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Fort Lewis College: At a glanceRankings & RecognitionsForbes Magazine: Americas Best CollegesPrinceton Review: Best in the WestPrinceton Review: Best Green CollegesCOPLAC memberOfficially designated as Colorados public liberal arts college

Student Body Fall 2011Enrollment: 3,856 studentsStudents from 47 states, 139 American Indian tribes and Native Alaskan villages and 19 countriesMale-to-female ratio: 53:47Multicultural population: 37%Campus residents: 1,307Mid-range ACT scores: 20-25Mid-range SAT scores: Critical Reading: 460-570Math: 460-560Writing: 430-550Average high school GPA of 2011 freshman class: 3.13Percentage in top quarter of graduating class: 28%2

Insights from This Year's Confirmations & EnrollmentsInsights From This Years Enrollment (Fall 2012)

Local students

Native American students

Athletes

Academic programs

LocalBased on national data from ACT, the median distance students went to college in 2011 was about 50 miles.

And thats true here, too: 9.2% of this Falls new freshmen enrollment is from 9 area high schools and 23% of our new transfer enrollment is from our 2 area community colleges. Outreaching to and supporting the youth in our local communities is not only the right thing to do, its good enrollment management!

All of the rest of our new students are won through a series of targeted strategies from a relatively small group of students, nationwide, who are willing to travel more than 51 miles to attend school. Two of our largest student segments are:

Native American students taking into consideration the value of the Native American tuition waiver, quality academic programs that address their career interests, and excellent student support programs and services FLC makes a great offer to Native American students, and our enrollments show it, with Native American enrollment increasing to nearly 25% of degree-seeking enrollment.

Varsity athletes Hats off to the coaches! About 9% of our total degree-seeking enrollment is on our varsity athletic rosters. Counting cycling enrollments, that number goes to almost 11%.

Quality academic programs offered in a personalized learning environment at a reasonable price is Fort Lewis core offering. Its always interesting to see which way the students are leaning. These are the top six academic choices of the freshmen who confirmed their enrollment for Fall 2012:

Not declared (206)Business Administration (83)Biology (72)Engineering (64)Psychology (52)Athletic Training (41)

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Old Fort Lewis CampusThe Old Fort Lewis is an approx. 6,300 acre campus located near Hesperus that is the birthplace of Fort Lewis College.

The Old Fort is owned by the State of Colorado, managed by the Colorado State Land Board with Fort Lewis College as the beneficiary.

Formerly leased to Colorado State University until 2017, but CSU left the property early.

The Old Fort was transferred to Colorado on the conditions (1) That said lands and buildings shall be held and maintained by the State of Colorado as an institution of learning and (2) that Indian pupils shall at all times be admitted to such school free of charge for tuition and on terms of equality with white pupils FLC is drafting a MOA with the Colorado State Land Board to formalize the Colleges relationship and use of the land.4

CCHE Master PlanCCHE Master Plan Goal #1: Increase the attainment of high quality postsecondary credentials across the academic disciplines and throughout Colorado in order to meet anticipated workforce needs.

Increase undergraduate credentials. Increase undergraduate STEM credentials.5

CCHE Master PlanCCHE Master Plan Goal #2: Improve student success through better outcomes in basic skills education, enhanced student support services and reduced average time to credential for all students.

Reduce completion rate disparity between remedial and non-remedial students in English and math.Increase proportion of students earning 12 credits/semester and 24 credits/year.Increase transfer out rate of AA and AS students.Increase remedial completion of resident underserved students.Resident transfer graduates within 110% of credit hours to degree for resident non-transfer students.6

CCHE Master PlanCCHE Master Plan Goal #3: Enhance access to and through postsecondary education to ensure that the system reflects the changing demographics of the state while reducing attainment gaps among students from underserved communities.

Reduce completion rate disparity between resident underserved students and resident non-underserved students.Reduce postsecondary credential attainment disparity between resident underserved students and resident non-underserved students.Increase enrollment of resident underserved students.7

CCHE Master PlanCCHE Master Plan Goal #4: Develop resources, through increases in state funding, that will allow public institutions of higher education to successfully meet projected enrollment demands, lower resident students relative share of college costs, and maintain the states position as a national leader in the ratio of credentials produced to state investments in higher education.

Lower share of operating revenues from resident tuition when state revenues for operations are increased above inflation.Maintain institutions ranking regarding ratio of credentials produced.8Total State funding for FY 2012-13 decreased by $264,278 from the FY 2011-12 original budget.

Tuition revenue includes rate increases of 9.0% for resident and 0.0% for non-resident students, as well as the adjustment of the low end of the tuition window from 11 credit hours to 12 credit hours. The tuition revenue budget assumes flat enrollment.

FY 2012-13 Budget Highlights8/23/2012

Initiatives to Strengthen the College Consistent With the Strategic Plan:

Funding was allocated for a learning management system. The strategic plan calls for the development and support of an alternative curriculum and instructional delivery model that includes online course offerings.

