Beth Bukoski

Asst prof of higher ed at U of Louisville; dedicated to equity, diversity, & student success; a feminist & ally. All opinions my own; RTs not endorsements.

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#UofLState2013 ended with the charting our course video ... Answering the question of why we do this ...

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#UofLState2013 'if we do not lead who will? We are the inst that leads.'

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#UofLState2013 says we could throw in the towel w 21st, could stay with 2020 and hope for manna from heaven ... But we have no choice...

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#UofLState2013 recollection of sports announcers saying UofL didn't have a chance ... Let us not underestimate ourselves.

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#UofLState2013 final emphasis to improve research infrastructure ...

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#UofLState2013 why? Right thing to do. Change will happen & we should drive the change. 21st c best hope to support research and teaching

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#UofLState2013 4: cont w strategies but create systemic changes in how we do business. Highest priority.

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#UofLState2013 3: discussed SWOT analysis disjoints ... Must address those and be less risk adverse... Not sure what #3 is abt

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#UofLState2013 2: ensure we are globally engaged. Student-centered.

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#UofLState2013 four steps: finalize plan for teaching, research, service along interdisciplinary lines and building on strengths

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#UofLState2013 now referencing 21st c plan ...

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#UofLState2013 a thank you to the faculty (basically saying thanks for bearing the brunt b/c we couldn't do the hiring we wanted to) ...

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#UofLState2013 ... Must focus on not just money, but our balance sheet .. And we need to 'plant seeds in the community that will bear fruit'

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#UofLState2013 Lot of talk about external pressures, devaluing of higher ed (both mission and how we do things)

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#UofLState2013 reference to penn state ... Interested reference to forestall a possibly slippery slope regarding athletic kingdom building

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#UofLState2013 the unknowns of the swamp? What does that mean ...

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#UofLState2013 budget cuts = time to be critical, support healthcare and social services ... and emphasis on value of college degree

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#UofLState2013 it's great to be a cardinal ... Begins with athletics ... Moves to media ... Academic prep of freshman ... And music

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Super hot outside but Comstock is nice and cool! #UofLStateofUniversity13

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Community college grads are making more money than you think http://t.co/bDd1F9ONtE