University of –Lincoln CHANCELLOR SEARCH

October 2015 Contents

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Chancellor Profile Appendix AN INVITATION FOR NOMINATIONS & APPLICATIONS 3 UNIVERSITY LEADERSHIP Organizational Framework 4 University Board of Regents and President 16 About the University of Nebraska-Lincoln 5 Campus Leadership Organization Chart 17

UNL’s Fundamental Missions 5 UNL OVERVIEW Student Life and Athletics 7 Husker Athletics 18 Role of the Chancellor 8 Nebraska Innovation Campus 18 Key Opportunities and Challenges for the Next Chancellor 8 Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources 19 Qualifications and Experience 11 Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture 19 Location 13 College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources 20 The Search Advisory Committee 13 College of Architecture 20 The Search Process 14 College of Arts and Sciences 20 Nebraska Public Records 15 College of Business Administration 20 College of Education and Human Sciences 21 College of Engineering 21 Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts 21 College of Journalism and Mass Communications 21 College of Law 22 Office of Graduate Studies 22 University Libraries 22 UNIVERSITY-WIDE INSTITUTES Robert B. Daugherty Water for Food Institute 22 National Strategic Research Institute 23 Buffett Early Childhood Institute 23 Rural Futures Institute 23 23

AFFILIATED ENTITIES Nebraska Alumni Association 24 Lied Center for Performing Arts 24 Nebraska Educational Telecommunications 24 International Quilt Study Center and Museum 24 Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center 25 25 University of Nebraska State Museum 25 University of Nebraska Press 25 University of Nebraska Foundation 26

| 2 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln Chancellor Profile Search for the Chancellor An Invitation for Nominations and Applications

University of Nebraska President Hank Bounds invites nominations and applications for the position of chancellor of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln (UNL). The UNL chancellor is the chief executive officer of the largest of the four University of Nebraska campuses, a Big Ten Conference institution and member of the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities.

The UNL campus serves more than 25,000 undergraduate, graduate and professional students through nine colleges: agricultural sciences and natural resources, architecture, arts and sciences, business administration, education and human sciences, engineering, fine and performing arts, journalism and mass communications, and law. UNL’s Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources administers a two-year college of technical agriculture and oversees extension services that touch each of Nebraska’s 93 counties. Husker Athletics offers a competitive Division I athletics program with 24 varsity sports.

UNL affiliates include the Lied Center for Performing Arts, the International Quilt Study Center and Museum, the Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center, the Sheldon Museum of Art, the University of Nebraska State Museum, the University of Nebraska Press, and Nebraska Educational Telecommunications. The Nebraska Alumni Association works to strengthen the tie between the university and its graduates and the University of Nebraska Foundation partners with the campus to secure private philanthropy.

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is recognized as the primary research and doctoral degree granting institution in the state for fields outside the health professions. Through its three primary missions of teaching, research and service, UNL is an intellectual center for Nebraska providing quality education and generating new knowledge. Its faculty and graduates are major contributors to the economic and cultural development of the state, and the campus attracts a high percentage of high-achieving students. This fall’s freshman class has an average ACT score of 25.2 and includes seven students who earned perfect scores on either the ACT or SAT, 46 National Merit Scholars, and nine National Merit Hispanic Scholars. Nearly a quarter of UNL’s freshmen graduated in the top 10% of their high school class and over half were in the top 25%.

The incumbent chancellor, Harvey Perlman, has announced plans to step down in 2016 after a decade and a half of leadership during which the campus experienced steady growth. Highlights of his tenure include formation of the Nebraska Innovation Campus, a research and development park on the site of the former Nebraska State Fairgrounds that will facilitate expanded partnerships with the private sector; UNL’s admission into the Big Ten Conference, which raises the bar for both athletic and academic pursuits through the Committee on Institutional Cooperation; consistent increases in student enrollment and measurable gains in research activity; significant investments in campus infrastructure and facilities; and expanded international partnerships that have leveraged UNL’s expertise in water and agriculture, early childhood education, and engineering.

The next chancellor will play a critical role in ensuring that the university continues on a positive trajectory. This individual will capitalize on the unique intellectual and physical assets of the campus and the State of Nebraska to solve some of the most pressing issues of the day, particularly the serious food and water needs of burgeoning populations around the globe. As detailed later in this profile, the new chancellor will face a diverse set of opportunities and challenges upon arriving on campus. In response, s/he will be expected to:

| 3 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln Chancellor Profile • Craft and execute a vision and strategy with campus constituents for future growth

• Drive and support academic excellence

• Promote diversity and inclusion at all levels

• Ensure strong leadership and management of campus operations

• Expand and leverage partnerships within the university, across the state, and beyond

• Develop the necessary resources to achieve UNL’s many ambitions

This profile was prepared by the University of Nebraska Office of the President and Isaacson, Miller, a national executive search firm, to provide background on this opportunity. The material presented has been copied, compiled, adapted, or quoted in part from other documents and personal interviews and is believed to be accurate and reliable; however, it should be relied on for informational purposes only. All confidential applications, inquiries, and nominations should be directed to the parties listed at the conclusion of this document.

The Organizational The University of Nebraska is the state’s only public university and is comprised Framework of four distinct and complementary campuses: a comprehensive research and land-grant campus in Lincoln (University of Nebraska–Lincoln, UNL), an academic health sciences center in Omaha (University of Nebraska Medical Center, UNMC), a metropolitan campus in Omaha (University of Nebraska at Omaha, UNO), and a residential undergraduate-focused campus in Kearney (University of Nebraska at Kearney, UNK). In addition, the university includes a two-year college of technical agriculture in Curtis (Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture, NCTA), and research and extension facilities statewide.

University-wide institutes and initiatives, such as the Robert B. Daugherty Water for Food Institute, the Buffett Early Childhood Institute, the National Strategic Research Institute (a University Affiliated Research Center), the Rural Futures Institute and University of Nebraska Online Worldwide, span the roles and missions of all four major campuses. The campuses are expected to work cooperatively with each other and Central Administration to provide the widest array of disciplines, areas of expertise, and specialized facilities of any higher education institution in the state.

The University of Nebraska is governed by the Board of Regents, a public body consisting of eight members elected on a nonpartisan basis by regional district for six-year terms. There are four non-voting student regents, one from each campus, who serve during their tenure as student body president. The university is led by the president who reports to the Board of Regents and each campus has its own chancellor as chief executive officer who also serves as a vice president of the university, reporting to the president and through the president to the board.

| 4 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln Chancellor Profile Lastly, it is also useful to note that the State of Nebraska, a key constituent of and investor in the University of Nebraska, has a single chamber (unicameral) nonpartisan legislature, a unique distinction from the organization of legislative bodies in the other 49 states.

