Transition Advisory Team Meeting, February 19,2013

1. TRANSITION ADVISORY
TEAM MEETING
February 19, 2013 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Lod Cook Alumni Center, Abell Board Room

2. Meeting Information
 This meeting is being streamed live at:
http://connect.lsu.edu/tat
 For a copy of this presentation or more
information about LSU 2015 visit:
www.lsu.edu/lsu2015
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3. OPENING REMARKS
Dr. Christel Slaughter

4. Opening Remarks
 The Transition Advisory Team received a number of
positive comments regarding the openness and the
transparency of your last meeting.
 Dr. Ikenberry’s remarks were direct and your
discussion was candid.
 Today we will continue that type of dialogue and
will focus on the core functions of the university
rather than the administrative or support
functions.
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5. OBJECTIVES FOR
TODAY’S MEETING
Dr. Christel Slaughter

6. Today’s Objectives
 Explore the three-fold mission of a top tier public
university.
 Present a panel of internal subject matter experts
to help us to understand what makes a university
great.
 Utilize their input and your discussion to refine a
vision and tenets for an integrated university
prepared to handle the future.
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7. Louisiana’s Board of Regents
 2011 Master Plan outlines the roles and structure for
higher education institutions in the state of Louisiana.
 Follows the creation, re-naming, and realignment of
the colleges around the state.
 Articulates four major systems of higher education:
 Louisiana Community and Technical Colleges System
 University of Louisiana System
 Southern University System
 Louisiana State University System
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8. Louisiana Community and Technical
College System Mission
 The mission of the LCTCS is to improve the quality
of life of the State's citizens through educational
programs offered through our colleges. We strive
to increase the opportunities for Louisiana's
workforce to succeed through skills training
programs. And, we work to provide our citizens
the opportunity to learn continuously. We are
committed to teaching what is needed, when it is
needed, and where it is needed within available
resources.
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9. The University of Louisiana
System Mission
The University of Louisiana System is a public, multi-
campus university system dedicated to the service of
Louisiana and its people. The System offers a broad
spectrum of educational opportunities ranging from
technical training at the associate level to research at
the doctoral level.
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10. The Southern University System Mission
 The Southern University System is a multi-campus, State of
Louisiana university system continually building upon a
legacy of providing opportunity to students from all walks
of life.
 Our mission is to further develop and fortify our land grant
purpose with emphasis on appropriate access and delivery
of quality instruction, problem-solving, high-impact
research, extension, and service.
 Southern University System values excellence in teaching,
research, and public service. The System is committed to
providing a safe environment conducive to learning while
operating in accordance with the highest standards of
management and efficiency.
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11. Louisiana’s Flagship Institution
 Louisiana’s flagship institution is the premiere
public research university. The flagship university
is expected to:
 Provide leadership in higher education in the State;
 Practice highly selective admissions;
 Offer a wide variety of undergraduate programs;
 Offer an extensive number of master’s and doctoral
programs;
 Maintain an appropriate mix of
undergraduate, graduate, and professional students;
and
 Sponsor a broad range of research programs.
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12. Board of Regents
Institution and Category
Four-Year 1
 Louisiana State University and A&M College
Four-Year 2
 Louisiana Tech University
 University of Louisiana at Lafayette
 University of New Orleans
Four-Year 3
 Southeastern Louisiana University
 Southern University and A&M College at Baton Rouge
 University of Louisiana at Monroe 12

13. Board of Regents
Institution and Category
Four-Year 4
 Grambling State University
 Louisiana State in Shreveport
 McNeese State University
 Nicholls State University
 Northwestern State University
 Southern University at New Orleans
Two-Year with Bachelors
 Louisiana State University at Alexandria
Two-Year 1
 Delgado Community College LA2
 Baton Rouge Community College LA3
Two-Year 2
 Bossier Parish Community College
 Louisiana State University at Eunice
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14. UNDERSTANDING THE
THREE-FOLD MISSION OF LSU
Dr. Christel Slaughter

