Establish a Strategic Planning Committee consisting of key stakeholders, including faculty, staff, students, alumni and community members. Provide charge; define roles and responsibilities.
Layout the number of opportunities and methods for feedback.
Preview survey to gather input on college values and essence. Use the 100 days report and discussion feedback to develop questions; tailor for faculty, staff, students, alumni, parents, trustees and friends.
January: Community Discussion
Discuss and seek alignment on the College’s values, essence and distinction.
An initial SOAR analysis to provide information to the Working Groups on the college’s strengths, opportunities, aspirations and expected results.
Two sessions offered—one in-person, one virtual; scheduled after classes are in session.
Dates: Tuesday, Jan. 23, 11 a.m.-noon in the Platt Center Green Room, Tuesday, Jan. 23, 6-7 p.m. via Zoom.
February: Values, Essence, Distinction
Opportunities for segments of our community to provide ideas and input into the SOAR analysis:
Student-focused SOAR analysis – Feb. 20, 11 a.m.–Noon in the Aviation Room
Staff-focused SOAR analysis – Feb. 22, 9–10 a.m. in the Aviation Room
Faculty-focused SOAR analysis – Feb. 22, Noon–1 p.m. in the Green Room
Each working group will develop a draft statement—in response to its charge and potential questions—that reflects the College’s values, essence, distinction and SOAR analysis.
Share the drafts with the College community for feedback and refinement.
March: Strategic Goals and Initiatives
Each working group will draft strategic goals and initiatives—in response to its charge and potential questions—that align with the mission, values, essence, distinction and SOAR analysis.
Share the drafts with the College community for feedback and refinement.
April/May: Stakeholder Engagement
The Steering Committee will engage faculty, students, staff, alumni and community members to gather feedback on a draft plan.
Two sessions offered—one in-person, one virtual; scheduled after classes are in session.
Dates: Wednesday, April 24, 11 a.m.–noon in the Platt Center Green Room, Wednesday, April 24, 6-7 p.m. via Zoom.
Revise the plan based on stakeholder input.
June: Finalize the Plan
Integrate all feedback and finalize the strategic plan.
Develop a presentation for the Board of Trustees.
July: Board of Trustees Preview
Present the plan to the Board of Trustees for initial feedback.
Make any adjustments based on trustee feedback.
Prepare for a more comprehensive presentation in October.
August: Plan Refinement
Make final refinements to the plan based on any additional feedback.
Develop a comprehensive plan presentation for the Board of Trustees.
September: Board of Trustees Approval
Present the final strategic plan to the Board of Trustees for approval.
Obtain final approval from the Board of Trustees.
October: Plan Implementation
Begin implementing the approved strategic plan.
Develop an implementation schedule and allocate resources accordingly.