Long-Term Goal 6: Sound Physical and Financial Assets. Develop, maintain, and protect the University's assets in a financially, aesthetically, and environmentally responsible manner.
1. Data Sources for Measuring Achievement of Long-Term Goal 6:
The University has an abundance of data available about its physical and financial assets as shown in Appendix 6. For example, for its physical assets, time-series information is available about square footage of space; expenditures on maintenance; use of various forms of energy and water; etc. For its financial assets, information is readily available about various sources of revenue, expenditures by various categories, endowments, salaries in both absolute and relative terms, bond ratings, etc. The University is also reviewed annually by its external auditors.
2. Status of Achieving Long-Term Goal 6:
The University's physical assets have been dramatically expanded over the last twelve years, with the addition of three residence halls, an engineering building, an Art and Design Building, a building for the School of Nursing in Springfield, a new campus in East St. Louis, the National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center, new storage buildings for the Library and the University Museum, the Technology and Management Center, the baseball and softball stadiums' renovations, a new classroom and expanded operatory at the School of Dental Medicine, and the School of Pharmacy renovation and construction. The physical assets also have been dramatically improved in that period through large-scale renovations of the University Center and Cougar Village and the replacement of the Edwardsville campus' central boiler system with individual building boilers.
Despite the gains in recent years, the University faces considerable challenges. The most notable challenge is the need for a new/renovated Science Building. The renovation and expansion of that building remains SIUE's highest priority since programs in science, engineering, nursing, and pharmacy depend on the University's ability to offer appropriate coursework in the sciences. Likewise, major utility systems in the campus core buildings are reaching the end of their practical service lives.
Preliminary indications in FY08 suggest that SIUE will receive sufficient funding from a new Capital Bill to build the long needed Science Building. Also, a new Facilities Maintenance Fee was passed in FY07 to enable needed campus renovation and repairs. Overall energy usage in FY06 remained generally constant from FY05, with gas consumption increasing 5%, electrical usage increasing 1% and propane consumption dropping 71%.
In FY07 the SIUE Endowment increased 36% over the FY06 total and the SIUE Foundation annual income increased 18% during the same timeframe. Dollars spent from the SIUE Foundation on behalf of SIUE programs increased 43% from FY06.
The ratio of FTE students to FTE instructional faculty declined (1%) improving the student to faculty ratio.
3. Highlights from FY07 in Pursuit of Long-Term Goal 6
Highlights of activities in FY07 in pursuit of Long-Term Goal 6 include:
a. Completed the Campus Facilities Master Plan to update the existing land-use plans and identify spaces for additional facilities.
b. Completed data conversion from SIS to Banner Student and began web registration for all 2007 students in Banner.
c. Completed design and began construction on the field lighting of the soccer and flag-football areas. Project should be complete by mid-summer 2007.
d. Began design of Student Fitness Center expansion to be funded with bonds to be sold in spring 2008.
e. Completed several planning meetings with the architects, lab designers, and University constituents for the Science Building renovation and new construction. During these meetings, it was determined that program needs had grown to exceed the budget. The President agreed to ask for the increased funding required. The Governor's Budget includes an additional $19.2M. Planning should be complete by the end of summer 2007.
f. Completed the Emergency Management Plan. Members of the Response Team have been identified and are being trained on-line. Training is scheduled to be completed by the end of the fiscal year.
g. Completed a contract with EIU, WIU, ISU, and SIUC to cooperatively buy electricity to reduce impact of electric rate hikes.
h. Approval of a Facilities Maintenance Fee to begin in fall 2007 for the renovations and roof replacements to the major campus core buildings, as well as the replacement of the VC Gym bleachers.
i. Recommendations of the Feasibility Study informed the creation of a comprehensive capital campaign plan for SIUE.
j.A comprehensive capital campaign plan has been completed that outlines goals, leadership structure, and a campaign timetable.
k. Evergreen Hall construction is on schedule, will be completed in July 2007, and will be fully occupied in Fall 2007. A Housing Task Force has been established to develop a master housing plan for the next 5, 10, and 15 years.
l. The architectural firm of Mackey Mitchell has been retained for the design of the Student Academic Success Center. A contract has been signed and design development has begun with a projected design completion date of August 2007. The project will be funded with bonds sold in Spring 2008.
4. Short-Term Goals and Plans:
Fiscal Year 2008
During FY08, SIUE will focus on the following short-term goals and plans relative to Long-Term Goal 6.
a. Consider establishing course-specific fees for declared business and engineering majors to establish new sources of needed revenue for enhanced academic programs.
Responsibility: Chancellor, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Deans of Business and Engineering, Academic Deans
Source of Funds: Existing staff time and budget
Rationale: The cost of offering a business or engineering education is significantly higher than offering an education for other majors.
b. Complete detailed designs for Science Building renovation and new construction and obtain construction funds.
