UL Lafayette Strategic Plan 2005-2010

	University of Louisiana at Lafayette FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN 2005 – 2010 November 1, 2004
Vision Statement: To be a distinguished, nationally competitive, teaching/research balanced institution of advanced learning. The university provides intellectual leadership for the educational, cultural, and economic development of the region and state through its instructional, research, and service activities, which include programs that attain national and international recognition. Graduate study and research are integral to the university’s purpose. Doctoral programs will continue to focus on fields of study in which UL Lafayette has the ability to achieve national competitiveness and/or to respond to specific state/regional need. Mission Statement: The University of Louisiana at Lafayette (UL Lafayette) takes as its primary purpose the examination, transmission, preservation, and extension of mankind’s intellectual traditions. UL Lafayette is categorized as a SREB Four-Year 2 institution, as a Carnegie Doctoral/Research-Intensive University, and as a COC/SACS Level VI institution. UL Lafayette is committed to graduate education through the doctorate, will conduct research appropriate to the level of academic programs offered, and will have a defined ratio of undergraduate to graduate enrollment. Philosophy Statement: To attain the mission of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette through the optimal and collegial deployment of the agency’s human, intellectual and fiscal resources; to subscribe to proactive, consistent, sound decision-making practices; and to maintain relevance and accountability in all processes and procedures, thereby building and sustaining student, faculty, staff, stakeholder, and public confidence. UL Lafayette is committed to promoting social mobility and equality of opportunity. The university extends its resources to diverse constituency groups it serves through research centers, continuing education, public outreach programs, cultural activities, and access to campus facilities. Because of its location in the heart of South Louisiana, UL Lafayette will continue its leadership role in sustaining instruction and research programs that preserve Louisiana’s history, including Francophone Studies, and the rich Cajun and Creole cultures. Contact Person: Harry J Hebert, Sr. Director Institutional Research PO Drawer 41732 Lafayette, LA 70506-1732 Phone: 337-482-6863 E-Mail: InstRes@louisiana.edu

Goals and Objectives: I. Goal: Increase Opportunities for Student Access and Success. Objective I.1: Increase fall 14^th day headcount enrollment at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette by 5% from the fall, 2003 baseline level of 16,208 to 17,018 by fall, 2009. Links: Louisiana: Vision 2020: Objective 1.1, Objective 1.6 Benchmark 1.6.3 Children’s Budget Link: Not applicable Human Resource Policies Beneficial to Women and Families Link: Not applicable Other Links: Board of Regents Master Plan for Higher Education Strategy I.1.1: Work with high school counselors to provide information to students and parents about programs and financial support in the Louisiana public education system. Strategy I.1.2: Continue development of articulation and support agreements with SLCC and LSUE. Strategy I.1.3: Increase funding for scholarships especially in areas targeted by state. Strategy I.1.4: Improve response time/information flow to students and parent inquiries. Performance Indicators: Output: Number of students enrolled (as of the 14^th class day) at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Outcome: Percent change in the number of students enrolled (as of the 14^th class day) at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Source: Official 14^th day file created from the University’s Student Information System Objective I.2: Increase minority fall headcount enrollment (as of the 14^th class day) at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette by 3% from the fall, 2003 baseline of 3,359 to 3,459 by fall, 2009. Links: Louisiana: Vision 2020: Objective 1.1, Objective 1.6 Benchmark 1.6.3 Children’s Budget Link: Not applicable Human Resource Policies Beneficial to Women and Families Link: Not applicable Other Links: Board of Regents Master Plan for Higher Education Strategy I.2.1: Continue work with middle school and high school counselors of schools with high minority populations to provide information to students and parents about programs and financial support. Strategy I.2.2: Continue development of articulation and support agreements with SLCC and LSUE. Strategy I.2.3: Increase funding of scholarships especially in areas targeted by state. Strategy I.2.4: Improve response time/information flow to student and parent inquiries. Strategy I.2.5: Increase minority faculty hires. Strategy I.2.6: Continue support for TRIO programs for minority population. Performance Indicators: Output: Number of minority students enrolled (as of the 14^th class day) at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Outcome: Percent change in the number of minority students enrolled (as of the 14^th class day) at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Source: Official 14^th day file created from the University’s Student Information System II. Goal: Ensure Quality and Accountability. Objective II.1: Increase the percentage of first-time, full-time, degree-seeking freshmen retained to second year in public postsecondary education by 4.2 percentage points from the fall, 2003 baseline level of 80.8% to 85% by fall, 2009. Links: Louisiana: Vision 2020: Objective 1.2 Benchmark 1.2.8, Objective 1.6 Benchmark 1.6.3 Children’s Budget Link: Not applicable Human Resource Policies Beneficial to Women and Families Link: Not applicable Other Links: Board of Regents Master Plan for Higher Education Strategy II.1.1: Continue strengthening of admissions requirements. Strategy II.1.2: Investigate reasons for academically eligible students not returning. Strategy II.1.3: Improve academic advising and academic support information and services. Strategy II.1.4: Improve retention programs specifically designed for freshmen. Performance Indicators: Output: Percentage of first-time, full-time, degree-seeking freshmen retained to the second year in public postsecondary education (total retention). Outcome: Percentage point change in the percentage of first-time, full-time, degree-seeking freshmen retained to the second year in public postsecondary education (total retention). Output: Percentage of first-time, full-time, degree-seeking freshmen retained to the second year at the Louisiana at Lafayette (same institution retention). Outcome: Percentage point change in the percentage of first-time, full-time, degree-seeking freshmen retained to the second year at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette (same institution retention). Source: Board of Regents SPSRETN Objective II.2: Increase the six-year graduation rate in postsecondary education by 10 percentage points from the fall, 2003 baseline level of 34.8 to 44.8 by spring, 2009. Links: Louisiana: Vision 2020: Objective 1.6 Benchmark 1.6.3, Objective 2.12 Benchmark 2.12.1 Children’s Budget Link: Not applicable Human Resource Policies Beneficial to Women and Families Link: Not applicable Other Links: Board of Regents Master Plan for Higher Education Strategy II.2.1: Continue strengthening of admissions requirements. Strategy II.2.2: Investigate reasons for academically eligible students not returning. Strategy II.2.3: Improve academic advising and academic support information and services. Performance Indicators: Output: Percentage of students, identified in a first-time, full-time, degree-seeking cohort, graduating within six years from a public postsecondary education institution. Outcome: Percentage point change in the graduation rate for students, identified in a first-time, full-time, degree-seeking cohort, graduating within six years from a public postsecondary education institution. Source: Board of Regents JOHNRPT91 III. Goal: Enhance University research capabilities and national reputation to increase research and development funding while utilizing the Governor’s Information Technology Initiative to help create an environment that spurs the development, growth and attraction of businesses capable of succeeding and flourishing within the rapidly emerging Information Age. Objective III.1: Increase the number of patents registered and copyrights applied for by UL Lafayette researchers by 40% from the 2003-2004 baseline number of 25 to 35 in 2009-2010. Links: Louisiana: Vision 2020: Objective 2.11 Children’s Budget Link: Not applicable Human Resource Policies Beneficial to Women and Families Link: Not applicable Other Links: Board of Regents Master Plan for Higher Education Strategy III.1.1: Provide university researchers workshops, materials and support to educate on the disclosure, development and commercialization of intellectual properties. Strategy III.1.2: Establish new research centers and sustain current ones through interaction with private companies. Strategy III.1.3: Plan for, build, and eventually implement a Center for immersive visualization that would support relevant research activities on campus, at other universities, and by private industry. Performance Indicators: Output: Number of patents registered and copyrights applied for. Outcome: Percentage of change in number of patents registered and copyrights applied for. Source: UL Lafayette Office of Research and Sponsored Programs Objective III.2: Create two new information technology related businesses or business relocations to Louisiana by 2009-2010 Links: Louisiana: Vision 2020: Objective 2.1, Objective 2.5, Objective 2.6, Objective 2.7, Objective 2.10, Objective 2.11. Children’s Budget Link: Not applicable Human Resource Policies Beneficial to Women and Families Link: Not applicable Other Links: Board of Regents Master Plan for Higher Education Strategy III.2.1: Provide university researchers workshops, materials and support to educate on the disclosure, development and commercialization of intellectual properties. Strategy III.2.2: Establish new research centers and sustain current ones through interaction with private companies. Strategy