2002 Retreat Agenda

Monday, August 12, 2002

8:30 - 9:00 a.m.—Arrival
Oak Ridge Center staff will greet you in the lobby and direct you to our conference room - C208.

Morning Session I/Room C208

9:00 - 9:10 a.m.—Welcome
President Richard Davenport

9:10 - 9:40 a.m.—Discussion/Morning Breakout Groups
Include Refreshment Break with Discussions

• What is a modern university?
• What are the obstacles to becoming a modern university?

9:40 - 11:10 a.m.—Group Leaders report discussion outcomes
Richard Davenport, Facilitator

Morning Session II

11:10 - 11:40 a.m.—Introduction of Topic
Karen Boubel, Facilitator

• MSU's New Web Site—Mark Johnson
• Image Survey—Kathy Trauger
• Student Profile Information—Rollie Rowe

11:40 - 12:20 p.m.—Entire Group Discussion:

• What is MSU's current image?
• What would you like MSU's image to be in two to four years?

12:20 - 1:30 p.m.—Lunch and relaxation time
Lunch will be served buffet style in the Seasons Restaurant.

Afternoon Session I

1:30 - 1:40 p.m.—What are MSU's traditions, cultures and values?
Richard Davenport

1:40 - 2:10 p.m.—Discussion/Afternoon Break Groups:

• What are the top three or four campus values we should promote?
• What should be the top three or four campus goals for MSU during the next one to three years?

2:10 - 2:25 p.m.—Afternoon refreshment break
15 minutes

Afternoon Session II

2:25 - 4:00 p.m.—Group Leaders report discussion outcomes
Don Larsson, Facilitator

4:00 - 4:30 p.m.—Wrap-up and Closing
Richard Davenport

4:30 p.m.—Return to Mankato