Funding was allocated toward the Durango Welcome Center. Having a Fort Lewis College presence in the Durango Welcome Center will allow the College to capitalize on Durangos significant tourist traffic, thereby providing exposure and enhancing recruitment opportunities. FY 2012-13 Budget HighlightsThe implementation of an appropriate learning management system is the necessary first step to aid in the adoption of alternative academic delivery models.

The downtown location will allow the College to showcase its many and varied programs and amenities, as well as serving as a point of departure for campus tours.8/23/2012Faculty and Staff Salary Actions:

Faculty and exempt staff base compensation was increased by 2.5% for FY 2012-13. Funding was allocated for faculty promotions. Equity adjustments of 2.8% and 1.0% were included for faculty and exempt staff, respectively.

Classified incentive awards classified staff salary increases have not been approved at the State level in three years. The Budget Committee has allocated funding for a one-time 3.0% incentive for classified staff .

FY 2012-13 Budget HighlightsIn the 2011 legislative session, the higher education flexibility bill (SB-10-003) provided institutions of higher education the authority to create incentive plans for classified staff. 8/23/2012The 2012 2016 Fort Lewis College Strategic Plan, goal 5 (b) is as follows:

Develop a budget model and benchmarks to support this plan which are fiscally responsible.

The goal includes the following objective:

Develop a multi-year budget, which addresses projections for the various revenue and expenditure streams. The multi-year budget should include as an underlying assumption the continued degradation of state support and increased reliance on net tuition and private donation revenues.

FY 2012-13 Budget Highlights8/23/2012As one part of addressing this objective, the Budget Committee included a five-year budget model in its budget process for FY 2012-13. The five-year model included the normal budget assumptions of enrollment, non-discretionary spending increases and faculty and staff salary/equity increases. Additionally, the committee assumed:

10% annual reduction in state funding based upon the FY 12-13 funding level.

15% annual resident tuition increases (FY 2013-14 through FY 2016-17) and 3% annual non-resident tuition increases starting in FY 2014-15.

No growth in the Native American Tuition Waiver reimbursement above the FY 2011-12 funding level.

FY 2012-13 Budget Highlights8/23/2012Looking at the effects of these assumptions over the next five years enabled the committee to understand the multi-year implications of current year funding recommendations.

The FY 2012-13 budget that was adopted considers this multi-year financial model.

FY 2012-13 Budget HighlightsHad the committee followed the process used before, the committee would have allocated most of the funding available and potentially been faced with the need to reduce budgets or not provide for faculty/staff salary increases in future years.8/23/2012

Academic Action Items for 2012-13Timeline for Accreditation

The Quality Initiative

Criteria and Core Components for Accreditation

MA in Teacher Education

MA in TE yet to go through curriculum committee. Thanks to CC for adjusting their work schedule to consider this. Paperwork has gone to HLC and visit planned for October.15Timeline for Accreditation Summer 2012- Draft Quality Initiative Proposal (QIP)September 1, 2012- Summit QIP to Higher Learning Commission (HLC) (4500 words)Fall 2012- HLC reviews QIP for approval Fall 2012-Winter 2015 Map progress on QPIFall 2012- Create working teams for Criteria and Core Components for Assurance ArgumentFall 2013- Begin uploading documents to Evidence fileMay 2015- Submit Final Quality Initiative Report (35,000 words)September 2015- Submit Final Assurance Argument 2015-2016 Assurance Review and Comprehensive Evaluation

Higher Learning Commission Accreditation 16The Quality InitiativeOverview: The Quality Initiative aims to improve four-year graduation rates by ensuring freshmen can complete the curriculum for a baccalaureate degree program in 4 years (8 consecutive fall and winter semesters) by establishing a policy framework to guide them and providing them with robust degree planning and tracking technology that will support their decision-making regarding programs of study and courses.

Higher Learning Commission Accreditation17Criteria for Accreditation and Core Components Criterion One: MissionThe institutions mission is broadly understood within the institution and guides its operations.The mission is articulated publicly.The institution understands the relationship between its mission and the diversity of society.The institutions mission demonstrates commitment to the public good.

Higher Learning Commission Accreditation 18Criteria for Accreditation and Core Components (continued)Criterion Two: Ethical and Responsible ConductThe institution operates with integrity in its financial, academic, personnel, and auxiliary functions: it establishes and follows fair and ethical policies and processes for its governing board, administration, faculty, and staff.The institution presents itself clearly and completely to its students and to the public with regard to its programs, requirements, faculty and staff, costs to students, control, and accreditation relationships.The governing board of the institution is sufficiently autonomous to make decisions in the best interest of the institution and to assure its integrity.The institution is committed to freedom of expression and the pursuit of truth in teaching and learning.The institution ensures that faculty, students, and staff acquire, discover, and apply knowledge responsibly.

Higher Learning Commission Accreditation19Criteria for Accreditation and Core Components (continued)Criterion Three: Teaching and Learning: Quality, Resources, and SupportThe institutions degree programs are appropriate to the degree or certificate awarded.The institution demonstrates that the exercise of intellectual inquiry and the acquisition, application, and integration of broad learning and skills are integral to its educational programs.The institution has the faculty and staff needed for effective, high-quality programs and student services.The institution provides support for student learning and effective teaching.The institution fulfills the claims if makes for an enriched educational environment.

