PSU Magazine Winter 1992

ACHIEVEMENT UNIVERSITY MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATION ~ During 1990-91, a strategic planning process led to the report, "Creating the Urban University of the 21st Century," which resulted in a new Univer– sity Mission Statement and planning goals for the University. ~ An internal study team began an intensive ex– amination of the University's administrative or– ganization and structure to increase and improve services with fewer resources. ~ The School of Business Administration began a bold re tructuring, replacing departments with an administrative structure of associate deans and facu lty interest groups that repre ent traditional disciplines and emerging areas of study. PROGRESS IN FUNDING THE UNIVERSITY ~ Donations to the University and to the PSU Foundation were up more than 100 percent to $3,419,460 for 1990-91, including: $700,000 from alumni and friend of the University. The first all-alumni and parents telefund campaign raised $460,000 in pledges. IX The University Partners, Corporate Associates and President's Associates all exceeded goals in membership and financial contributions. The total number of gifts exceeded 8,600, more than double the previous year. 't' Electrical Engineering/Computer Science received $1.25 million in integrated circuit software and design tools from Mentor Graphics and Analogy, Inc. 't' The second "Ultimate Tailgate" party and auc– tion raised more than $100,000, including $40,000 for the Millar Library. ~ A group of 30 community leaders formed the Portland State University Endowment Council to assist in the University's drive to attract gifts through trusts and bequests. The Council, which includes professionals in the fields of law, banking, financial planning and insurance, will provide ad– vice and support to the University Development Office. DEVELOPING THE UNIVERSITY'S MISSION AND PROGRAMS 'i' The final report of the Governor's Commission on Higher Education in the Metropolitan Area envisioned a larger role for PSU as the hub of a regional educational network. The report was en– dorsed by outgoing Governor Neil Goldschmidt as well as his successor, Governor Barbara Roberts. 'i Seven million dollar in additional state funding followed development of the Action Plan for Portland, a plan for implementation of the Governor's Cammi sion Report. The Action Plan was developed by the University and the State Sys– tem of Higher Education at the request of Gover– nor Barbara Roberts. II