What input have students, alumni, faculty, staff and others had on the process?
Throughout the process, the university has tried to reach out to various constituencies. Public forums were held with current students, faculty, staff and alumni during the fall semester. Chancellor Carney also consulted key alumni, community leaders and legislators. An alumni survey appeared in the Winter 2006 issue of the quarterly alumni magazine, UMR Magazine. Results were compiled in January 2007. Faculty, staff and current students were surveyed electronically in late January and early February 2007. The results were compiled in February 2007. In early February 2007, UMR contracted with consulting firm SimpsonScarborough to perform market research. Preliminary information was provided to university officials on March 12. The final report was sent March 22, 2007. SimpsonScarborough surveyed community leaders, corporate recruiters, prospective students and high school guidance counselors. In addition to the formal research and surveys, the university gathered input informally throu
Throughout the process, the university has tried to reach out to various constituencies. Public forums were held with current students, faculty, staff and alumni during the fall 2006 semester. Chancellor Carney also consulted key alumni, community leaders and legislators. An alumni survey appeared in the Winter 2006 issue of the quarterly alumni magazine, UMR Magazine. Results were compiled in January 2007. Faculty, staff and current students were surveyed electronically in late January and early February 2007. The results were compiled in February 2007. In early February 2007, the university contracted with consulting firm SimpsonScarborough to perform market research. Preliminary information was provided to university officials on March 12. The final report was sent March 22, 2007. SimpsonScarborough surveyed community leaders, corporate recruiters, prospective students and high school guidance counselors. In addition to the formal research and surveys, the university gathered input
