Prospectus for the Provost Spring 2020

Katherine Haley, Ph.D. Haley Associates, LLC. Manchester, The Opportunity

Franklin Pierce University seeks a Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs able to lead and support its faculty and students in a time of bold vision and purposeful action. Over the past 18 months, faculty, administrators and staff members have engaged in creative collaborations that have resulted in an academic reorganization that will better anticipate and respond to an evolving higher education landscape.

Reporting directly to the President of the University, the Provost is the Chief Academic Officer of the University and is the first among equals on a highly collaborative senior administrative team. In this critical leadership role, the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs is integral to the University’s strategic and long-range planning process and goal achievement. The Provost’s responsibilities include the development, implementation, and assessment of new programs and the ongoing review and evaluation of programs across the curriculum. Broad collaboration and a commitment to shared governance are also significant expectations for this position. The Provost will be responsible for stewardship and allocation of budgets and resources, and will inspire and empower the faculty to maintain and improve instructional and pedagogical practices.

As a result of the academic affairs reorganization, the University has established the College of Business, the College of Health and Natural Sciences, and the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, to integrate graduate and undergraduate programs within related disciplines rather than by degree level and location. This new structure gives prominence to our growing programs and prioritizes seamless faculty connections and curricular pathways for our students. The Provost’s direct reports include the College Deans, the Executive Dean for Assessment and Academic Affairs, the Executive Director of Professional Programs and Partnerships, the Executive Director of Institutional Research, the University Librarian, the University Registrar, the Director of the Honors Program, and the Assistant to the Provost.

The successful candidate will be an academic leader who has held progressively responsible administrative roles in higher education. The candidate will have demonstrated a record of innovative leadership with excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, and communication skills, and a commitment to diversity and inclusivity. The candidate will have extensive experience with shared governance and the ability to implement change with positive outcomes. With substantial knowledge of fiscal and resource management, candidates must be able to develop, execute, and assess the strategic and long-range goals of our complex academic organization. Experience in driving enrollment growth and program innovation and development is essential.

Required credentials are an earned doctorate with a distinguished record of accomplishments and at least five to seven years as a senior academic leader. Experience with a faculty union is preferred but not required. Franklin Pierce is an accredited private university in New Hampshire that includes a 1200-acre residential campus in Rindge, N.H., as well as academic centers in Manchester, Lebanon and Portsmouth, N.H. and Goodyear, Ariz. Its 1,592 undergraduate and 514 graduate students earn degrees through the doctoral level in classroom-based and online programs. Franklin Pierce students graduate prepared for leadership positions in business, health sciences (including advanced professional credentialing in nursing, physician assistant studies and physical therapy), natural science, media and communications, behavioral science, education, and humanities.

Institutional Overview

Franklin Pierce College was founded in 1962 by Frank S. DiPietro, who had a vision of a “small college that fosters intimate relationships between those who learn and those who teach.” The College was formally recognized as Franklin Pierce University in 2007, reflecting the growth of undergraduate opportunities, the addition of graduate-level degrees, and the institution’s expanding national reach.

Today, Franklin Pierce encompasses a broad geographic and virtual network that includes an undergraduate campus in Rindge, New Hampshire and four graduate centers in New Hampshire and Arizona. The University now includes the College of Business, the College of Health and Natural Sciences (which includes the School of Nursing), the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (which includes the School of Education), and professional programs and partnerships.

Our campuses and programs share a common focus: cultivating students’ success and helping them achieve their goals within a highly personalized learning environment. Classes are intentionally small with an average student-faculty ratio of 12:1 so that students make the most of personal relationships with professors and mentors. Students have abundant opportunities to ask questions, clarify their understanding, articulate their viewpoints, and receive feedback, all of which contribute to developing the critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills so highly valued by employers. Our faculty are educators and mentors, and are consistently rated above the national average by our students on their commitment to help students discern their unique capabilities and interests. They are immersed in their fields, and are a valued source of industry and professional connections. In knowing their students on a personal basis, they are an invaluable resource in guiding students toward internships, jobs, and further education to reach their goals. As residential undergraduates, online learners, or participants in a full-time graduate program, Franklin Pierce students acquire the skills required for success in tomorrow’s workforce while cultivating the depth of knowledge embodied in a liberal education. Our Pathway programs, designed for undergraduates who aspire to enroll in one of our graduate offerings after completing their bachelor’s degree, illustrates the unified Franklin Pierce experience—for example, when undergraduates in our Health Sciences major continue on to our highly selective Doctor of Physical Therapy program.