15. LSU’s Three-Fold Mission
 Academics
 Research
 Public Service
Today we will focus on the first two elements.
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16. Why Does Louisiana Need a Truly Great
Teaching and Research University?
LSU
LSU Pennington
Agricultural Biomedical
Center Research
Center
LSU Hebert LSU
Law Center Shreveport
LSU Health
Sciences
LSU A&M
Center
Shreveport
LSU Eunice LSU
Alexandria
LSU Health LSU Health
Care Sciences
Services Center New
Division Orleans
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17. Questions We Want to Answer…
 What do we mean by "academic excellence?”
 How can we measure success in our research
mission?
 What challenges must we overcome to attain our
goals?
 What are the internal and external factors that will
influence our journey?
 What are our core strengths?
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18. Association of American Universities
An association of 62 leading research universities in the United States and Canada
 The 62 AAU universities in the United States award more than one-half of
all U.S. doctoral degrees and 55% of those are in the sciences and
engineering.
 Federal academic research conducted by AAU universities totaled $18.9
billion in FY 2009, or 58% of all federal research funds provided to
colleges and universities.
 In 2008, 65% of U.S. academic postdoctoral positions were at AAU
institutions.
 Since the founding of the Nobel Prizes in 1901, 35% of all winners and
70% of winners at U.S. universities have been affiliated with an AAU
institution.
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19. Association of American Universities
An association of 62 leading research universities in the United States and Canada
Percent of National Total in 2010
Undergraduates 5.8%
Bachelor's Degrees Awarded 15.4%
Graduate Students 18.5%
Master's Degrees Awarded 17.2%
National Merit/Achievement Scholars 62.4%
International Students 29.9%
Study Abroad Students 27.0%
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20. DISCOVERY. Expand Discovery Through
Transformative Research…
 Measures of impact of scholarship and creative activity as determined by national
norms in individual disciplines
 Research expenditures (federal and total)
 Ph.D’s and Master’s degrees awarded (total and per FTE)
 Patents awarded
 National awards for faculty research/creative activity
 Research expenditures per FTE (federal and total)
 Placement of Ph.D’s in tenure track positions and industry
 Number of start-up businesses from LSU research
 Faculty membership in National Academies
 Research funding involving more than one unit
 Number of post-doctoral associates
 Licensing income
 Number of faculty consulting engagements
 Number of national/international symposia organized
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21. LEARNING. Enhance a Faculty-led and
Student-centered Learning Environment…
 Number of degrees awarded
 Research expenditures targeting instructional activities
 National awards for students
 Proportion of graduate students
 6-year graduation rate of new freshman
 Number of undergraduates involved in a research experiences
 Number of students enrolled in CxC courses
 SAT/ACT mean of incoming freshman
 Number of STEM degrees awarded
 Number of fellowships
 Number and quality of Honors College students
 Number of National Merit and Achievement Scholars
 Retention (1st to 2nd year; 1st to 3rd year)
 Number of students accepted
 Number and retention of transfer students
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22. DIVERSITY. Strengthen the Intellectual
Environment…
 Number of tenure-track faculty by race and gender
 Number of students pursuing study abroad
 Number of student credit hours in courses that introduce diverse
communities or cultures
 Research expenditures in projects involving a significant
international component or partner
 Number of undergraduate and graduate students by race and
gender
 Number of Fulbright Scholars
 Number of annual participants in LSU cultural events
 Number of graduate students involved in LSU research exchange
programs with universities abroad
 Degrees awarded by race and gender
 Number of international students (undergraduate and graduate)
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23. ENGAGEMENT. Promote Engagement of
Faculty, Staff, and Students…
 Number of faculty or staff serving on
boards, commissions and committees
 Number of student credit hours in service learning
courses
 Number of faculty serving on leadership positions in
national organizations
 Number of students pursuing periods of national and
international service
 Number of faculty serving on editorial boards for
journals
 Number of faculty awards for community service
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24. PANEL DISCUSSION
Gaines Foster, Ph.D., Dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Thomas R. Klei, Ph.D., Boyd Professor and Interim Vice Chancellor for Research and Economic Development
Stuart R. Bell, Ph.D., Executive Vice President and Provost

25. LUNCH
Break for 30 minutes

26. VISION AND TENETS FOR
LSU 2015
Group Discussion

27. Proposed Vision for LSU 2015
LSU will be a statewide, integrated
university, recognized by peer
institutions, faculty, students, and employers for its
high level of academic achievement, focused
research excellence, commitment to service, rich
culture, and bold enterprise.
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28. Proposed Tenets for LSU 2015
 Build a faculty and learning environment that
inspires academic excellence
 Provide a student experience that supports
lifetimes of success and understanding
 Produce collaborative and cross-unit discoveries
that solve Louisiana’s and the world’s most
pressing challenges
 Fuel Louisiana’s economic development
 Build a cohesive, accountable, and sustainable
operating model for the 21st century
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29. SUB-COMMITTEE MEETING
STRUCTURE AND STATUS UPDATE
Dr. Christel Slaughter

30. Transition Advisory Team
Next meeting:
March 5, 4 to 9:30 p.m.
Lod Cook Alumni Center, Abell Board Room
Guest speaker: President Gordon Gee,
The Ohio State University
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31. Academic Sub-Committee
Next meeting:
February 28, 1 to 3 p.m.
Baton Rouge, Location TBD
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32. Research and Discovery Sub-Committee
Next meeting:
February 28, 8 a.m. to noon
Baton Rouge, Location TBD
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33. Finance and Revenue and Operations
and Technology Sub-Committees
Next Meetings:
 Commercialization and Technology Transfer Task Force
 February 27, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – LSUS, Location TBD
 Streamlining Procedures, Rules and Regulations Task Force
 March 6, 10 a.m. to noon – Baton Rouge, Location TBD
 Technology Task Force
 February 21, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. – 212 Efferson Hall, LSU
 Administrative Services Task Force
 February 21, 10 a.m. to noon – 212 Efferson Hall, LSU
 Revenue Generation Task Force
 February 21, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. – 212 Efferson Hall, LSU
 External Affairs Task Force
 March 13, 1 to 2:30 p.m. – Baton Rouge, Location TBD
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34. Student Experience Sub-Committee
Next meeting:
February 19, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Lod Cook Alumni Center, Abell Board Room
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35. ADJOURNMENT
President Jenkins