The University System: An Engine for Economic Development. Presented August 31, 2011 by Michael Nichols, Vice President for Research and Economic Development
What every innovation director should read. Or even better, merge the best business thinkers with the thinking of the organisation. Innovation will become a lot easier.
Innovation is important for companies to stay competitive in today's rapidly changing business environment. Companies must foster a culture where employees are encouraged to think creatively and come up with new ideas. Those ideas then need to be developed and commercialized through research and development efforts in order for companies to successfully introduce new products and services.
The Board of Curators reviewed recommendations for a new retirement plan for new employees beginning October 1, 2012. The new plan will have a defined benefit portion similar to the current plan but with a reduced multiplier, and a defined contribution portion with a 2% university contribution and optional employee contributions matched up to 3%. Current employees and those who leave and become reemployed will remain in the current plan if vested, or be placed in the new plan if not vested or if they cash out. The Board of Curators voted to close the current plan to new employees after September 30, 2012 and establish the new plan.
The document discusses how several University of Missouri system campuses are advancing Missouri's culture through their arts programs and community outreach. It highlights UMKC's long history of leadership in the performing arts in Kansas City. It also discusses MST's theater program, music program, film series, and Celebration of Nations event which showcase international culture. UMSL's Touhill Performing Arts Center brings 100,000 people to its events annually and partners with local arts organizations. MU's School of Music provides free concerts and opportunities for K-12 students across the state.
The document discusses strategies several universities in Missouri are using to advance quality undergraduate education. It provides details on enrollment trends, student success initiatives, faculty involvement, and challenges faced. Specifically:
- Universities are seeing increases in diversity and ability of their undergraduate students. Programs aim to support students from varied backgrounds.
- Initiatives focus on student preparedness, effective teaching, clear learning outcomes, and career preparation. Faculties are involved in teaching and mentoring undergraduates.
- Challenges include improving student preparation, increasing interest in STEM, expanding access to need-based aid, and achieving scale with new programs given resource constraints.
The document discusses the value of arts education based on several studies and perspectives. It cites President John Adams saying the importance of arts is that it allows future generations to study other fields. It also discusses how arts education is associated with gains in skills like math, reading, and problem solving based on studies from Harvard and the Guggenheim. The document advocates that education in the arts is important for intellectual development, creativity, and problem solving.
The document summarizes research and economic development at the University of Missouri System. It outlines key differences between research and economic development, highlights research expenditures and technology transfer metrics, and discusses goals to expand research collaborations with industry and move more technologies to market through startups and business partnerships. The vice president discusses opportunities and challenges in further advancing the university's research and economic development mission.
What every innovation director should read. Or even better, merge the best business thinkers with the thinking of the organisation. Innovation will become a lot easier.
Innovation is important for companies to stay competitive in today's rapidly changing business environment. Companies must foster a culture where employees are encouraged to think creatively and come up with new ideas. Those ideas then need to be developed and commercialized through research and development efforts in order for companies to successfully introduce new products and services.
The Board of Curators reviewed recommendations for a new retirement plan for new employees beginning October 1, 2012. The new plan will have a defined benefit portion similar to the current plan but with a reduced multiplier, and a defined contribution portion with a 2% university contribution and optional employee contributions matched up to 3%. Current employees and those who leave and become reemployed will remain in the current plan if vested, or be placed in the new plan if not vested or if they cash out. The Board of Curators voted to close the current plan to new employees after September 30, 2012 and establish the new plan.
The document discusses how several University of Missouri system campuses are advancing Missouri's culture through their arts programs and community outreach. It highlights UMKC's long history of leadership in the performing arts in Kansas City. It also discusses MST's theater program, music program, film series, and Celebration of Nations event which showcase international culture. UMSL's Touhill Performing Arts Center brings 100,000 people to its events annually and partners with local arts organizations. MU's School of Music provides free concerts and opportunities for K-12 students across the state.
The document discusses strategies several universities in Missouri are using to advance quality undergraduate education. It provides details on enrollment trends, student success initiatives, faculty involvement, and challenges faced. Specifically:
- Universities are seeing increases in diversity and ability of their undergraduate students. Programs aim to support students from varied backgrounds.