Student life is a vital part of the Franklin Pierce experience, with extensive opportunities for students to compete, excel, and lead. From our Student Government program and Environmental Club to our Fire Department volunteers, campus-based clubs and organizations reflect Franklin Pierce’s emphasis on shaping well-rounded students who understand the value of service and civic engagement. Undergraduates in our athletics programs demonstrate an impressive level of character and commitment—maintaining a high average GPA, completing thousands of hours of community service each year, and graduating prepared to succeed in their careers as conscientious team players and excellent communicators.

Franklin Pierce is a NCAA Division II institution, with 24 varsity teams for men and women, and over 40 intramural programs/activities. Franklin Pierce Ravens have earned 86 NCAA Championship appearances, and our Hall of Famers include national titles, Olympians, World Cup stars, and an army of drafted professional athletes.

Academics

A new organization of Academic Affairs A Franklin Pierce University education is first and foremost about preparing our students for fulfilling lives and careers. We are 100% focused on helping our students find their passions and develop the skills and knowledge they need to contribute in their chosen fields. To fulfill that mission, this fall, the University has taken deliberate steps to align our academic structure to maximize learning, enhance advising, and broaden access to graduate and career opportunities for our students.

Students and faculty are reaping the benefits of a new organization that groups faculty, programs and majors in colleges of related disciplines. The College of Business, College of Health and Natural Sciences, and College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences give prominence to our growing programs. Graduate and undergraduate faculties are seamlessly connected to help students progress from a bachelor’s degree to a master’s or doctorate in their field in affordable, time-efficient pathways, and find internship, research and career opportunities at every stage of their journey. Professional programs and partnerships serve as a responsive hub for workforce development and online and certification programs, as well as development of new programs and delivery methods that enhance academic offerings in the three Colleges. The catalyst for the reorganization was our students. More and more of our undergraduates are interested in pursuing their graduate degrees at Franklin Pierce. Under the new structure, both graduate and undergraduate faculty report to the same dean, creating synergies and opportunities. Also, more of our residential undergraduates are opting to take some of their courses online, so we have streamlined the integration of online and on-site programs. We expect the new structure to encourage faculty collaboration that will result in dynamic program development.

A Franklin Pierce education integrates academic instruction with meaningful experiential learning through internships, clinical rotations, capstone projects, and concurrent work experience. Franklin Pierce partners with a wide variety of organizations, from local businesses and government, to regional hospitals and healthcare facilities, connecting students with these opportunities.

While our students come from many different backgrounds, they all share in a learning experience distinguished by the quality of our academic programs and the caliber of our faculty members - trusted mentors who enable students to succeed, and who respect their life circumstances and learning styles. This translates into impressive student outcomes: our graduates emerge as confident, ethical leaders with a strong sense of agency, who bring leading-edge skills to their chosen careers.

Fast Facts Locations: Main campus in Rindge, New Hampshire, as well as centers for graduate education in Manchester, Lebanon and Portsmouth, New Hampshire and Goodyear, Arizona. Graduate and undergraduate courses are also taught online. Main Campus: 1200-acre scenic residential campus between Mount Monadnock and Pearly Pond in Rindge, New Hampshire, offering a natural environment that features woods, wetlands, fields, ponds and trails. President: Dr. Kim Mooney ’83, sixth President of Franklin Pierce University, 2016 - present. Programs of Study: 21 graduate and 27 undergraduate programs in the College of Business, the College of Health and Natural Sciences, and the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences. Degrees Granted: Doctor of Physical Therapy, M.S. or B.S. in Nursing, Master of Physician Assistant Studies, M.S. in Accounting, M.B.A, M.Ed., Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts, Associate of Arts. Enrollment: 1,415 residential undergraduates, 177 online undergraduates, 514 graduate students. Faculty/staff: 579 Student-faculty ratio: 12:1 Undergraduate Admission profile: 47% male, 53% female; 40% participate in athletics; 82% are from New England states (in Fall 2016, 26 states and 13 countries were represented). Athletics: 24 NCAA Division II varsity sports for men and women; Division I Women’s Ice Hockey. Extracurricular: 40+ Intramural sports/activities, 30+ interest-driven clubs, Student Government, Pierce Activity Council, Student Affairs Leadership, Adventure Recreation, Alternative Spring Break, Pierce Media Group, pep band, FP Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services. Living Alumni: 20,000+ worldwide from classes of 1966 - 2019. Undergraduate Studies

Whether they are residential undergraduates or online learners, Franklin Pierce students acquire the skills required for success in tomorrow’s workforce while cultivating the depth of knowledge embodied within a traditional liberal education.

