meeting, in anticipation of the NCA campus visit in 2007. [Directions 1,2]
     
  9. In collaboration with the Office for Student Affairs and the University Retention Committee, review every initiative in light of its impact on the retention of students, increasing the first year retention rate from 75% to 80%. [Directions 3,1,7,6]
     
  10. In collaboration with the Provost and the Vice President for Business and Finance, continue to explore options for a downtown Chicago presence for selected course offerings, securing a leased site no later than June 30, 2006. [Directions 6,2,3,4]