About the University UNL is classified as RU/VH by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of of Nebraska-Lincoln Teaching, with a wide array of grant-funded projects aimed at broadening knowledge in the sciences and humanities. Total research expenditures have increased more than 100% since 2000 to more than $275 million in FY 2014. Federal research expenditures were more than $94 million, including funds from the National Science Foundation, Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, Department of Defense, Department of Agriculture, and other federal agencies. UNL’s faculty includes three members of the National Academy of Sciences, one member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and four fellows of the National Academy of Inventors. The university has numerous endowed professorships and chairs which recognize faculty members’ extraordinary scholarly or creative achievement and potential.

The campus contributes significantly to the cultural life of the state. An early institutional interest in literature and the arts provided the foundations for today’s , the University of Nebraska Press, Lied Center for Performing Arts, and Sheldon Museum of Art which houses one of the world’s most significant collections of 20th-century American art. In addition, UNL’s prominent athletic programs are a cultural touchstone for Nebraska. A unique feature of the athletics program at Nebraska is that it is entirely self-supporting and receives no institutional subsidies. In fact, athletics generates significant revenues that support the academic mission of the campus—a sharp contrast from many other higher education institutions.

The university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Nebraska was the first university west of the Mississippi to establish a graduate college in 1896; today, UNL is one of the top 50 American universities in the number of doctoral degrees granted annually. The University of Nebraska has three Nobel laureates among its alumni.

In 2015, for the twelfth straight year, the University of Nebraska–Lincoln made U.S. News and World Report’s annual evaluation of America’s Best Colleges’ Top 50 list of Public National Universities, placing it among the top quarter of all public universities. The university’s online programs in graduate education and engineering, applied science, and business administration are highly ranked.

For more information about UNL, please visit http://www.unl.edu/aboutunl/.

UNL’s Fundamental Missions Teaching, research, and service take on a distinctive character at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln given its status as a comprehensive land-grant university. These traits permit opportunities for the integration of multiple disciplines providing

| 5 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln Chancellor Profile students more complete and sophisticated programs of study. The land-grant tradition ensures a commitment to the special character of the state and its people.

The faculty is responsible for the curricular content of the various programs and pursues new knowledge within a structure that assures academic freedom in its intellectual endeavors. The curricula are designed to foster critical thinking, the re-examination of accepted truths, an appreciation for different perspectives, and a curiosity that leads to lifelong learning.

UNL promotes respect for and understanding of cultural diversity in all aspects of society. It strives for a diverse student body, faculty, and staff reflecting the multicultural nature of Nebraska and the nation. UNL brings international dimensions to its programs through the faculty’s global engagement, a student body that includes students from throughout the world, exchange agreements with other universities abroad, and the incorporation of international components in a variety of courses and curricula.

Teaching A high-quality undergraduate program is an important priority for both the university and the State of Nebraska. Higher education plays a key role in retaining talented individuals who can contribute to the economy of Nebraska and attracting young people from elsewhere. UNL plays a prominent role in engaging those students who have the widest range of choice where to pursue their college careers. Evidence shows that students tend to locate where they earned their last degree, and the quality of the undergraduate experience is the single most important ingredient in student choice.

The distinctiveness of the teaching mission at UNL lies in its range of undergraduate majors, the character and quality of the faculty, and the extra-curricular environment. The size and diversity of the university permits students to mature and develop their own sense of self-confidence and individual responsibility. The course work is enriched by a faculty that is engaged in active research and creative activity and whose frame of reference is the national and international community of scholars.

UNL has historically recognized graduate education to be a central and unique component of its mission. Thus, the campus has primary responsibility in the state for graduate education, especially at the doctoral and professional levels. UNL is unique in possessing the scope of programs necessary for multidisciplinary instruction at the graduate level, a faculty involved in research necessary to support graduate education, and the libraries, laboratories, computer facilities, museums, galleries, and other ancillary resources required for graduate instruction.

Research Basic and applied research and creative activity represent a major component of UNL’s mission. The quest for new knowledge is an essential part of a research university; it helps define and attract the type of faculty necessary to provide a

| 6 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln Chancellor Profile university education, distinguishes the quality of the undergraduate students’ classroom experience, and is the necessary component of graduate instruction.

Nebraska must be able to compete effectively in a global idea-based economy and UNL is dedicated to the pursuit of an active research agenda producing both direct and indirect benefits to the state. The special importance of agriculture, environment, and natural resources is addressed in its research priorities. In addition, UNL conducts research and creative activity that address in specific ways the issues and problems that confront Nebraska. Scholarly work in the arts, humanities, educational and social sciences support continued improvement in the quality of life in Nebraska, making it an attractive place to live. Through their research and creative activities, UNL faculty interact with colleagues around the world and are part of the network of knowledge and information that influences our society.

Service Engagement must be understood in the context of how a public university applies its teaching and research expertise beyond the campus and throughout the state to address issues that face the citizenry. The land-grant tradition creates for the University of Nebraska–Lincoln a special state-wide responsibility to serve the needs of Nebraska. Units such as Nebraska Extension have specific responsibilities to bring the teaching and research resources of the university to a wider clientele. Through Extension’s partnership with federal, state, and county agencies, UNL has an outreach program in each county in the state. Moreover, all units of the university have a service and outreach mission. To help accomplish this mission, UNL delivers educational services through diverse ways including distance methods.

Student Life and Athletics The University of Nebraska–Lincoln offers numerous opportunities for students to excel both inside and outside the classroom. From study stops to academic coaches, students have easy access to academic support across campus. UNL boasts more than 20 first-year learning communities where students study and live together. Three honors programs—the University Honors Program, the College of Business Administration Honors Academy, and the Jeffrey S. Raikes School of Computer Science and Management—challenge high-ability students. UNL’s nationally ranked undergraduate research program, UCARE, annually provides funding for over 400 students to participate in original research endeavors. UNL has had more than 150 Fulbright, Rhodes, Goldwater, Truman, and Marshall Scholars.

The Learning Commons renovation of Love Library will open in 2016 and serve as a central academic hub for students and faculty in the coming years. Other student-centered facilities, including the two student unions and campus recreation centers, have also been renovated recently. Socially, UNL offers students a chance to get involved with more than 500 recognized student organizations, events, and concerts hosted by the University Program Council and the Association of Students of the University of Nebraska. Intramural sports and other wellness and recreation opportunities are abundant, and the Department of Athletics sponsors 24 varsity sports including 10 for men and 14 for women.

| 7 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln Chancellor Profile Just off campus, the City of Lincoln provides a vibrant arts and music scene for students and young professionals in the historic Haymarket district. Additionally, Lincoln’s growing business and technology sectors provide students with excellent opportunities for job shadowing, internships, and employment after graduation.