III.2.3: Plan for, build, and eventually implement a Center for immersive visualization that would support relevant research activities on campus, at other universities, and by private industry. Performance Indicators: Outcome: Number of new businesses created or new businesses relocated to Louisiana as a result of UL Lafayette IT research and development efforts Source: UL Lafayette Office of Research and Sponsored Programs Objective III.3: Collaborate with existing businesses to increase commercialization of new information technology related intellectual properties by 66.7% from the 2003-2004 baseline of 6 to 10 by 2009-2010. Links: Louisiana: Vision 2020: Objective 2.1, Objective 2.5, Objective 2.6, Objective 2.7, Objective 2.10, Objective 2.11. Children’s Budget Link: Not applicable Human Resource Policies Beneficial to Women and Families Link: Not applicable Other Links: Board of Regents Master Plan for Higher Education Strategy III.3.1: Provide university researchers workshops, materials and support to educate on the disclosure, development and commercialization of intellectual properties. Strategy III.3.2: Establish new research centers and sustain current ones through interaction with private companies. Strategy III.3.3: Plan for, build, and eventually implement a Center for immersive visualization that would support relevant research activities on campus, at other universities, and by private industry. Strategy III.3.4: Plan for and eventually build a new computer science building to support IT research and related economic development supporting activities. Performance Indicators: Output: Number of collaborations for the commercialization of new information technology related intellectual properties as a result of UL Lafayette IT research and development efforts. Outcome: Percentage of change in number of collaborations for the commercialization of new information technology related intellectual properties as a result of UL Lafayette IT research and development efforts. Source: UL Lafayette Office of Research and Sponsored Programs Objective III.4: Increase the amount of externally sponsored research and sponsored program funding awarded to the University by 25% from the 2003-2004 baseline amount of $36,395,955 to $45,130,983 in 2009-2010. Links: Louisiana: Vision 2020: Objective 2.11, Objective 2.13 Children’s Budget Link: Not applicable Human Resource Policies Beneficial to Women and Families Link: Not applicable Other Links: Board of Regents Master Plan for Higher Education Strategy III.4.1: Provide university researchers workshops, materials and support to educate on the disclosure, development and commercialization of intellectual properties. Strategy III.4.2: Establish new research centers and sustain current ones through interaction with private companies. Strategy III.4.3: Plan for, build, and eventually implement a Center for immersive visualization that would support relevant research activities on campus, at other universities, and by private industry. Strategy III.4.4: Plan for and eventually build a new computer science building to support IT research and related economic development supporting activities. Performance Indicators: Output: Yearly amount of externally sponsored research and sponsored program funding. Outcome: Percentage of change in externally sponsored research and sponsored program funding. Source: UL Lafayette Office of Research and Sponsored Programs Appendix A Process Documentation I. A brief statement identifying the principal clients and users of each program and the specific service or benefit derived by such persons or organizations: By designing and implementing programs of higher education, the University's clients include all the citizens in Louisiana who avail themselves of the numerous services provided by this institution. These services are delivered to students enrolled in degree programs and the thousands of citizens who participate in non-degree activities. Additionally, as a university that is recognized as an engine that drives economic development, the University's clients extend beyond students to all citizens who benefit from a healthy economy. As an institution that contributes to workforce development, job training and retraining, Louisiana's businesses and industries are primary clients and users of the University’s policies and plans. Further, the university, in its focus on preserving Louisiana’s heritage, enriches the state’s cultural capital. II. An identification of potential external factors that are beyond the control of the entity and that could significantly affect the achievement of its goals or objectives: A list of external factors that are beyond the control of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette that could significantly affect the achievement of its goals includes: 1. The Administration The current administration is very supportive of higher education’s goals and objectives. The support for postsecondary education in general has been laudable. However, the governor of Louisiana is very influential and there is no guarantee that future administrations will be as supportive of higher education. 