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Winthrop University2008-09

Vision of Distinction

Assignment GridJune 2008

End-of-Year Update

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GOAL OBJECTIVE ASSIGNED TO NOTESThe Winthrop Community

1. To ensure Winthrop’s ability to maintain the quality, value and special nature of the Winthrop Experience as the student body grows, Winthrop will:

President DiGiorgio with the support of Executive Officers

• Assess the university’s progress in meeting longer-term academic, residential, support services and other needs, as outlined in the “Next Horizons” presentations (See: http://www.winthrop.edu/president/educationbydesign/default.aspx .)

• A feasability analysis of future growth potential was completed this year by George Dehne Associates (GDA.) Pertinent information was shared with the university community and progress is being made in implementing necessary changes.

• Identify what capacities, staffing and resources will be necessary to meet academic, facilities and support service needs to accommodate incremental growth in enrollment while maintaining and building upon Winthrop University’s nationally recognized quality and value.

• Hired Academic Space & Scheduling Coordinator in February 2008. Addition of the new position has provided for better coordination of course scheduling and classroom utilization across academic colleges. Work is underway on the inventory of academic space, updating the student information and facilities files to further assist with scheduling and reporting needs. Research is continuing on software available to assist with management of space inventory and utilization.

• Explore land acquisition needs and opportunities in the context of Winthrop’s acquisition of the American Legion property and potential acquisition of adjacent city properties.

• WUREF studied possible acquisition of University Place property but did not obtain the property.

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GOAL OBJECTIVE ASSIGNED TO NOTES

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• Develop a long-range plan for Winthrop University consistent with its legislative mandate to be “a first-class institution of higher education” offering its community of learners such features and programs “as the progress of the times may require.”

• Plans for campus wide improvements continue. Facilities projects are moving forward as are new residence life initiatives and academic programing initiatives that reflect current student needs.

The Winthrop Community

2. To deepen and enrich the manner in which Winthrop University fulfills its mission as a community of learners with individual student academic and personal development at its heart, Winthrop will continue to create and articulate a series of progressively developmental experiences that are designed to prepare students to live, learn and lead successfully throughout their lives, both personally and professionally. In 2007-2008 Winthrop will:

Tom MooreAcademic Leadership CouncilMarilyn SmithDave RankinMartha SpearsWill Kiblinger

• Enhance understanding of the purpose and rigor embedded in Winthrop’s foundational “Touchstones” academic experiences by ensuring references to the program and its core concepts are infused across key communications.

• An inventory of publications and websites with reference to the general education program and courses was made. Coordinated efforts with University Relations, Student Life, and Academic Affairs occurred to ensure university communications appropriately reference and describe the Touchstone Program.

• Continue to assess the impact on student progress of both Winthrop’s foundational “Touchstones” program and the distinctive two-year residential experience and incorporate findings into on-going refinement of both programs.

Jennifer Solomon for Academic Leadership Council

• University College has worked with the Office of Institutional Effectiveness to initiate on-going assessment of the Touchstone Program, as well as the Touchstone Core. Identified several desired outcomes and began collecting data to measure how well our students are reaching intended outcomes. This is a work in progress and will be on-going.

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• Utilize assessment of Winthrop’s residential Academic Success Communities to inform decisions regarding the appropriate number and nature of such communities in future academic years.

Cindy CassensHoward Seidler

• The Department of Residence Life and Institutional Effectiveness identified three major Intended Student Outcomes to measure and evaluate the overall program. The department will use data from NSSE, EBI Resident Assessment, and Institutional Research to measure effectiveness. As the data results are received over the summer, staff will analyze them and form action items and plan for the next assessment cycle.


3. To build on its record of nationally recognized quality and value while ensuring the continued availability of the distinctive Winthrop Experience for students of the future, Winthrop in 2007-2008 will:

Executive Officers

• Review progress made through its Quality Enhancement Initiative investments in personnel, facilities and technology over the past five years.

• Investments in the Quality Enhancement Initiative over the previous five years has resulted in Winthrop reaching the point where technology is routinely rotated so that no student uses computers more than three years old; software continues to be leading edge; older facilities have been maintained and improved as necessary and new facilities have been designed with resource saving Leeds technology used as appropriate. Overall salaries have not increased due to economic conditions including state support decreases.

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• Design the next generation of that initiative as part of Winthrop’s on-going commitment to sustained high performance, continuous quality improvement and accountability.

• Future generations of this intiative will be based on state support and other funding resources.

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4. To enhance Winthrop’s positioning to secure additional key resources, the university will develop the first phase of an integrated institutional marketing initiative that:

• Is built upon the core values and goals embedded in Winthrop’s mission and vision.

• Recognizes realistic marketplace and competitive assessments.

• Results in enhanced capacities for intentional and predictive institutional and enrollment planning.

• Stresses accountability and ongoing evaluation.

Tom MooreKathryn HoltenEllen Wilder-ByrdMargaret WilliamsonSenior Marketing Group

Building upon previous endeavors that isolated the core values and goals embedded in Winthrop’s mission and vision, specific strategies were planned and implementation begun as the comprehensive institutional marketing initiative took shape. Infrastructure activities included:– the reorganization of roles and positions within University Relations to reflect and support more effectively a comprehensive and integrated approach to marketing and communications;– the creation of a small marketing budget to take advantage of new opportunities in a highly selective fashion (e.g., US Airways seatback magazine);

– the review of roles and positions within Admissions to dedicate more professional focus intensively on marketplace positioning in order to compete more successfully for students– the strategic positioning of the university through a focused approach by reviewing opportunities for Winthrop to be profiled, highlighted and featured in advantageous ways– the thorough review and redesign of communications, printed and electronic, to ensure that core values and messages are embedded throughout major publications and the university’s website in a way to advance Winthrop’s strategic goals.

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GOAL OBJECTIVE ASSIGNED TO NOTES(4. Con't.) – the creation of the VIEW (Visual Enhancements

Workgroup), the activities of which forged a cohesive visual identity for the campus and to plan for enhancements that tie together the newer facilities to the traditional aspects of the historic campus and make it more appealing to a pedestrian-friendly community.– Please see “Student Body” #1 and “Support Services” #4 for additional aspects of the marketing initiative.


5. To enhance student’s preparation for their emerging and future roles in the world of work and civic life, while also increasing potential employers’ awareness of Winthrop’s distinctive approach in this regard, Winthrop will:

• Analyze and prioritize within colleges and departments possible additions to the recent campus-wide inventory of culminating academic activities available to students.