Undergraduates can choose among 23 majors in the fields of business, natural sciences, behavioral sciences, humanities, education, and visual/performing arts. Minors, concentrations, and undergraduate certificates allow students to develop a secondary concentration of coursework in a particular subject area or theme. College of Business In 2019, 353 residential and 62 online students are pursuing a major in the College of Business, about 25% of the total undergraduate enrollment. Students can choose a major in Accounting/Finance, Business, Healthcare Administration, Management, Marketing, or Sports and Recreation Management major through the College of Business. A minor is offered in Advertising.

Through the Business Plus+ program, qualified undergraduates can complete a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in business in four years. Franklin Pierce College of Business programs are accredited by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE).

The College of Business Advisory Board is comprised of business leaders and luminaries who provide strategic guidance and expertise that reflects best practices and experience leading highly successful organizations. They help connect Franklin Pierce students with mentors, real business challenges and career opportunities.

Our unique partnership with C&S Wholesale Grocers, the largest wholesale grocery supplier in the country, gives students co-op and paid internship opportunities and a pathway to employment after graduation. Participating students make professional connections, gain hands-on skills, and learn about the operations of a highly successful company.

The Small Business Advisory Group and the Business Minds Club tackle real business issues in the . Members work with business owners and town officials to develop market research, financial analysis, marketing plans and business plans. Typical projects include a rebranding project for D.D. Bean Company in Jaffrey, the largest producer of paper matchbooks in the country, and business and marketing plans for subsidiaries Ready Set Connect and Refurbished Equipment Marketplace. College of Health and Natural Sciences In 2019, 542 residential and 70 online students are pursuing a major in the College of Health and Natural Sciences, about 36% of the total undergraduate enrollment. Students can choose a major in Biology, Emergency Medical Services, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Health Sciences, or R.N. to B.S. in Nursing through the College of Health and Natural Sciences. Minors are offered in Chemistry or Public Health.

BEST program - With scholarship support through the National Science Foundation, eligible students who wish to prepare for careers and further education in science can enroll in our BEST (Biology and Environmental Science Training) Scholars Program. BEST Scholars are immersed in a living and learning community of students and faculty who are passionate about the natural environment. They study in honors-level courses that take full advantage of outdoor learning on our 1,200-acre campus in the Monadnock region of New Hampshire. They are supported by faculty mentors and advisors, individual tutors and career services staff who help the BEST Scholars forge real-world connections that lead to meaningful research and career opportunities.

School of Nursing - Working nurses with their R.N. or associate’s degree in nursing can complete their B.S. in Nursing online through Franklin Pierce University. A robust partnership with the Maricopa Community College system in Arizona allows undergraduates to enroll concurrently at Maricopa and Franklin Pierce to lower their costs.

College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences In 2019, 610 residential and 42 online students are pursuing a major in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, about 39% of the total undergraduate enrollment. Students can choose a major in Anthropology, Communication, Criminal Justice, Digital Media Design, Education, Emergency Medical Services, English, Integrated Studies, History, Human Services, Music, Political Science, Psychology, or Sports Media through the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences. Minors are offered in Forensic Psychology, Intelligence & Security Studies, Philosophy, Public Relations, Sociology, Spanish, and Visual Arts.

School of Education - Undergraduates in the School of Education prepare for certification in Elementary Education, Secondary Education, or General Special Education. (Secondary Education majors pursue a second major in English, Life Sciences, or Social Studies.) Supported by faculty, students participate in 100+ hours of field experience in public school settings. Accelerated Programs Undergraduates who aspire to enroll in one of the graduate offerings after completing their undergraduate degree can get started on that path right away. For example, qualified undergraduates in our Health Sciences major can continue on to our highly selective Doctor of Physical Therapy program. Our Business Plus+ program enables qualified freshmen to pursue a path to earning their bachelor’s degree and Master of Business Administration in four years, maximizing the value of their time and their tuition investment.

Pathway programs include: • Business Plus Accelerated Programs • Environmental Studies/Science Degree to Master’s Program • Health Sciences/Doctor of Physical Therapy Direct Admit Program • Pre-Physical Therapy Pathway • MD or DVM Pathway

Frank S. DiPietro Library Open 95 hours a week during the academic year, the DiPietro Library offers research guidance, web resources, individual and group study rooms, network ports, wireless access points, and interlibrary loans. Instruction on information literacy, program-specific instruction, and one-on-one assistance is provided by library faculty and staff. The University is a member of the New Hampshire College and University Council (NHCUC), which extends borrowing privileges to Franklin Pierce students at other member institutions.

