Board of Overseers Dr. James Ramsey, President, University of Louisville November 11, 2014 1
2 Welcome
3 Some Updates Since Our Last Meeting
2014 Presidential Medal Recipients Dr. James Ramsey, UofL President Dawn Lee, WHAS Crusade President and CEO Father Joe Graffis, Chairman, WHAS Crusade for Children Board of Directors Dr. James Ramsey, UofL President Sandy Metts Snowden (center) with daughter-in-law Jenn Metts, husband David Snowden and son David Metts July 2014
1B firstbuild Grand Opening July 2014
$14.7M NIH Grant Anti-HIV Project August 2014
August 2014 A New School Year!
And a Great Freshman Class August 2014
Mortenson Family School of Dentistry Gift $5M August 2014 9
Ice Bucket Challenge August 2014 10 But more importantly, opening ALS Clinic
ALS Clinic Earns National Recognition September 2014 11
Governor visit sneak peak Research Park unveiled September 2014 12
Helmsley Trust Pediatric Spinal Cord Injury $1.5M September 2014 13
Another Special Year in the Life of the University September 2014 14
The Spectacular $1 Billion Campaign Celebrated September 2014 15
September - December
Oxley Foundation Gift Largest in History of CEHD November 2014 17 Support of Signature Partnership Initiative
Most Importantly We Have Continued on a Pretty Damn Amazing Trajectory Extraordinary Achievements* Updated 09-03- 14 18
It Is Not Easy It Will Not Be Easy State budget cuts Market competition Increased expectations / accountability Integrity of academy
21 st Century University Discussions Progressing We remain committed to becoming a premier, nationally recognized research university with local responsibility and global reach (House Bill 1) We are not ringing the bell
21 Lone Survivor Marcus Luttrell
21 st Century University Update First Academic / Research Priorities Collaborative / Multi-disciplinary / World-class Niche Excellence Community Need Student Interest Partnership Opportunities Funding Opportunities Three pilot projects underway
21 st Century University Update Second New General Education Curriculum Next Steps - Assemble a team from across campus - Look at innovative models from other schools - Daylong symposium - Define learning outcomes; i.e. why would students want to come to metropolitan research university
21 st Century University Update Third How we operate and manage shared service model Numerous pilot projects eg. Speed Engineering What have we learned Efficiencies can realized Resources can be reallocated Not one size for all units
Fourth How we operate and manage Budget Model 21 st Century University Update Principles Interviewed a dozen universities (Michigan, Arizona, Florida State, UNC Chapel Hill, UK) No perfect model, and even when people say they are using a model huge differences in implementation and processes Commitment well communicated Transparent Provide sustaining funding Incentive based Hired CFO/COO
21 st Century University Update Fifth TDIE (Technology, Demographics, International, Engagement) recommendations ready to implement a) Technology b) International Education c) Strategic enrollment management d) Engagement
21 st Century University Update Sixth Culture Committee: 4 areas of focus Fairness and Equality Rewards and Recognition Professional Development and Training Communication
And Lastly There Are More Tracys Counting On Us I cannot express how much your efforts have made a positive impact in my life. I will forever remember your passion, care and support. I can t wait to take all of my knowledge and help pass it on through others, and give back. I now have the degree, confidence and strength to follow my dreams. P.S. I am passing the cap to my 8 year old niece, Adara.
To move forward I need you! (Today s Veteran s Day)
Last Year You asked How can we help/ Be more engaged?
Visiting Committees (2) Revive Committees (been hibernating) Recruit students Public Policy Last Budget Increase - 2006 Mini campaign So!
And Finally Thanks