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ROWING,NOT DRIFTING 2030STUDENTS FIRST
TABLE OF CONTENTSLetter from the President. 5Our Community. 6-7Setting Course. 8-9Vision for 2030. 10-13From Vision to Action. 14Acknowledgments. 15
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LETTER FROMTHE PRESIDENTThe secret is out. Colorado is thriving.The quality of life, rapid economicgrowth, and natural beauty makes this agreat place to live, learn, work, and play.As Colorado’s leader in education, UNCis committed to bringing together the state’sdiverse ideas, voices, and people to shape whatit means to earn a college degree. We mustempower our university to intentionally confront and define the future ofhigher education through creative and collaborative hard work.When I joined UNC as its thirteenth president in July 2018, one thing wasclear — UNC and our broader community desired direction and purpose. Weare certainly committed to our students but many among us saw a universityadrift in a changing higher education landscape. We all agreed that UNC’sstatus quo must change.We began by ensuring that more voices receive representation in institutionalconversations. We opened our financial processes to broaden everyone’sunderstanding of the budget. We developed campus-wide task forces and beganto reorganize our work and strategies to better support strategic enrollmentand student success. And most recently, we engaged our campus in identifyingthe elements that will define our future. Over many months of listening anddialogue with thousands of voices and perspectives, a new vision for UNC hasemerged.The vision for 2030 defines our direction through the decade ahead. Wemust row together, toward a destination where students come first. Where weembrace our differences. Where we share a high quality of life and work. Wherecreative and scholarly pursuits couple with ingenuity and collaboration. Andwhere the geographic borders of our campus do not limit the extent of ourinfluence.UNC is ready to answer who we are, what we will become, and mostimportantly how we will serve our students in the future. I ask you to join meon this journey.Rowing, Not DriftingAndy FeinsteinUNC PresidentRowing, Not Drifting 2030 unco.edu 5
OUR COMMUNITYThe students of today, and those whom UNC will recruitin the future, have high expectations for their education andcareers. They are attuned to the social and cultural challengesfacing society and through technology, are globally-connectedand informed. They are as tenacious and resilient as theyare intelligent and creative. Many are first in their family toattend college. Many hold diverse and intersecting identities.Many come to UNC with a goal to change the social andeconomic condition of their family and the world. All deserveto succeed.No institution in Colorado is better suited to understandand provide the learning environment for these studentsto thrive than UNC. We share the traits and identity ofour students in an authentic way. And yet, these studentsdeserve an institution not just like them — but for them. Aninstitution that puts their learning first in all aspects of theorganization.Rowing, Not Drifting 2030 is the map to keep UNC on trackover the next decade. It is the direction and accountabilitythat will ensure UNC puts students first. We have thepurpose and the people, now we have the plan.Learn more about UNC’s community and our studentsat unco.edu/about.6 Strategic PlanUNC is a communityof students andscholars like YessicaElena Rodriguez.Yessica came to UNCwith the dream ofbecoming a pediatricpulmonologist,inspired by the healthissues she faced as a child. A McNairScholar, she is a first-generation Latinapursuing a degree in Biology with apre-health emphasis, and a doubleminor in Chemistry and Sociology. Inaddition to her rigorous academic load,she serves as the President of MortarBoard; Vice President of TriBeta; is anUndergraduate Research Lab Assistantin the Ornithology (Bird) Lab; a Senatorin Student Senate; an Ambassador;a Peer Mentor; and Secretary ofthe Chemistry Club, the Pre-HealthProfessionals Club, and the Society forAdvancement of Chicanos/Hispanicand Native Americans in Science.