Honors Program The Honors program provides a challenging intellectual community and engaging co-curricular options to invited students. The program offers honors sections of core courses, selected honors electives, and honors options in major courses designed to appeal to academically committed and highachieving students. Honors Program students come to Franklin Pierce seeking academic, research, and social opportunities outside the classroom to complete their programs of study. They submit papers, posters, and roundtable topic proposals to present their work at regional and national conferences where they engage with Honors Program students from across the region and nation.

Study Abroad Options to study abroad range from relevant two-week intensives that are built into selected courses, to longer language-immersion programs over school breaks, to full semesters enrolled in foreign universities. Our signature Pierce on the Camino program is a semester-long international studies program spent with fellow students and a faculty member on the long-distance walk along one of the oldest and most beloved pilgrimage routes in the world: the Camino de Santiago. This unforgettable adventure engages students in active learning and challenges them to grow on many levels - intellectually, physically, and spiritually. Academic Services The Center for Academic Excellence/Wensberg Writing Center is a place where students develop skills and academic strategies with guidance from professors, learning specialists, administrative assistants, and certified peer tutors.

Academic support includes on-going College Reading and Learning Association Certified Peer Tutoring for a variety of classes, individual assistance with reading and comprehension, resource material, and regular discussions on issues such as time and stress management, organization skills, test-taking strategies, academic planning, reading loads, and research papers, as well as general assistance with the “who, what, when, where, why, and how” details that are part of life as a college student.

Academic Services co-coordinates the Peer Leader program with Student Affairs leadership, which recruits students to work as leaders and mentors for incoming first year and transfer students on the Rindge campus. Students participating in the Peer Leader program have the opportunity to work directly with faculty advisors in connection with the First Year Inquiry Seminar and participate in ongoing leadership development. Peer tutors are provided with development opportunities in refining communication techniques, recognizing and working with diverse learning styles, and providing support that is appropriate for students with learning disabilities.

The Marlin Fitzwater Center for Communication A world-class center for teaching civic engagement and leadership through student-run print, radio, television, and digital media, the Fitzwater Center is home to the Pierce Media Group. PMG includes Politics FitzU, the Pierce Arrow and Exchange news outlets, WFPC-LP 105.3 FM, FPTV, and the student Emmywinning Raven Sports Network. Through Politics FitzU, students actively participate in election cycles, spot trends working in the award-winning Franklin Pierce University/ Herald and NBC- 10 Polling center, and use their national press credentials to report live from caucuses, primaries, and campaign offices.

Students in the departments of Communications, Sports Media, and Digital Media Design have access to a comprehensive communications facility to prepare for a broad range of communications jobs. The 12,000 square foot state-of-the-art media facilities include the Patterson Television Suite, computer facilities, podcast studio and edit suites. The Fitzwater Center includes virtual reality and augmented reality technology, including Oculus Rift, InstaPro360 8K live streaming cameras, HoloLens, robotics technology, the Patterson Television Studio, a high definition field production studio, an audio production studio and editing suite, a high definition video production instructional laboratory, classroom, and editing suites (all with Adobe Premiere on a Macintosh platform) new media backpack journalism kits, and an interactive journalism lab. The Fitzwater Center provides community neighbors with a vibrant body of programming, including the Tuesday Briefings speakers’ series; the Medallion Lecture, which last year brought retired CNN news director Richard T. Griffiths to the region; and film screenings and community engagement events in conjunction with IndieLens Pop-Up, a national civic engagement initiative in partnership with ITV and New Hampshire PBS. The Center also offers The Presidency and the Press, a five-day summer conference that allows high school students to explore the dynamics of presidential election politics, the role of media who cover it, and the relationship between the two. Institute for Climate Action Franklin Pierce University is stepping up to the challenge of climate change through the formation of the Franklin Pierce Institute for Climate Action, a successor to the Monadnock Institute of Nature, Place and Culture. Launched in the fall of 2019, the Institute will sponsor educational programming, create internship opportunities for students, promote sustainable practices in campus operations, and partner with other schools and organizations in the local region - all with a view to reduce the human causes of global warming.

New England Center for Civic Life The New England Center for Civic Life is dedicated to the teaching, practice and study of deliberative democracy. The Center’s initiatives and research are based on the premise that in order to foster strong communities, based on principles of inclusiveness and equity, individuals must engage in thoughtful and civil dialogue. The Center serves as a resource for students, higher education professionals, and community members.