Responsibility: Vice Chancellor for Administration
Source of Funds: State capital appropriations
Design $2.9 million
Construction Ð $73.1 million
Rationale: The Science Building is in very poor condition and is fundamental to programs in science, engineering, dentistry, pharmacy, and nursing.
c. Implement Banner Human Resources
Responsibility: Vice Chancellor for Administration
Source of Funds: Income Fund and Service Account (funded with contingency funds from the implementation of the Banner Student Information System)
Rationale: The present Human Resources and Payroll systems are inadequate for employee needs and efficient operation of the University. This project will allow the University to get off the mainframe computer.
d. Begin construction of a Student Success Center.
Responsibility: Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, Vice Chancellor for Administration
Source of Funds: Student Fees
Rationale: To offer a facility to house critical support services for students, Student Affairs has developed a proposal for an addition to the MUC.
e. Develop plans to renovate and redesign the MUC Bookstore.
Responsibility: Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, Vice Chancellor for Administration
Source of Funds: Bookstore operating
Rationale: Better utilize the Bookstore and make it more customer-centered by improving the flow of traffic as well as the design to attract and support customer activity.
f. Begin Emergency Management Training Exercises.
Responsibility: Vice Chancellor for Administration
Source of Funds: Existing Staff Time
Rationale: In order to better provide a safe working, living, and learning environment, the University will continue to implement the Emergency Management Plan by conducting training exercises and developing departmental business continuity plans.
g. Complete designs for Early Childhood Center Expansion.
Responsibility: Vice Chancellor for Administration, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
Source of Funds: Bonds to be re-paid with user fees and Internal Operating Funds
Rationale: The expansion would increase capacity and better facilitate learning by SIUE students in the Early Childhood Education Program who use the Center as a practicum site. The expansion would also address safety needs of the building.
h. Complete designs and begin work on the Vadalabene Center Gymnasium renovation.
Responsibility: Vice Chancellor for Administration
Source of Funds: Facilities Maintenance Fee
Rationale: Plans will address the failing bleacher system and increased square footage for athletics and Kinesiology.
i. Complete designs and begin work on the Wrestling and Volleyball Center.
Responsibility: Vice Chancellor for Administration, Vice Chancellor for University Relations, Director, SIUE Intercollegiate Athletics
Source of Funds: Donated funds
Rationale: This project will provide a new facility for intercollegiate wrestling and volleyball and community-based youth wrestling programs, to be located along Stadium Drive.
j. Complete renovation of Korte Stadium.
Responsibility: Vice Chancellor for Administration
Source of Funds: Internal Loan
Rationale: Will provide much-needed repairs and renovations to Korte Stadium in order to prevent future water leaks, repair water damage, and resolve structural and maintenance issues.
k. Complete Construction of Evergreen Hall
Responsibility: Vice Chancellor for Administration, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
Source of Funds: 2006 Bonds
Rationale: Accommodate fall residency demands from continuing students.
l. Complete Construction of Secondary Computing Center
Responsibility: Vice Chancellor for Administration
Source of Funds: Information Technology Fee and Library Funds
Rationale: Will provide back-up storage facilities for the main computing center, work space for the Computer Refresh Program, and secure storage for library special collections.
m. Complete design work for the Student Fitness Center expansion.
Responsibility: Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, Director, Campus Recreation
Source of Funds: Existing staff time and budget
Rationale: Usage of present facility has increased dramatically, necessitating additional space.
n. Develop initiatives to promote sustainability.
Responsibility: Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, Vice Chancellor for Administration
Source of Funds: Existing
Rationale: Develop SIUE awareness and education for a sustainable future in all aspects of our programs and departments.
o. Increase the dollar amount of expenditures with minority, female, and disabled-owned firms.
Responsibility: Vice Chancellor for Administration
Source: Existing
Rationale: To support the University's statement on diversity.
p. Execute "Defining Excellence" Capital Campaign Plan
Responsibility: Vice Chancellor for University Relations
Source of Funds: Existing staff time, campaign budget
Rationale: To raise private resources necessary for accomplishment of SIUE mission and vision.
q. Develop trademark licensing program to protect and enhance use of University trademarks.
Responsibility: Vice Chancellor for University Relations
Source of Funds: Existing funds
Rationale: To enhance image of SIUE and to generate revenue to support programs.
Fiscal Year 2009
During FY09, SIUE will focus on the following short-term goals and plans relative to Long-Term Goal 6.
a. Begin construction of the Science Building renovation and new construction.
Responsibility: Vice Chancellor for Administration
Source of Funds: State Capital Appropriation: $73.5M
Internal Operating Fees: $2.5M
Rationale: The Science Building is in poor condition and is fundamental to programs in science, pharmacy, dentistry, engineering, and nursing.
b. Seek planning funds for the planning and design of the Lovejoy Library replacement.
Responsibility: Vice Chancellor for Administration
Source of Funds: State Capital Appropriation
Rationale: Replacement of Lovejoy Library would include a new building to house the library, advanced classrooms and labs, all central information technology functions, and services such as tutoring labs, skills centers, and other academic support functions.
c. Seek planning funds for the planning and design of the Health Sciences building.
