NEUMANN COLLEGE

NEUMANN COLLEGE

OPERATIONAL PLAN

2007-2009

Responsible Party Codes

*Status Codes

ITR = Executive Director for Information Technology and Resources

MC = Executive Director for Marketing and Communications

VPAA = Vice President for Academic Affairs

VPHR = Vice President for Human Resources

VPIACR = Vice President for Institutional Advancement & College Relations

VPEM = Vice President for Enrollment Management

VPFA = Vice President for Finance and Administration

VPMM = Vice President for Mission and Ministry

VPSA = Vice President for Student Affairs

EC = Executive Council

Pres. = President

C = Complete

B&IP = Begun & In Progress

M = Moved forward to FY____________

O = Ongoing

NAGR = Not achieved for good reason

D = Delete

b = Already in budget

Goal I

Advance Neumann College as a recognized Catholic Franciscan higher education institution focused on its mission and values.

Objectives

Actions

Responsible

Party

Time

Frame

Est.

Cost

Status *

I.1

Deepen an understanding among faculty of the Catholic and Franciscan Intellectual Traditions.

I.1.1

I.1.2

I.1.3

Develop mentoring program in Catholic Franciscan Tradition for new faculty hires.

Implement the Franciscan Scholars Program.

Implement the Assisi Pilgrimage Program for faculty/staff.

VPAA, VPMM

VPMM

Pres/VPMM

2007

2008

I.2

Continue to infuse the Catholic Franciscan Intellectual Tradition through the core curriculum and academic programs and majors.

I.2.1

I.2.2

I.2.3

Strengthen the Theology and Religious Education Programs.

Develop workshops for faculty on integration of the Catholic Franciscan Tradition.

Develop programming, training and resources for the Neumann Community and for external audiences to promote the inherent value of sports for spiritual growth and character development.

VPAA, VPMM

VPMM, VPAA

VPMM

2007-2009

I.3

Sustain the unique teaching and learning environment that enables the integration of student experience and service learning opportunities.

I.3.1

I.3.2

I.3.3

Integrate mission-based service learning across the Neumann curriculum, and in our developing core and adult curricula (i.e., by way of capstone experiences, service learning portfolios, etc.).

Implement 6-8 programs per year for residential students on topical world issues from a Franciscan perspective, moderated by faculty.

Continually build a campus community and inclusive environment that fosters respect, integrity, service and excellence.

VPAA,VPMM

VPAA/VPSA

2007-2009

2007

2007-2009

Goal II

Demonstrate a commitment to quality by modeling excellence in educational effectiveness and institutional management.

Objectives

Actions

Responsible

Party

Time

Frame

Est.

Cost

Status*

II.1

Coordinate and implement the institutional assessment plan and processes for scheduled evaluation of student learning, alumni, programs, services and processes.

II.1.1

II.1.2

II.1.3

II.1.4

II.1.5

Enhance the utilization and analysis of data for continuous quality, improvement of learning, programs and services.

Develop a 5 year schedule for assessment of programs and services.

Conduct a comprehensive donor survey to assess the motivation and satisfaction of current donors and alumni.

Develop a plan for market research as mandated by enrollment/program goals.

Implement the plan(s) for market research as related to academic programs.

VPIACR

2007-2009

2007-2008

2007

2007-2008

II.2

Enhance student involvement and communication venues for input and continual improvement of programs and services.

II.2.1

II.2.2

II.2.3

II.2.4

II.2.5

II.2.6

II.2.7

II.2.8

II.2.9

Implement twice annual student summits on focused topics for institutional improvement and student learning in cooperation with Student Government Board.

Implement a new model for faculty/staff advising to campus clubs and organizations.

Implement an adult student arm of the Student Government Board to represent the interests and engagement of adult students in campus life.

Implement a parent communication program and web pages supporting information and involvement while promoting student responsibility.

Provide a student commons/recreational area and related recreational programming for commuting and residential students.

Review and implement approved recommendations from the Graduate Council.