- Initiatives focus on student preparedness, effective teaching, clear learning outcomes, and career preparation. Faculties are involved in teaching and mentoring undergraduates.
- Challenges include improving student preparation, increasing interest in STEM, expanding access to need-based aid, and achieving scale with new programs given resource constraints.
The document discusses the value of arts education based on several studies and perspectives. It cites President John Adams saying the importance of arts is that it allows future generations to study other fields. It also discusses how arts education is associated with gains in skills like math, reading, and problem solving based on studies from Harvard and the Guggenheim. The document advocates that education in the arts is important for intellectual development, creativity, and problem solving.
The document summarizes research and economic development at the University of Missouri System. It outlines key differences between research and economic development, highlights research expenditures and technology transfer metrics, and discusses goals to expand research collaborations with industry and move more technologies to market through startups and business partnerships. The vice president discusses opportunities and challenges in further advancing the university's research and economic development mission.
Biology UMKC students have been exploring their new Student Union since the start of the fall semester and reviews have been positive. As part of Homecoming Week, UMKC students, faculty, staff, and local community members officially dedicated the new Student Union on October 1, 2010. The document also includes links to an overview video, orientation video, and syllabus for a biology course, as well as search boxes for UMSL Online.
Missouri is transforming itself into a center for biotechnology and sustainable businesses. The state is attracting and supporting young companies working on problems like cancer, hunger, energy and the environment. Missouri offers affordable office space, financing, mentoring and resources to help these startups grow. Examples include a breast cancer treatment company and a producer of cholesterol-reducing soy products. The state's central location, low costs, top universities and collaborative spirit are fueling innovation and economic growth.
This document summarizes a presentation given by Gary D. Forsee, President of the University of Missouri system, about the impact of UM campuses in the Springfield area and ongoing efforts to improve operations through shared services. Key points include:
- UM has over 8,500 alumni and $23 million in economic impact in the Springfield area through jobs, taxes, and student spending.
- A benchmark study found opportunities to lower costs and improve services in finance, HR, IT, and procurement through increased automation, standardized processes, and regional shared services centers.
- Next steps include functional leader review of findings, identifying immediate improvements, and developing business cases for shared services center aggregation models.
President Gary Forsee reported to the UM Board of Curators on the following topics:
1) Annual operating expenses are down 10% year-to-date and plans are in place for FY11 based on current projections, as they work with state officials on the 2012 budget challenge.
2) A recent ranking showed 11 CEOs of S&P 500 companies graduated from the University of Missouri system, putting it among the top undergraduate alma maters.
3) Regional capital forums are being held to discuss campus capital needs, with the first in Columbia and more to follow in other cities.
4) Key tasks for 2010 include leadership evaluation, advancing economic development initiatives, and finalizing a shared services report in
This document provides an overview of information technology initiatives at the University of Missouri system. It discusses:
1. The mission of IT is to support administrative processes, teaching/learning, research, patient care, and economic development.
2. Examples of recent collaborations across UM campuses include shared learning management systems, intercampus networking, security policies, and procurement policies.
3. Selected accomplishments include implementing PeopleSoft modules, connecting campuses with a 10 Gbps network, retiring mainframes, and deploying new applications.
This document provides a summary of discussions from a Board of Curators meeting including:
- Budget discussions for 2011 and beyond including impacts of tuition and state funding changes.
- Developments in higher education at the state level including combining education agencies and defining board roles.
- Commitments, challenges, and obligations around state appropriations and funding changes.
- Discussions around implementing shared services across the University of Missouri system to reduce costs including appointing leaders and benchmarking activities from other institutions.
- Upcoming economic development events including a life sciences summit and groundbreaking ceremony.
This document provides the schedule and agenda for the Missouri Regional Life Sciences Summit being held on March 8-9 at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. The summit will bring together business and research leaders to accelerate the movement of life sciences innovations from the laboratory to the marketplace. The schedule lists the keynote speakers, breakout sessions on topics like translational medicine and commercialization, and panel discussions on building partnerships between industry and academia. The goal of the summit is to strengthen the regional economy by identifying discoveries with potential for private investment and job creation.
