According to a 2006 analysis by McKinsey & Co., during the period from 2001 through 2005 the College added 111 administrative positions and cut 28 positions for a net growth of 83 positions in the College-only budget. This count does not include new positions in the professional schools; however, many central administrative positions provide support for the professional schools and have expanded in order to do so. The growth represented a 1.1 percent annual increase in administrative staff compared to a 3 percent annual growth in faculty during the same period.
New staff positions were added in a number areas.
The biggest increase came in the Development Office, which added 38 positions as we initiated the Campaign for the Dartmouth Experience.
We added 15 positions to provide direct support for the academic work of the faculty.
We added 19 staff early during this period in the Student Health Center, Athletics, Safety and Security, and Residential Life. Many of these additions came about as a result of the Student Life Initiative, which called for more professional staff in the residence halls and more support for students including students of color.
Unfunded government mandates also had an impact on the College and we added eight positions to comply with new regulatory rules in the International Office, Athletics, the Dean of the College area, and Finance and Administration. These individuals work to ensure that Dartmouth complies with expanding federal and state regulations.
We expanded the Dartmouth College Child Care Center by 8.5 staff in response to demands from faculty and staff families. The Upper Valley does not have as many childcare options as do more urban areas and the Day Care Center has an outstanding reputation as a truly excellent facility. The primary support for the Day Care Center comes from fees paid by faculty and staff for the care of their children.
Finally, we added additional positions for academic advising in the Dean of Faculty Office, community outreach, and information technology and a number of new positions in auxiliary services of the College that have their own income sources.
Executive Vice President for Finance and Administration Adam Keller, told us that "During the period from 2003 through 2006 we saw a reduction of 45 full time equivalent staff (excluding the professional schools and those paid on externally sponsored research). This occurred during a period of increasing federal grants requiring administrative support, the initiation of the Campaign for the Dartmouth Experience and increasing regulatory requirements post 9/11 and the Patriot Act."
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