Include a student representative on the Arts Guild.

Revitalize academic advising and provide ongoing education for faculty and staff advisors.

Expand student support services in ARC.

VPSA

VPSA, VPIA/CR, MC

VPSA, VPFA

VPIACR

VPAA

2007-2009

2007

2008

2007

2007-2008

2007

2007-2008

2007-2009

II.3

Implement a campus radio station to enhance communication and student learning.

II.3.1

II.3.2

Implement “on campus” broadcasting using Intranet and Internet that integrates curriculum and students’ co-curricular interests.

Develop a highly visible “on air” studio for the campus radio station.

VPAA, VPSA, ITR

VPSA, VPFA

2008-2009

2008

II.4

Use skill audit results as a basis for staff training and development.

II.4.1

II.4.2

Conduct survey of CMT membership to determine need for future employee skills/development.

Develop schedule and plan for implementation of survey results.

VPHR

2007-2008

2008

II.5

Promote continuity planning as a responsibility of all levels of leadership.

II.5.1

II.5.2

Develop written documentation for departmental process and procedures to ensure cross training.

Provide Management education to ensure formal processes for implementing effective continuity planning.

VPHR

2007-2009

2007-

2009

II.6

Determine if the College will seek university status.

II.6.1

II.6.2

II.6.3

Develop necessary plan for data collection.

Recommend decision to Board of Trustees.

Implement the plan developed.

Pres.

2007-2008

2008

2007-2008

II.7

Implement programs supporting “whole student” development to include leadership, engagement, courtesy and personal skills that are based on learning goals and outcomes consistent with mission and values.

II.7.1

II.7.2

II.7.3

Revise the Student Handbook to include learning goals and outcomes.

Develop and implement a new student leadership development program.

Develop and implement programs targeting the development of basic skills (personal finance, courteous behavior, presentation, professional decorum, dress, etc.).

VPSA

VPSA, VPAA, VPMM

2007

2008

Goal III

Enhance and steward the resources necessary to further Neumann College’s mission and values.

Objectives

Actions

Responsible

Party

Time

Frame

Est.

Cost

Status*

III.1

Continue effective enrollment management to achieve a headcount of 3300, an FTE of 2697 (385 graduates; 2312 undergraduates).

(cf IV.5.1)

III.1.1

III.1.2

III.1.3

III.1.4

III.1.5

III.1.6

III.1.7

III.1.8

Implement Distance Education to families of the military and other selected organizations.

Update the integrated marketing plan to achieve new student enrollment goals.

Achieve a 77% persistence/retention rate from freshmen to sophomore year through effective enrollment and retention strategies, programs and services.

Increase yield for accepted and deposited full time students 2% annually.

Complete the integration of marketing and communications through use of the internet.

Insure that sufficient deposits are received to maximize housing while commuter students are recruited.

Develop a strategic plan to enhance the College web-site.

Provide an “on-line” new student orientation course using Web CT for adult and distance learning students.

VPEM/VPAA

VPEM/MC

VPSA, VPEM, VPAA

VPEM

VPEM/MC

VPEM/VPSA

VPIACR/MC/

ITR

VPSA, ITR

2007-2008

2007-2009

2007

2007-2009

2008

III.2

Assess all under-enrolled graduate programs and under-graduate majors and minors for viability from a mission, market, and financial perspective.

III.2.1

III.2.2

III.2.3

Use results of market surveys to assist in determining program viability.

Assess existing educational programs with multiple tracks for efficient use of resources and mission-congruent outcomes.

Use results of a systematic financial analysis program by program.

2007-2009

III.3

Ensure student access, effective program sequence, efficient utilization of resources, and maximum efficiency through course schedule and scheduling process.

III.3.1

Review academic program course sequence, schedule, and space utilization to maximize resources and access.

VPAA/Deans

2007-2009

III.4

Complete a new capital campaign to

support the completion of the first three phases of the updated campus plan.