This document summarizes a Board of Curators meeting presentation on research and economic development. It discusses the role of the research and economic development office, highlights record numbers in invention disclosures and license agreements, and compares metrics to peer institutions. It also outlines commercialization facilities including research parks and goals for 2010 such as expanding partnerships and accelerating intellectual property commercialization.
The document summarizes accomplishments and challenges for the University of Missouri System in 2009 and looks ahead to 2010. It discusses:
1) Specific accomplishments in 2009 including growth in enrollment, degrees awarded, research funding, and economic development initiatives.
2) Challenges faced in 2009 such as budget cuts, hiring freezes, and pension funding issues in response to the state's fiscal crisis.
3) Commitments and obligations moving forward including investing in students and researchers despite budget uncertainties from the state, evaluating degree programs and learning models, and maintaining a focus on priorities like faculty, students, and research.
The document summarizes key topics from town hall meetings at the University of Missouri-Columbia, including higher education issues, the university's 10-year profile, budget concerns, and the governor's announcement to hold tuition flat for another year. It also outlines actions and evaluations the university will take in the next year related to degree programs, e-learning requirements, and pathways between education levels.
The document discusses the Technology Innovation Program (TIP) which provides funding for high-risk, high-reward research projects that address areas of critical national need. TIP focuses on funding collaborative projects between businesses, universities, and research institutions. In 2009, TIP funded projects in two areas: advanced sensing technologies and materials for infrastructure repair, and processes to accelerate the incorporation of advanced materials into manufacturing. The document provides details on TIP's goals, funding criteria, advisory board, identification of critical national needs, and past funding opportunities.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help boost feelings of calmness, happiness and focus.
The document provides an update on efforts to establish a statewide coalition in Missouri to advocate for higher education. It discusses outreach conducted with various higher education organizations across the state to gauge interest. It proposes creating a new non-profit organization called Missouri's Higher Education Partnership with a board, advisory council, supporters, and $200,000 annual budget. The organization would engage in research, education, and advocacy efforts to support higher education issues to legislators and opinion leaders across the state. An initial meeting is planned for interested supporters in November 2009 to discuss the new organization.
- Record enrollment of 31,314 students at the University of Missouri in 2009, with high academic quality and retention rates.
- MU has seen strong growth in research funding and ranks 12th nationally in life sciences funding from the National Science Foundation. It generates over $4.4 million in external research funds per week.
- A new $9.1 million life science business incubator was dedicated in May 2009 to help commercialize research from MU scientists. Products invented at MU have generated over $845 million in revenue.
The document summarizes enrollment trends, research funding, accreditation, rankings, and facilities needs at Missouri University of Science and Technology. Specifically:
- Enrollment has increased 41% since 2005, with growth in undergraduates, graduates, and non-engineering majors.
- Research funding increased in FY2009, with more proposals submitted and awarded.
- Accreditation reviews found concerns about lab equipment and increasing faculty along with enrollment.
- National rankings placed S&T as the 5th top technological research university and 12th best public university.
- Classroom and lab space needs to be expanded to support enrollment increases since 2000.
This document summarizes challenges and opportunities facing the University of Missouri System in the coming months. It discusses issues in higher education like accountability, access, budgets, and competition. Specific challenges in Missouri include attitudes toward funding, community college growth, the state economy, and producing enough STEM and healthcare professionals. The UM System aims to increase enrollment while maintaining standards, and improve outcomes. Budget cuts have offset declines in state support through tuition shifts. Priorities include strengthening P-20 education, accountability measures, and growing technology transfer revenue.
UMSL received full accreditation and was ranked highly in several programs. Biology professor Robert Ricklefs was elected to the National Academy of Sciences, and English professor Richard Cook received a Guggenheim Fellowship. UMSL was ranked 14th nationally for its positive impact on its metro area. The university broke several enrollment records and its Gateway for Greatness campaign has raised $83 million to date, setting a fundraising record.
