Strategic Plan Timeline

November/December: Preparatory Phase

  • Establish a Strategic Planning Committee consisting of key stakeholders, including faculty, staff, students, alumni and community members. Provide charge; define roles and responsibilities.
  • Strategic Plan Info Session-Nov. 30. (View recording)
  • The difference between the First 100 Days Report and the strategic plan.
  • Why you (the community) need to be involved in this process.
    • First 100 days was not comprehensive.
    • Appreciation to all for the time we are all putting into this work.
  • Review timeline, share steering committee makeup, explain SOAR.
  • 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.