Planning Process

Our 5 Guiding Principles

Foster an "all in" mind set.
The more people we engage in defining the strategic plan,
the more people will be involved in its execution.

Imagine what could be.
Challenge conventional thinking and what has been done in the past.
Expect to be surprised and amazed.

Place our students at the center.
Ensure decisions align with our mission, vision,
values and strategic themes.

Make decisive choices.
Prioritize rigorously so we are clear on what we should do,
and even more importantly, what we should not do.

Remain flexible and open-minded.
The strategic plan should evolve incrementally
each time new data or insights have been identified.

1. Form project management and

strategy committees;

ratify project charter

(Jan 2022)

2. Hold kickoff meeting
(Mar 2022)

3. Conduct internal and external scans
(Feb – May 2022)

4. Conduct SOAR Sessions

(Apr 2022)

5. Conduct SOAR survey; organize and
analyze datasets
(May – Jul 2022)

6. Hold strategy committee retreat to establish key priorities and strategic trails
(Aug 2022)

7. Conduct readouts and listening sessions around key priorities and strategic trails

(Sep 2022)

8. Refine key priorities and strategic trails
(Sep – Nov 2022)

9. Finalize strategic plan,

implementation process
(Dec 2022 – Feb 2023)

10. Publish plans;

align Divisions

and Units; develop assessment plans

(Mar – Oct 2023)