Tom Moore and Academic Leadership Council

• Two programs in Arts & Sciences added culminating experience courses to their programs, Political Science and History. (Updated chart to be provided by T. Moore during June EO Retreat.)

• Implement by January 2008 within the Center for Career Development and Service Learning a central clearinghouse for internship opportunities that will assist students in identifying work experiences appropriate to their needs, as well as serving the needs and expectations of potential employers in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors.

Michelle WolfEllin McDonough

• Completed with implementation of EagleLink software (see separate report titled "clearinghouse")

• Develop pre-requisite guidance for students going into experiential opportunities to ensure students are prepared for their experience.

Jason Weil and new Center DirectorJennifer Solomon

• Given 3 staff relocations, no action was taken on this item

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GOAL OBJECTIVE ASSIGNED TO NOTES(5. Con't.)

• Continue to integrate and broaden student opportunities to engage in for-credit service learning by expanding outreach to key employers in the region, including those in the non-profit sector.

Ellin McDonough • The Advisory Council for Civic Engagement (ACCE) was established to support the service learning, volunteer and community service elements at Winthrop University. The Council reviews programs, recommends procedures, and assists in creating and maintaining a positive relationship among all stakeholders. ACCE consists of three community partners, seven faculty members, three student leaders, and five staff members.

The Center for Career Development and Service Learning held the second annual Community Partner Reception in Fall 07; a networking opportunity for non-profit agency representatives, faculty, and staff. 37 agency representatives attended. In Spring 08 a “mix and mingle” for non profit community partners was held that connected ACAD peer mentors with non profits. 55 peer mentors and 9 community partners attended the event.

Two new Service Learning classes ENG 320 and SOCL 501 were offered to students in Fall 07. All freshmen students participated in group service projects through their Fall 07 ACAD 101 course, benefiting 16 community partners. Two international Service Learning classes were created, benefiting global partners in Costa Rica and Nicaragua. A second Nicaraguan course is planned for May 08.

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GOAL OBJECTIVE ASSIGNED TO NOTES(5. Con't.)

• Recognize companies and organizations involved in providing experiential opportunities for students as a way to thank those companies, increase the number of companies involved and broaden opportunities available to students.

Michell Wolf, ChairNell WalkerKelly Ryan

(See full report submitted 1/08 titled “employer experiential opportunities recognition”) In addition to the recommendations listed in this report, the Center for Career Development and Service Learning has restructured career development positions to put a larger emphasis on the internship/co-op program. An “Intern/Co-op of the Year” award and ceremony is also being planned. This event would not only recognize an outstanding student but also the organizations used as internship/co-op sites.


6. To reflect Winthrop’s emphasis on student engagement, community outreach and development of partnerships and collaborations as a means of achieving deeper learning and fostering student academic and personal success, Winthrop will seek formal recognition and classification by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as a master’s level institution focused on “Community Engagement.”

Jason WeilExecutive Officers

Currently the application is being reviewed and revised from its original draft form. The application will be submitted in June 2008 before the September 2008 deadline. Classification is announced in December 2008.


7. To fulfill and enhance its commitment to the value of a diverse community, Winthrop will identify and adopt national best practices in recruitment, hiring and retention of faculty and staff from under-represented groups.

Tom Moore and Academic Leadership CouncilCheryl SouthworthPadmini PatwardhanAdolphus BelkTim DaughertyStephanie Milling-RobbinsPatricia Howard

The group met and discussed current practices across Academic Affairs and sources of information on best practices. The AAVP’s office ordered and distributed two publications by AAC&U on recruiting and retaining faculty from underrepresented groups. ALC discussed searches during the year and shared practices directed toward increasing the pools and encouraging applications from minority applicants.

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8. To enhance Winthrop students’ opportunities to engage with individuals who are recognized for their leadership in thoughtful exploration of challenging issues, Winthrop will examine:

• potential affiliation with an established visiting fellows program


• Progress was slow on affiliating with an established visiting fellows program and will be continued next year.

• options for bringing nationally recognized guest speakers to campus.

Mark Herring, Co-chairBrien Lewis, Co-chairKristin KiblingerHal ManesaAJ AnguloKaren StockSteve Smith

• Committee has met and developed a list of speakers; inquiries are underway to determine availability and price of speakers. Committee has also developed outline and guidelines for consideration and selection of speakers. (Report to be provided for June Retreat)


9. To enhance student opportunities for engagement at the competitive level in activities that will hone their capacities for leadership through persuasive oral presentation skills, Winthrop will analyze options and quantify resources necessary for development of a competitive debate and/or moot court program at Winthrop.

Tim Boylan (Fall Only)Michael LipscombRon GreenJason Weil

Data was compiled and reviewed on debate and moot court programs in the region and across the country. While the programs vary, a report will be forth coming in the fall that projects resources required for several of the various levels of involvement in these activities.


10. To incorporate awareness of the value of wellness and health to intellectual and creative activity and overall institutional and community life, Winthrop will:

Carlton Bessinger, ChairJT TimmonsBethany MarloweJennifer SolomonSamantha ReedShelley HamillJacqueline Riddle

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GOAL OBJECTIVE ASSIGNED TO NOTES(10 Con't.)

• Create a Wellness Council to serve as a resource for members of the campus communityregarding overall wellness issues, including personal nutrition, exercise and stress management, as well as an advisor on policies relating to tobacco, alcohol and other substances.

• Committee met and determined it would be advantageous to receive evaluation of West Center programming and facility opportunities prior to making further recommendations. Council to become active in Fall 2008.

• Continue to incorporate healthy living information and activities into all first-year students’ Winthrop Experience.

• This continues to be a priority and is carried out through both Academic Affairs and Student Life initiatives.


11. To gauge the interests of currently enrolled students in various sports and inform possible athletics program expansion, Winthrop will complete a survey regarding student interest level in participating in various sports.

Tom HickmanEvelyn Weeks

The survey was developed and was administered throughout the fall semester. A plan is in place to continue the collection of these data.


12. To ensure the progress of Winthrop’s intercollegiate athletic program remains apace with the growth and progress of the overall institution, Winthrop will complete by December 2007 a 10-year plan for the programmatic and facilities development of the Winthrop University Athletics program.

Tom Hickman, ChairFrank PullanoStevie ChepkoMargaret WilliamsonNorma McDuffieMark CookeMelissa PerrySharen Dubard

The committee has completed the 10-year plan and the report has been delivered to the president.


