Transform CSCU 2020 Board of Regents update May 13, 2014 Agenda - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Transform CSCU 2020 Board of Regents update May 13, 2014

Agenda Provide an update on where we are with Transform CSCU 2020, including • Objectives for BCG engagement and progress to date • Proposed guiding principles to support decision-making for Transform Provide an overview of program structure and initiatives • Initiative leadership ("Executive sponsors") will share highlights of progress in each of their areas Share high-level stakeholder engagement approach Draft — for discussion only Transform CSCU 2020 2

CSCU Vision and Mission statements Draft — for discussion only Transform CSCU 2020 3

Board of Regents' Goals for CSCU Approved as part of Strategic Planning process in June 2013 A successful first year • More students will complete a first year of college. Improve student success • Graduate more students with the skills to achieve life/career goals. Maximize affordability and sustainability • Making attendance affordable and our institutions financially sustainable. Cultivate innovation and economic growth • Create academic environments that cultivate innovation and prepare students to succeed in the 21st century job market. Ensure equity • Eliminate achievement disparities among ethnic/racial, economic, and gender groups. Draft — for discussion only Transform CSCU 2020 4

DRAFT – for discussion Guiding principles for Transform CSCU 2020 Principles intended to narrow choices in initiative design, offer direction during "forks in the road" Maintain core focus on student interests – operate with a "student first" mentality Act in alignment with the vision, mission, and goals of CSCU Balance the need to maintain institutional identity and missions with the opportunity to strategically leverage collective resources within the system Actively seek to enhance effectiveness and efficiency across the system Balance need for stability with need for progress Provide transparency and ensure stakeholders have a voice in the process Maintain flexibility in systems and processes; ensure CSCU will be positioned for growth and able to respond nimbly to changing context Preserve collective resolve to stay the course through this period of change Draft — for discussion only Transform CSCU 2020 5

Update on where we are with Transform What is Transform CSCU 2020? Transform CSCU 2020 timeline Fall 2013 • Conduct institution tours to collect input • Develop and approve key initiatives – the plan for Transform Spring – Summer 2014 • Initiative participation from stakeholders Multi-year plan to unite 17 CSCU colleges • Begin planning for initiatives and universities into one interdependent • Build fact base to inform options Where we system for future-state system are today Fall 2014 Increase accessibility and affordability for • Continue stakeholder participation more students and positioning CSCU as • Make informed recommendations the state system for higher education • Begin implementation 2015 – 2016 Position CSCU to serve as a major • Support ongoing implementation economic engine for Connecticut • Refine initiative plans in light of evolving context Embark on a journey toward unparalleled excellence Draft — for discussion only Transform CSCU 2020 6

Objectives of BCG engagement and progress made to date Areas of BCG engagement Progress to date ✓ 1 Established PMO structure  Named executive sponsors & initiative leads Project management office (PMO)  Launched initiative planning process  Developed guiding principles ✓ 2 Built high-level stakeholder engagement plan  Initial Board member engagement  Developing faculty and staff survey with input Stakeholder engagement from Presidents, AAUP & Faculty Senate, FAC – target to send by end of week  Began to engage institution Presidents ✓ 3 Hands-on support for 8 initiatives Started building fact-base with initiative leads Cross-campus Long-term  IT IT systems registration & system-wide Shared metrics assessment admissions academic plan  Organization Deferred Org. efficiency Facilities IT org. structure maintenance  Facilities & effectiveness master plan plan Draft — for discussion only Transform CSCU 2020 7

Transform CSCU 2020: key roles and responsibilities Group Membership Roles & Responsibilities • Review and make key decisions • Provide input on program priorities • Board members Board of Regents • Ensure Transform outcomes help achieve CSCU goals • Set overall scope and project direction • Chairman Nicholas Donofrio Executive • Review/make key recommendations • President Gregory Gray • Allocate resources, resolve key roadblocks Steering Committee • J Puckett, BCG Sr. Partner • Challenge and assess recommendations • Others TBD (ESC) • Communicate progress to key constituents • Oversee initiative planning and implementation • PMO lead (TBD) • Ensure risks and interdependencies are Program management • Executive sponsors 1 proactively managed office (PMO) • BCG • Ensure key stakeholders involved at appropriate junctures • Develop plans for implementation • Leads primarily CSCU system • Lead data gathering and analysis to inform Initiative leads staff and university and college recommendations • Incorporate perspectives of key stakeholders faculty • Provide options and recommendations to ESC • Contribute data and support relevant analysis Initiative working • Subject matter experts • Recommend additional stakeholders to consult team members 1. Executive sponsors include Erika Steiner, Joe Tolisano, Wilfredo Nieves, Michael Kozlowski, Mike Gargano, Keith Epstein Draft — for discussion only Transform CSCU 2020 8

Project Management Office to help oversee Transform planning and implementation • Chairman Nicholas Donofrio Executive Steering Committee • President Gregory Gray • J Puckett, BCG Sr. Partner & • Overall project manager: Managing Director Liz Caswell (COS) • Others TBD Project management office • PMO lead: TBD (PMO) • BCG Workforce Trans- Initiative Enrollment / Curriculum Efficiency Information Retention of parency & Facilities clusters recruitment Delivery Technology Tomorrow Policies Wilfredo Michael Erika Joe Keith Exec. Mike Nieves Kozlowski Steiner Tolisano Epstein sponsor Gargano (Pres. Capital (Dir. PR / (CFO) (CIO) (VP (Provost & VP) Comm. Marketing) Facilities) College) Draft — for discussion only Transform CSCU 2020 9

Summary of Transform CSCU 2020 initiatives Academic initiatives Operational initiatives • Cross campus registration and • Labor needs and workforce programs admissions • Career-related programs (e.g., P Tech) • Seamless student transfer Workforce of • Collaboration with business community • Recruitment/ Veterans recruitment tomorrow • Career pathway alignment – CT Tech • enrollment International recruitment and study System abroad programs • Scholarship campaign • Early college programs • System-wide policy transparency • • Long-term system-wide academic plan Shared metrics Transparency • System-wide academic calendar • State appropriation consolidation and Policies Curriculum • • Online course utilization Minimal tuition increase delivery • State-of-the-art classrooms • Career-preparation COEs • Organizational efficiency and Efficiency effectiveness • Go Back to Go Ahead Retention • K-12 system alignment • IT system assessment Information • Technology IT organizational structure • Facilities master plan Facilities • Deferred maintenance plan Initiatives in gray supported by BCG Draft — for discussion only Transform CSCU 2020 10