Athletic Facilities Franklin Pierce Athletics offers a wide range of facilities for intercollegiate, intramural and community use, including one of the premier college baseball facilities in the Northeast. In addition, students have access to the Fieldhouse, Boathouse, and “The Bubble,” a 72,000 square foot indoor facility with weight room, cardio/ strength area, tennis courts, basketball/ volleyball courts, a 50-yard turf field, and a two-lane track. The 9,000 square foot Dr. Arthur & Martha Pappas Health Science and Athletic Training Center provides academic space to expand the Health Sciences program, as well as additional athletic training facilities that include taping stations, training tables, and a hydrotherapy area with whirlpools. Graduate Studies Whether enrolled online or in full-time in-person graduate programs, Franklin Pierce students develop the professional skills and knowledge they need to become leaders in their chosen field. With online master’s degrees offered in accounting, business administration, education, and nursing, students can take advantage of four term starts per year, full or part-time study, and a flexible course load to fit their work and family lives. Our Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) program is a full-time, 27-month program at our Lebanon, N.H. Center with clinical rotations throughout New England and beyond. The Doctor in Physical Therapy (DPT) program is offered in Manchester, N.H. and in Goodyear, Ariz., in a two-and-a-half-year program that includes 38 weeks of full-time clinical work.

College of Business In 2019, 117 online students are pursuing a Master of Science in Accounting or a Master of Business Administration, about 23% of the total graduate enrollment. M.B.A. students can choose a concentration in Leadership, Energy and Sustainability Studies, Health Administration, Information Technology, Sports Management, or Human Resource Management. Graduate certificates are offered in Emerging Network Technology, Energy and Sustainability Studies, Health Administration, Human Resource Management, and Sports Management.

College of Health and Natural Sciences In 2019, 510 students are pursuing advanced degrees in the College of Health and Natural Sciences, about 69%% of the total graduate enrollment. The highly regarded DPT program serves 249 students, and celebrates 6 consecutive years of 100% pass rate on the National Physical Therapy Licensure exam. The Master of Physician Assistant Studies program is ranked #2 nationwide for rural healthcare work placement, and serves 48 full-time students.

At the School of Nursing, 53 students are currently enrolled in online Master of Science in Nursing programs. These students may specialize in Nursing Education or Nursing Leadership, and six students are currently enrolled in the M.S.N./M.B.A. dual degree program. A graduate certificate in Nursing Education is also offered.

Graduate programs in the College of Health and Natural Sciences offer unique opportunities for cross-disciplinary research and collaboration. Currently, Nursing and DPT students are working on a research team with Dr. Paula McWilliam, Director of the School of Nursing, and Dr. Louis Halamek of Stanford University on a prototype device to assist in placing a lifesaving endotracheal tube in the airway of newborn infants. Dr. McWilliam’s patented Sensor-Integrated Laryngoscope is supported by a grant from New Hampshire INBRE (IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence), in collaboration with the lead institution, the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, and several partner institutions, including Franklin Pierce. College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (School of Education) In 2019, 43 students are pursuing an online Master of Education and Teacher Certification through the School of Education in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, about 8% of the total graduate enrollment. M.Ed. programs include Elementary Education, Special Education, Middle/Secondary Education in Life Sciences, English, Social Studies, or Curriculum and Instruction. A graduate certificate is offered in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

The Pierce Promise

At Franklin Pierce University, we pride ourselves on promoting an academic and campus culture where students thrive as leaders and change-makers. They excel in the classroom, intern at local, regional and national companies, present at professional conferences, complete clinical rotations at partnering health facilities, compete as NCAA Division II athletes, and engage in meaningful community service. Faculty, staff, alumni, and senior administrators lend spirited support to these efforts—preparing students to be confident, knowledgeable citizens equipped to work across disciplines and differences in our diverse and increasingly interconnected world.

The University’s mission, vision, values, and commitment to diversity are articulated as follows:

Mission Franklin Pierce University embraces an education that matters: one that achieves academic success through the integration of liberal arts and professional programs. Our community of educators and learners creates an environment that fosters intellectual curiosity and encourages experiential and applied learning. A Franklin Pierce experience enables each student to discover and fulfill his or her own unique potential. We prepare students to become confident, knowledgeable individuals and leaders of conscience.

Vision Franklin Pierce University will be celebrated for providing distinctive educational opportunities that intentionally connect academic majors and programs to meaningful career options through the integration of our liberal arts heritage and excellence in undergraduate and graduate education. Our alumni will be well-prepared for the professional, personal, and social demands of the 21st century and will continue to be ethical leaders and catalysts for positive change within and beyond their communities. Values Liberal arts provide the foundation to a Franklin Pierce University education. We are a community dedicated to teaching and learning. We believe in all of our students’ capacity for success. We are committed to providing a personal path toward excellence for each of our students.

Diversity Franklin Pierce is committed to maintaining an equitable, diverse, and inclusive University for our students, faculty and staff who are strongly devoted to cultivating a learning environment that offers access and opportunities for all.

