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Provost Search Prospectus the Position Provost Search Prospectus The Position “From Our Past Toward Our Future” sculpture by Richard Hunt, made possible by a generous gift from James A. Sanders to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the University in 2015. The University of Southern Indiana seeks a visionary and effective The ideal candidate will have, among other qualities: Provost to enhance and further the academic programs and initiatives of a student-centered institution; support faculty • strong leadership and management experience; development and aspirations; work with an engaged student • strong evidence of involvement in student academic body; collaborate with other institutions of higher education within and extracurricular commitments; Indiana as well as citizens, community leaders and local officials for the advancement of the University and the region; and work with • a commitment to engaged learning and student success; legislators and others to help advocate for the University. • a commitment to effective interaction with the faculty; The Provost is the chief academic officer of the University and reports to the University President. In addition to the academic • excellent communication skills; areas of the University, the Provost has responsibility and • skills to lead initiatives to maintain and enhance the oversight for the departments of Student Affairs and Outreach and academic stature of the University; Engagement. The next Provost must be a strategic thinker who can plan and execute a future vision for USI while building upon • demonstrated experience in fundraising across a diverse its existing strategic plan. He or she must be a transparent and donor base; collaborative leader, an articulate and inspiring communicator and a seasoned, responsible financial manager. A Ph.D. or other terminal • a commitment to innovation and creativity; degree that would qualify the candidate for an appointment as • evidence of successful interactions with governing boards; a full professor with tenure in one of the University’s academic departments is required. A successful history of administrative • the ability to work within a complex State system of experience (five years preferred) in senior academic leadership roles higher education; at an accredited institution of higher education also is required. Candidates should have a strong record of intellectual and scholarly • a demonstrated record of building and maintaining an accomplishments; a broad understanding of liberal arts education atmosphere of transparency and collegiality; and professional programs; and a keen appreciation and respect for • a record of achievement in strengthening and infusing the values and traditions of the University of Southern Indiana. diversity in his or her current operation; The following positions report directly to the Provost: • a demonstrated understanding and commitment to • Associate Provost for Academic Affairs internationalization and globalization through support for international programs and students; • Associate Provost for International Programs and Services Additionally, this candidate will: • Associate Provost for Outreach and Engagement • have the highest integrity; • Associate Provost for Student Affairs • be a strategic and visionary thinker; • The Deans of each of the University’s four Colleges • be an articulate and inspiring communicator; and • Director of Graduate Studies • have energy, passion and an abiding sense of humor. • Director of the David L. Rice Library 2 Challenges and Opportunities. University of Southern Indiana Foundation, the University has the opportunity to build upon the successful recent track record The University of Southern Indiana is a thriving institution with of fundraising and advancement. The new Provost will benefit highly regarded academic programs, a long history of a strong from a positive spirit of entrepreneurship within the University student-focused culture, a community of active teachers and to help address these challenges and take advantage of new scholars, and a record of commitment to its community and opportunities. region. The University of Southern Indiana faces both challenges and opportunities over the near term as it seeks to sustain and further strengthen programs and services for its students and the Maintaining and Improving Program wider community. Excellence. The University has gained a reputation for excellence in student Raising the Profile of the University. learning, teaching and scholarship. Every effort must be made USI’s role as a regional leader in higher education has positioned to ensure that excellence remains the focal point in all aspects the University for greater opportunities, yet the University is not of the University. Increased enrollment, retention and more as well-known statewide or nationally as it could be. The next visible national recognition can only be accomplished if the Provost will be expected to participate in an appropriate strategy academic culture and student focus remain at the center of USI’s to raise the profile and reputation of the University both regionally commitment. The Provost must articulate a vision that can unite and nationally. This strategy must be coordinated with continued the campus, communicate the University’s values, and effectively efforts to strengthen partnerships and relationships at the state advocate for the resources and staffing necessary to sustain the level— particularly with the legislature and the Commission for energetic momentum and to maintain excellence. Higher Education. Building upon Existing Strengths and Maintaining a Strong Campus Culture. Developing New Programs. At the University of Southern Indiana, an open campus culture The Provost will help guide the discussion regarding supporting is highly valued; dialogue and debate, a commitment to shared systematic growth in existing programs and new program governance, communication, collaboration, and access and development as well as new modes of delivery. In addition, the interaction serve as the foundation for a unified vision for the Provost will have the opportunity to strengthen an academic University. The Provost and entire administration will have an model of education that integrates the liberal arts, social and opportunity and responsibility to model and strengthen these natural sciences, and professional programs, including an values through existing and new models. expansion of its flourishing graduate curriculum. In fall 2017, the University welcomed the largest number of graduate students in Strengthening Relations with Alumni. its 52-year history. The enrollment for its masters and doctoral programs was 1,308—a 22.5 percent increase over the previous The University’s commitment to the future is in part dependent year. upon support of past students. The University seeks to strengthen existing relationships with alumni, particularly through the USI Alumni Association, as well as seek and establish new Managing Growth. partnerships that will be mutually beneficial. The University’s With the expected growth in the enrollment of USI to alumni are extremely supportive; however, more can be done to approximately 15,000 students by 2025, per the 2016-2020 improve alumni interaction and involvement. Strategic Plan, the next Provost, working with University leadership, faculty and staff, will be tasked with balancing the Diversifying Resources. opportunity for growth with the need to maintain what is unique and exceptional about the institution. Despite the fact that Indiana is the envy of many states regarding funding for higher education, the University of Southern Indiana has experienced a decline in the tax-supported share of its Communication. operating budget, and has limited control over tuition rates and The University’s relative size and diversity of programs have limited ability to set student fees. Therefore, the new Provost will always been strengths, both internally and externally. In need to be a financial advocate for the University, finding ways addressing new issues as well as old, it is important for the Provost to maintain and improve the quality of programs through strong to play an active, engaged and transparent role with the faculty, legislative advocacy, energetic fundraising with alumni and other staff and students within the University and to engage the campus donors, the development of other resources through community community—empowering all levels of the University in order and economic development, greater internal efficiencies and to understand and address institutional goals. The Provost will creative marshaling of campus finances. In partnership with the need to successfully represent the entire University community 3 effectively within the greater Evansville area and beyond, while Community Service and Engagement. working cooperatively with University faculty, staff, students and Beyond its institutional value as an economic and cultural administrators. resource, the University of Southern Indiana—a Carnegie Foundation Community Engaged University—has taken a Demographics and Enrollment Management. number of proactive steps to lead and partner with economic Consistent with many other campuses, the University of Southern and educational initiatives both within its immediate region Indiana is in a region that will undergo population declines and beyond. Through its office of Outreach and Engagement, within the traditional age cohort for several years. Additionally, innovative programs include Historic New Harmony, a unified competition
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