The University of New Hampshire - Goals and Promise

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1 Search for Provost and Vice President For Academic Affairs July 2015

2 Introduction The University of New Hampshire (UNH) is a comprehensive Carnegie research-high university and the flagship research institution of the University System of New Hampshire. It is one of a handful of universities to hold land, sea, and space grant charters and is the only public research institution in New Hampshire. In keeping with its origins in the Morrill Act, UNH is dedicated to the public good: educating students, discovering new knowledge, and benefitting the citizens of the state, the nation, and, through its commitment to working on global grand challenges, the world. The Position UNH welcomes candidates for Provost who are prepared to help lead the university to new levels of growth and aspiration. UNH has created an environment for creative thinking and entrepreneurship to develop academic and research excellence including advancing its Carnegie research high standing, fostering the interdisciplinary schools and programs such as the recent formation of the Carsey School of Public Policy; shepherding intellectual capital that elevates invention and discovery to the level of innovation, and that changes and impacts the lives of our citizens. In concert with these goals, UNH has updated its strategic plan ( and seeks a dynamic leader with clarity of vision who will enrich our undergraduate and graduate programs and expand our graduate education potential, foster continuing excellence in our faculty and student research and inquiry, and who will help us to fulfill our commitment for vigorous partnerships with the business community. About The University of New Hampshire UNH has three campuses the main campus in Durham, New Hampshire, and campuses in Manchester and Concord, New Hampshire. UNH Manchester offers an array of baccalaureate and professional degrees to both traditional-aged and returning students, and the UNH School of Law in Concord offers the Juris Doctor and LL.M. and Masters degrees. UNH is comprised of: Carsey School of Public Policy; College of Engineering and Physical Sciences; College of Health and Human Services; College of Liberal Arts; College of Life Sciences and Agriculture; Graduate School; Institute for the Study of Earth, Oceans, and Space; Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics; 2

3 School of Marine Science and Ocean Engineering; University of New Hampshire at Manchester; and, University of New Hampshire School of Law. Within the past year, the Provost led the University in a review of the Strategic Plan; Version 2.0 was released in early 2015 ( All members of the university are actively engaged in the five key aspects of the updated plan, which are: strengthening UNH s reputation; strengthening and diversifying enrollment; deepening research, graduate education and commercialization; advancing a well-trained workforce through STEM education; and completing a successful fundraising campaign. As the state s land grant university, UNH maintains a network of professional Cooperative Extension staff in all ten New Hampshire counties. The University is distinguished by the access of its undergraduate students to research-active faculty, hosting the largest undergraduate research conference (URC) in the country; its graduate programs in a wide array of disciplines; its location in a beautiful and culturally rich part of New England; and a strong sense of responsibility for the public good. UNH s academic excellence is reflected in its faculty endeavors in many areas of considerable renown, including space science, climate change, environmental sciences, marine science and ocean mapping, sociology, American history, intellectual property law, and creative writing, all of which are nationally ranked. UNH s commitment to interdisciplinary research is evidenced in social science, health and exercise sciences, business/economics, sustainability and environmental science, and community/economic development research conducted by its faculty. UNH is committed to expanding STEM education by developing innovative programs for its students, providing pipeline programs for pre-college students, and in-service teacher development. UNH s six-year undergraduate graduation rate is 77% for the Durham campus. Fall 2014 and 2015 brought in some of the largest first-year classes in UNH history. Creating the Foundation for a Distinctive Future for UNH The 10-year strategic plan, The University of New Hampshire in 2020 a blueprint created in 2010 with input from hundreds of faculty, staff, students and community members, now guides the University s success amid the rapidly-growing challenges facing higher education. It has helped shape remarkable achievements in academics, research, and philanthropy and outreach across UNH s campuses. Accomplishments inspired by the original plan include: 3

4 launch of the School of Marine Science and Ocean Engineering; formation of the Carsey School of Public Policy; creation of the UNH School of Law; opening of the Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics; expansion of UNH Manchester into the iconic Pandora Mill building; establishment of UNHInnovation for research commercialization resources; and development of global reach through foreign student enrollments, study abroad programs, faculty exchanges, visiting scholars, and arts and cultural programs. The Provost and staff from the Provost s office played pivotal roles in the academic, enrollment, and financial planning for each of these endeavors, including organizing and facilitating of faculty participation, conducting discussions with various stakeholder groups, leading major programmatic initiatives, advising on policy decisions, and presenting program proposals to review groups such as the Faculty Senate and the USNH Board of Trustees. The Provost s Responsibilities The Provost will report to President Mark Huddleston and will lead UNH s academic and research enterprise as well as overseeing a broad array of student services and academic support programs. The Provost will collaborate with President Huddleston and other senior leaders in the University to: recruit, retain, and develop excellent faculty and staff and expand the research enterprise to discover new knowledge and bring the discoveries to the marketplace and the not-for-profit sector for public benefit; nurture an undergraduate and graduate student body drawn from diverse cultures, backgrounds and geographical regions; strengthen UNH s undergraduate programs while supporting promising graduate programs; 4

