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Planning Process

Strategic Plan

For more than a year, members of the Strategic Design and Planning Steering Committee have been getting campus feedback to identify the university’s priorities and goals for the next decade. Read on to learn what they have done and have yet to accomplish.

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Committee Activities

  • The committee reviewed survey results and compiled peer benchmark data related to strategic metrics and initiatives.
  • The committee began to formulate elements of a SWOT/SOAR analysis with a goal of presenting findings to the new chancellor in late spring or early summer.
  • The committee continued discussions on the peer benchmark study and stakeholder engagement.
  • The committee affirmed its commitment to continue the initial stages of the strategic planning process in the wake of Chancellor Sartarelli’s retirement announcement.
  • The committee engaged in professional development and discussions.
    • Workshops from strategic planning experts from the Society of College and University Planning (SCUP) on the foundations and design of integrated planning.
    • Review progress of existing strategic plan metrics.
    • Conversations related to existing strengths and opportunities for campus.
  • A draft timeline and list of activities was developed.
  • The early stages of forming a robust peer benchmark study to be conducted in fall 2021.
  • Extending the current strategic plan through the end of the 2021-22 academic year.
  • Discussions with national thought leaders related to design thinking models and strategic planning.
  • Identification of co-chairs of the committee:
    • Provost Jamie Winebrake
    • Faculty Senate President Nathan Grove
    • Staff Senate Immediate Past Chair Susan Smith
  • Identification of members of a Steering Committee comprising members from across campus constituencies representing various roles and units.

Strategic Plan Development Stages

  • Environmental Scan and Benchmarking
  • Initial Stakeholder Engagement
    • Open Forum and Presentation of Data
    • Survey of Campus
    • Invitation to Participate
  • Establish Teams and Internal Review of Institution
    • Workgroup 1 - Mission/Vision/Values
    • Workgroup 2 - SWOT Analysis
  • Continued Stakeholder Engagement
    • Discussions with Campus Governance Groups, Open Fora and Call for Input
  • Identifying Priorities and Goals
    • Form Workgroups around Strategic Issues (From SWOT)
    • Determine Strategic Priorities and Overarching Goals
  • Solicit Campus Feedback and Continued Stakeholder Engagement
  • Define Strategies and Actions
  • Identify Metrics of Success
    • Definitions and Baselines
    • Yearly Targets
  • Campus Review of Draft Strategic Plan
    • Solicit Feedback from Stakeholders and Governance Groups
    • Discuss Updates to Mission/Vision/Values, Strategic Priorities, Goals, Strategies and Actions
    • Incorporate Feedback, Review and Make Edits
  • Develop Implementation Plan and Timeline for Review
  • Finalize Strategic Plan and Present to Campus
  • Gain Endorsement from Campus Governance Groups
Previous Updates About the Strategic Planning Process
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