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UB 2018 Look Ahead Survey - Leadership
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1.
Past surveys of college and university leaders revealed student success initiatives and controlling costs to be the two highest priorities for in the coming year. For 2018, how will your focus for each of these initiatives compare to this year?
More of a priority in 2018 than 2017
About the same focus in 2018 as 2017
Less of a focus in 2018 than 2017
Student success
More of a priority in 2018 than 2017
About the same focus in 2018 as 2017
Less of a focus in 2018 than 2017
Controlling costs
More of a priority in 2018 than 2017
About the same focus in 2018 as 2017
Less of a focus in 2018 than 2017
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2.
Which of the following will be among the highest priorities for your institution’s leadership team in 2018? (Select up to 4)
(Required.)
Student success initiatives
Controlling costs
Raising non-tuition revenue
Capital projects
Expanding college access
Evolving academics to meet 21st Century needs
Expanding career/alumni services
Partnering with other institutions
Online learning
Risk management
Other (please specify)
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3.
In what ways will the demands of your role at your institution be different at the start of 2018 versus the start of 2017? (Select all that apply)
(Required.)
Greater emphasis on core business of serving students
Greater emphasis on budgets
Greater emphasis on leveraging data to identify and solve problems
Internal politics making role more challenging
Dealing with less personnel
Dealing with smaller budget
More contact with other departments across campus
Greater emphasis on meeting needs of employees across campus
More time spent on fundraising
Other (please specify)
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4.
Which of the following areas would you say hold the greatest potential for causing your institution financial harm in 2018 or beyond? (Select up to 3)
(Required.)
Enrollment declines
National financial outlook
Pending/threatened litigation
Audit findings
Financial investments underperformance
Cash flow issues
Legal and regulatory compliance costs
State budget cuts
Other (please specify)
5.
In the past year or two, it has become clear that there’s reputational risk associated with student unrest and campus protests. What related actions has your institution taken and what are you planning? (Select all that apply)
More events promoting diversity and tolerance
New security procedures
Changing policy related to speakers on campus
Stronger partnerships with local media