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AIMING HIGHER The University’s Strategic Plan 2013–2018 4.2_rochrev_jan2014_strategicplan.indd 25 12/13/13 4:32 PM John (Jack) Werren James Fienup Elizabeth (Lissa) McAnarney Rachel Kincaid ’08E Nathaniel and Helen Wisch Robert E. Hopkins Professor of Optics Professor and Chair Emerita of Pediatrics Marshall Scholar Professor of Biology National Academy of Engineering Institute of Medicine American Academy of Arts and Sciences Optical Society of America Lynne Maquat Ashley Van Vechten ’08 Richard Aslin Amanda Chen ’14 J. Lowell Orbison Distinguished Service Fulbright Scholar William R. Kenan Jr. Professor, Goldwater Scholar Alumni Professor, Department Academic All-American Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences of Biochemistry and Biophysics National Academy of Sciences National Academy of Sciences American Academy of Arts and Sciences American Academy of Arts and Sciences Faculty and Students of Distinction “We will always remember that our most important resource is our people—our faculty, students, alumni, and staff.” —PRESIDENT JOEL SELIGMAN AND PROVOST PETER LENNIE/AIMING HIGHER: THE UNIVERSITY’S STRATEGIC PLAN 2013–2018 Members of Rochester’s faculty have been recognized American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the National by colleagues in the United States and around the Women’s Hall of Fame, and many others. globe for their research, scholarship, and achieve- Similarly, Rochester students are regularly chosen ment. They are members of leading academic orga- for the most sought-after scholarship, fellowship, nizations such as the National Academy of Sciences, and postbaccalaureate programs. Among the awards the Institute of Medicine, the National Academy of recent Rochester students have received are Marshall, Engineering, the American Academy of Nursing, the Churchill, Goldwater, and Fulbright Scholarships. 26 ROCHESTER REVIEW January–February 2014 UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS 4.2_rochrev_jan2014_strategicplan.indd 26 12/17/13 9:48 AM Introduction We believe in the Rochester ideal—that great research is inextricably linked to great teaching and Rachel Kincaid ’08E community service. Marshall Scholar The University consistently is among this nation’s lead- ing research universities in terms of the path-breaking ideas of our faculty, the achievements of our gradu- ates, the quality of our patient care, the creativity of our artists, and the magnitude of our federally sponsored research awards. Our culture is one of transformative ideas. School of Medicine and Dentistry Dean George Hoyt Whipple performed research on the cure for pernicious anemia for which he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiol- ogy in 1934; breakthrough research led to the first Joel Seligman Peter Lennie vaccine against any form of cancer; progesterone was discovered here; morphine was first synthesized; the nimbleness of our faculty to collaborate in ways that vaccine that virtually eradicated childhood meningitis transcend department or school lines. The Eastman was developed in our Medical Center. The University School of Music was the first to link the study of music has helped transform business and related fields to a university; we created the first Institute of Optics with its role in developing agency theory and positive that integrates quantum optics and engineering; accounting theory; political science, with scholarship developed the Laboratory for Laser Energetics, which and teaching of rational choice theory; nursing, with its has achieved national leadership in inertial confine- Amanda Chen ’14 Goldwater Scholar unification model linking nursing education, research, ment fusion; and our biomedical engineering programs and practice; and medicine, with the biopsychosocial that link the School of Medicine and Arts, Sciences & model, which simultaneously takes into account the Engineering. patient, the social context in which he or she lives, the We are confident about our future. The University physician’s role, and the health care system. has evolved from a regional leader into a leading We are educational innovators. We have developed national research university with growing opportunities programs that are best in class or among the best in to contribute to local, national, and global progress. class, including political science, economics, evolu- This transformation is gathering momentum as we tionary biology, brain and cognitive sciences, optics, have strengthened our faculty, programs, and staff, orthopedics, finance, accounting, neuroscience, translated innovation from our campus to a broader musculoskeletal research, vaccine development, and community, while increasing our geographic and RNA biology. cultural diversity. We are one University. We