Ensure the Vice Presidents of the University cultivate success within the divisions in order to execute the mission of the University.
Objective
Continuous Improvement
The Vice Presidents will demonstrate continuous improvements in the quality of service within the divisions by exceeding benchmarks of the previous year.
Indicator
Performance Measures
Performance Measures of key functions of each division based on data collected by Institutional Research will be evaluated. The measure of dashboard indicators was added for the academic area.
Criterion
Benchmarks
Benchmarks determined by the President and Vice Presidents for each performance measure and dashboard indicator are met or exceeded.
Finding
Performance Measure
The President and Vice Presidents are continually monitoring the performance measures and dashboard indicators.
Indicator
Division Progress
President's Cabinet will meet to review collectively pertinent issues concerning the University. The President will meet with each Vice President to review individually relevant issues within each division.
Criterion
Cabinet And One-on-One Issue Resolutions
Each concern of the President's Cabinet and each concern of the Vice Presidents brought to the President during the One-on-One visits will be resolved.
Finding
Division Progress - Cabinet
President's Cabinet met twice per month during the fall and spring semesters and once in June and July with a mini-retreat held in August. During these meetings the cabinet discussed pertinent issues concerning each division and the University. Each issue was resolved at the meeting or placed on a follow-up pending agenda.
Finding
Division Progress - One-on-One
The President met with each Vice President formally twice per month in the fall and spring semester and once per month in the summer to discuss the status of each division. In addition, she meets with the Vice Presidents individually as needed to discuss matters that need immediate attention. During these meetings, the Vice Presidents update the President regarding their division. If there is a matter that needs attention, a plan of action regarding how the issue is going to be handled is formulated.
Action
Performance Measures
If the benchmarks or dashboard indicators have not been met, necessary actions will be implemented to make improvements within the division. In addition, it will be determined if the benchmarks and dashboard indicators are a good indication of success within the division, and will be adjusted accordingly.
Action
Division Progress/President's Cabinet
The follow-up agenda items have been processed. To ensure each follow-up agenda item is resolved, the item will remain pending until cabinet is satisfied with the resolution. If the item is assigned to a Vice President to implement, the President will place the item in her one-on-one folders to discuss with the appropriate Vice President until the matter is resolved.
Action
Division Progress - One-on-One
The President verified with the Vice Presidents that each matter that needed attention was resolved. The matter remained a pending issue until the President and Vice Presidents were satisfied with the resolution. At this time, there are no pertinent matters that are pending. However, this is a fluid process with issues arising on a regular basis.
Goal
Recruit/Retain Quality Administrators
Recruit and retain qualified Vice Presidents and other key administrators.
Objective
Qualified Vice Presidents/Administrators
Vice Presidents and other key administrators will demonstrate expertise within their fields by meeting specific educational, experience, and other explicit criteria.
Indicator
Vice Presidents/Administrators Credentials
When selecting a new Vice President or key administrator, the educational background and previous work experience of the candidate will be reviewed, verified, and evaluated.
Criterion
Administrative/VP Credentials
The credentials established for each administrator and Vice President have been met are exceeded.
Finding
Vice Presidents/Administrators Credentials
During FY2010, the VPFO was selected to replace the retiring President leaving the VPFO position vacant effective 8/31/10. In addition the Provost/VPAA announced his retirement effective 7/31/11 leaving this position vacant.
It was determined that an Associate Vice President of Human Resources and Risk Management was needed in the division of Finance and Operations.
The College of Arts and Sciences was divided into the College of Sciences and the College of Fine Arts and Mass Communication. The Dean for the College of Sciences was selected for the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs vacancy.
Indicator
Vice Presidents Annual Review
When evaluating current Vice Presidents of the University, the President will review annually the overall performance of each Vice President.
Criterion
Vice Presidents Review
The criteria for success for the annual review of the Vice Presidents will be to meet or exceed performance indicator goals and successfully resolving issues within the divisions.
Finding
Vice Presidents Annual Review
The President conducted the annual reviews in June 2011.
Action
Vice Presidents/Administrators Credentials
A national search was conducted to find a replacement for the VPFO. The individual selected has a MS with over 40 years experience.
A national search was conducted to find a replacement for the Provost/VPAA. An internal candidate was selected with a PHD and 16 years experience at SHSU.
A national search was conducted for the Associate VP of HR and Risk Management. The individual selected has a BS with a wealth of experience in the field of HR and Risk Management.
Currently, there is a national search underway to replace the Dean of the College of Sciences.
An individual was selected to serve as Dean for the new College of Fine Arts and Mass Communication. She has a PHD and a wealth of experiences in Fine Arts.
Action
Vice Presidents Annual Review
Typically, merit pay would be disbursed according to the results of the annual review. During FY2011, there were no funds available for merit. The reviews will be held and considered the next time funds are available for a merit increase.
Goal
Pursue Financial Support
Pursue financial support from constituencies of the University.
Objective
Financial Support
The Office of the President will secure financial support for the University by presenting the legislative appropriation requests to the appropriate government entities, by setting/evaluating the goals of the division of University Advancement since the formal conclusion of the Capital Campaign occurred in FY 2010.
Indicator
University Advancement
The President along with the Vice President of University Advancement will set and evaluate fiduciary, event, and benefactor goals to target donors without a current campaign.
Criterion
University Advancement Goals
The established goals have been met are exceeded.
Finding
University Advancement
The goals of University Advancement are on target considering the current state of the economy and the university not currently in a capital campaign.
Indicator
Legislative Support
The President will review documents published by the Higher Education Coordinating Board, the Legislative Budget Board, and other State entities to evaluate the total funds appropriated to the Public Universities in Texas and compare the proportion allotted to Sam Houston State University.
Criterion
Appropriate Legislative Support
Sam Houston State University in comparison to the other Public Universities in Texas have received an appropriate distribution of State appropriated funds.
Finding
Legislative Support
The legislative session concluded with a reduction in legislative support for the University.
Action
University Advancement
The President and Vice President of University Advancement will define how to keep momentum for large gifts after completing the formal capital campaign.
Action
Legislative Support
The university has had to determine how to minimize the impact of cuts in State appropriation to the quality of instruction and services. In addition, the university has had to request the addition of new fees and increases to offset a portion of the reduction in appropriations yet remain at the State average for tuition and fees.