Recognition for Franklin Pierce University • 2019 U.S. News & World Report - best online undergraduate programs • 2019 U.S. News & World Report - best online M.B.A. programs • 2018 Business NH Magazine - Top Women-led Nonprofits in NH • 2016 WWAMI Rural Health Research Center at the University of Washington - #2 Master of Physician Assistant Studies program for Rural Healthcare Work Placement • 2016 AccreditedSchoolsOnline.org - Best Online 4-Year School in NH • 2016 OnlineColleges.net - Best Online Master’s in Information Technology degree • 2014 TheBestSchools.org - #6 M.B.A. in Energy and Sustainability • 2014 TheBestSchools.org - #15 Bachelors in Healthcare Administration Accreditation Franklin Pierce University is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (formerly the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc.)

The University is approved by the New Hampshire Department of Education, the State of Arizona, the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service, the Department of Justice, and the U.S. Department of Education.

College of Business graduate and undergraduate programs are accredited by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE).

Doctor of Physical Therapy programs in Manchester, N.H. and Goodyear, Ariz. are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).

Master of Physician Assistant Studies program is granted Accreditation-Continued status by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. (ARC-PA).

The Graduate Teacher Education Program (GTEP) is fully approved until Aug. 2021. All Certification programs in elementary, special education, and middle/secondary teacher education are approved by the New Hampshire Department of Education.

The Master of Science in Nursing program (MSN) and Baccalaureate Nursing program (R.N. to B.S.) are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). Strategic Planning

At Franklin Pierce, we are laser-focused on planning. As we near the horizon of our current strategic plan, Engage 2016-2020: Advancing & Sustaining Raven Nation, we are already engaged in the visioning work required to develop its successor. In January 2019, more than 130 staff and faculty members from across the University met for a full day of professional development. The program was devoted to educating participants about the role of planning and engaging them in the ground-level work of assessing our strengths and identifying areas for growth and new opportunities.

Engage 2016-2020 set the following strategic goals, and provided guidance for University initiatives and investments: 1. Optimize enrollment 2. Actualize student potential 3. Build the University brand 4. Strengthen financial base of University with effective and efficient operations 5. Identify/maximize alternative sources of revenue

Work on the new strategic plan for 2021-2025 is in progress, and will establish objectives and tactics to meet the following draft goals: 6. Securing our financial future 7. Optimizing our market, enrollment, and net revenue 8. Innovation 9. Living the Franklin Pierce University Experience

Franklin Pierce University is positioned for long-term sustainability through clear strategic objectives and financial strength. Fiscal improvements include more than $1 million in grant funding in 2017-18, a sustained multimillion-dollar operating surplus, and the doubling of the University’s endowment from 2016 to 2019. The Campus at Rindge, in the heart of New Hampshire’s Monadnock region

The Rindge campus is located in the heart of the Monadnock region in southwestern New Hampshire, a part of the country known for its natural beauty, safe communities, and exceptional quality of life. Our spectacular 1200-acre campus is nestled between Mount Monadnock and Pearly Pond, and features woods, fields, trails, wetlands, and gardens that provide ample opportunities for both recreation and fieldwork. The Lakeside Education Center overlooking Pearly Pond provides welcoming space for meetings, conferences and special events.

The Annual Grand Monadnock Climb is a 50-year tradition at Franklin Pierce that brings students, faculty, and staff together at the start of each school year to trek to the top of one of the world’s mostly frequently climbed peaks. Bouldering, kayaking, sailing, , skating and more are in easy reach on campus, and a busy Raven Recreation staff organizes , rock climbing, skiing, and snowboarding trips to other New Hampshire recreational areas. An active Residential Life staff maintains a full calendar of social events, films, speakers, and activities right on campus.

Students, faculty and staff have easy access to the nearby towns of Keene, Peterborough and Nashua for dining, shopping, entertainment, and volunteer opportunities. The region is known for exceptional local theater and music and is home to a vibrant arts community.

The cultural offerings, sporting events, and entertainment of Boston are 90 minutes away by car, and it’s easy to get to the White Mountains, the New England seacoast, Providence, RI, and Hartford, Conn. Franklin Pierce University President Kim Mooney ’83

With the distinction of being both the first female and the first alumna to serve as President of Franklin Pierce University, Dr. Kim Mooney ’83 has inspired a new era of collaboration, communication, and community. Under her leadership, the University has established the College of Business, the College of Health and Natural Sciences, and the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences to integrate graduate and undergraduate programs within related disciplines. The Colleges give prominence to growing programs and help students find their place and their passions at Franklin Pierce.