Responsibility: Vice Chancellor for Administration
Source of Funds: State Capital Appropriation
Rationale: To pursue the construction of a new building in the campus core to house both Nursing and Pharmacy allowing shared instructional resources and collaboration between the two programs.
d. Seek planning funds for consolidation of the School of Dental Medicine
Responsibility: Vice Chancellor for Administration
Source of Funds: State Capital Appropriation
Rationale: To modernize and increase the efficiency of the School of Dental Medicine by consolidating faculty offices in core buildings on the Alton campus.
e. Seek planning funds for a Community/University Event Center.
Responsibility: Vice Chancellor for Administration
Source of Funds: State Capital Appropriation
Rationale: The University and the surrounding community lack a facility to house medium-sized events.
f. Seek Capital Renewal funds for roof repairs on the Edwardsville campus.
Responsibility: Vice Chancellor for Administration
Source of Funds: State Capital Appropriation
Rationale: To continue a multi-year, multi-phased infrastructure modernization effort. This initiative will complete roof repairs and replacements of existing roofs that have reached the end of their useful life.
g. Seek Deferred Maintenance funds for miscellaneous deferred projects.
Responsibility: Vice Chancellor for Administration
Source of Funds: State Capital Appropriation
Rationale: To complete the FY09 Deferred Maintenance program.
h. Complete construction of the Vadalabene Center Gymnasium Renovation.
Responsibility: Vice Chancellor for Administration
Source of Funds: Facilities Maintenance Fee
Rationale: Plans will address the failing bleacher system and increased square footage for athletics and Kinesiology.
i. Complete design of the Roof Systems for Campus Core Buildings
Responsibility: Vice Chancellor for Administration
Source of Funds: Facilities Maintenance Fee
Rationale: Plans will address the replacement of the campus core roof systems.
j. Seek equipment funds for the Science Building as part of the FY10 SIUE appropriation.
Responsibility: Chancellor working with Office of the President
Source of Funds: State Appropriation
Rationale: Once construction is completed the building needs to be appropriately equipped.
Fiscal Year 2010
During FY10, SIUE will focus on the following short-term goals and plans relative to Long-Term Goal 6.
a. Continue construction of the Science Building renovation and new building.
Responsibility: Vice Chancellor for Administration
Source of Funds: State Capital Appropriation: $73.5M
Internal Operating Fees: $2.5M
Rationale: The Science Building is in poor condition and is fundamental to programs in science, pharmacy, engineering, and nursing.
b. Seek equipment funds for the Science Building as part of the FY10 CDB/SIUE appropriation.
Responsibility: Chancellor working with Office of the President
Source of Funds: State Appropriation
Rationale: Once construction is completed the building needs to be appropriately equipped.
c. Seek construction funds for the Lovejoy Library replacement.
Responsibility: Vice Chancellor for Administration
Source of Funds: State Capital Appropriation
Rationale: Replacement of Lovejoy Library would include a new building to house the library, advanced classrooms and labs, all central information technology functions, and services such as tutoring labs, skills centers, and other academic support functions.
d. Seek construction funds for the Health Sciences building.
Responsibility: Vice Chancellor for Administration
Source of Funds: State Capital Appropriation
Rationale: To pursue the construction of a new building in the campus core to house both Nursing and Pharmacy allowing shared instructional resources and collaboration between the two programs.
e. Seek construction funds for the consolidation of the School of Dental Medicine.
Responsibility: Vice Chancellor for Administration
Source of Funds: State Capital Appropriation
Rationale: To modernize and increase the efficiency of the School of Dental Medicine by consolidating faculty offices in core buildings
on the Alton campus from the scattered outdated houses where the offices are currently located.
f. Seek construction funds for a Community/University Event Center.
Responsibility: Vice Chancellor for Administration
Source of Funds: State Capital Appropriation
Rationale: The University and the surrounding community lack a facility to house medium-sized events.
g. Seek Capital Renewal funds for various campus infrastructure repairs.
Responsibility: Vice Chancellor for Administration
Source of Funds: State CR Appropriation
Rationale: To continue a multi-year, multi-phased infrastructure modernization effort.
h. Seek Deferred Maintenance funds for miscellaneous deferred projects.
Responsibility: Vice Chancellor for Administration
Source of Funds: State Appropriation
Rationale: To complete the FY10 Deferred Maintenance program.
i. Begin construction of the Roof Systems for Campus Core Buildings
Responsibility: Vice Chancellor for Administration
Source of Funds: Facilities Maintenance Fee
Rationale: Plans will address the replacement of the campus core roof systems.
j. Develop and execute plan for enhancement of the Annual Fund.
Responsibility: Vice Chancellor for University Relations
Source of Funds: Existing and tax on new funds raised
Rationale: To increase alumni participation rate and increase overall dollars contributed.