Role of the Chancellor The chancellor of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln serves as the chief executive officer of the campus. Reporting to the chancellor are six vice chancellors: the senior vice chancellor for academic affairs (currently an interim), the vice chancellor for business and finance, the vice chancellor for the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, the vice chancellor for research and economic development, the vice chancellor for student affairs, and the vice chancellor for information technology and chief information officer.

Other direct reports include the director of athletics, the chief of staff and associate to the chancellor, the director of university communications, the director of institutional equity and compliance, the assistant to the chancellor for community relations, the senior advisor to the chancellor for international affairs, and the executive director of the Nebraska Alumni Association. Other units reporting to the chancellor’s office through senior staff members include the Confucius Institute, Lied Center for Performing Arts, Sheldon Museum of Art, Campus Planning, and Reserve Officer Training Corps.

Key Opportunities and The University of Nebraska–Lincoln has achieved considerable success, has Challenges for the tremendous momentum, and is poised for an even larger impact locally, nationally, Next Chancellor and globally. Its work has never been more relevant with new research initiatives around food, energy, and water, along with a campus-wide desire to increase its academic reputation and research prominence. Future successes are achievable through leveraging the university’s many assets, including an impressive record of private philanthropy from alumni, friends, corporations, and foundations. The State of Nebraska also has a strong history of supporting its only public university system. And the potential for even greater support is high should the right case be made.

To be successful, the next chancellor will need to be an active steward for not only the faculty, staff, and students of the Lincoln campus, but for the citizens of Nebraska. The overarching challenge for the chancellor is to embrace the culture of the state, work collaboratively with the other campuses of the University of Nebraska, and successfully achieve greater levels of academic and research distinction. With astute leadership and relationship building skills, the chancellor will have an opportunity to leave an enduring legacy by responding to the following opportunities and challenges:

Craft and execute a vision and strategy with campus constituents for future growth The chancellor must unite the campus around a shared vision for the future that builds on the university’s tradition as a land-grant institution. This vision will inspire faculty, students, staff, alumni, and the broader community around areas for growth while

| 8 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln Chancellor Profile also preserving and strengthening existing areas of excellence. The next chancellor will listen and learn from both the internal and external communities and coalesce diverse perspectives into a roadmap for future growth and improvement in terms of academic programs, research, and student experience and success that will in turn enhance the university’s national and international stature.

The vision must include a strategic plan around enrollment growth that increases recruitment and retention efforts and responds to the related infrastructure needs of a growing student body. Given the demographic realities of the state, this growth strategy must focus on serving more and increasingly diverse students from Nebraska while simultaneously attracting more nonresident and international students. Nonresident students currently account for about 30% of all students at UNL and include representation from every other U.S. state and more than 135 foreign countries.

Drive and support academic excellence Strengthening UNL’s academic reputation and success is a top priority of the next chancellor. This will be achieved by improving the university’s academic programs, increasing research productivity, recruiting and retaining nationally and internationally prominent faculty, and educating and graduating an exceptional student body who will add to the intellectual capital of society. UNL should utilize the strength of the land-grant mission and research agenda to develop new and innovative areas for inquiry. The chancellor must also shepherd the Nebraska Innovation Campus through its next phase of development and increase private sector investment and academic engagement.

There is strong support of academics within intercollegiate athletics and some promising partnerships between the two that should be nourished and strengthened. While UNL is proud of its prominent athletics program, academic excellence cannot be underestimated. The next chancellor must continue to drive this so that the campus can effectively compete with other universities, particularly in the Big Ten, while establishing UNL as an academic powerhouse more broadly. Opportunities abound to strengthen academic and research collaborations through the Committee on Institutional Cooperation and other means.

Promote diversity and inclusion at all levels The undergraduate student body that enrolled in Fall 2015 is the most diverse in the university’s history, with 13.6% coming from minority backgrounds. The next chancellor will be expected to lead an ongoing, institution-wide commitment to promoting the value of diversity at UNL by engaging faculty, students, and staff in a meaningful way to continue to develop an inclusive community. This will include a demonstrated commitment to increasing the recruitment and retention of high-quality faculty and students from diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and socio-economic status. International and nontraditional students should also be more fully woven into the fabric of campus, and retention programs should be strengthened to ensure that these students are properly supported.

| 9 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln Chancellor Profile Ensure strong leadership and management of campus operations There is a longstanding and loyal faculty and administration at UNL, but there are current vacancies and expected retirements within the next few years that will need to be addressed. The chancellor will have an opportunity to bring in the next generation of academic and administrative talent. To support these efforts, the chancellor must develop programs for mentoring and supporting the professional development of both faculty and staff, and infuse a spirit of recognition and celebration into the campus culture. In building his or her team, the chancellor will demonstrate a strong commitment to collaborative leadership and transparency through extensive and continued outreach across the university. S/he will bring together diverse constituencies with various viewpoints in a dialogue that allows for an honest and inclusive exchange of ideas for how to continue and extend UNL’s growth and trajectory.

Expand and leverage partnerships within the university, across the state, and beyond In order to be successful, it is necessary for the chancellor to develop a strong relationship with state and local government, civic and business leaders, and the education community. S/he must collaborate effectively with the other campuses of the University of Nebraska, and work cohesively with the state colleges, community colleges, and other academic institutions in the state and beyond. As Nebraska’s flagship institution, UNL has a responsibility to cooperate with these entities to respond to the economic needs of the state, improve the P-20 pipeline for the students of Nebraska, and provide the academic programs necessary to encourage workforce development for the state.

UNL is well integrated into the Lincoln community and works closely with the city on numerous initiatives and partnerships. The chancellor will be expected to continue to cultivate this strong “town and gown” relationship. In addition, s/he will have the opportunity to connect with and leverage relationships with thousands of passionate alumni around the nation and world.

Develop the necessary resources to achieve UNL’s many ambitions UNL requires additional funding to fulfill its ambitions to hire and retain high-caliber faculty, develop new research and teaching facilities, and expand enrollment. The chancellor will be a vigorous and compelling champion for the university, leading in the effort to identify, pursue, and steward a variety of sources of financial support. This will include continuing to engage the state legislature and to make a strong case for continued investment in the University of Nebraska.