Strategies for Effective Upskilling is a presentation by Chinwendu Peace in a Your Skill Boost Masterclass organisation by the Excellence Foundation for South Sudan on 08th and 09th June 2024 from 1 PM to 3 PM on each day.
How to Add Chatter in the odoo 17 ERP ModuleCeline George
In Odoo, the chatter is like a chat tool that helps you work together on records. You can leave notes and track things, making it easier to talk with your team and partners. Inside chatter, all communication history, activity, and changes will be displayed.
Biology UMKC students have been exploring their new Student Union since the start of the fall semester and reviews have been positive. As part of Homecoming Week, UMKC students, faculty, staff, and local community members officially dedicated the new Student Union on October 1, 2010. The document also includes links to an overview video, orientation video, and syllabus for a biology course, as well as search boxes for UMSL Online.
Missouri is transforming itself into a center for biotechnology and sustainable businesses. The state is attracting and supporting young companies working on problems like cancer, hunger, energy and the environment. Missouri offers affordable office space, financing, mentoring and resources to help these startups grow. Examples include a breast cancer treatment company and a producer of cholesterol-reducing soy products. The state's central location, low costs, top universities and collaborative spirit are fueling innovation and economic growth.
This document summarizes a presentation given by Gary D. Forsee, President of the University of Missouri system, about the impact of UM campuses in the Springfield area and ongoing efforts to improve operations through shared services. Key points include:
- UM has over 8,500 alumni and $23 million in economic impact in the Springfield area through jobs, taxes, and student spending.
- A benchmark study found opportunities to lower costs and improve services in finance, HR, IT, and procurement through increased automation, standardized processes, and regional shared services centers.
- Next steps include functional leader review of findings, identifying immediate improvements, and developing business cases for shared services center aggregation models.
President Gary Forsee reported to the UM Board of Curators on the following topics:
1) Annual operating expenses are down 10% year-to-date and plans are in place for FY11 based on current projections, as they work with state officials on the 2012 budget challenge.
2) A recent ranking showed 11 CEOs of S&P 500 companies graduated from the University of Missouri system, putting it among the top undergraduate alma maters.
3) Regional capital forums are being held to discuss campus capital needs, with the first in Columbia and more to follow in other cities.
4) Key tasks for 2010 include leadership evaluation, advancing economic development initiatives, and finalizing a shared services report in
This document provides an overview of information technology initiatives at the University of Missouri system. It discusses:
1. The mission of IT is to support administrative processes, teaching/learning, research, patient care, and economic development.
2. Examples of recent collaborations across UM campuses include shared learning management systems, intercampus networking, security policies, and procurement policies.
3. Selected accomplishments include implementing PeopleSoft modules, connecting campuses with a 10 Gbps network, retiring mainframes, and deploying new applications.
This document provides a summary of discussions from a Board of Curators meeting including:
- Budget discussions for 2011 and beyond including impacts of tuition and state funding changes.
- Developments in higher education at the state level including combining education agencies and defining board roles.
- Commitments, challenges, and obligations around state appropriations and funding changes.
- Discussions around implementing shared services across the University of Missouri system to reduce costs including appointing leaders and benchmarking activities from other institutions.
- Upcoming economic development events including a life sciences summit and groundbreaking ceremony.
This document provides the schedule and agenda for the Missouri Regional Life Sciences Summit being held on March 8-9 at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. The summit will bring together business and research leaders to accelerate the movement of life sciences innovations from the laboratory to the marketplace. The schedule lists the keynote speakers, breakout sessions on topics like translational medicine and commercialization, and panel discussions on building partnerships between industry and academia. The goal of the summit is to strengthen the regional economy by identifying discoveries with potential for private investment and job creation.
This document summarizes a Board of Curators meeting presentation on research and economic development. It discusses the role of the research and economic development office, highlights record numbers in invention disclosures and license agreements, and compares metrics to peer institutions. It also outlines commercialization facilities including research parks and goals for 2010 such as expanding partnerships and accelerating intellectual property commercialization.
