State-of-the-University Address. President O Brien

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1 State-of-the-University Address President O Brien

2 Overview Student Enrollment & Demographics Major Accomplishments Budget Update Major Initiatives

3 Student Enrollment & Demographics

4 Enrollment Graduate 2nd Bachelor Undergraduate

5 Enrollment Projection Graduate 2nd Bachelor Undergraduate

6 Semester Credit Hours 120, ,000 80,000 83,130 83,801 86,686 87,253 89,307 90,202 90,761 91,610 91,802 92,799 97,123 98, ,047103,177 60,000 40,000 20,000 0 Fall 2008 Fall 2009 Fall 2010 Fall 2011 Fall 2012 Fall 2013 Fall 2014 State-Funded Total

7 Source of Enrollment - Freshmen Fall 2005 Fall % 43.5% Top 26 Texas - Not Top 26 Domestic - Not Texas International Top 26 Texas - Not Top 26 Domestic - Not Texas International

8 Source of Enrollment - Total Fall 2005 Fall % 51.7% Top 26 Texas - Not Top 26 Domestic - Not Texas International Top 26 Texas - Not Top 26 Domestic - Not Texas International

9 Degrees Awarded 2,000 1,800 1,600 1,400 1,200 1,377 1,018 1,631 1,407 1,463 1,112 1,213 1,214 1,220 1,060 1,554 1,598 1,615 1,601 1,294 1,253 1,760 1,847 1,375 1,453 1, FY 2005 FY 2006 FY 2007 FY 2008 FY 2009 FY 2010 FY 2011 FY 2012 FY 2013 FY 2014 Total Degrees Awarded Total Bachelors Degrees Awarded Total Masters and Doctoral Degrees Awarded

10 Four-Year Graduation Rate 35% 30% 25% 20% 19.3% 20.9% 22.0% 23.2% 23.5% 25.3% 26.0% 24.6% 24.9% 22.5% 21.8% 23.8% 27.4% 29.9% 15% 10% 5% 0% FY 2008 FY 2009 FY 2010 FY 2011 FY 2012 FY 2013 FY 2014 Same Institution Total

11 Four-Year Graduation Rates By Ethnic Group 40.0% 30.0% 20.0% 10.0% 0.0%

12 Six-Year Graduation Rates 60% 50% 40% 40.1% 47.6% 37.8% 46.4% 45.6% 39.7% 41.5% 47.4% 42.9% 48.2% 46.3% 40.3% 40.5% 48.0% 30% 20% 10% 0% FY 2008 FY 2009 FY 2010 FY 2011 FY 2012 FY 2013 FY 2014 Same Institution Total

13 Six-Year Graduation Rates By Ethnic Group 50.0% 40.0% 30.0% 20.0% 10.0% 0.0%

14 First-Year Persistence Rate 90.0% 80.0% 81.4% 80.3% 80.4% 80.4% 75.7% 78.1% 78.8% 70.0% 60.0% 64.0% 63.7% 61.4% 64.1% 61.3% 65.1% 66.0% 50.0% 40.0% 30.0% 20.0% 10.0% 0.0% Fall 2007 Fall 2008 Fall 2009 Fall 2010 Fall 2011 Fall 2012 Fall 2013 Same Institution Total

15 Major Accomplishments

16 Major Accomplishments Share the Pride Comprehensive Capital Campaign Campaign original total goal: $35 million. We raised $50.3 million. Was the first successful comprehensive capital campaign in WTAMU s history. Princeton Review WTAMU is ranked in list of 2016 Best Colleges: Best Western. Ranked as one the Top 30 Universities and Colleges in Texas.

17 Major Accomplishments College of Business U.S. News & World Report College s online graduate programs are ranked 2 nd highest in the State of Texas, and the online MBA program is ranked 32 nd overall in the nation. Online MS in Finance and Economics is ranked 11 th best in the nation; 2 nd best in the State. Nursing Best College Reviews Online RN to BSN Program ranked as one of the top 20 in the nation. Criminal Justice SuperScholar Ranked as one of the top 50 on-line programs in the nation.

18 Major Accomplishments Received accreditation by the National Association for Schools of Theatre in Received re-accreditation by the American Communication Association. WT s baccalaureate nursing graduates (from to ) had a first-time NCLEX pass rate of 98%. The national average is 81.7%. College of Business CFA Research Challenge Team won the State of Texas competition against Texas Tech University, the University of Houston, Rice University, Southern Methodist University and Texas State University.

19 Major Accomplishments The West Texas A&M men and women s athletics programs along with Texas Woman s claimed the second annual Lone Star Conference Academic Excellence Award presented by Balfour for the highest collective team GPA among its sports teams for the academic year. For academic year , the overall average GPA for student-athletes was a 2.97 a new high. Nine teams posted an average GPA above a 3.0 with 12 teams above a 2.8. Over the past 18 months, WTAMU student-athletes were named to the NCAA Elite 89 four times. This is the highest number of recognitions for any of the NCAA DII institutions.