SNAPSHOT OF OUR COMMUNITY*Numbers taken from Fall 2019 censusFALL 2019 ENROLLMENTUNC’S COMBINED STUDENTPOPULATION IDENTIFIES AS12,242undergraduate and graduate students9,326 UNDERGRADUATES7,921 Colorado residents1,405 non-residentsCAMPUS COMMUNITY3,772 TOTAL EMPLOYEES*Faculty and Staff 1,803Students 1,969*as of October 201965.7% White20% Latinx4% Multiracial3.7% African American2.4% Temporary U.S. Residents2.1% Asian1.5% Unknown.4% Native American.2% Hawai’ian/Pacific Islander2,916 GRADUATE STUDENTS1,888 Colorado residents1,028 non-residents40% of UNDERGRADUATE students identifyas FIRST-GENERATION college students24% of UNDERGRADUATEstudents identify as LATINXPRIDE POINTSUNC alumni have performedin more than 50 BROADWAYSHOWS.95% of recent first-yearstudents said UNC'sVERY GOOD ACADEMICREPUTATION influenced theirdecision to come to UNC.MORE THAN A QUARTER ofColorado’s Teacher of the Year awardshave been given to a UNC graduate.UNC is a GOLD MILITARY FRIENDLY School, one of 40 in the nation, and one oftwo in the state of Colorado.UNC's first-year students are NOTABLYUNC is ONE OF ONLY THREE ColoradoMORE ALTRUISTIC when compared touniversities to be documented with afreshmen at peer institutions. 82% ofCARNEGIE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENTrecent first-year students reported feelingCLASSIFICATION, which recognizesit is “very important” or “essential” topartnerships between institutions of higherHELP OTHERS who are in difficulty.education and local and global communities.According to the National Survey of StudentEngagement, when compared to seniors at peerinstitutions, OUR SENIORS REPORT MORE: positive interactions with staff, faculty, and students experiences with effective teaching practices collaborative, higher order, and reflectiveand integrative learningUNC also LEADS PEER INSTITUTIONS in HIGHIMPACT EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES reportedby seniors. Our seniors report more experienceswith learning communities, service learning, andinternships or field experiences.Rowing, Not Drifting 2030 unco.edu 7
SETTING COURSESetting a new university vision began September 18, 2018 when UNC’snew president Andy Feinstein delivered his first State of the Universityaddress. In his remarks, he called upon the motto of the Class of 1910,“Rowing, Not Drifting,” referencing the quote etched in the columnof the Horace Mann Gates along 10th Avenue.Following the 2018 address, President Feinstein andthe newly formed President’s Leadership Council beganregular conversations to address urgent issues facing theinstitution. Although challenging at times, the disciplineto address short-term demands through collaborationand transparency laid the groundwork for UNC'slong-term vision for the future.The theme of the 2018 address carriedthrough President Feinstein’s ongoingcommunication with campus and in theplanning work led by the President’sLeadership Council. By fall 2019,the motto was codified in thenaming of UNC’s new ten-yearstrategic vision, Rowing, NotDrifting 2030.8 Strategic Plan
“Rowing demandscollaboration.Tenacity. Coordination.Persistence. And focus.It’s hard work. I wantus to be rowers, notdrifters. I want us torow, together, withpurpose — as facultyand staff, as studentsand communitymembers, as alumniand friends of theuniversity. I want us toseize opportunities andanticipate the rapids.”–ANDY FEINSTEIN,UNC PRESIDENTSEPTEMBER 18, 2018AUGUST–NOVEMBER 2018JANUARY–MAY 2019JUNE–AUGUST 2019SEPTEMBER 2019OCTOBER 2019NOVEMBER 2019 President Feinstein announces formationof the President’s Leadership Council State of the University address calls uponClass of 1910 motto “Rowing, Not Drifting” Formation of campus-wide task forces toassess UNC’s academic portfolio, studentaffairs, and student success UNC begins developing a new strategicenrollment and student success plan President Feinstein and CFO MichelleQuinn host Budget 101 informationsessions SESS action teams begin implementingchanges to UNC’s enrollment and studentsuccess operations UNC begins organizational design reviewto recommend operational efficiencies President’s Leadership Council is chargedas the planning steering committee, withPresident Feinstein and Provost MarkAnderson serving as planning co-chairs Campus receives the results fromUNC’s organizational design reviewwith recommendations for operationalimprovements and efficiency President’s Leadership Council completesdraft vision and shares document withcampus Town hall and online survey collectcampus feedback on draft vision President’s Leadership Council receivescampus feedback summary to review andrevise the draft vision now titled Rowing,Not Drifting 2030 Campus receives task force reports andrecommendations Campus provides feedback on proposeduniversity cost-savings UNC rolls out Strategic Enrollmentand Student Success (SESS) plan,incorporating the work of the taskforces and a campus planningcommittee State of the University address invitescampus participation in planningprocess Forums, meetings, and an online surveycollect student, staff, faculty, andalumni feedback regarding UNC’s future The Social Research Lab (SRL)compiles summary of feedback whichPresident’s Leadership Council uses tobegin drafting vision Planning co-chairs and President’sLeadership Council refine draft vision Board of Trustees and campus receivefinal draft ahead of November boardmeeting Board of Trustees approve and adoptUNC’s new ten-year visionRowing, Not Drifting 2030 unco.edu 9