President Mooney has strengthened the University’s role in New Hampshire’s economy. The Business Relations Task Force identifies potential strategic partnerships that benefit students and the community. She seeks out collaboration with civic and statewide leaders, businesses, municipalities, nonprofits, and healthcare facilities to provide internship and career opportunities for students and professional skill development for today’s workforce. She also serves as President of the Board of Directors for the Hannah Grimes Center for Entrepreneurship in Keene, N.H.

President Mooney has positioned Franklin Pierce University for long-term sustainability through clear strategic objectives and financial strength. Fiscal improvements include over $1 million in grant funding in 2017-18, sustained multimillion-dollar operating surpluses, and the doubling the University’s endowment from 2016 to 2019. In 2018, Franklin Pierce University and President Mooney were named to the short list of Top Women-Led Businesses and Nonprofits in NH by Business NH Magazine.

President Mooney’s commitment to her alma mater spans decades. Previously, she served on the Alumni Association Board of Directors and on the Franklin Pierce University Board of Trustees. She stepped off the Board to join the University as Interim Provost and Acting President and served as Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs before becoming the sixth President of Franklin Pierce University.

Prior to returning to Franklin Pierce, President Mooney was a psychology professor and academic administrator at St. Lawrence University in Canton, New York. She was the associate dean for faculty affairs, founding director of the Center for Teaching and Learning, and special assistant to the president for assessment. She holds her Ph.D. in Social Psychology from the University of New Hampshire and earned her B.A. in Psychology and English from Franklin Pierce College, magna cum laude. History of Franklin Pierce University

Franklin Pierce University was chartered by the New Hampshire State Legislature on November 14, 1962 as Franklin Pierce College. More than a century after New Hampshire resident Franklin Pierce proudly served as the 14th President of the (1853-57), Frank S. DiPietro led a visionary group to establish a New Hampshire college uniquely dedicated to preparing future leaders. The name for such an institution was clear to all - Franklin Pierce. Led by its founder, President Frank S. DiPietro, the College was originally located in the center of the town of Rindge, New Hampshire, sharing the town’s library and study facilities. In the institution’s founding year, Frank DiPietro also bought the hilltop estate overlooking Pearly Pond where the University’s undergraduate campus is located today.

The first class of students enrolled at Franklin Pierce College in 1963. This inaugural class consisted of 97 students supported by nine faculty and administrators. As the institution began to expand in size and reputation, Frank DiPietro maintained a vision that “only the small college can provide the intimate relationships between those who learn and those who teach.” In 1965, the New Hampshire State Legislature granted the college statutory authority to grant baccalaureate degrees.

Nearly 45 years after its founding, on July 1, 2007, Franklin Pierce College achieved university status. The name change to Franklin Pierce University reflected the addition of graduate-level degrees, the growth of undergraduate opportunities, and the institution’s expanding reach. Since then, Franklin Pierce has grown in breadth and depth of programming. The University has four sites in New Hampshire - Rindge, Lebanon, Portsmouth, and Manchester - and an additional site in Goodyear, Arizona. Rindge operates as a traditional residential, undergraduate campus while the other centers service students under a professional and graduate services model. In 2019, the University undertook a significant academic reorganization to align programs and faculty in related disciplines under the College of Business, the College of Health and Natural Sciences, and the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences. At the same time, the School of Education and School of Nursing were established to give prominence to these vital programs. Ravens Athletics/Recreation

Because participation in athletics is an important aspect of the development of a student’s character and personality, Franklin Pierce sponsors a full athletic program which includes intercollegiate, intramural, and individual sports. Franklin Pierce athletes are consistently named to the Northeast-10 (NE10) Academic Honor Roll and the Franklin Pierce Athletic Department Honor Roll.

Franklin Pierce is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Division II, and the NE10 Conference. The Athletic Department fields varsity men’s teams in competition with other New England schools in intercollegiate baseball, basketball, golf, ice hockey, soccer, cross country, Division II football, and tennis. The women’s intercollegiate athletic program consists of Division II basketball, soccer, softball, tennis, bowling, golf, and volleyball, and New England Women’s Hockey Alliance (NEWHA) Division I ice hockey.

Highlights of the Ravens Athletics program include 102 NCAA Championship Appearances, seven NCAA Division II National Championships (six teams and one individual), 46 Conference Championships and 10 National Players of the Year.