Building on recent fundraising success and the strong sense of pride and loyalty of alumni and supporters, the chancellor will work closely with the University of Nebraska Foundation in a persistent, coordinated effort to build relationships, engage alumni and friends, and communicate the impact that a vibrant national university has on the state and world. S/he will provide strong leadership to strengthen annual giving and increase endowment resources. The chancellor will raise funds from institutional donors and generate corporate sponsorship through partnerships with businesses, foundations, nonprofits, and other civic and public-sector enterprises.

| 10 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln Chancellor Profile Qualifications and Experience The next chancellor will possess the passion, experience, professional qualifications and personal attributes to be effective and successful in addressing the opportunities and challenges identified above. Candidates for this role must have most, if not all, of the following professional and personal qualities, experience, and characteristics:

•  An earned Ph.D. or other relevant terminal degree with credentials sufficient for appointment as a professor with tenure in an academic department of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, teaching experience, a personal record of research and scholarship, and other higher education achievements;

•  Experience in and a thorough understanding of U.S. higher education and familiarity with the complexity of a major public research university;

•  A deep appreciation for, and working knowledge of, the significance of a land-grant university’s role in strengthening a state’s intellectual and economic vitality;

•  An ability to provide intellectual leadership on campus and to play a significant role at the national level in shaping discussion on issues of importance to higher education;

•  A highly developed understanding of academic values and culture, an appreciation for scholarly work, and a history of support for academic excellence;

•  A demonstrated record of support for student success and support services, including first generation, international, and increasingly diverse students;

•  Tangible evidence of fostering diversity and inclusivity, affirmative action and equal opportunity, and the commitment to establish working and learning environments of trust and mutual respect for all students, faculty, and staff;

•  Support for academic freedom and shared governance and a commitment to transparent decision-making; demonstrated record of strong and effective leadership with a collaborative, consultative, and facilitative style appropriate for working across boundaries within a broad campus environment and multi-campus university system;

•  Support for and encouragement of the university’s arts and cultural programs through which many Nebraskans engage with the institution;

•  Appreciation for the role and complexity of intercollegiate athletics that focuses on its integration into the greater campus, institutional control, academic excellence, sportsmanship, and success;

•  A passionate and sincere facilitator, who is primed to make bold decisions while partnering with key administrators, deans, faculty, staff, alumni and students to formulate a strategic vision for the campus;

•  Outstanding record of effectively managing and influencing people, a strong team orientation, along with a willingness to circulate widely, listen well, and motivate and empower others;

| 11 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln Chancellor Profile •  Demonstrated understanding of finances and a track record of effectively leveraging and managing human, fiscal, and capital resources; proven ability to manage, enhance and diversify funding including, but not limited to, state, federal, philanthropic, business, industry, and private sector funds;

•  The ability to thrive in the public sector with well-developed political and diplomatic skills; adept at representing the institution’s missions and goals with the legislature and other governmental bodies;

•  Entrepreneurial and innovative skills and the proven ability to build private sector partnerships, leverage external alliances, and develop strategic opportunities in Nebraska, the nation, and globally;

•  Intellectual vigor, astute relationship sense, an outgoing and optimistic personality, creativity, resilience, flexibility, tenacity, passion, stamina and energy;

• Demonstrated great character, personal and moral values, integrity and ethics;

• A sense of humor and a deep sense of personal humility.

Location The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is located in a vibrant community of approximately 275,000 people that has many of the cultural benefits of a much larger city with the feel of a friendly small town. Lincoln’s stable economy, moderate cost of living, low crime rates, growing diversity, world-class health care facilities, outstanding K-12 schools, and commitment to community are the Midwestern ideal.

Lincoln is the state capital and most Nebraska state agencies and offices are located here, as are several government agencies. Dominant industries are education, government, health care, banking and insurance, and rail and truck transport. Lincoln also has a growing start-up and technology sector, driven to a large extent by the university or its graduates. Agriculture and manufacturing are also key employers.

Lincoln’s public school system, the second largest in the state with nearly 40,000 students, features high school focus programs in science, arts and humanities, information technology, entrepreneurship, a Career Academy, and an International Baccalaureate Program. The city also has nearly 30 private and parochial schools ranging from pre-K to high school institutions. Affiliations include Roman Catholic, Lutheran, Seventh Day Adventist, and nondenominational Christian.

Lincoln has three full-service medical centers: Bryan Health East, Bryan Health West, and CHI Health Saint Elizabeth Regional Medical Center. All three provide a comprehensive range of state-of-the-art health care services. The CHI Health- Nebraska Heart Hospital provides specialized heart care and performs cardiac, vascular and thoracic surgery in addition to non-invasive testing and interventional therapy. Madonna Rehabilitation Center is one of the nation’s foremost facilities for medical rehabilitation and research, specializing in stroke, brain, and spinal cord injury.

| 12 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln Chancellor Profile Lincoln boasts the most parkland per capita in the nation and an extensive bike trail network. There are dozens of golf courses, parks and playgrounds located throughout the city as well as several public swimming pools, including a water park, a children’s zoo, and a public observatory. Fishing and boating are plentiful at the many state recreation areas in and around the Lincoln area.

The cost of living is more than ten percent below the national average according to Forbes. Median real estate prices are also below the national average, and there is rarely a long commute in heavy traffic. Lincoln has its own airport about ten minutes from downtown as well as the convenience of a larger airport in Omaha, about 60 miles away.

Together, these attractive features make Lincoln one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas in the Midwest. Lincoln has been rated the #1 Happiest City (Gallup 2013), #1 Best Places to Find a Job (AOL, 2012), Top 10 Cities to Buy a Home (ABC News, 2011), #4 Best Place to Raise a Family (Gallup, 2011), #8 Most Affordable City (MSN, 2011) and Top Ten Most Welcoming City (Welcoming America, 2013).

To learn more about Lincoln, please visit http://www.unl.edu/lincoln/.

