First in 2009
A History of Accomplishments
2000-2006

In February 2000, President Garland called for Miami University to be the leader in the nation among public universities having a primary emphasis on undergraduate education with significant graduate and research programs. Since that call, the University has come together to embark on a planning process for improvement.

Progress Steps 2000-2006:

GOAL 1: Strengthen the Academic Qualifications of Students.

Year:	Accomplishments:
2000-06	University Honors Program improved and expanded. Oxford Scholars Program created.
2000	Provost’s Student Academic Achievement Awards created
2001-02	Enrollment Management Plans developed.
2002-05	New Recruitment Efforts (Faculty Liaisons, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Common Application) instituted.
2003	Campus tour, summer orientation, Red Carpet Days revised.
2004	Tuition & Scholarship Plan created.
2004	Miami accorded status as Truman Honor Institution. National Fellowship Steering Committee formed.
2002-06	New Divisional & Departmental Honors Programs (Business, Regional Campuses, Spanish, Western) developed.
2004-05	Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program for at-risk students developed.
2005	Strategic Plan for Graduate Education written.
2005	Ohio Achievement Scholarships offered.
2005	Selectivity of admission for graduate students increased.

GOAL 2: Strengthen the Academic Qualifications of & Academic Support for Faculty.

Year:	Accomplishments:
2001	Center for Writing Excellence established; $10 million endowment created in 2006.
2002	Promotion & Tenure guidelines revised and approved.
2002	Office for the Advancement of Research & Scholarship created which offers more support for grant-writing and research activity.
2003	Center for the Effectiveness of Learning & Teaching opened. Faculty Learning Communities program wins Hesburgh Award for Excellence in Faculty Development.
2004	10X Post-Doctoral Program and DUOS (Doctoral-Undergraduate Support) Program begun.
2005	Total dollar amount of grants won by faculty doubles in one year.
2005	Series of faculty development workshops on inclusion implemented.
2006	Template for departmental governance documents developed.
2005	Committee to review governance and service assignments developed.
2006	Study on cultivating future academic leaders completed.

GOAL 3: Develop a Curriculum for the 21 st Century.

Year:	Accomplishments:
2000	Havighurst Center for Russian & Post-Soviet Studies opened.
2001	Integrated Arts Plan developed by School of Fine Arts.
2002	Departmental Teaching Plans revised.
2002	General Engineering Major created and approved.
2003	Role of Liberal Education Council revised to facilitate greater faculty input on course approval and expanded assessment efforts.
2005	Journalism major developed.
2005	Department of Electrical and Computing Engineering and a new concentration in computer and information technology begun.
2004	First-year seminar initiative launched.
2005	M.B.A. Program revised
2005-06	New plans for increasing study abroad developed; study abroad fair expanded; new exchange programs launched.
2005	Interactive Media Studies Program launched.
2006	Strategic Plan for MUDEC created.
2006	China Business Program planning process begun.

GOAL 4: Strengthen Academic Standards and Enrich Intellectual & Cultural Life.

Year:	Accomplishments:
2001-03	First-Year Experience initiative launched and developed, including the institution of first-year seminars
2003	Harry T Wilks Leadership Institute launched.
2003-06	Advising Report and Advising Implementation Team created; advising website developed; first-year advisor training enhanced.
2005	Mission and outreach plan for McGuffey Museum developed.
2005	Admission standards for the School of Business increased.
2005	Required online alcohol abuse prevention program instituted for first-year students.
2005	Executive Speaker Series developed.
2005	Bicentennial Committee established, planning begun (including creation of Miami History).
2005	Partnerships Office (School of Education & Allied Professions) opened.
2006	Office of Community Engagement (Student Affairs) opened.
2005-06	John T. Petters Center for Leadership, Ethics & Skills Development founded.
2006	Alcohol abuse prevention study and report completed.
2006	Study and report on improving academic integrity completed.
2006	Study and recommendations on developing more uniform grading practices across the University completed.

GOAL 5: Increase the Diversity of the Faculty, Staff and Student Body.

Year:	Accomplishments:
2000	Center for American & World Cultures established; vibrant programming offered monthly.
2001	University Multicultural Council formed; governance document created and representation expanded in 2006.
2001	US Cultures Requirement for the Miami Plan instituted.
2003-present	White papers on diversity topics and open forums held annually.
2003-04	46 focus groups held to discuss ideas for a future Miami as a site of inclusive excellence. Ideas were used to frame future subcommittees for the First in 2009 Coordinating Council.
2003-present	“Dashboard” climate surveys conducted regularly.
2004	Number of minority student applicants increased.
2004-present	Diversity of faculty hires increased.
2004	First annual Unidiversidad/e Festival held.
2004	University Diversity Statement approved.
2004-05	“Global Citizenship” chosen as year-long theme.

GOAL 6: Enhance the Campus, Buildings and Systems.

Year:	Accomplishments:
2001	Strategic plan created by University Libraries
2001	Exterior campus master plan developed.
2002	Online course registration system begun.
2003	First Vice President for Information Technology hired.
2003-04	Strategic plan for information technology developed.
2005-06	Wireless capacity extended across campus.
2005	New course management system acquired.
2004-06	McMillan Hall, McGuffey Hall and McGuffey Museum renovated. Apartment-style residence halls and parking structure built.
2005-06	New Engineering, Psychology & Business buildings begun.
2006	Plans for Voice of America Learning Center developed.

GOAL 7: Strengthen the University Revenue Base.

Year:	Accomplishments:
2002	Silent phase of Capital Campaign begun.
2005	“For Love & Honor” Capital Campaign formally begun with April gala and $350 million goal.
2005	Financial structure for Continuing Education and Summer School developed.
2004	First annual Winter College held.
2005-06	Major gifts secured, including $10.5 million for the Center for Writing Excellence, $30 million for the Richard T Farmer School of Business facilities, $10 million for student scholarships, $10 million for the John T. Petters Center for Leadership, Ethics and Skills Development, and $4 million for an Asian Business Chair.
2006	Four regional fundraising campaigns launched.

GOAL 8: Improve Benchmarking With Peer Institutions.

Year:	Accomplishments:
1999-2000	95% of academic departments provide ideas for their long-term improvement.
2001-03	Benchmarking exercise undertaken by 186 departments, divisions and units.
2004	Benchmarking practices folded into program review process.
2003-05	Self-study and accreditation review process completed; Miami accorded its diennial re-accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission.
2004	Assessment Fellows and Assessment Council established. A host of assessment projects (Outcomes in the Major, Critical Thinking project, Diversity Outcomes for US Cultures Courses, Assessment Briefs) begun.
2005	Employer survey conducted.
2006	Director of Institutional Research is hired.