20 Major Accomplishments As of the conclusion of the academic year, the WTAMU Athletic program was ranked 9 th among the 252 ranked NCAA Division II member institutions in the Learfield Sports Director s Cup. Athletics Highlights: Lady Buff s Softball won the 2015 LSC Regular Season Championship and the 2015 LSC Tournament Championship. Buff s Baseball was 2015 LSC Co-Champions. Lady Buff s Volleyball won the 2015 LSC Championship and made it to the South Central Regional Semifinal game. The Lady Buff s Basketball team won the LSC Championship, the South Central Regional Championship, and made it to the NCAA Division II Elite Eight. The Buff s Cross Country team earned its second-consecutive Lone Star Conference title and highest finish at the NCAA South Central Regional Championships at fourth. They finished the season ranked 11 th in the nation. Lady Buff s Track and Field repeated as Lone Star Conference Indoor Track & Field Champions. At nationals the Lady Buffs finished the meet tied for 14 th. The WTAMU Equestrian Team won 3 rd place at the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association Western National Championship held in Springfield, MA.

21 Faculty Salaries As of April 1, 2015 Associate Assistant Professor Professor Professor Texas A&M University at Galveston 1 $12,248 3 $8,299 2 $7,673 Texas A&M International University 2 $10,754 1 $8,376 1 $7,758 Texas A&M University - Texarkana 3 $10,751 7 $7,945 6 $7,254 Tarleton State University 4 $10,236 2 $8, $6,921 Texas A&M University - Commerce 5 $10,185 9 $7,788 5 $7,290 West Texas A&M University 6 $9,717 6 $7,950 8 $6,997 Texas A&M University - Kingsville 7 $9,645 5 $8,010 9 $6,932 Texas A&M University - San Antonio 8 $9, $7,752 4 $7,312 Texas A&M University - Central Texas 9 $9,438 8 $7,918 7 $7,049 Prairie View University 10 $8, $4,992 3 $7,497 Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi 11 $8,349 4 $8, $6,792 Median

22 Comparative Salaries Administrator and Staff Average Salary Administrator Staff Institution FY 2013 FY 2014 CHG FY 2013 FY 2014 CHG Stephen F. Austin State University 145, ,143 3% 39,378 40,819 4% Texas A&M International University 142, ,337 4% 38,397 39,580 3% Prairie View A&M University 131, ,148 4% 43,268 48,569 12% Tarleton State University 126, ,488 5% 40,479 45,017 11% West Texas A&M University 121, ,338 6% 38,400 41,839 9% Lamar University 81,177 87,694 8% 33,798 34,695 3% Source: State Auditor s Office LEGISLATIVE WORKFORCE SUMMARIES (self reported) Faculty Average Salary Professor Associate Professor Assistant Professor Institution FY 2013 FY 2014 CHG FY 2013 FY 2014 CHG FY 2013 FY 2014 CHG Texas A&M International University 94,246 94,830 1% 74,244 74,730 1% 67,425 68,392 1% Lamar University 89,856 92,807 3% 72,125 75,780 5% 62,544 62,323 0% West Texas A&M University 84,231 88,494 5% 65,634 68,808 5% 63,053 63,925 1% Tarleton State University 81,794 85,331 4% 68,259 72,883 7% 58,272 60,843 4% Prairie View A&M University 84,909 83,683-1% 68,084 69,752 2% 61,182 63,255 3% Stephen F. Austin State University 79,340 81,178 2% 63,981 66,371 4% 55,388 57,039 3% Source: THECB Faculty Salaries

23 Budget Update

24 State Appropriations GR (in thousands) $35,000 $30,000 $25,000 $33,204 $30,989 $28,776 $28,676 $23,238 $23,153 $27,825 $27,723 $20,000 $15,000 $10,000 $5,000 $- *Excludes TRB's FY 2010 FY 2011 FY 2012 FY 2013 FY 2014 FY 2015 FY 2016 FY 2017

25 Net GR and Net T&F Comparison $9,000 $8,000 $7,000 Tuition Deregulation began in FY 2004 $6,000 $5,000 $4,000 $3,000 FY 02 FY 03 FY 04 FY 05 FY 06 FY 07 FY 08 FY 09 FY 10 FY 11 FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 Net GR per FTSE's Net T&F per FTSE's

26 Budget Expense Variance BUDGET VARIANCE EXPENSES FY 2015 FY 2016 Amount % Salaries - Faculty $ 21,100 $ 23,626 $ 2,526 12% Salaries - Non-Faculty $ 23,392 $ 25,269 $ 1,877 8% Wages $ 4,821 $ 4,518 $ (303) -6% Benefits $ 13,731 $ 14,919 $ 1,188 9% Personnel Costs $ 63,044 $ 68,332 $ 5,288 8% Utilities $ 3,434 $ 3,951 $ % Scholarships $ 27,820 $ 27,927 $ 107 0% Discounts $ (14,024) $ (16,280) $ (2,256) 16% Equipment (capitalized) $ 4,471 $ 5,135 $ % Operations and Maintenance $ 37,632 $ 39,320 $ 1,688 4% TOTAL EXPENSES $ 122,377 $ 128,385 $ 6,008 5%