Higher Learning Commission Accreditation 20Criteria for Accreditation and Core Components (continued)Criterion Four: Teaching and Learning: Evaluation and ImprovementThe institution demonstrates responsibility for the quality of its educational programs.The institution demonstrates a commitment to educational achievement and improvement through ongoing assessment of student learning.The institution demonstrates a commitment to educational improvement through ongoing attention to retention, persistence, and completion rates in its degree and certificate programs.

Higher Learning Commission Accreditation21Criteria for Accreditation and Core Components (continued)Criterion Five: Resources, Planning, and Institutional EffectivenessThe institutions resource base supports its current educational programs and its plans for maintaining and strengthening their quality in the future.The institutions governance and administrative structures promote effective leadership and support collaborative processes that enable the institution to fulfill its mission. The institution engages in systemic and integrated planning.The institution works systematically to improve its performance.

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Future Construction ProjectsFuture Campus Construction PrioritiesBerndt Hall Physics, Engineering, Geosciences Wing Reconstruction

Exercise Science/Adventure Education Whalen Gym South Expansion

Reed Library Expansion and Renovation

Exercise Science/Adventure Education Whalen Gym North Expansion

Road Improvements (Closure of portion of 8th Avenue to traffic,construction of new perimeter road around campus)

Theatre Building Reconstruction23

Important UpdatesCommon Reading Experience

Weapons Policy

New Skyhawk Logo

Signage Kiosks & Banners

Finish in Four

Professional Associates

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MilestonesWelcome Center

USA Pro Cycling Challenge

FLC-Chamber of Commerce Internship Partnership(Steele Brimhall and his dentistry internship pictured)InternshipsWhen it comes to career preparation, nothing beats real-world experience.

A new internship program coordinated by the FLC Career Services office and the Durango Chamber of Commerce is creating opportunities for students to get that hands-on professional experience, earning workplace wisdom and insights, while deepening their skills and knowledge.

The new and improved Skyhawks Job Source provides a portal for students to learn about and apply for internships with businesses, agencies, and organizations in the Durango area. To compliment that service, the Durango Chamber of Commerce has launched a page on its durangobusiness.org website to connect local employers with student interns via the Career Services office.

Through the program, Career Services will recruit, mentor, and support student interns, while also helping businesses establish effective and successful internship experiences. And to be sure everyone is on the same page, interns work with the employer to develop a detailed plan to accomplish specific internship goals, with clear expectations about training, work schedule, service dates and performance standards.

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MilestonesGeology Undergrad Research Awards

Whos Who Students(Chemistrys Amelia Burns pictured)

Dr. Majel Boxer Named Emerging ScholarGeology AwardsResearch proposals by Fort Lewis College Geosciences students earned four of the five grants for undergraduate research awarded by the Rocky Mountain Section of the Geological Society of America in April.Thanks to Ray Kenny.

"Their proposals showed a lot of thought and hard work," noted Vice-chair of the RMS-GSA Erin Campbell-Stone, of the University of Wyoming, in her award notification to the FLC Geosciences Department. "Frankly, the committee was surprised that four of five of the awards went to one school. But we had ranked them independently of that information, so they each stood on their own merit," she added. "Good work with the students!

Whos WhoThe 2012 edition of "Whos Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges" will feature 18 Fort Lewis College students whose academics, character, and leadership have made them stand out above their peers.

Nominated by faculty, the students are, according the Who's Who selection guidelines, those "whose academic standing, participation in extracurricular activities, and community service are superior in nature.

Majel BoxerEach year, Diverse: Issues in Higher Education magazine features 12 rising researchers, thinkers and leaders in its Emerging Scholars edition. In the January 2012 edition, Dr. Majel Boxer, assistant professor and chair of the Department of Native American and Indigenous Studies (NAIS), will be recognized as one of Diverses outstanding scholars under the age of 40, along with 11 other professors from colleges such as the University of Massachusetts, Cornell University, the University of Arizona and the University of Georgia.

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MilestonesMens Soccer National Champs Again!

Cycling Best in the Nation Again!

27A hearing will be held in Denver to discuss Senate Bill 3504 on August 22, 2012.

Native American Tuition Waiver

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Upcoming Events/RemindersFiesta on the MesaWednesday, September 12; 5-8 p.m. The Plaza

Homecoming 2012Monday, October 1 Saturday, October 6www.fortlewis.edu/homecoming

Athletic Home Openers:Football: Saturday, September 8 vs. New Mexico HighlandsWomens Soccer: Sunday, September 9 vs. Angelo StateCross Country: Friday, September 14Volleyball: Friday, September 14 vs. CSU-PuebloMens Soccer: Sunday, September 16 vs. Colorado MinesAlumni Game: Saturday, August 2529

Go out there and do good things!And away we go!

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