Table of Contents Preliminary Observations Preamble: The New Millennium I. Background and Context A Decade of Planning A Decade of Initiatives II. Vision for the Future Creating a Flagship Environment with Highly Selective Colleges and a University-wide Honors College Photonics Flagship Program Structural Biology An Integrated System with Flagship Programs College Planning in the Context of a Flagship Environment Establishing a Highly Selective Honors College Improving Teacher Education Expanding the Use of Technology in Teaching and Learning Faculty Professional Development in Teaching and Technology Supporting Academic Achievement Through K-16 Collaboration and Innovative College and Outreach Programs College Now Other Collaborative Programs Special Opportunities for Special Needs Outreach and Provisions for Special Populations Special Programs Services to Students with Disabilities Student Support Services: Tutoring and Supplemental Instruction, Advising and Counseling Child Care Enhancing Student Life Writing Across the Curriculum The University Proficiency Examination Articulation and Transfer Facilities Capital Budget Program Summary of the Current 5-year Capital Plan Establishing a CUNY-wide Economic Development Initiative Business Incubator Project Workforce Development III. Admission Assessment, Recruitment, Retention, Projected Enrollments 2000-2004 Admission Assessment Recruitment IV. Administrative Structures and Systems Restructuring of the Central Office (Office of the Chancellor) Performance Driven Executive Compensation Plan Management Information Systems Interaction with Other Colleges Financial Plan Conclusion Attachments Enrollment Projections: Table 1. Projected Total Headcount Special Programs Benchmarks Four-Year Minimum Targets for Academic Qualifications of First-time Freshmen Four-Year Minimum Targets for Academic Performance Four-Year Targets for Selected Post-Graduate Outcomes

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