The Search Advisory University of Nebraska President Hank Bounds has named an advisory committee Committee to assist him in the search for the next chancellor of the University of Nebraska– Lincoln. The 25-member committee includes representatives of the faculty, staff, administration, student body, private sector and agricultural community – all key constituencies with whom the UNL chancellor regularly interacts. Committee members are:

• Lindsay Augustyn, outreach and communications coordinator, UNL Center for Science, Math and Computer Education

•  John Bender, professor of news-editorial, College of Journalism and Mass Communications, and 2015-16 UNL Faculty Senate president

• Howard W. Buffett, lecturer at UNL and Columbia University

• Thien Chau, president, Association of Students of the University of Nebraska

• Ignacio Correas, graduate student, Nebraska Center for Virology and School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences

• Mike Dunlap, CEO, Nelnet

• Kathleen Farrell, chair and State Farm Professor of Finance, College of Business Administration

• Charlesette (“Charlie”) Foster, coordinator of outreach and innovative services, Counseling and Psychological Services at the University Health Center

• Joseph Francisco, dean, College of Arts and Sciences

| 13 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln Chancellor Profile • Christine Jackson, vice chancellor for business and finance

• Martha Mamo, professor of agronomy and horticulture, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources

•  JoAnn Martin, president and CEO, Ameritas Mutual Holding Company

• William Mueller, senior partner, Mueller Robak LLC

• Yunwoo Nam, associate professor of community and regional planning, College of Architecture

• Lance Pérez, associate vice chancellor for academic affairs, dean of graduate studies and professor of electrical engineering

•  Josephine (“Jo”) Potuto, Richard H. Larson Professor of Constitutional Law, College of Law

• Joann Ross, learning specialist, UNL Department of Athletics

•  Jim Schild, Nebraska Extension educator and associate director, Panhandle Research and Extension Center

• Joe Selig, senior vice president for UNL development, University of Nebraska Foundation

• Susan Sheridan, George Holmes University Professor and director, Nebraska Center for Research on Children, Youth, Families and Schools (Chair)

• Ben Steffen, Steffen Ag Inc.

• William (“Bill”) Stephan, executive director of the Lied Center for Performing Arts

• Ann Tschetter, assistant professor of practice, College of Arts and Sciences

• Amber Williams, director of admissions

• John Wirtz, chief product officer and co-founder, Hudl

The Search Process The advisory committee will work with professional search firm Isaacson, Miller to identify, recruit and screen potential candidates and advise the president throughout the search process.

The University of Nebraska is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work and learning environment free from discrimination and harassment where everyone feels valued and respected. UNL does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities and employment. UNL complies with all local, state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination, including Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex.

| 14 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln Chancellor Profile Acceptance of applications and nominations for the chancellor position will begin immediately and continue until completion of the search process. Confidential inquiries, referrals, and resumes or curricula vitae should be submitted at www.imsearch.com/5520. Electronic submission of application materials is strongly encouraged.

David Bellshaw, Lindsay Gold and/or Courtney Wilk Isaacson, Miller 649 Mission Street, Fifth Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105 Phone: 415.655.4900 Fax: 415.655.4905

Nebraska Public Records Law Applicants and potential candidates are advised that job application materials, such as employment applications, resumes, references letters and/or transcripts, submitted by candidates who become finalists for the position will become public records which must be disclosed upon request. According to Nebraska law, a finalist means any applicant (i) who reaches the final pool of applicants, numbering four or more, from which the successful applicant is to be selected, (ii) who is an original applicant when the final pool of applicants numbers less than four, or (iii) who is an original applicant and there are four or fewer original applicants.

It is the intent of President Bounds to publicly identify no fewer than four finalists for UNL chancellor. The appointment of the next chancellor will be made by the president, subject to approval by the Board of Regents, following campus visits that will provide opportunities for faculty, students, other constituents, and members of the public to meet the finalists and offer feedback.

| 15 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln Chancellor Profile Appendix University Leadership

University of Nebraska Board The University of Nebraska is governed by the Board of Regents, a public body consisting of Regents and President of eight members elected on a nonpartisan basis by regional district for six-year terms. There are four non-voting student regents, one from each campus, who serve during their tenure as student body president. The board oversees the general operations of the university, and the control and direction of all expenditures. Members of the board are not compensated but are reimbursed for expenses related to their service.

The Board of Regents has the ultimate responsibility for the effective functioning of the University of Nebraska and for the management of all its resources. The board has delegated to the president the administrative responsibility for the management of available resources and for the administration of the university as a whole. The president, in turn, has delegated through a line authority the responsibility for the administration of the affairs of each of the campuses to its chancellor.

The president of the University of Nebraska is Hank M. Bounds, who began his tenure in April 2015. Dr. Bounds came to Nebraska from Mississippi where he oversaw a complex system of eight public universities enrolling about 85,000 students. Dr. Bounds is a lifelong educator who began his career as a high school teacher, then rose to principal, superintendent and state superintendent before becoming Mississippi’s commissioner of higher education in 2009. He served in the Army National Guard and earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Southern Mississippi and a doctorate from the University of Mississippi.

| 16 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln Chancellor Profile Campus Leadership Organization Chart

Board of Regents University of Nebraska

Hank Bounds University of Nebraska President

Harvey Perlman UNL Chancellor

Vice Chancellors Chancellor’s Staff

Ronnie Green William Nunez Interim Senior Vice Chancellor, Chief of Staff & Associate Academic Affairs to the Chancellor

Prem Paul Michelle Waite Vice Chancellor, Assistant to the Chancellor Research & Economic Development for Community Relations

Juan Franco Shawn Eichorst Vice Chancellor, Director of Athletics Student Affairs

Christine Jackson Susan Foster Vice Chancellor Director of Institutional Business & Finance Equity & Compliance

Mark Askren Meg Lauerman Vice Chancellor & Chief Director of University Communications Information Officer

Shelley Zaborowski Executive Director of Nebraska Alumni Association

Tom Farrell Senior Advisor to the Chancellor for International Affairs

| 17 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln Chancellor Profile UNL Overview

Husker Athletics The UNL Department of Athletics sponsors 24 varsity sports including 10 for men and 14 for women. There were 622 Husker student-athletes in Fall 2014 and 553 in Spring 2015; nearly 400 of them were on scholarship. The cumulative GPA of student-athletes at the end of 2014-15 was 3.155.

The department’s annual operating budget is approximately $101 million. It is fully self-supporting, receives no state funding or student fees, and annually contributes approximately 5% of its operating revenue back to the campus. A 2014 study indicated that Nebraska Athletics has an overall annual economic impact on the Lincoln metropolitan area of approximately $257 million in output, $87 million in worker income, and nearly $1 million in direct sales tax revenue for the City of Lincoln.

A number of athletic programs have benefitted from new or major renovations to their practice and competition facilities in recent years including the new Barbara Hibner Soccer Stadium/Field and Sid and Hazel Dillon Tennis Center, renovation of the Bob Devaney Sports Center for volleyball, men’s and women’s gymnastics, the new for men’s and women’s basketball, and expansion of Memorial Stadium which increased its capacity to 90,000. The Nebraska Athletic Performance Laboratory, located next to UNL’s Center for Brain, Biology and Behavior, is believed to be the first in-stadium, on-campus research center directed by a collegiate department of athletics.