III.4.1

III.4.2

III.4.3

III.4.4

III.4.5

Develop an integrated approach toward a culture of philanthropy.

Create communications plan and events to support the capital campaign.

Cultivate current and new prospects systematically so as to create appropriate stewardship support.

Document individual prospect/major gift cultivation plans.

Develop funding opportunities to complete construction projects.

VPIACR

2007-2009

2008

2007-2009

2007

III.5

Implement a comprehensive schedule for assessment and continual improvment of administrative services.

III.5.1

III.5.2

III.5.3

III.5.4

Update the facility needs assessment, conduct a food service needs assessment and evaluate safety/security needs.

Develop action plan to respond to assessments/outcomes.

Implement an annual satisfaction survey (faculty, staff, students) for IT services.

Establish a renewal plan to ensure the quality of college facilities.

VPFA

ITR

VPIACR

2007-2009

2007-

2009

2008

2007-2008

III.6

Enhance areas of revenue generation to diversify revenue composition and lessen dependency on tuition.

III.6.1

III.6.2

III.6.3

III.6.4

Using “Resource 25” software, analyze facility usage to maximize rental opportunities.

Organize as needed a cross departmental summit(s) to develop revenue generating ideas and plans.

Grow Annual Giving unrestricted support by $25,000 annually and educate donors about its importance.

Seek additional foundation, State and Federal grant awards.

VPFA

VPIACR

2007

2007-2009

Goal IV

Expand collaborative initiatives for planned and managed growth.

Objectives

Actions

Responsible

Party

Time

Frame

Est.

Cost

Status*

IV.1

Implement a collaborative model between Career Development Center and Alumni Office to link successful alumni as mentors with students.

IV.1.1

Consider an organizational structure that enhances successful networking and mentoring between alumni and students.

VPIACR/VPAA

2008

IV.2

Participate in the preparation of the laity for leadership roles in Catholic organizations, schools, and parishes.

IV.2.1

IV.2.2

IV.2.3

Implement a revised Religious Ed. Institute based on the needs of Catholic Dioceses using technology.

Offer seminars/programs which differentiate the various roles open to laity serving Catholic organizations.

Implement the doctoral program in Education.

VPAA/VPMM

VPAA

2007-2009

2007

IV.3

Collaborate with local school districts to implement dual enrollment programs.

IV.3.1

IV.3.2

Continue to work with local school districts, their schools, and home-school organizations.

Enhance the participation in dual enrollment agreement with local school districts.

VPEM/VPAA

VPAA/ITR

2007

2007-2009

IV.4

Collaborate with the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia, the sponsoring Congregation, to maintain an effective relationship, monitor and respond to changing demographics and needs of both organizations.

IV.4.1

IV.4.2

IV.4.3

Participate in the ASEC project.

Participate in the foundation of the Neumann/Drexel School in Chester.

Continue to collaborate with the Sisters of Saint Francis of Philadelphia toward land acquisition, sharing resources, programs and facilities.

President

2007-2009

2007-2008

2007-2009

IV.5

Collaborate with local landowners for the development of residential opportunities for students.

IV.5.1

IV.5.2

IV.5.3

IV.5.4

IV.5.5

IV.5.6

Determine the need and percentage of growth in residential students. (cf III.1)

Continue to contact and meet with neighbors keeping them informed of the College’s progress.

Maintain an effective communication plan with neighbors and the Aston Township.

Continue to purchase property on Convent Road that supports the campus master plan.

Seek opportunities to collaborate with local landowners to provide student residence opportunities.

Enhance “off campus” housing services through the Office of Residence Life.

VPEM/EC

VPFA

VPFA/VPSA

VPSA

2008-2009

2007-2009

2007-2008

2007-2009

IV.6

Collaborate with other educational institutions to provide quality programs.

IV.6.1

IV.6.2

Seek opportunities for collaboration in the development of creative academic offerings.

Participate in Regis Online.

VPSA/VPAA

VPAA

2007-2009