The document summarizes accomplishments and challenges for the University of Missouri System in 2009 and looks ahead to 2010. It discusses:
1) Specific accomplishments in 2009 including growth in enrollment, degrees awarded, research funding, and economic development initiatives.
2) Challenges faced in 2009 such as budget cuts, hiring freezes, and pension funding issues in response to the state's fiscal crisis.
3) Commitments and obligations moving forward including investing in students and researchers despite budget uncertainties from the state, evaluating degree programs and learning models, and maintaining a focus on priorities like faculty, students, and research.
The document summarizes key topics from town hall meetings at the University of Missouri-Columbia, including higher education issues, the university's 10-year profile, budget concerns, and the governor's announcement to hold tuition flat for another year. It also outlines actions and evaluations the university will take in the next year related to degree programs, e-learning requirements, and pathways between education levels.
The document discusses the Technology Innovation Program (TIP) which provides funding for high-risk, high-reward research projects that address areas of critical national need. TIP focuses on funding collaborative projects between businesses, universities, and research institutions. In 2009, TIP funded projects in two areas: advanced sensing technologies and materials for infrastructure repair, and processes to accelerate the incorporation of advanced materials into manufacturing. The document provides details on TIP's goals, funding criteria, advisory board, identification of critical national needs, and past funding opportunities.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help boost feelings of calmness, happiness and focus.
The document provides an update on efforts to establish a statewide coalition in Missouri to advocate for higher education. It discusses outreach conducted with various higher education organizations across the state to gauge interest. It proposes creating a new non-profit organization called Missouri's Higher Education Partnership with a board, advisory council, supporters, and $200,000 annual budget. The organization would engage in research, education, and advocacy efforts to support higher education issues to legislators and opinion leaders across the state. An initial meeting is planned for interested supporters in November 2009 to discuss the new organization.
- Record enrollment of 31,314 students at the University of Missouri in 2009, with high academic quality and retention rates.
- MU has seen strong growth in research funding and ranks 12th nationally in life sciences funding from the National Science Foundation. It generates over $4.4 million in external research funds per week.
- A new $9.1 million life science business incubator was dedicated in May 2009 to help commercialize research from MU scientists. Products invented at MU have generated over $845 million in revenue.
The document summarizes enrollment trends, research funding, accreditation, rankings, and facilities needs at Missouri University of Science and Technology. Specifically:
- Enrollment has increased 41% since 2005, with growth in undergraduates, graduates, and non-engineering majors.
- Research funding increased in FY2009, with more proposals submitted and awarded.
- Accreditation reviews found concerns about lab equipment and increasing faculty along with enrollment.
- National rankings placed S&T as the 5th top technological research university and 12th best public university.
- Classroom and lab space needs to be expanded to support enrollment increases since 2000.
This document summarizes challenges and opportunities facing the University of Missouri System in the coming months. It discusses issues in higher education like accountability, access, budgets, and competition. Specific challenges in Missouri include attitudes toward funding, community college growth, the state economy, and producing enough STEM and healthcare professionals. The UM System aims to increase enrollment while maintaining standards, and improve outcomes. Budget cuts have offset declines in state support through tuition shifts. Priorities include strengthening P-20 education, accountability measures, and growing technology transfer revenue.
UMSL received full accreditation and was ranked highly in several programs. Biology professor Robert Ricklefs was elected to the National Academy of Sciences, and English professor Richard Cook received a Guggenheim Fellowship. UMSL was ranked 14th nationally for its positive impact on its metro area. The university broke several enrollment records and its Gateway for Greatness campaign has raised $83 million to date, setting a fundraising record.
Strategies for Effective Upskilling is a presentation by Chinwendu Peace in a Your Skill Boost Masterclass organisation by the Excellence Foundation for South Sudan on 08th and 09th June 2024 from 1 PM to 3 PM on each day.
How to Add Chatter in the odoo 17 ERP ModuleCeline George
In Odoo, the chatter is like a chat tool that helps you work together on records. You can leave notes and track things, making it easier to talk with your team and partners. Inside chatter, all communication history, activity, and changes will be displayed.
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