27 FY 2016 Expenditure Budget Equipment (Capitalized) $5,135 Operations and Maintenance (Net) $39,320 Personnel Costs $68,332 In Thousands Scholarships $27,927 Utilities $3,951

28 Expenditure Goals FY 2016 Goal 1: Start up of Electrical Engineering program Budget Impact Method of Finance Faculty 240, Electrical Engineering (2) Staff 74, Engineering Lab Technician; Secretary Capital and Operations 335,017 New Special Item Appropriation 650,000 Goal 2: Provide resources for high growth academic areas Budget Impact Method of Finance Faculty 769, Accounting, Computer Information Decision Management (2); Economics; Communications; Public Administration/Criminal Justice; Marketing; Mechanical Engineering; Nursing; Political Science; Chemistry; Physics; Wildlife Biology Staff 114, Director of Service Learning- QEP; Regional Admissions Recruiter New GR Funding 883,367 FTE's FTE's

29 Expenditure Goals FY 2016 Goal 3: Legislative mandates and increase operational effectiveness Budget Impact Method of Finance Staff 142, Lean Six Sigma Coordinator; Contract Administrator New GR Funding 142,000 Goal 4: Increase student academic Budget Method of supplemental programming Impact Finance Programming 61,250 - Math Lab; Writing Lab; Supplemental Instruction and Learning; Veteran's Office Designated Tuition 61,250 Goal 5: Reduce outstanding debt Budget Impact Method of Finance Payoff of Commercial Paper debt 588,000 One-Time Reserves 588,000 FTE's FTE's FTE's

30 Major Initiatives

31 Major Initiatives FY 2016 Preparation for SACS Reaffirmation Implement Provisions of SB11 Campus Conceal Carry Commence Major Construction Projects Continue Comprehensive Review of First and Second Year Student Experience

32 Preparation for SACS Reaffirmation Timeline September Compliance Report Due to SACS September QEP Committee Reviews Draft QEP in Round Table Meeting November SACS Offsite Committee Meeting

33 Preparation for SACS Reaffirmation Timeline Early January QEP Due to SACS** March Dates for SACS Onsite Committee December Final Decision made by Commission **QEP must be submitted six weeks prior to onsite committee visit.

34 SB11 Conceal Carry Effective August 1, 2016: Authorizes a handgun license holder to carry a concealed handgun on campus, subject to a Rule adopted by the university and approved by the BOR. Rule will address: Storage of handguns in campus residence halls. Designation of other areas in which concealed handguns are prohibited and accommodating storage provisions. Time Table: From August 1 December 1, 2015, member CEOs will consult with students, faculty and staff to determine potential locations where concealed weapons are prohibited. By March 1, 2016, submit rule to BOR for approval at May 2016 Board meeting.

35 SB11 Conceal Carry Task Force for Implementation Provisions of SB 11: Campus Conceal Carry CHARGE Develop a communication plan to inform campus community of the process for developing a campus rule for the purpose of implementing the provisions of SB 11. Inform the President/CEO whether the campus rule should prohibit concealed carry from any specific campus areas or activities, (1) develop a set of talking points with regard to the nature of the student population, (2) specific safety considerations, and (3) the uniqueness of the campus environment. Arrange for a series of Town Hall meetings with faculty, staff and students to discuss the provisions of SB 11 and receive input from each stakeholder group. President will also be meeting with Faculty Senate, Student Senate and Staff Council to discuss the provisions of SB 11 and receive input from each stakeholder group. Submit recommendations to the President by November 15, 2015 regarding (1) the storage of handguns in campus dormitories/residential facilities and, (2) identification of any areas in which license holders may not carry.

36 SB11 Conceal Carry Task Force for Implementation Provisions of SB 11: Campus Conceal Carry - MEMBERSHIP Michael Knox, Vice President for Student Affairs, Chair Shawn Burns, Chief, UPD, Contact Person with System Dr. Wade Shaffer, Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Jean Stuntz, Professor of History and President, Faculty Senate Dr. Harry Hueston, Professor of Criminal Justice Betty Stocker, President, Staff Council Edward Akinyemi, Student Body President Ann Underwood, Director of Communication & Marketing Services Institutional Advancement Jon Davis, Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs Cliff Vanderpool, Director, Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum Tracee Post, Executive Assistant to the President Julie Imke, Director, Amarillo Center

37 New Construction Timelines Amarillo Center Phase 1 Commence asbestos abatement 09/15 Commence external & interior demolition 12/15 Phase 2 Commence construction 09/16 Occupancy 07/17 Agricultural Sciences Complex Development of POR in progress due the end of 09/15 Will then engage architect for design of Complex Commence construction 09/16 Occupancy 07/18

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