Raven Recreation includes informal recreation, adventure recreation, intramurals, sport clubs, and fitness/wellness programs. Our location in southwestern New Hampshire affords us many outdoor locales to learn new skills such as rock climbing, ice climbing, sailing, skiing, kayaking, caving, horseback riding, and more. We offer over 20 off-campus trips each semester and have a large cache of outdoor equipment for students to use. A significant percentage of the student population participates in the more than 40 different competitive events offered by our Intramurals program. Opportunities and Expectations

Reporting to the President, the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs is the University’s chief academic officer and first among equals on a collaborative senior administrative team. The Provost oversees the academic operations of the institution and provides leadership to accomplish the strategic goals of the University. Instrumental in strategic and long-range planning processes, budgetary decision-making, and the continuous review and development of the faculty and academic programs, the Provost sets the pace and standards to foster an innovative and nimble academic affairs division.

The Provost advocates for and models shared governance and promotes exploration, adaptation, and collaboration in the review of program offerings and subsequent decisions about growth or contraction. The new Provost will be tasked with advancing program expansion initiatives in Goodyear, AZ and in new markets beyond New Hampshire, especially for online, graduate, and professional programs. The successful candidate will also establish the direction and goals for the new professional programs and partnerships initiative and experience with certificate and micro credential programs would be helpful to the work ahead. Committed to leveraging institutional data and other methods of benchmarking goal achievement, the Provost will regularly and effectively communicate the strategic priorities and goal accomplishment in the academic affairs division..

The Provost will provide effective oversight, communication, and leadership for the College Deans, the Executive Dean for Assessment and Academic Affairs, the Executive Director of Professional Programs and Partnerships, the Executive Director of Institutional Research, the University Librarian, the Director of the Honors Program, the University Registrar, and the Assistant to the Provost.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Provides comprehensive, inspiring, and entrepreneurial administrative leadership to faculty and academic staff to achieve the University’s strategic goals. • Sustains consistent meetings of the Deans’ Council and Provost’s Council to conduct academic planning and policy formation and integrate the responsibilities of myriad offices, including Athletics. • Plans and manages operating and capital budgets and priorities for all departments within Academic Affairs. • Demonstrates a commitment to equity, access, diversity, and inclusivity initiatives involving students and University personnel. • Coordinates with Human Resources and the College Deans to implement best practices in generating diverse candidate pools for the recruitment and hiring of faculty, staff, and administrators of academic programs and services. • Strengthens, promotes, and expands the University’s academic portfolio and reputation. • Models shared governance and helps instill its value for the long-term sustainability of the University. • Coordinates Franklin Pierce’s online and regional presence to serve traditional and adult learners and to respond to workforce needs and trends. • Conscientiously reviews the processes and evaluations regarding reappointment, rolling appointment, promotion and dismissal of faculty and makes final recommendations to the President. • Elevates expectations for quality of instructional, pedagogical, and advising practices across the curriculum. Working with the Deans, will develop faculty advising best practices and assessments.

Top Priorities for the Next Provost

• Lead the development and timely implementation of the strategic plan’s academic goals. • Collaborate with the senior administrative team, especially enrollment management and student affairs, to prioritize the student experience and success, drive enrollment growth, enhance student retention, and improve graduation rates. • Analyze and advance the recent re-organization of Academic Affairs providing supervision and mentoring to the College Deans and other academic officers. • Engage in long-range planning for the University and academic affairs division with special attention to expansion plans in Arizona, establishing new markets beyond New Hampshire, developing the goals for professional programs and partnerships, and determining the right mix of academic programs. • Identify areas of growth or contraction in graduate and undergraduate programs and proficiently plan and execute the timely launch or recalibration of programs with enrollment growth potential. • Consistently attend to current and future trends in higher education and apply a deep understanding of those implications to decision-making and recommendations for Franklin Pierce University. Preferred Qualifications

• An earned doctorate with a distinguished record of accomplishments and at least five to seven years as a senior academic leader; • A proven record of achieving institutional goals and directing and completing major initiatives; • Experience directing academic programs at the graduate and professional level and with diverse academic portfolios, including micro credentials, would be advantageous. • A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusivity; • An advocate for shared governance; • Excellent communication skills and a commitment to thorough, timely, and effective efforts to apprise the President and the University community of initiatives and progress in Academic Affairs; • A strong work ethic, a caring disposition, and a sense of humor; • Experience with a faculty union is preferred but not required. Procedure for Nomination/Application

This search is being supported by Dr. Katherine Haley of Haley Associates Higher Education Search. You may contact her at [email protected]. To apply formally, applicants should upload a detailed letter of application, curriculum vitae and an annotated list of four professional references and their contact information at haleyassociates.hiringthing.com. For best consideration, post materials by March 6, 2020.

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Franklin Pierce University 40 University Drive, Rindge, NH 03461 Email: [email protected]