OUR VISION FOR 2030The University of Northern Colorado will be the institutionthat Colorado looks to as the future of higher education.Our students will experience a personalizededucation grounded in liberal arts and infusedwith critical and creative inquiry; establishrelationships with faculty and staff thatnurture individual development; gainthe skills and knowledge that provideupward mobility among alumni;and share a commitment tothe values of inclusion,equity, and diversity.10 Strategic Plan
STUDENTS FIRST“UNC holds teaching toa high caliber and holdsresearch quality to a highcaliber. I love to work withstudents and love to bringwhat we do with researchinto the classroom. Itmakes me a better teacher.”–SCOTT FRANKLIN, PH.D.,PROFESSOR, SCHOOL OFBIOLOGICAL SCIENCESWe exist to transform the lives of our students. We focus on allaspects of their success by making intentional decisions to meettheir needs and the needs of our community.2030 OUTCOMES: UNC is student ready. We know and care about our students, we meet themwhere they are and nurture their growth We eliminate institutional barriers to our students’ progress We are known for excellence in career-readiness evidenced by theprofessional achievements and adaptability of our alumni We empower students to make a difference through leadership, involvement,and advocacy We acknowledge that all staff and faculty are educators who contribute to ourstudents’ successEMPOWER INCLUSIVITYThe diversity within our university and state is a distinctadvantage that we celebrate and nurture. We ensure learningoccurs through meaningful discussion of shared and differentexperiences, viewpoints, and ideas.2030 OUTCOMES:“My biggest hope and goalwith every student is toteach them to navigatethis space on their own.Advising is teaching, andif we can give studentsthe resources to solveproblems and thinkcritically, we will havenot only given them thefoundation for academicsuccess, but hopefully forsuccess out in the world.”–PEPPER MUELLER,ACADEMIC COACH ANDADVISOR, SOAR UNC celebrates the diverse backgrounds and intersecting identities of ourcommunity members and recognizes that we benefit from the talent andenergy of all students, staff, and faculty We reflect upon and learn from the experiences of historically marginalizedcommunities All individuals and perspectives are an integral part of our success andidentity Community members engage in robust discussions and share theirexperiences, viewpoints, and ideas in respectful waysENHANCE & INVESTThe success of students relies on a healthy and strong team.We provide our staff and faculty with the support they need tosucceed as professionals, educators, and in life. We foster anenvironment where their individual well-being and sense ofbelonging are vital to our collective success.2030 OUTCOMES: UNC is a desirable place to work where we attract and retain talented staffand faculty who feel their contributions are valued We provide and support personal and professional development opportunitiesand recognize those who seek enrichment through learning on and off campus Scholarship is an essential part of informed learning occurring in and out ofthe classroom We share a responsibility to continuously improve campus climate and cultureto ensure a collective sense of belongingRowing, Not Drifting 2030 unco.edu 11
INNOVATE & CREATELearning occurs through critical inquiry, discovery,and creation. We leverage technology and capitalize onopportunities to innovate and improve instruction. Weanticipate and address societal needs by transforming thecampus into a creative laboratory that asks questions,solves problems, and shapes Colorado’s future.2030 OUTCOMES: UNC delivers the highest quality student experience in Coloradothrough our personalized approach to instruction We provide distinctive educational experiences that addressworkforce, environmental, and societal opportunities andchallenges We contribute to and benefit from local and regional organizationsto deliver an educational experience that equips students tosuccessfully transition from college to career Students, staff, and faculty engage in a purposeful approach tosupporting creativity and discoveryCONNECT & CELEBRATEStrong community connections provide authenticlearning experiences and reciprocal partnerships andcollaborations. We set the standard for how engageduniversities enrich the lives of those on campus,throughout Colorado, and beyond.2030 OUTCOMES: UNC is the first-choice institution for students because of thequality of our programs, staff, faculty, and strategic relationships Our alumni actively support UNC through advocacy, volunteerism,philanthropy, career advice, and employment opportunities Arts, athletics, entertainment, cultural, and intellectual experiencesare gateways to our university We leverage our collective voice to promote UNC and Greeleywith pride12 Strategic Plan“I continue to be inspired bymy students. They help me tofeel that our future is in goodhands.”–KEIKO KRAHNKE, PH.D.,DEPARTMENT CHAIR ANDPROFESSOR, MANAGEMENTMONFORT COLLEGE OFBUSINESSElsa Yehdego was bornand raised in Axum,Ethiopia. A firstgeneration student,she’s majoring inInternational Affairswith an emphasis inthe Middle East andAfrica, and a doubleminor in Business Administrationand Recreation, Tourism andHospitality. She plans to pursue amaster’s degree in InternationalBusiness. “My ultimate careergoal is to create a non-profitorganization that will assistfamilies in securing housing, food,and educational opportunities,”she says.
