Developing a Sustainable Financial Model

Explore revenue-generating opportunities for the school and develop two to four specific business plans.

Current options being explored include additional study abroad, summer school, master-level, and certificate programs. We have hired a consultant to evaluate potential for expansion of master-level programs and certificates.

Evaluate administrative support in departments to determine which services are currently needed but not provided and which may be redundant. This will be explored as part of Tufts Effectiveness in Administrative Management (TEAM) effort.

The foundations for this two-year $25M annual fund goal have already been laid, and solicitations began in earnest July 2012. By December 2012, more than $5M had been raised.

Hired a second person in the A&S research affairs office in 2012 and added additional administrative support with the opening of 200 Boston Ave. in fall 2012. Changing ICR policy to encourage grantsmanship and hiring a third person in A&S grants administration/sponsored programs in FY13-FY14. We will be working closely with the new vice provost for research administration to develop efforts across the schools at Tufts.

Expanded the concept of "road shows" in which A&S deans will meet with alumni and friends of Tufts across the country to build support for the Annual Fund. The A&S Board has made a commitment to support the Cohen renovation project through solicitations.