SIUE - 2010 Chancellor's Address

SIUE Chancellor Vaughn Vandegrift delivered his annual address on Thursday, October 28, highlighting the important role SIUE is playing in enhancing the economy, attracting students and increasing the diversity of its student body. Vandegrift's address, Achieving National Recognition During the National Recession, was presented in SIUE's Meridian Ballroom this morning. He said that since 2005, the University has increased the size of its incoming freshman class by 18 percent - from 1,748 to 2,065 students - while maintaining an average ACT score of 22.5.

0:00 Introduction and Thanks
0:37 SIUE Vision and Economic Recession
1:31 2010 Freshman Enrollment
1:51 Commitment to Diversity
2:19 Enrollment Growth (current enrollment of 14,133)
3:10 Office of Admissions Recognized
3:50 Up and Coming by U.S. News Best Colleges list
4:17 Oustanding Capstone Experience by U.S. News Best Colleges
4:49 Top Midwest Master's Universities by U.S. News
5:57 Office of Financial Aid Recognized
6:22 Washington Monthly 2010 National College Rankings Ranked 46 of 551 master's universities
8:33 Kimmel Leadership Center Recognized
9:57 The Daily Beast names SIUE 21st safest campus in the nation
10:57 Police Department Recognized
11:20 National Recognition of Faculty and Staff ($29mm in grants and contracts)
13:22 East St. Louis Center & Faculty/Staff Recognized
13:47 Growing Nationally and Serving Locally
14:20 SIUE Nature Preserve Proposed Site (pending approval)
15:36 Preserve staff recognized
15:48 Economic Impact (32% increase since 2005)
19:08 Progress During a Recession
20:02 Cost Saving Measures
20:33 SIUE Staff Recognized
21:30 Alternative Funding State Commission
21:48 FY11 Outlook
22:53 UPBC Recognized
23:33 Commitment to Increasing Retention and Improving Graduation Rates
25:02 Academic Advising Recognized
25:43 First Year in Student Success Center
26:47 Student Success Center and International Programs Recognized
27:13 Lincoln Plan - Accountability to our Constituents
28:30 URCA - Commitment to Improving Student Outcomes
30:07 Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities Recognized
30:36 Enhancing Student Life
32:04 Campus Life Video
37:05 Campus Life Recognized
37:31 Science Building & Art and Design Construction
38:10 Planned Construction - Greek Housing
38:58 Planned Construction - Vadalabene Center
39:43 Transition to NCAA Division 1
40:23 NCAA Certification Self-Study Steering Committee Recognized
41:03 Capital Campaign
41:43 Closing Remarks - Go Cougars, Go Big E

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