2. The Economy At present, Louisiana's economy is relatively stable and becoming more diverse. However, even though the state's economy is not as vulnerable to downturns as it was in past decades, postsecondary education's financial position will always be precarious as long as its funding is not guaranteed. An economic recession or depression would hit postsecondary education particularly hard, since its funding is not protected by either constitution or statute. 3. The Federal Government A significant amount of revenue flows from Washington D.C. into Louisiana public postsecondary education. A change in policy at the federal level can have dramatic effects on postsecondary education, including student financial aid, research and experimentation, telecommunications (distance learning), and related programs. III. The statutory requirement or other authority for each goal of the plan: I. Goal: Increase Opportunities for Student Access and Success. 1. Constitution (Article VIII. Section 5 (D) 4) – To formulate and make timely revision of a master plan. Similar statutory language appears in Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes. II. Goal: Ensure Quality and Accountability. 1. Constitution (Article VIII, Section 5 (D) 4) – To formulate and make timely revision of a master plan. Similar statutory language appears in Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes. 2. Constitution (Article VIII, Section 5 (D) 1, 2) – To revise or eliminate existing academic programs and to approve or disapprove new program proposals. Similar statutory language appears in Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes. 3. Constitution (Article VIII, Section 5 (D) 3) – To study the need for new institutions or change in mission of existing institutions. Similar statutory language appears in Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes. IV. A description of any program evaluation used to develop objectives and strategies. The Board of Regents is required by the state constitution to develop and make timely revision of a master plan for higher education. The goals and objectives in this five-year strategic plan were derived from the Regents’ revised Master Plan, which was adopted by the Board of Regents in March 2001. The development of the Master Plan included multi-constituent task forces and study groups, the use of consultants, and public hearings. A core set of objectives was agreed upon and adopted by the systems of postsecondary education Strategy Analysis Checklist Analysis __X__ Cost/benefit analysis conducted (Under discussion with BoR and OPB) __√__ Financial or performance audit used (All performance and finance audit indicators have been fulfilled) __X__ Benchmarking for best management practices used (Under discussion with BoR and OPB) __X__ Act 160 Reports used __√__ Other analysis or evaluation tools used __√__ Impact on other strategies considered __√__ Stakeholders identified and involved Authorization __√__ Authorization exists __X__ Authorization needed Organization Capacity __X__ Needed structural or procedural changes identified (No structural or procedural changes needed) __X__ Resource needs identified __√__ Strategies developed to implement needed changes or address resource needs (Strategies have been developed to address goals and objectives) __√__ Responsibility assigned Time Frame __√__ Already ongoing __√__ New, startup date estimated __√__ Lifetime of strategy identified Fiscal Impact __X__ Impact on operating budget __X__ Impact on capital outlay budget __X__ Means of finance identified __X__ Return on investment determined to be favorable The budget is not tied to performance objectives in higher education. The University of Louisiana at Lafayette receives funds as allocated by the University of Louisiana System. V. Identification of the primary persons who will benefit from or be significantly affected by each objective within the plan. Objective I.1 Students, parents, faculty, and staff within and outside the service areas of the University Objective I.2 Students, parents, faculty, and staff within and outside the service areas of the University Objective II.1 Students, employers, citizenry of the state Objective II.2 Students, employers, citizenry of the state VI. An explanation of how duplication of effort will be avoided when the operations of more than one program are directed at achieving a single goal, objective, or strategy. For the purposes of Act 1465 of 1997, the University of Louisiana at Lafayette is a single program. Duplication of effort of more than one program is thus not applicable. VII. Documentation as to the validity, reliability, and appropriateness of each performance indicator, as well as the method used to verify and validate the performance indicators as relevant measures of each program’s performance. See Performance Indicator Documentation attached for each performance indicator. VIII. A description of how each performance indicator is used in management decision making and other agency processes. See Performance Indicator Documentation attached for each performance indicator.

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