Quentin Choy, a PoliticalScience major from O’ahu,has found a sense ofcommunity at UNC. “It’seasy to build a personalcommunity at UNC whetherthrough clubs, classes, dormneighbors, or people youhappen to meet, because astrong sense of community is somethingUNC emphasizes and actively encourages,”he says. As a first-generation and out-ofstate student, Quentin credits his advisorin UNC’s Academic Bridge program withhelping him succeed academically.
FROM VISIONTO ACTIONThe Board of Trustees approved Rowing, Not Drifting2030 on November 15, 2019. The President’s LeadershipCouncil will now shift its attention toward establishinggoals, strategies and actions that operationalize the plan.A focus on actionable outcomes and institutionalalignment at all levels of the organization will ensurethat Rowing, Not Drifting 2030 remains a living documentthat guides UNC’s work to put students first.Visit unco.edu/president/planning to follow UNC’splanning progress.SPRING 2020 President’s Leadership Council convenes subgroups to draft goalsfor each of the five vision elements Draft goals shared with campus Campus feedback requested in town hall meeting and online survey President’s Leadership Council reviews campus feedback andrefines goals14 Strategic Plan“I absolutely would not be whereI am now if it wasn’t for myfaculty mentors,” says JessBachman ’19. Her honors thesisexplored Claude Debussy’swork as a composer, and shepresented her research at theAmerican Musicological Societyconference. She was alsoawarded the School of Music OutstandingStudent for string performance, and is nowpursuing a master’s in musicology. “TheHonors Program at UNC has provided mewith the resources, space, support, andencouragement to pursue research, writing,and scholarship at the absolute highest levelin my field.”JUNE 12, 2020 Board of Trustees reviews final Rowing, NotDrifting 2030 goals for immediate implementation
ACKNOWLEDGMENTSRowing, Not Drifting 2030 incorporates voices and perspectives from across ouruniversity community.We appreciate the many students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends who participated in creating thisvision through listening sessions, budget workshops, task force meetings, planning sessions, town halls,and surveys. Rowing, Not Drifting 2030 is a reflection of your commitment to UNC and to putting ourstudents first.Thank you to Josh Packard, Ph.D. and Megan Bissell from the UNC Social Research Lab along with thestaff and faculty from the divisions of academic affairs, finance and administration, student affairs, anduniversity advancement for their support in compiling data, reports, and strategic planning publications.THANK YOU TO THE PRESIDENT’S LEADERSHIPCOUNCIL FOR SERVING AS THE PLANNINGCOMMITTEE Andy Feinstein, President (co-chair) Mark Anderson, Provost and Senior Vice President (co-chair) Sean Broghammer, Interim Assistant Vice President of StrategicEnrollment Laura Connolly, College of Humanities and Social Sciences Dean Darren Dunn, Athletic Director Tobias Guzmán, Chief Diversity Officer and Assistant Vice Presidentfor Student Affairs Nate Haas, News and Public Relations Director Bryson Kelly, Professional Administrative Staff Council Chair Shawanna Kimbrough-Hayward, Center for Human EnrichmentDirector Britney Kyle, Anthropology Department Chair and AssociateProfessor Oscar Levin, Mathematical Sciences Associate Professor Stan Luger, Faculty Senate Chair Bret Naber, Chief Information Officer Michelle Quinn, Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President Gloria Reynolds, President’s former Chief of Staff (former member) Lori Riley, Assistant to the President Katrina Rodriguez, Vice President for Student Affairs Dan Satriana, General Counsel and Vice President Eugene Sheehan, College of Education and Behavioral SciencesDean (former member) David Shimokawa, Graduate Student Association Representative Lindsay Snyder, Classified Staff Council Chair Allie Steg Haskett, Vice President for University Advancement Michaella Tancayo, Student Senate PresidentVISION PLANNING4 faculty and staffforums278 undergraduatestudents2 student forums222 facultyOnline survey899 total participants309 staff60 graduate students30 other constituentsVISION ELEMENTS FEEDBACK383 participants provided survey feedbackregarding the strategic vision elements123 feedback sheets were collectedduring a town hallADDITIONAL DATAFall 2018 task forces included more than170 participantsApproximately 800 participants atBudget 101 sessionsWe invite you to visit the strategic planning website for a detailed account of the feedback collectedduring the 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 school years. unco.edu/president/planningRowing, Not Drifting 2030 unco.edu 15
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revise the draft vision now titled Rowing, Not Drifting 2030 NOVEMBER 2019 Planning co-chairs and President's Leadership Council refine draft vision Board of Trustees and campus receive final draft ahead of November board meeting Board of Trustees approve and adopt UNC's new ten-year vision Rowing, Not Drifting 2030 unco.edu 9