13. To foster greater appreciation of the nature of the Winthrop community among students’ families, Winthrop will implement a contemporary Family Weekend event jointly engaging parents and students in experiences typical of campus community life.

Bethany Marlow, ChairFamily Weekend Advisory Committee

Family Weekend was held and received many compliments. October 3-5, 2008 has been selected for the next one.

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GOAL OBJECTIVE ASSIGNED TO NOTESThe Student Body

1. To fulfill its commitment to inclusiveness and to ensure the presence of demographically diverse perspectives that will enrich the Winthrop experience for all students, Winthrop will continue to implement a multi-year enrollment growth initiative designed to enhance the size, quality and diversity of the undergraduate student body by:

• Implementing a state-of-the-art administrative database system that will facilitate:

Margaret Williamson

the management of prospective applicant information more effectively and efficiently;

The implementation of Recruitment Plus began on August 6. The primary task remaining to be completed is application processing in RP and IT staff are on schedule to accomplish this. Application processing will permit most recruitment/admissions work to take place in RP instead of the current process of entering data into two systems. At that point, only admitted student data will be downloaded into SIS.

the ability to customize communications to high school students, parents and guidance counselors;

With RP, the communication flow to students, high school counselors and parents is now more timely and efficient. Mailings are customized to specific audiences. The admissions counselors are becoming more and more proficient in managing their territories, and they are effectively utilizing RP to work with their prospects and applicants. Students are receiving special communication from the counselors and their assistants based on their interests, intended majors, and other similar factors.

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the development of a selective applicant pool capable of incrementally augmenting the size and academic profile of the entering freshman class, and

Recruitment territories this year were carefully selected using current student and prospective student data to ensure travel to areas from which Winthrop should successfully recruit students. Search buys this year were more targeted using counties and geomarkets instead of zip codes in productive states. In addition, the search buy in several states was adjusted to reflect suggestions by GDA.

The campus visit experience has been improved dramatically to provide more interaction with students, additional tour times, customization and personalization. From upgrading the residence hall show rooms to providing lunch in Thomson Cafeteria gratis for visiting parents and students, to developing a VIP applicant protocol, the changes are being received very positively by our visitors.

Additional activities to augment the size, quality, and in-state/out-of-state make-up of the freshman class include collaborations with:– Alumni Relations at out-of-state receptions– CVPA to host out-of-state dance auditions and art portfolio reviews– All of the colleges to develop “the arsenal” of current information on programs, majors, alumni successes, career opportunities, etc.– GDA and Scannell & Kurz for effective and continuing implementation of their respective recommendations for recruitment and financial aid.

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the development of a comprehensive program of data collection and analysis that will enable recruitment and admissions activities and monitoring of student persistence to reliably inform all relevant aspects of the enrollment management process and overall institutional planning.

The new position of data analyst has been invaluable. The Scannell & Kurz visit provided the opportunity to gather and organize huge amounts of data that will be helpful in providing baseline data for the future. For example, an upcoming summer project is to conduct an analysis of search non-responders against last year’s freshman class. Those whose profile matches students who did enroll will be treated as if they did respond. The next project will be to develop a validity study to determine to what extent a student’s high school gpa, class rank, SAT verbal, SAT math, or ACT scores predict freshman year academic success.

• Marketing Winthrop’s presence in one of the Carolinas’ fastest-growing and most progressive metropolitan regions more intentionally and more extensively.

Tom MooreKathryn HoltenMargaret WilliamsonEllen Wilder-ByrdMichelle Wolf

• We have touted the advantages of being in the Charlotte metropolitan area more broadly and intentionally this year. In publications and on the campus tour, students are encouraged to explore internship, job and social opportunities available within a short driving distance. In addition to promoting Charlotte’s proximity in Winthrop materials, there has also been a concerted effort to take advantage of opportunities like the NCAA basketball tournament, the US Airways seatback magazine, etc.

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GOAL OBJECTIVE ASSIGNED TO NOTES(1. Con't.) Undergraduate recruitment efforts are more

intentionally integrating Charlotte’s role in the Winthrop experience, including aspects such as location, internships, job possibilities as well as entertainment opportunities and weekend activities. Tactics include recruitment publications, customized correspondence, website features, online chats, and direct counselor interactions. The Graduate School has expanded its marketing efforts through additional print ads in a variety of magazines, attendance at graduate school fairs in the area, and membership in the Charlotte Area Higher Education Consortium.

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GOAL OBJECTIVE ASSIGNED TO NOTES(1. Con't.) Specific examples include the following:

Admissions created a targeted bounceback card that prominently featured Charlotte within the card’s “LIVE” theme. For the Content Management System, a stylized button “Play and Shop in Charlotte” was created to link to the visitcharlotte.com web site. A full-color, full-page Winthrop ad was placed in the US Airways Magazine Profile: Charlotte editorial section showcasing the area to nearly 7 million passengers worldwide. Admissions and Alumni Relations partnered on an event bringing together Charlotte area alumni and prospective students at Discovery Place in February. “Weekends at Winthrop” provided weekly updated local and Charlotte area event and excursion info throughout the academic year through an RSS feed on the student portal, as well as a web site and displays in Dinkins Student Center. A new initiative to market the institution to prospective students through a kiosk at Carolina Place Mall is underway.

• Enhancing the diversity on campus and in students’ experiences by increasing the number of international students at Winthrop and the opportunities for Winthrop students to study abroad.

Woody PeltonMargaret Williamson

• Admissions staff and the International Center staff explored international recruitment opportunities. Staff from both offices are attending an event for international school counselors in Michigan.

• Maintaining an in-state percentage of no less than 75 percent of the undergraduate student body.

Margaret Williamson

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GOAL OBJECTIVE ASSIGNED TO NOTESThe Student Body

2. To ensure Winthrop’s ability to maintain the quality, value and residential nature of the Winthrop Experience as the student body grows, Winthrop will:

President DiGiorgioFrank Ardaiolo with support of Executive Officers

• Explore options and timetables to increase housing capacity to enable Winthrop to meet current and projected student housing needs and/or preferences.

• Winthrop University Real Estate Foundation studied possible acquisition of University Place property but chose not to obtain the property.

• Explore options and timetables for development of fraternity/sorority housing on campus.