Nebraska Innovation Nebraska Innovation Campus (NIC) is a 249-acre research and development campus Campus designed to facilitate partnerships between UNL and the private sector. NIC, which was launched in 2010 when the University of Nebraska acquired the former state fairgrounds adjacent to UNL City Campus, is being built around key UNL research strengths in food, fuel, water, biotechnology, and other areas. It will provide long-term economic benefits to the state by expanding university research and building mutually beneficial partnerships among the private sector, government, and university.

NIC has significant potential to attract new businesses, retain talented young people, create jobs, foster research that leads to innovation and commercialization, and increase Nebraska’s competitiveness. The state provided a $25 million investment in 2011, a critical jump-start to initial development, including renovation of the historic 4-H Building. The 4-H Building and a linked companion facility include a conference center, commons area, offices and meeting space. The building also includes “maker space” open to faculty, staff, students and members of the public seeking to develop ideas and products, and a new business accelerator to support early-stage companies. The Food Innovation Center houses NIC’s first private-sector collaborator, ConAgra Foods Inc., as well as the UNL Department of Food Sciences and Technology. The Greenhouse Innovation Center offers 45,000 square feet of greenhouse and headhouse space which is heated and cooled with sustainable energy.

When fully built, NIC is expected to include more than 2 million square feet of research, meeting and office space. As many as 5,000 people could eventually work at Innovation

| 18 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln Chancellor Profile Campus, with one-third of those employed by UNL and two-thirds employed by private businesses looking access university talent. NIC is governed by the Nebraska Innovation Campus Development Corporation, a 501c3 nonprofit owned by the Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska. Its Board of Directors is comprised of university representatives and private sector members. For more information, see http://innovate.unl.edu/.

Institute of Agriculture The Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources (IANR) was created in 1974 by legislative and Natural Resources statute to recognize the importance of agriculture and natural resources in Nebraska. IANR strives to achieve excellence in the life sciences, ranging from molecular to global systems; sustainable food, fiber and natural resource systems that support a bio-based economy; economics and environments for a sustainable future; and human capital development of children, youth and families. IANR faculty, staff and extension educators advance knowledge along the continuum from fundamental research to application and education; prepare professionals for the future; create and implement solutions to critical problems; expand partnerships across UNL and the University of Nebraska; and cultivate public- private partnerships.

Institute faculty and staff have appointments in the Agricultural Research Division, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, College of Education and Human Sciences, School of Natural Resources, Nebraska Forest Service, and the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum. IANR also includes Nebraska Extension, which serves all 93 counties in the state by delivering research-based knowledge that Nebraskans can immediately use in their lives, businesses, families and communities. Extension’s key focus areas include: animal agriculture; crops for the future; children, youth and families; entrepreneurship; food, nutrition and health; and water and the environment. About 140,000 Nebraska youth are involved in 4-H programs, per capita one of the highest enrollments in the country.

Nebraska College of The Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture (NCTA), a two-year institution administered Technical Agriculture by IANR, is located in Curtis, a small community 45 miles southeast of North Platte. NCTA enrolls approximately 500 students and offers majors in veterinary technology systems, agriculture production systems, and agribusiness management systems. The college also offers unique programs designed to foster entrepreneurship skills in students, including the Combat Boots to Cowboy Boots program, which assists military personnel, veterans and their families in becoming farmers, ranchers and business owners following military service.

NCTA occupies a 72-acre campus and 562-acre farm which serves as a field laboratory. The farm includes grain storage facilities, cattle growing and finishing facilities, and a completely diversified dry land and irrigated farming operation. The campus is rich in history with many of the original buildings, including Ag Hall which is still being used. NCTA blends its history with the latest in technology as it continuously improves and adds new facilities to the campus, including a new Education Center and new residence halls. NCTA also is home to a 3,400-square-foot greenhouse that is one of the largest greenhouse facilities of any two-year institution.

| 19 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln Chancellor Profile College of Agricultural Since the University of Nebraska’s establishment in 1869 and its early commitment to Sciences and Natural the land-grant mission calling for education in agriculture and applied sciences, the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources has prepared students to meet Resources challenges of their era. Today those include demands on food, energy and water systems that will challenge sustainability. Areas of study within the college, which has enjoyed 11 straight years of enrollment growth, include agronomy, animal science, climate science, biochemistry, food science, horticulture, insect science, veterinary science, water science, and many others, in addition to an innovative agribusiness entrepreneurship program that trains students to become rural entrepreneurs. For more information, visit http://casnr.unl.edu/.

College of Architecture Faculty and students in the College of Architecture work to integrate studio-based teaching, design research and creative output. The college offers three undergraduate programs – architecture, interior design, and landscape architecture – as well as three master’s programs and one doctoral program. Minors, internships, and study abroad programs provide additional opportunities for students to enrich their experience. The college is headquartered in UNL’s historic Architecture Hall, which provides classroom space, design and planning studios, media and shop facilities, Architecture Library, exhibit spaces, and other facilities. For more information, visit http://architecture.unl.edu/.

College of Arts and Sciences The College of Arts and Sciences, UNL’s largest, educates every UNL undergraduate through courses in the humanities, social and natural sciences. Students work with 350 faculty members in more than 50 major and minor programs. Research and service opportunities abound for Arts and Sciences students. They can study turtle biology at the Cedar Point Biological Station, create software in the Jeffrey S. Raikes School of Computer Science & Management Design Studio, write poetry at the English Department’s Summer Writer’s Workshop, or experience the power of the Diocles Laser in the Extreme Light Laboratory. The Center for Digital Research in the Humanities advances interdisciplinary, collaborative research and expands our understanding of history, literature, languages and culture. The center also develops unique digital content and tools for scholarly discovery and offers workshops and forums on humanities topics. For more information, visit http://cas.unl.edu/.

College of Business The College of Business Administration, established in 1913, has educated business Administration leaders for more than 100 years. CBA consists of the School of Accountancy and four primary departments: economics, finance, management, and marketing. CBA offers 10 undergraduate majors, an entrepreneurship track, and a business minor. The college also offers four master’s degrees and two doctoral degrees, and is the only Ph.D.-granting business college in Nebraska. CBA recently broke ground on a new $84 million building, to be completed in 2017, which will support a student body that has grown by 33 percent since 2010 alone. For more information, visit http://cba.unl.edu/.

| 20 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln Chancellor Profile College of Education and The College of Education and Human Sciences comprises seven multidisciplinary Human Sciences departments working to advance the college’s mission of enhancing the lives of individuals, families, schools and communities and strengthening the relationships among them. With programs in child, youth and family studies; nutrition and health sciences; educational administration; educational psychology; special education and communication disorders; teaching, learning and teacher education; and textiles, merchandising and fashion design, CEHS helps students improve the human condition. The college enrolls more than 3,000 undergraduates and one of every four UNL graduate students. The college also houses a robust research and service enterprise. For more information, visit http://cehs.unl.edu/.

