Currently, due to a lack of staff orientation training, staff are not prepared to help students understand the University. This student-centered research university definition is focused on what the University is going to be. The group also needs to decide what the University is not going to be. The USPG needs to define the parameters individual colleges and departments can use to make program selection decisions. Design standard criteria for evaluating programs and making decisions about maintaining, enhancing or reducing programs.
Strategic plan needs to be based upon projected flat budgets, or deficit budgets.
Budgetary concerns should support development of the strategic plan, but it should not be the driving force of criteria for establishing goals or objectives for programs. University needs to consider where it can save money by implementing better business practices. Overview of Provost s budget Cathy Corder presented an overview of the Provost s budget and demonstrated how additions and reductions in individual colleges impact the overall budget. Discussion followed the presentation. The following data, and opinions were presented.