5 develop academic programs and capacity that support the university s new enrollment management plan; and engage with stakeholders in New Hampshire and beyond to create a more vibrant economy and sustainable future for the university, its students, alumni, and the state. Opportunities for the New Provost The Provost will play a vital role in advancing UNH s agenda. More specifically, the Provost will have leadership responsibility for five key academic activities: Advancing Interdisciplinary Schools and Programs -- Current models include the School of Marine Science and Ocean Engineering, the Carsey School of Public Policy, the Prevention Innovations Program, as well as several interdisciplinary programs (e.g., Analytics, Security Studies, Neuroscience, Justice Studies, Development Policy and Practice, and Natural Resources and Earth Systems Science). The Provost will spearhead initiatives that expand interdisciplinarity in the humanities, social sciences, and physical and life sciences. Creating a Learning-Centered Environment for the 21st Century -- Enriching the academic and intellectual lives of students by making UNH curricula and research more flexible, creative, accessible, and affordable making UNH the University of Choice. The Provost will work with faculty to advance UNH s learning-centered approach to bolster communal learning and critical discussions as part of the student education experience. Enhancing Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity -- Expanding research and creative work in areas of excellence and advancing future research and creative endeavors in areas of promise; promoting civically engaged research that melds teaching, research and outreach; and expanding the range of education and training opportunities for UNH researchers and partners. Leveraging UNH s Intellectual Capital This initiative focuses on bringing UNH researchers, students, businesses and communities together to transform inventions and discoveries into innovations. It also creates processes and services that commercialize UNH intellectual capital. One goal of this initiative is to expand basic and applied research funding through private/public partnerships. Partnering for Life: Expanding and Deepening UNH s Strategic Partnerships The Provost will lead efforts to develop closer relationships with the business community in New Hampshire and New England in order to garner additional support for the 5

6 University s activities. This will strengthen the bond with the citizens of New Hampshire and alumni in order to continue to earn their support. Qualifications The new Provost will be a creative and courageous leader who can supervise in a shared governance environment, inspire and collaborate with faculty, staff and students, and effectively communicate in multiple settings with multiple constituencies. He/she will have a well-developed and nuanced understanding of key trends in higher education, UNH s competitive position, and necessary changes that will support and strengthen UNH s long-term success. The Provost s dossier will include a strong track record of scholarship, teaching and working with curricula and evidence of a passionate commitment to research, discovery, and application. Experience in public higher education and familiarity working with public stakeholder groups is preferred. He/she will have significant experience of successful senior academic leadership in a research university where his/her responsibilities included recruiting, developing and retaining faculty, leading faculty and staff, planning and achieving multi-year and annual program goals, and managing budgets. Fundraising experience is preferred. The best candidates will have experience operating in a responsibility centered management environment and experience planning and managing budgets to achieve desired goals. Final candidates will be required to complete a background check successfully. Please send applications and nominations to: Nicholas Brill, Jennifer McDonough, and Melissa Trotta, EdD Brill Neumann Associates Boston, MA UNHProvost@brillneumann.com The University seeks excellence through diversity among its administrators, faculty, staff, and students and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or marital status. Application by members of all underrepresented groups is encouraged. 6