College of Engineering Nebraska’s only College of Engineering is the intellectual and cultural resource for engineering instruction, research and outreach in the state. Nebraska Engineering, as it is known, functions as one college with locations in Nebraska’s two largest cities, Lincoln and Omaha. The college offers 12 undergraduate majors and enrolls 3,000 undergraduates and 600 graduate students who will meet critical workforce needs in the state. With ambitious goals for faculty hiring, enrollment, research expansion and increased engagement with the private sector, the college aims to grow significantly and do even more for the state in the next five to 10 years. For more information, visit http://engineering.unl.edu/.

Hixson-Lied College of Fine The Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts was established in 1993 to bring a and Performing Arts focus to the arts at UNL. The college includes the Department of Art and Art History, the Glenn Korff School of Music, and the Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film. Affiliated units include the Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center, the Lied Center for Performing Arts, and the Sheldon Museum of Art. In addition to its educational programs, the Hixson- Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts fosters scholarly research and creative activity in the arts and serves the region as an artistic and cultural resource through exhibitions, performance and outreach programs. For more information, visit http://arts.unl.edu/.

College of Journalism and The College of Journalism and Mass Communications offers three areas of undergraduate Mass Communications study: advertising and public relations, broadcasting, and journalism. Graduate students choose from three specializations: integrated media communications, media studies, or professional journalism. Students prepare for careers in communications-related fields and create stories using words, images, and digital media, and have opportunities for real-world experiences. Journalism majors can participate in the Omaha World-Herald fellowship or the Dow Jones editing program. Advertising and public relations students may work for UNL’s Jacht Ad Club, a student-run ad agency with real community clients. Broadcasting students can participate in HuskerVision, the Athletic Department’s broadcast unit, or help produce live TV newscasts. For more information, visit http://journalism.unl.edu/.

| 21 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln Chancellor Profile College of Law Established in 1891, the College of Law aims to improve the law and administration of justice and educate future generations of lawyers and leaders. With 420 students in residence, the college offers a close-knit community. Students can take advantage of a broad curriculum that includes courses and programs in international law, agricultural and water law and intellectual property. Faculty are leaders in their fields, including international law, space law, environmental law, labor law, tax law, juvenile law, human rights, pension law, employment law, and constitutional law. In addition to its academic reputation, Nebraska Law has been ranked among the nation’s best values. For more information, visit http://law.unl.edu/.

Office of Graduate Studies The mission of the Office of Graduate Studies is to facilitate the development of excellent graduate students, faculty, staff and programs at UNL. The university’s core values of excellence, discovery, learner-centered education, engagement, and diversity are integral to the vision for graduate education. The Office of Graduate Studies is committed to recruiting top graduate students who represent today’s diverse society, enhancing the breadth of experiences that prepare graduate students academically and professionally, and facilitating academic policies that enhance the productivity of graduate students and their faculty mentors. For more information, visit http://www.unl.edu/gradstudies/.

University Libraries The University of Nebraska–Lincoln Libraries system is the only comprehensive research library in Nebraska, providing a wide range of scholarly and research resources. UNL Libraries serves the entire university community, visiting scholars, and countless other students and researchers across the state and region by seamlessly blending traditional services and learning spaces with today’s digital services and technological innovations. The University Libraries (Don L. Love Memorial Library and seven branch libraries), together with the Marvin and Virginia Schmid Law Library, have a collection of over three million print volumes and more than 44,000 current serial subscriptions.

Renovations, new services and expanded programming are transforming Love Library into a vibrant, modern academic hub. The $10 million Learning Commons project is being designed to accommodate and promote intensive study and scholarly work, while allowing collaborations and cross-discipline connections between students and faculty. The space will also include a coffee shop and café, private study rooms, access to libraries and information technology services staff, and an electronic testing and digital learning lab. For more information, visit http://libraries.unl.edu/.

University-Wide Institutes

Robert B. Daugherty The Robert B. Daugherty Water for Food Institute was founded in 2010 to address the Water for Food Institute global challenge of achieving food security with less stress on water resources. By 2050, the global population will increase by 40 percent, doubling the demand for food and feed. Roughly 70 percent of all freshwater withdrawals are for agriculture. DWFI strives

| 22 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln Chancellor Profile to ensure a water- and food-secure world while maintaining the use of water for other human and environmental needs. The institute works toward these goals by conducting scientific and policy research and developing decision-making tools and knowledge delivery systems. Faculty then use these results to inform policy and advise policy makers. For more information, visit http://waterforfood.nebraska.edu/.

National Strategic The National Strategic Research Institute’s mission is to be a leading institution for research Research Institute and development to combat weapons of mass destruction. The institute works to deliver to the Department of Defense and United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) research solutions that directly impact national security. Established in 2012, NSRI is one of 13 University Affiliated Research Centers in the nation. The NSRI/NU research community includes more than 350 researchers working in disciplines such as nuclear detection and forensics, detection of chemical and biological weapons, passive defense against weapons of mass destruction, consequence management, and space, cyber and telecommunications law. For more information, visit https://nsri.nebraska.edu/.

Buffett Early The Buffett Early Childhood Institute is working to transform the lives of at-risk children Childhood Institute from birth to age eight through interdisciplinary resources and research from the four NU campuses. The institute interfaces with schools, agencies, community partners and policymakers to implement evidence-based services, programs and policies for children and families. The institute focuses on helping children in poverty, those growing up in conditions of stress or familial challenge, and children with developmental delays. Signature programs include the Achievement Gap Challenge, which aspires to narrow the learning gap between children from economically advantaged families and children in poverty, and the Early Childhood Workforce Development Program, which improves the quantity, quality and skills of educators teaching children. For more information, visit http://buffettinstitute.nebraska.edu/.

Rural Futures Institute Launched in 2012, the Rural Futures Institute mobilizes the resources of the University of Nebraska and its partners to support rural communities and regions. The institute helps them draw upon their unique strengths and assets, working to increase community capacities as well as the confidence of rural people to address their challenges and opportunities, resulting in sustainable rural futures. The institute’s signature programs include a competitive grants program that fosters collaborative teaching, research, and engagement projects that address opportunities and challenges facing rural people and places, and a service program that sends students to rural communities to partner with local leaders in identifying solutions to real-world challenges. For more information, visit http://ruralfutures.nebraska.edu/.