The Student Body

3. To encourage students to reflect on and to document the scope and depth of their overall Winthrop Experience in ways that will foster and advance their academic, personal and eventual professional success, Winthrop will investigate an “e-portfolio” system through which students can record and manage documentation of each stage of their progressive learning at Winthrop.

Tom MooreFrank ArdaioloKaren JonesMel HortonDinah SouthardTom InjaychockPatrice BruneauBiff EdgeJennifer SolomonBethany Senkowsky

See completed review titled “E-portfolio Report”.

The Student Body

4. To enhance graduate education, Winthrop will implement an enrollment growth initiative designed to enhance the size, quality and diversity of the graduate student body by:

Tom MooreDebra BoydRoger WeikleTim DruekeJim JohnstonMark DewaltAlice BurmeisterDave RankinKathryn Holten

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(4 Con't.)

• Providing prospective applicants with information customized to their interests and circumstances.

• Exploring best practices and emerging technologies that will create opportunities for streamlined and improved delivery of services to graduate students at both on-campus and off-campus locations.

• Efforts to enhance graduate student services will continue with the arrival and action plan of the new Dean of the Graduate School, July 2008. Transfer of the academic records and registration functions and associated FTEs moved to Records & Registration for spring 2008 activities. Further transition of functions to R&R will occur after arrival of new dean.

• Marketing Winthrop’s presence in one of the Carolinas’ fastest-growing and most progressive metropolitan regions more intentionally and more extensively, with particular emphasis on residents and businesses within Charlotte Regional Partnership counties.

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GOAL OBJECTIVE ASSIGNED TO NOTESAcademic Life 1. To support and advance Winthrop University

academic life as one infused with deep, meaningful and sustained learning for life and leadership, Winthrop will develop a set of guiding principles that define roles and rewards, to include:

Tom MooreFrank ArdaioloAlice BurmeisterTim DaughertyPeter JudgeClarence Coleman

The group formulated a detailed work plan for 07-08 which can be found at http://www.winthrop.edu/corecommitments/Default.aspx (Attached). The leadership team will attend a summer institute in July 2008 to outline an action plan for 08-09. Accomplishments included:

• Educating students for personal and social responsibility across the curriculum by emphasizing as core commitments:

Lisa Johnson • Focused Academic Leadership Retreat on the five dimensions of personal and social responsibility and incorporating them into core undergraduate programs.

Cultivating personal and academic integrity;

• Administration of PSRI (Personal and Social Responsibility Inventory) – results received late April and to be shared with campus Fall 08.

Contributing to the larger community;

• Held meetings/training sessions with CSL, HMXP and ACAD instructors, Student Life Departments, student clubs and organizations, as well as resident and orientation assistants.

Taking seriously the perspectives of others;

Doing one’s best in all aspects of college and life, and

Developing competence in ethical and moral reasoning.

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• Increasing engagement and broadening opportunities for supplementary academic and developmental experiences for members of the campus community through consideration of alternative academic calendar proposals and recommendation of a preferred alternative for implementation in 2009-10.

Frank ArdaioloCynthia CassensTim DaughertyTim DruekePeggy HagerKaren JonesJennifer SolomonTom MooreTom PolaskiJonathan VareAndrew Vorder BrueggeMargaret Williamson

• The Calendar Committee will continue work into 2008-009 and issue a final report early in the spring semester. The report will be presented to Executive Officers, Academic Council, and Faculty Conference with adequate opportunity for further input from these bodies. Recommended implementation phases (some of which are underway) of a new schedule are:

– Summer/Fall 08: Manage classroom utilization. The Scheduling Office will update the university’s inventory of academic space. Departments will be encouraged to create zero-credit hour courses for recurrent activities (such as departmental seminars, rehearsals, repertories, etc.) to capture room utilization (for reporting and safety purposes) and faculty time– Spring 09 schedule: Adjust schedule building timetable to allow for better coordination and more balanced distribution across time slots. Align courses across the university to standard starting times (and standard ending times for 3.0 hour courses).– Fall 10 schedule: New model implemented; courses are aligned to standard times; checks and balances are in place to enhance course distribution and Friday offerings.

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• Continuing review and discussion regarding alternatives for refinement of the current governance process to reflect the nature, character and values of Winthrop University as a learning community with student learning at its heart.

Tom Polaski, Co-chairCara Peters, Co-chairGinger WilliamsKatherine KinseyJo KosterLeigh ArmisteadJulian SmithDavid WeeksGreg OakesAnne OlsenBeth CostnerSue SpencerMarshall JonesKelly Richardson

• See report presented to Faculty Conference April 25, 2008 (attached).

Academic Life 2. To establish experiential learning as a defining characteristic of the Winthrop Experience, Winthrop will implement its plan to institutionalize undergraduate research and comparable undertakings across the curriculum.

Tom MooreDebra BoydDwight DimaculanganMartha SpearsSandy WilsonShaun Cassidy

The Academic Leadership team will explore organizational possibilities during summer and fall 2008 once the three new deans are on board and all assignments in University College have been made.

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GOAL OBJECTIVE ASSIGNED TO NOTESAcademic Life 3. To continue to deliver a foundational curriculum

noted for its distinctiveness and high level of academic challenge with concomitant student success, Winthrop will make continuous process and performance improvement a fundamental tenet of that curriculum. Toward that end, Winthrop in 2007-08 will:

• Implement a plan and process for systematicallyreviewing Winthrop’s foundational curriculum against the progress of the times;

• Establish a timeframe for initial recommendations from this on-going systematic review to be considered.

Jennifer SolomonAcademic Leadership CouncilGloria JonesJoe PrusMel HortonDan WeinsteinTom StanleyJim McKim

Began discussions about plan and process for reviewing foundational curriculum.

To began with Touchstone Core (HMXP 102, ACAD 101, WRIT 101, CRTW 201)

Implemented HMXP 102 assessment plan.

Incorporated Core Commitments into ACAD 101; assessment instrument to be developed.

Academic Life 4. To ensure its continued leadership in offering national-caliber academic programs consistent with emerging best practices, Winthrop will:

• Continue preparations for a 2009-10 self-study leading to re-affirmation of accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).

Karen Jones • Team of 6 attended SACS annual meeting in December. Framework for personnel drafted and individuals identified for oversight committee. Identified chairs of Compliance Audit and QEP. Oversight committee will work on detailed work plan over summer for presentation and discussion at August Academic Leadership Retreat.