7 Appendix A The University of New Hampshire The Durham Campus The main campus of UNH is located in Durham, New Hampshire, just 10 miles from the Atlantic Ocean. Durham is located within an easy drive to Portsmouth, New Hampshire and about an hour s drive to both Portland, Maine and Boston, Massachusetts. Portsmouth and Portland are lovely seacoast cities offering many attractions, and Boston is a major cultural and educational center. The Manchester Campus Half of New Hampshire's population is within a 30-minute drive to this campus located in Manchester's historic mill yard. Manchester is the region's center of cultural, economic, entertainment, and government activity. The Merrimack Valley region is an extension of the campus offering a wide array of co-curricular, entertainment, social, service and employment opportunities and activities. The Concord Campus Accredited by the American Bar Association, UNH Law is located in Concord, New Hampshire, home to the state's legislature and state offices, as well as local, state and U.S. federal courts. Concord is just over an hour's drive from Boston, Massachusetts and New Hampshire's majestic White Mountains, pristine lakes, and Atlantic seacoast. The Academic Enterprise In addition to the undergraduate programs, graduate degrees are offered in approximately 80 programs of study at the Masters level and 30 programs of study at the doctoral level. The colleges and schools at UNH cover a broad range of disciplinary areas. Carsey School of Public Policy was created in 2014 by a generous gift from Marcy Carsey, a UNH alum and well-known television producer. The School is building graduate academic programs and expanding research from the base of the Carsey Institute (a research institute also founded with a gift from Marcy Carsey) that focuses on at risk families, vulnerable communities, and social and economic development. College of Engineering and Physical Sciences offers an array of bachelors, masters and doctoral degrees in engineering, mathematics, computer science, chemistry, earth science, and physics as well as interdisciplinary programs in materials science, environmental engineering and ocean engineering. College of Health and Human Services includes a wide range of professional preparation programs and the Departments of Communications Sciences and 7

8 Disorders, Health Management and Policy, Human Development and Family Studies, Kinesiology, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Recreation Management and Policy, and Social Work and the Institute on Disability and the Institute of Health Policy and Practice. College of Liberal Arts (COLA) includes the humanities, social sciences, fine and performing arts, and education and is home to over 400 faculty and 4,000 students. COLA is home to a broad range of disciplines including Education, English, History, Languages, Music, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology as well as a myriad of interdisciplinary programs spanning disciplines within COLA as well as disciplines in other UNH colleges. College of Life Sciences and Agriculture includes the Departments of Biological Sciences, Molecular, Cellular & Biomedical Sciences, Natural Resources & the Environment, and the Thompson School of Applied Science as well as many research centers, notably the New Hampshire Agriculture Experiment Station (NHAES). The Graduate School provides innovative, responsive and accessible masters, doctoral and certificate programs of the highest quality in line with the university s Blueprint for the Future, UNH in 2020." Graduate programs foster a close interdependence between research and classroom teaching and enhance the undergraduate experience at the university. The Graduate School is a source of intellectual capital for the University, the region, and the nation. In addition to programs at the main campus in Durham, the Graduate School extends into central and southern New Hampshire through the Graduate School Manchester Campus, located on an urban campus in Manchester s historic mill yard. Institute for the Study of Earth, Oceans, and Space -- The Institute includes four research centers (Space Science Center, Earth Systems Research Center, Ocean Process Analysis Laboratory, and the Center for Coastal Ocean Mapping) and is the home of the new School of Marine Science and Ocean Engineering, providing opportunities for interaction and collaboration in small groups of researchers having similar interests, as well as specialized administrative and technical support. The Institute's unique design also leads to interdisciplinary cooperation on numerous projects within individual centers. Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics is home to an array of traditional business school departments as well as the Department of Hospitality Management and the Department of Economics. The College occupies a new, state of the art building with leading edge instructional technology, a prep kitchen for the Hospitality program, and attractive public spaces for students to use for group studies and projects. 8

9 School of Marine Science and Ocean Engineering was formed in 2013 to integrate research and create graduate programs across the many departments and research centers at UNH where marine science and engineering are part of the disciplinary foci. The School offers MS and PhD programs in Oceanography, Ocean Engineering and Marine Biology in partnership with the appropriate colleges and departments at UNH. University of New Hampshire at Manchester Graduate and undergraduate academic programs are offered in liberal arts and science and technology curricula emphasizing the learning needed for successful careers. The campus offers programs in Biological Sciences, Business, Communication Arts, Computer Information Systems, Computer Science and Entrepreneurship, English, English Teaching, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, History, Humanities, Politics and Society, Psychology, and Sign Language Interpretation. New programs are being added in Analytics, Homeland Security, and Manufacturing Engineering Technology. UNH Manchester enrolls over 1,000 students (700 undergraduates with the others in graduate, continuing education, and special degree programs). There are 39 full time faculty and 75 part time faculty. The University of New Hampshire School of Law in Concord, New Hampshire is American Bar Association accredited. In addition to its Juris Doctor program, it also offers LL.M. and Master degrees in three significant and fast-growing areas: Intellectual Property, Commerce and Technology, and International Criminal Law and Justice. It offers the Daniel Webster Scholar program, the nation s only baralternative experiential education program and is consistently ranked a Top 10 Intellectual Property Law program by US News & World Report. The Law School enrolls 270 students and has 32 full-time faculty. 9