have built on the proximity —Joel Seligman, President of our River and Medical Center campuses and the Peter Lennie, Provost ADAM FENSTER January–February 2014 ROCHESTER REVIEW 27 4.2_rochrev_jan2014_strategicplan.indd 27 12/13/13 5:57 PM Our Vision in 2018 Eastman School Memorial Art Gallery EAST AVE. Renovation of Kodak Hall Development of at Eastman Theatre, 2009 Centennial Sculpture Park Addition of Eastman’s East Wing, 2010 Opened in 2013 By 2018, we envision that the University will fortify its The renovation and expansion project included With installations by four internationally revamping the historic theater to improve its recognized sculptors, the park also position as one of this nation’s leading research universities acoustics and update amenities for concert-go- UNIVERSITY AVE. features sculptures from the gallery’s ers, as well as add rehearsal, performance, and collections, interactive walkways, EAST MAIN ST. technological resources for students, faculty, whimsical gathering places, and venues consistent with our core values of academic excellence, and performers. N. GOODMAN ST. for public performances. academic freedom, diversity, and community. Fundamental to our progress will be continued expanded Brooks Landing, a new Golisano Children’s Fraternity Quadrangle Athletics Facilities Brooks Landing Riverview strengthening of our faculty, students, and staff. Five Hospital, a new imaging sciences/pediatric ambulatory Renovations in 2012 and 2013 Renovations 2012–14 Opened in 2008–09 Apartments years from now we intend to be a university ever better building, a new data science facility, and a science and Renovations added Revamped facilities include new lights, A commercial hotel and retail complex Opened in 2008 in the quality of our teaching, research, clinical care, engineering quadrangle, including the new data science residential advisor suites articial turf, and other renovations. that includes space leased by the Owned by a private and creative arts. building and Goergen, Wilmot, Gavett, Hutchison, and and addressed deferred University, the development features a developer, the 120-unit LeChase Hall maintenance issues. residential building that will house about During the next five years we will make major com- Hopeman halls, the Computer Science Building, and complex serves Opened in 2013 170 students when it opens in 2014. exclusively as a mitments to data science; health care; faculty growth Carlson Library. The building is the rst permanent home residence hall for about in Arts, Sciences & Engineering; new or expanded The University, the Medical Center, and each school for the Warner School of Education. 400 University programs to support learning and research; improved will have a sustainable financial model. undergraduates. infrastructure; and classroom and library renovation. Within our community we will build on our role as Data Science Building We will successfully complete our first comprehen- the region’s largest employer and engine of economic To be completed by 2018 sive capital campaign since 1924. development to help catalyze the revitalization of Designed as part of the University’s Our campus in 2018 will include College Town, an Rochester. strategic initiative in data science, the building would serve as the home for a new Institute for Data Science. Campus Plans Since 2005, when planning for the University’s rst comprehensive campaign, The Meliora Challenge, got under way, the University has added buildings, made major renovations to historic facilities, and begun work on several projects as part of the strategic planning process. RIVER CAMPUS Alumni and Mid Campus Chiller Plant Goergen Hall Advancement Center Completed in 2008 Opened in 2007 Completed in 2007 The plant provides chilled water for The building is home to The renovated former campus buildings; an addition is programs in optics and school serves as the scheduled to be completed in 2014. biomedical engineering. Rettner Hall University Wilson Commons/ O'Brien Hall/ University’s headquarters MEDICAL Opened in 2013 Health Service Danforth Dining Jackson Court for services for alumni, CENTER Home for programs in digital Opened in 2008 Renovated in 2010 and 2011 Opened in 2013 parents, and friends. Saunders Research Building media and engineering, the The building is the main New eateries were added Housing 150 students, building features recording Opened in 2011 clinical site for undergradu- to renovated dining O’Brien Hall completes studios, high-end computer The building is home to the Clinical and Translational ates and graduate students. facilities in Wilson the complex of equipment, and an Science Institute, which in 2006 received one of the Commons while Danforth buildings that make up engineering fabrication lab. nation’s rst NIH grants designed to help accelerate has been