• Maintain its existing 100 percent national program accreditation by:

Karen Jones

o Completing a site visit by the Council on Social Work Education, leading to initial accreditation of the Master’s in Social Work program;

Debra BoydRon Green

Response to Commissioner on Accreditation provided addressing areas of concern noted during fall site visit. The Commission on Accreditation will consider authorization of a site visit in June 2008. First graduates of program occurred in May 2009.

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o Hosting a Spring 2008 site visit by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).

Pat GrahamJohnny Sanders

Extremely positive site visit occurred May 11-14. Visiting verified that all standards were met. Program faculty to provide a report to AAVP on observations related to technology and increased program length.

o Preparing self-studies for visits by the American Chemical Society (Chemistry,) the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications (Mass Communications,) and the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (Human Nutrition.)

Debra BoydPat OwensWilliam ClickPatricia Wolman

Faculty have attended necessary accreditation meetings and self studies are underway and on track to meet scheduled summer and fall submission deadlines.

o Preparing work plans related to 2010 visits by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education and the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.

Pat GrahamCaroline EveringtonRoger Weikle

Faculty training is underway and structures are in place to support these reaccreditation activities.

Academic Life 5. To ensure that Winthrop’s leadership in offering national-caliber academic programs extends to programs for which no national accrediting body exists, Winthrop will continue systematic external program review leading to evaluation and continuous improvement of those programs, as follows:

Debra BoydKaren Jones

A structure and process for program review was put in place Spring 2008 which included protocol for the site visit as well as adoption of guidelines for the site visitors’ report and departmental self studies.

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• Three departments in the College of Arts and Sciences — English, History, and Political Science — will host site visits by external reviewers in 2007-08.

• Five departments – Sociology, Philosophy & Religious Studies, Speech, Mathematics, and Modern Languages -- will begin internal reviews for completion with site visits by external reviewers in 2008-10.

Karen KedrowskiGloria JonesRory CornishKenneth GordonDoug EckbergPeter JudgeLouis RossoGary Brooks

• On April 1-3 a site visit occurred for the Department of Political Science. The final report of the visiting team has been received and the department and Academic Affairs Leadership met to review the findings and determine the protocol to use in following up on program review recommendations.

• Experience has led to the scheduling of two site visits per year; one occurring in the fall and one in the spring. The Department of English will host a site visit Fall 2008 and either Sociology or Philosophy & Religion will host one in Spring 2009.

Academic Life 6. To enhance the role of the university in graduate education in the region and the presence of graduate programs on campus, Winthrop will implement recommendations from the Graduate Studies Task Force, including conducting a successful search for the first Dean of the Graduate School at Winthrop University.

Tom MooreDebra BoydRoger Weikle

A successful search for the inaugural Dean of the Graduate School resulted in an appointment to begin July 1, 2009. Restructuring of the graduate operations will continue and evolve further during 08-09.

Academic Life 7. To further enhance Winthrop’s preparation of students to become leaders in their professions and in their communities, Winthrop will implement its new inter-disciplinary leadership program and establish an advisory board to guide its on-going development.

Jennifer SolomonKeith BensonBrien Lewis

Advisory board was established which approved a proposed program with minor modifications. Board members are Richard Vinroot, James Rex, Reginald Lloyd, Donna Chappa Crowe, Pat Bean, and James Olson.

Leadership Advisory Board members recruited; kickoff event and Board meeting 2/26/08 with keynote speaker Richard Vinroot, former Mayor of Charlotte.

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Academic Life 8. To enhance the role of summer school in the educational experience of Winthrop students at all levels, as well as increase the academic success, persistence, and on-time completion of degree requirements, Winthrop will review organization and administrative oversight of summer school.

Tom MooreAcademic Leadership Council

Summer School coordination was made a major responsibility of the Dean of the Graduate School and was considered in the selection process. New methods of promotion included targeted mailings, creation of specific website addressing summer issues, and a review of admissions and records processes associated with summer enrollments.

Academic Life 9. To ensure instructional spaces are equipped in a manner allowing for the delivery of instruction in keeping with Winthrop’s standards of quality and value, Winthrop will develop a financing plan for systematically meeting the needs identified in the recent inventory of instructional equipment needs not addressed by the rolling Instructional Technology plan.

President DiGiorgioTom MooreJP McKee

Instructional equipment needs met in 2007-08 include the purchase of necessary scientific equipment.

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GOAL OBJECTIVE ASSIGNED TO NOTESFacilities and Environs

1. To facilitate high-quality instruction and promote informal learning opportunities while also supporting host community urban development goals by establishing a new “crossroads” for a growing, yet compact, pedestrian-oriented campus community, Winthrop will:

• Bring on line in fall 2007 the new Lois Rhame West Health, Physical Education and Wellness Center.

Walter Hardin and Facilities Management StaffGrant ScurryStevie Chepko and HPE Faculty and Staff

• The official LEED Certification is pending. Based on previous testing a full certification is expected.

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• Bring on line in fall 2007 the new Glenda Pittman and Charles Jerry Owens Hall general-use classroom facility.

Karen JonesWalter Hardin and Facilities Management StaffJames Hammond and IT StaffMaria Massey

• State of the art facility opened for Fall 2008 classes. Work has continued with exceptional cooperation between varying campus units to meet the instructional needs of Winthrop students and faculty. Use of Owens Hall for classes as well as special events (speakers, workshops, presentations) continues to expand. During Spring 2008 building usage was at peak capacity during several day scheduling time periods.

Complete. Owens Hall network, wireless, and smart technology installations were completed by or before October 2007. Security camera installations are complete. There are some minor door access issues remaining to be addressed by the general contractor and/or Facilities Management.

State-of-Art instructional facility well received by faculty and students. Still outstanding issues w/ heating/air system and punch-list items for contractor. Two classrooms were reconfigured for seminar use in the spring 08 semester.

• Raze the Peabody Building and begin site preparation for the new Anthony J. and Gale N. DiGiorgio Campus Center.

Walter Hardin and Facilities Management Staff

• Complete.

• Conclude utility relocation, prepare site and develop detailed plans for a new College of Business auditorium adjacent to the Thurmond Building.


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• Initiate campus-wide discussion of the future of library services to inform the development of detailed plans for a new library.

Mark HerringWalter HardinJames HammondLarry MitlinGloria KelleySusan SilvermanAnne OlsenMarge MoodyPat OwensMarshall JonesJennifer McDaniel

• A representative group has met and worked on a proposed list for the Architectural Selection Committee. An A1 will be submitted establishing a project for the first phase of A&E. We will submit this to CHE when appropriate and funding is in site.

