Level 1 Head 2005 Annual Report Chancellor of the University of Kansas, 1874-1883 “This increased confidence in both the present and the future of the University is not the result of any radical changes in the administration of affairs, nor of any undue efforts to secure favorable expressions from the public. The growth is rather the natural result of earnest, persistent, honest labor for the public good.” Chancellor James Marvin Third Annual Report to the Board of Regents June 30, 1878 2005 Annual Report CONTENTS 4 Chancellor’s Message 6 Research 8 Year’s Events 16 Student Awards 17 Faculty Honors 18 Financial Report 20 New Faces State of Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius Kansas Board of Regents Donna L. Shank, chair Liberal Richard L. Bond Overland Park Janice B. DeBauge Emporia Christine Downey-Schmidt Inman Frank Gaines Hamilton Nelson Galle Manhattan James Grier III Wichita Dan Lykins Topeka Janie Perkins Garden City 2005Reginald Robinson President and CEO At left: Chancellor Robert E. Hemenway, Executive Vice Chancellor for External Affairs Paul Carttar, Executive Vice Chancellor of the KU Medical Center Barbara F. Atkinson, and Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost David E. Shulenburger in Budig Hall. The University of Kansas 3 KU STANDS TALL in flat world brought us Hurricanes Rita This is a record of success we should all 2005 and Katrina, and the evacua- be proud of. tion of the city of New Orleans. Once It is fair and accurate to say that KU has again, we began a school year amidst never been stronger. But I also have to say chaos and uncertainty, with the future that I don't believe KU has ever been more cloudy, subject to revision and repair. The challenged than it is today. And our suc- suffering we watched in New Orleans cess occurs at a moment in history when reminds us that nothing is ever permanent there is great anxiety and uneasiness. or certain, or as settled and as safe as we KU's science is of national stature, but think it is. our state school board challenges the scien- On the other hand, I am very confident tific principles that are essential to our about the future of this university. It is as teaching, and makes the state the butt of strong as it has ever been, and it will be jokes for the rest of the country. Six politi- strong enough to weather future storms. cians on the board claim that evolution is As we prepare for the uncertainty and just a “theory.” If we were to fail to teach anxiety that looms ahead – a nation at war, such basic scientific principles, we would one of our major cities bankrupt and bereft, place Kansas students at a disadvantage in terrorism threatening our sense of personal the global, intellectual marketplace, and and national security – I still believe KU we would limit their ability to contribute will not merely survive but triumph. to scientific leadership in the world. KU It will do so because of the extraordinary and the State of Kansas must be part of the educational community that has been creat- scientific discovery process that drives ed here. KU is stronger than it has ever innovation and keeps us competitive in a been, and it will need this strength for what global economy. lies ahead. We must prepare students for this glob- We have created a remarkable success al competition. One of the reasons that we story these past few years. KU's enrollment feel so challenged is that at the very time remains at an all-time high, and the aver- that Americans retreat from their commit- age ACT score of entering freshmen contin- ment to fund higher education, universities ues to climb. I am particularly proud of assume even greater importance to our our enrollment of students of color – the survival as a nation in the global market- highest ever. place. Our faculty members are excelling in Tom Friedman, New York Times colum- the classroom and in the laboratory. We nist, has documented this phenomenon in KU is have just completed 10 years of recogniz- his book, “The World Is Flat, A Brief ing 20 outstanding teachers each fall with a History of The 21st Century.” His book stronger $5,000 Kemper Fellowship. On that one says very clearly that we are on the brink program alone, we have spent a million of a huge mistake as a nation, because we than it has dollars, through the generous support of are neglecting higher education. the W.T. Kemper Foundation and the KU Friedman's book results from his careful ever been, Endowment Association, to reward excel- analysis of how well the country is doing lent teaching. in global competition. The answer is not and it will We have a strong national reputation, too well. He cites the jobs that have gone need this one measure of which is that 26 KU gradu- to India and China. He cites three basic ate programs are in the top 25 among pub- facts about that world marketplace. strength for lic universities, according to U.S. News & 1. The playing field of that marketplace World Report. KU's research expenditures has become very level, indeed it has flat- what lies have grown dramatically in the last 10 tened out so much that the U.S. does not years – from $115 million in 1994 to $274 have the advantages it used to have. ahead. million in 2004. 