Peter Kiewit Institute Established in 1997, the Peter Kiewit Institute aims to meet the needs of technology and engineering firms throughout Nebraska by providing top-flight education to students interested in careers in information science, technology and engineering; connecting

| 23 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln Chancellor Profile students directly to business and industry; and advancing research and innovation in critical STEM areas. PKI is based in Omaha and is a combination of UNL’s College of Engineering and UNO’s College of Information Science and Technology. It is home to nearly 2,000 students, with plans for significant growth in the coming years. PKI also aims to expand faculty hiring, research activity, and engagement with the private sector. For more information, visit https://pki.nebraska.edu/new/.

Affiliated Entities

Nebraska Alumni Association The Nebraska Alumni Association is a nonprofit organization that connects alumni with UNL and with each other for the betterment of the university. Its mission is to promote the achievements and aspirations of UNL by engaging students, alumni and friends, whether through athletics or the arts, scholarship, research, or a specific college. NAA includes nearly 90 alumni chapters and affiliate groups, and approximately 25,000 members of all ages and professions. NAA is motivated by the concept that a united alumni base is needed to continue the support of the university’s progress, and that a stronger university means a stronger Nebraska. For more information, visit http://www.huskeralum.org/.

Lied Center for With its 2,000-seat theatre and other amenities, the Lied Center for Performing Arts Performing Arts educates and entertains the people of Nebraska by bringing some of the world’s greatest artists to its stage. Seasons regularly feature top Broadway shows, world-renowned symphony orchestras, dance, music, theatre and family programs. Additionally, most artists who are featured at the Lied work with UNL students, area youth or the community. The Lied Center also provides opportunities for Nebraska artists to perform, and a teaching/ training laboratory for performing arts departments at UNL. For more information, visit http://www.liedcenter.org/.

Nebraska Educational Nebraska Educational Telecommunications is a state network of public radio and television Telecommunications stations. The television stations are members of PBS and the radio stations are members of NPR. NET works to enrich the lives of Nebraskans and engage peoples’ minds by providing services that educate and enlighten. The network caters to learners of all ages, engages diverse communities in civil conversations and celebrates Nebraska’s cultural and creative achievements through the rich content it produces. More than 911,000 watch NET Television and more than 102,000 listen to NET Radio weekly. For more information, visit http://netnebraska.org/.

International Quilt Study The International Quilt Study Center and Museum serves the state by providing Center and Museum understanding of the cultural and artistic significance of quilts. The museum collects, preserves, studies, exhibits and promotes the discovery of quilts and quilt-making traditions. The museum also functions as an academic program of UNL’s Department of Textiles, Merchandising & Fashion Design. The museum was established in 1997, when

| 24 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln Chancellor Profile Ardis and Robert James donated nearly 1,000 quilts and an endowment to UNL. In 2008 the museum moved into its new home, a 37,000-square-foot building with three galleries and state-of-the-art textile storage. The museum built a 13,000-square-foot expansion in 2015, doubling its gallery and storage space. For more information, visit http://www.quiltstudy.org/.

Mary Riepma Ross The Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center screens a diverse range of cinema, including Media Arts Center American independent work, non-narrative, experimental films and video, classic foreign and American cinema, and much more. The theater also plays an important role in facilitating film studies classes at the university, and offers the community an alternative to commercial movie and television fare by presenting works that are not accessible elsewhere in the region. The theater offers two screens, a research library, and film storage archives. For more information, visit https://theross.org/.

Sheldon Museum of Art The Sheldon Museum of Art houses the Sheldon Art Association collection, founded in 1888, and the University of Nebraska collection, initiated in 1929. Together they comprise 12,000 works of art in all media, with the Sculpture Garden exhibiting more than 30 monumental sculptures year-round. The Sheldon’s exhibition program comprises approximately 20 exhibitions per year and focuses on American art in all media. The curatorial staff organizes exhibitions drawn from the permanent collection, many of which circulate nationally and internationally. The program also includes exhibitions organized by peer institutions throughout the U.S. Educational programs such as symposia, lectures, children’s workshops, and tours are organized in conjunction with each exhibition. For more information, visit http://www.sheldonartmuseum.org/.

University of Nebraska Established in 1871, the University of Nebraska State Museum is the state’s premier State Museum museum of natural history. It focuses on promoting discovery in natural science, fostering scientific understanding and interpretation of the Earth’s lifespan, and enhancing stewardship of the natural and cultural heritage of Nebraska. The museum promotes discovery in natural science through research, scientific collections, education and public exhibitions. It collects and preserves organisms, fossils and artifacts to further Nebraskans’ scientific understanding. For more information, visit http://museum.unl.edu/.

University of Nebraska Press Founded in 1941, the University of Nebraska Press is a nonprofit scholarly and general interest press that publishes 170 new and reprint titles annually under the Nebraska, Bison Books and Potomac Books imprints, and in partnership with the Jewish Publication Society, along with 30 journals. The Press extends the university’s missions of teaching, research and service by promoting, publishing and disseminating works of intellectual and cultural significance. As the largest and most diversified university press between Chicago and California, with 3,000 books in print, the University of Nebraska Press is best known for publishing works in Native studies, history, sports, anthropology and geography, American

| 25 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln Chancellor Profile studies and cultural criticism, and creative works. For more information, visit http://www.nebraskapress.unl.edu/.

University of Nebraska The University of Nebraska Foundation is an independent 501c3 nonprofit that exists for Foundation one purpose: to advance the University of Nebraska. With offices in Lincoln, Omaha, and Kearney, the Foundation connects the passions of donors to the mission of the university, stewarding donor generosity across the four campuses to support students, faculty, research, academics, facilities, and more.

The Foundation was established in 1936 with the encouragement of then-University of Nebraska Chancellor Edgar Burnett, who recognized that state support alone would not sustain the level of excellence that the people of Nebraska expected from their university. The Foundation received its first gift from J.C. Seacrest in Lincoln in memory of his sister; that gift supported a new student activity building. In 1937, the Foundation’s first bequest – in the amount of $325 – came from the estate of a former university faculty member.

The Foundation formally launched its first major campaign in 1977 with a goal of $25 million. The campaign concluded in 1980 having raised more than $51 million. A second campaign was announced in 1996 and concluded in 2000 after raising nearly $728 million. The Foundation announced a third campaign in 2009 with a goal of raising $1.2 billion. When it ended in 2014, more than $1.8 billion had been raised for student support, faculty support, academic programs, research, medical research and care, campus improvements, and more. The Foundation recently announced an initiative to raise $200 million specifically to support University of Nebraska students by the end of 2017. Gifts received by the Foundation in FY 2015 totaled $212.7 million and a record $230.7 million was transferred to the University of Nebraska. The total endowment stands at $1.5 billion and total assets are $2.2 billion.

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