Facilities and Environs

2. To ensure that renovation of Tillman Hall will be carried out in a manner consistent with Winthrop quality and value as well as the building’s special historic character and status, Winthrop will utilize the resources provided by the General Assembly for this purpose by:


The roof system is 90% complete. The window bids open on May 20th. Work should begin summer of 08. DP3 will be performing an assessment of the fourth floor and we will have it completed this summer. Electrical and mechanical preliminary surveys are complete and we will work on getting that work bid in the summer of 08.

• Completing a phased replacement of the building’s century old roofing system.• Completing adaptive re-use initiatives to accommodate the International Center, Records and Registration, and selected development and advancement functions.• Complete a study of mechanical and electrical systems and develop a plan for upgrades.• Complete a study of window replacement options and develop a plan for upgrades.• Develop a plan for adaptive re-use of fourth and fifth floor spaces.

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3. To ensure that implementation of the “Education by Design” plan for campus development is carried out in a manner that preserves the exceptional beauty and sense of place associated with the university campus, Winthrop will continue to design and implement plans for creation of/protection of green spaces and other special features, such as outdoor art areas, in the context of overall campus development, beginning with:

• Preparation for and phased implementation of the plan for the Sculpture Garden bordered by Roddey Hall and the McLaurin Building.

Walter HardinManning GibsonArchitects

• This is in progress and we hope to bid this phase in July 0f 2009.

• Implementation of the Scholars Walk plan to connect Little Chapel with the Sculpture Garden via a pedestrian promenade.

Walter HardinManning GibsonArchitects

• This is in progress and we hope to bid the first phase July 2008

• Completion of an inventory and assessment of Winthrop’s current tree stock and establishment of a plan for next-generation plantings, emphasizing native and sustainable species.

Facilities Management StaffBiology Department

• Jim Johnston – organized as class project or for Beta Beta Beta; involve Dick Houk

• Completion of standardized, consistent signage installations for all outdoor public art and commemorative trees at Winthrop.

DeeAnna BrooksAllen BlackmonKeith Williams

• Eleven public art markers installed. Fifteen tree markers replaced. Existing markers distributed among campus departments and individuals. Marker protocol approved (see attached - Michele: attachement is page 2 of doc from DAB).

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4. To preserve the unique character of the campus while updating facilities for contemporary use, Winthrop will complete priority elements of its deferred maintenance plan, utilizing as appropriate state resources or appropriate contractor funds for:

• First-phase renovations to Byrnes Auditorium, including installation of new lighting, stage rigging and sound systems, as well as refurbishment of the Aeolian-Skinner D.B. Johnson Memorial Organ.

Walter HardinDon Rogers

• We have the sound shell, pit filler on order with Wenger Corp. The rigging repair, the sound and light renovations are in SCBO May 19, 2008. We plan to have all of these improvements by fall of 2008 to coincide with the return of the organ. The organ is due October 1st.

• Repair and replacement of exterior trim and reprogramming of some spaces in the Kinard and Bancroft buildings.

Debra BoydWalter Hardin

• Refurbishment of Thomson Café food service areas.

Frank ArdaioloManning GibsonPam Yurkovic and ARAMARKCindy Cassens

• Thomson main cafeteria refurbishment completed in August 2007. Adjoining East and West Thomson lobby upgrades to be completed over the semester break to tie in with cafeteria décor.

• Re-location of the Academic Computing Center to Dacus Library.

Mark HerringJames HammondWalter Hardin and Facilities Management Staff

• Complete. The Academic Computing Center was fully relocated to the Dacus Library. Some cooling issues still need to be addressed. Also, some storage also needs to be relocated from the old ACC building to storage at the Lodge once air conditioning units at the Lodge are repaired and Facilities Management evacuates additional space.


5. To guide and inform long-term decision-making and resource identification regarding future campus facilities development needs, Winthrop will conduct architectural/ feasibility and other studies, to address:

Review and analyses continue and decisions will be made based on a fulsome study.

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• Music Library Addition plans;• Long-term need/redevelopment opportunities for properties now occupied by uses that will or may shift to other University venues, including:


o Dinkins Building preparation for eventual conversion to use by the College of Visual and Performing Arts.

Libby Patenaude

o Roddey Hall as potential space for the College of Visual and Performing Arts.

Libby PatenaudeAlice BurmeisterTom StanleyAndrew Vorder BureggeDon Rogers

o Current Facilities Management operations center on Cherry Road.

Libby Patenaude

o Student Activities Center. Walter Hardin• Review of space use and needs of College of Arts and Sciences and the Honors Program.

Walter Hardin


6. To enhance Winthrop’s capacity to serve as a venue capable of hosting regional and national inter-collegiate and other sports competitions, Winthrop will complete the second phase of Winthrop Ballpark construction, drawing on donor resources provided for this purpose.

Walter Hardin and Facilities Management StaffTom Hickman, Joe Hudak and Athletics Staff

The second phase of the Winthrop Ballpark is complete.

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GOAL OBJECTIVE ASSIGNED TO NOTESSupport Services

1. To ensure that Winthrop’s technological capacity remains current with the needs and expectations of an institution of its mission and quality, Winthrop will continue to develop and implement its rolling plan for timely and systematic investments in technology including:

• Reviewing latest technology options for enhancing current multi-tiered emergency notification systems and making recommendations for priority implementation.

Frank ArdaioloCritical Incident Management Team

• CIMT formed and regular deliberations established. Cell phone text, voice emergency notification, and ALERTUS building beacons installed and operational. Event protocols and training developed. Emergency and response plans written for all areas of critical operations. Physical improvements suggested.

CIMT formed and monthly meetings have been occurring and remain ongoing. SMS text and voice emergency notifications are operational and fully tested. ALERTUS LCD panel building installations are completed and individually tested. Collective testing will occur after the Spring 08 semester concludes. The Tillman siren system will be installed when the tower renovation is conducted as part of the overall Tillman roof project.

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• Studying software system needs to improve and enhance administrative computing capability.

James HammondRoger WeikleDan WeinsteinMichelle LynchCheryl SouthworthAmanda MaghsoudScott MacDonaldDebbie NewsomeTom MooreTim Drueke

• The administrative software committee has concluded its work with a documented recommendation that was forwarded to Tom Moore and JP McKee. A steering committee has formed and begun planning and implementation for the Banner suite of administrative software.