2. America has been sleeping, unaware And KU completed an extremely suc- of the changes created by that marketplace, cessful capital campaign last year, raising which reward collaborations across nation- $653 million to support scholarships, state- al boundaries through the medium of of-the-art facilities, professorships, and a information technology. host of other needs. KU advances lead to 10-year accreditation In the face of declining state funding and other challenges • The university has made noteworthy progress in stu- of the past 10 years, the University of Kansas has dent retention and graduation rates and has experienced improved its academic profile and “clearly meets all the in 10 years a 41 percent increase in the percentage of criteria for continued accreditation,” according to a site minority students enrolled. report from KU's national accrediting agency. The North • KU has an impressive and extensive international Central Association of Colleges and Universities (NCA) in emphasis. June granted KU the maximum 10-year accreditation. “These challenges not withstanding,” the report • Space and facilities for the libraries have improved. Dr. Roy Jensen (right), director of the states, “KU has increased the academic profile of entering • Significant planning activities show “constant attention University of Kansas Cancer Center, leads students; exceeded its $500 million capital campaign to the future of the university.” KU's effort to be designated a National goal; addressed numerous space needs through new con- • Information technology is effectively integrated to sup- Cancer Institute. struction and renovation; increased by 120 percent its port student learning, teaching and research. research and development expenditures; achieved helpful • KU research expenditures have more than doubled in regulatory relief from the state; and worked with stu- the past decade. 3. American higher education is the dents to enact a tuition enhancement plan which pro- key to our ability to compete through vides the university with resources needed for continued • The university has supported its teaching and research collaborations, but we have failed as a growth and quality improvement.” missions with a heavy investment in new construction nation – including those of us on college A 12-member team from the NCA Higher Learning and facility renovation – $450 million in facilities dur- campuses – to prepare the work force of Commission met with faculty and staff members, stu- ing the past 10 years. the 21st century, especially in the areas of dents, and city and state officials. The team also ana- • A tuition ownership model has allowed the university science, mathematics, and engineering. lyzed publications, budgets, and documents, including an to retain its tuition revenue to strengthen the learning He believes the American system is extensive self-study KU prepared for the review. environment. ideally suited for global competition The report's findings include: because of our research universities. But • The university is “well-positioned to develop and deliv- Friedman warns, “While we were admir- • KU values effective teaching and student learning, as er superior on-line degree programs.” ing the flat world we had created, a lot of evidenced by its identification in the National Survey of • KU has a strong tradition of service statewide, from people in India, China, and East Europe Student Engagement as one of two large public research applied research areas such as assistive technology to were busy figuring out how to take universities with effective teaching practices in wide- law enforcement and firefighters' training. spread use. advantage of it.” KU has been accredited since 1913. America's “quiet crisis” is the erosion of America's science and engineering base. In 15-20 years we will have a criti- cal shortage of scientists and engineers. In Kansas, 5,300 people die of cancer vey. We must put an emphasis on matric- What is the effect of all of this? We each year. ulating students within four years. know that global competition will be We have the opportunity to create a 4. One University: more intense than ever before in history. drug development pipeline whose bene- Let's realize the As Friedman puts it, “We Americans will fits will include the development of new potential in the idea of “one university.” have to work harder, run faster, and and improved oncology drugs, and a We know that through the combined become smarter to make sure we get our cancer treatment network that will deliv- efforts of our four campuses – the share.” er state of the art care through the Lawrence campus, Medical Center, University of Kansas to every Kansan.