• Exploring opportunities for expansion of the Winthrop “One Card” concept to include other vendors, e.g., purchases at the campus bookstore.

Frank ArdaioloGlenn SavageHoward SeidlerLee Ann JohnsonMichele JaworskiCraig SauvigneChristina Flood

• A third party solution that has no-cost to the university will be implemented in the campus store by Fall semester 08.

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2. To ensure that opportunities for engaged growth and development are encouraged and available for members of the university community of learners on an individual and collective basis, Winthrop will:

The committee reviewed the current administrative structure and offerings of the Teaching and Learning Center and makes the following recommendations:

2008-09-Appoint an interim TLC director effective July 1, 2008.-Move Welcome to Winthrop orientation responsibilities to Human Resources.-Continue to administer programs currently offered.-Continue work with committee to evaluate administrative structure.

2009--Establish a separate staff professional development component to include funding and an administrative position beginning July 1, 2009. -Expand faculty development opportunities.

• Review faculty development opportunities and supplement as needed.


• Explore alternatives for delivery of staff development activities as outlined by the report of the Staff Professional Development Committee.

Tom MooreDeeAnna BrooksCheryl Southworth

• Assess what organizational leadership and staffing will best serve the needs of the various segments of the campus community in this area in the long term.

Tom MooreDeeAnna BrooksCheryl Southworth

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3. To ensure that Winthrop remains at the leading edge in utilization of technologically based instructional and information delivery systems, Winthrop will identify the appropriate mechanism for monitoring, selecting and implementing new technological applications that will enhance institutional life for members of the campus community.

Marshall JonesChris StorieJim McKimJo KosterGerry DerksonJames HammondSuzanne SprouseKimberly ByrdLisa HarrisPatrice BruneauMark Herring

This committee (led by Patrice Bruneau) convened in January 2008 and will convene again on May 1, 2008. The committee holds ongoing conversations on the “etech” listserv. Current discussion involves a digital asset catalog for archiving and sharing reusable digital assets (images, videos, podcasts, pdf’s, etc.) created or obtained by faculty and students.

Support Services

4. To foster a fuller appreciation and awareness of the overall sense of community that is part of the nature and character of the university, Winthrop will complete implementation of a web content management system to promote consistency in presentation of Winthrop’s graphic identity to various stakeholder audiences.

Ellen Wilder-ByrdJames HammondKimberly ByrdWarren ByrdCraig Sauvigne

Considerable time has been spent refining the design of the next iteration of the web site, inspired by the President’s vision for Winthrop’s future online presence. The new look is part of a more cohesive branding effort that will center on print, electronic and environmental design. University Relations and Information Technology staff continue to prepare top-level and subsequent pages for a launch later in the year.

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5. To enhance the student-focused services provided via the Wingspan portal and ensure the continued reliance upon it as a trusted source of information, Winthrop will continue to study options for future iterations of a student portal while ensuring that Wingspan’s menu of services evolves to meet the needs and preferences of Winthrop students.

James HammondKimberly ByrdEllen Wilder-Byrd

Spotlight graphics and RSS feeds have allowed for frequent “freshening” of the portal, usually on a daily basis. The portal was used extensively to market “Weekends at Winthrop” to students. Students regularly use the portal and its variety of customizable features, and occasionally offer feedback for improvements or new features. The more dramatic enhancements discussed at the outset have been delayed due to the expected Luminis conversion which will enable a wide array of technologically efficient upgrades.

This team is considering additional services for Wingspan that may include Eagle Empire points and Aramark Café Cash. Other enhancements will be postponed until implementation of Luminis that is expected to start when the new administrative software project begins (estimated 7/1/08).

Support Services

6. To improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness of administrative processes, Winthrop will:

• Identify and pursue opportunities to expand application of on-line approvals for standard processes, including personnel action forms.

Linda McAliley, ChairGail O'SteenCharlene BoggsMaria MasseyLisa CowartKamal RaiTeresa Justice

IT programming for the web-based electronic PAF system is in testing and refinement phase. The team is finalizing design for printed notifications, reports and data entry forms. The electronic PAF system is expected to go live for permanent employees by the end of the fiscal year.

• Improve processing of financial aid and bookstore vouchers.

Frank Ardaiolo • Completed. Bookstore voucher system efficiency has improved by 90% according to bookstore and cashiers staff.

• Expand array of on-line purchase opportunities with bookstore.

Frank Ardaiolo • Ongoing (see support service #1 above).

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7. To ensure continued availability of quality amenities reflecting the needs of various segments of the campus community, with particular emphasis on resident students, Winthrop will:

• Develop an appropriate request for proposals and award a contract for food services at Winthrop.

Frank Ardaiolo • RFP let and we await MMO approval of bid received.

• Develop an appropriate request for proposals and award a contract for cable television services at Winthrop.

JP McKeeHoward Seidler

• Completed - Contract awarded to Comporium effective December 3, 2007.

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GOAL OBJECTIVE ASSIGNED TO NOTESPartnerships and Collaborations

1. To enhance recognition of and support for both public higher education’s overall role in realization of South Carolina’s goals for human and economic development and Winthrop University’s particular needs in sustaining and enhancing its nationally recognized quality and value, Winthrop will:

President DiGiorgioRebecca Masters

• Establish a Winthrop University legislative agenda for the 2008 session of the South Carolina General Assembly to include:o Improved investment in public higher education institutional support, with sustained quality performance a consideration in allocation of resources.o Improved investment in aid to students with demonstrated financial need, and adjustment to lottery scholarship allocation methodology to account for freshmen adjustment period.o Capital bond support for development of a new library facility capable of meeting the 21st century needs of the university.o Continuing investment in development and operation of the statewide digital library systemo Working with the S.C. Commission on Higher Education to adjust funding formulas to reach an increased percentage of Mission Resource Requirement.

• End of year summary: Changes in state tax policy adopted last year took effect, creating virtually singular reliance on sales tax revenues to fund the bulk of state government. As the housing sector plummeted and gas prices sky-rocketed mid-year, discretionary consumer spending stalled, creating a massive shortfall in anticipated state revenue receipts for the coming fiscal year. As a consequence, statewide reductions in operating budgets of 2-5 percent ultimately are being adopted by the General Assembly for the year ahead,, one-time revenue allocations have been slashed across the board and a capital bond bill that had been anticipated was postponed. Lottery scholarships were funded, but state leaders began signaling intentions to reduce costs by reducing the awards or increasing the qualifications in future years. Revenue projections for out-years continue to decline, reflecting expected deteriorating impact of overall state revenue estimates, with one state business community advocate predicting a budgetary “train wreck” with di iimpacts on business in the 2009-2010 session.

While outcomes for Winthrop reflected the state’s dire revenue picture, an active program of outreach had been conducted pre-session:

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GOAL OBJECTIVE ASSIGNED TO NOTES(1 Con't.) Locally, over late summer and Fall months, the

president consulted individually with members of the York County legislative delegation, as well as hosting a collective delegation dinner in late November, to advance Winthrop’s requests for the 2008 session.

• Inform the General Assembly regarding the Winthrop’s legislative agenda through:o Holding pre-session meetings with York County legislators and other legislative leaders and key members, involving members of the Winthrop University Board of Trustees as possible.o Continuing year-round briefings and updates of legislative leadership, other key legislators, legislative committees and other state officials regarding Winthrop’s accomplishments as the most consistently high-performing public education institution in the state.o Monitoring and responding as needed to arising public policy issues of concern to the campus community.

In early Fall, the president visited with the chair of the Higher Education Subcommittee of the House Ways and Means Committee in his home district in Charleston, so that his perspectives were factored into the final version of requests to be put forth during 2008 legislative hearings that begin with that committee.

In mid-December, the president hosted Speaker of the House Harrell for private discussions regarding Winthrop’s needs, following a community leadership luncheon at Winthrop featuring Speaker Harrell’s outlook for the 2008 session.

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2. To advance its engagement in activities that contribute to South Carolina meeting changing workforce needs, creating economic development opportunities and positioning the state to be competitive in a global economy characterized by convergence and connection, Winthrop will:

• Continue involvement with state and regional economic development efforts through consultation/coordination with Rock Hill Economic Development Corporation, York County Economic Development Corporation, the South Carolina Department of Commerce, the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, the York County Regional Chamber of Commerce, and peer institutions and selected government and business leaders throughout the Carolinas border region.

• Engage with new and existing industry to explore expectations, and emerging needs and opportunities for on-going collaborations.

President DiGiogioRebecca Masters

The president also met with the chair of the higher education subcommittee of Senate Finance, and the chairman of Senate Finance.

• Concurrently, the president in late Fall hosted a meeting of comprehensive sector presidents at Winthrop, including consultations with CHE’s new executive director, to discuss funding adjustment needs and related matters.

• The president and various other members of Executive Staff have been requested to serve on advisory groups to various subcommittees of the Higher Education Study Committee that was created jointly by legislative leaders and the governor in 2007. The group was initially charged to bring forward strategic plan and related recommendations to the General Assembly by February 2008, but it appears a longer timeframe for the work will be sought. but the reporting date was postponed until September 15, 2008.

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3. To enhance the university’s contributions to an improved quality of life in its host community and its engagement with other institutional citizens in implementing urban core redevelopment strategies that are centered on the university’s presence, Winthrop will:

• Continue to work with the public and private sectors to plan a “college town” development within Rock Hill’s Textile Corridor, keying on national best practices and strategies that emphasize the arts and Baby Boomer retirement options as affinity-building strategies consistent with Rock Hill’s Old Town Renaissance economic development initiative.

• Work with businesses in the Cherry Road vicinity to encourage engagement with Winthrop and overall improvement in the Cherry Road corridor.

President DiGiorgio The president is serving on the board of directors for the York County Regional Chamber of Commerce (YCRCC,) and the Innovations Committee of the Rock Hill Economic Development Corporation, and has designated Winthrop representatives to serve on the board of the York County Economic Development Board and Government Relations Task Force of the YCRCC.

Winthrop was invited to participate in a series of industry relocation events involving approximately 300 families associated with Daimler Trucks (formerly known as Freightliner, Inc.,) whose jobs are being relocated to York County.

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4. To ensure the university’s ability to fulfill its distinctive mission, including development of special features as progress of the times may require, Winthrop will work with a consultant in the creation of and obtaining approval for a Planned Educational Development district that meets the needs of Winthrop’s specialized mission and the goals of the zoning code modifications adopted recently by the City of Rock Hill.

Rebecca MastersJP McKeeWalter Hardin

A university team was on hand to address higher education resource questions from the employees, who included parents of college-age students, as well as being prospective graduate students themselves.

Winthrop representatives spent time with representatives of the S.C. Chamber of Commerce and the incoming president of the Charlotte Regional Chamber of Commerce, briefing them on Winthrop resources, etc.

The president continues to meet with representatives of ELA Corp., K. Hovnanian and others, as well as officials of the city of Rock Hill, regarding development plans for The Bleachery, to include an active-adult retirement community with a related Lifelong Learning Institute.

The president continues to serve on the Innovations Committee of the Rock Hill Economic Development Corporation, which shepherds overall Textile Corridor/Old Town development.

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5. To support quality growth strategies in the region and environmental resource conservation education and awareness globally, Winthrop will partner with other leading institutions and businesses in the SC-NC border area in the “Clean Air Works” initiative, which is designed to identify and encourage individual and institutional behaviors that will help the region meet federal clean-air attainment goals and reduce impacts on the environment generally.

President DiGiorgio A Winthrop representative has advanced South Cherry Road improvements onto the priority agenda of the Quality of Life Committee of RHEDC.

A Winthrop representative continues to lead the Downtown Board of Rock Hill, which works to advance the ‘college town’ concept as part of overall downtown Rock Hill development.

Following a presentation of Winthrop’s development plans to an October neighborhood meeting to which over 1,000 were invited and a December public hearing before the Rock Hill Planning Commission, the zoning modifications requested by Winthrop received unanimous recommendation from members of the Rock Hill Planning Commission, with the change now moving to City Council consideration for two readings on Jan. 14 and Jan. 28, 2008. and City Council . Representatives of both the York County Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Rock Hill Economic Development Corporation appeared in support of Winthrop’s request at the public hearing.

The president briefed the newest member of the Rock Hill City Council on these matters, as she will take office in January and attend her first meeting as a voting member of the group on Jan. 14, 2008.

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GOAL OBJECTIVE ASSIGNED TO NOTES(5 Con't.) Winthrop completed all activities requested by

Clean Air Works for 2007 season, and received a Certificate of Appreciation for its work. Continuation of the program should be evaluated in summer retreats.

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