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Convocation Week 2008Strategic & Academic Action Planning Update

SCSU Strategic Action Planning ProcessIntegration & ImplementationStrategic & Academic Action Plan DevelopmentSelf-Study & Issue IdentificationHLC Self-StudyDepartment Planning ReportsWork Group RecommendationsUniversity GoalDistinctive CharacteristicsOrganizational objectives & prioritiesStrategic Objective Implementation PlansXXXXXXXUnit Strategic & Work PlansStrategy MapStrategic Objectives

University GoalTo become the best comprehensive state university in the Upper Midwest, recognized by our peers as a leader in our region

Distinctive CharacteristicsWe believe that St. Cloud State has four distinctive characteristics, or sets of knowledge, strengths and qualities, that we must focus on if we are to achieve our goal of becoming the best comprehensive state university in the Upper Midwest.

Accessibility that leads to success: St. Cloud State University will become distinctive by providing access to a high quality education with a commitment to individual student success.

Character that reflects our region: St. Cloud State University will become distinctive by offering an array of programs that reflect the character of our region with a commitment to meeting the needs of our community.

Education that drives knowledge into action: St. Cloud State University will become distinctive by preparing our students for success in work and life through integrated learning and the expert and innovative application of knowledge.

A portfolio of distinctive programs: St. Cloud State University will become distinctive by building on our prominent programs with the addition of new programs that hold the greatest promise of contributing to our future success.

Strategic Action Planning Summer 2008Leadership Team Strategic Visioning RetreatsOnline & Distributed LearningTechnologyIntegrating Planning & BudgetingGlobal Commitment

Student/StakeholderResource StewardshipOrganizational ProcessesOrganizational ReadinessSCSU Strategy MapProvide students with the best possible educationBe accountable to our stakeholdersRecruit, develop & retain a high-quality workforcePromote cooperation & collegiality among employeesPromote a worldview among employeesRecognize & reward employee actions that promote strategic objectivesMaintain affordable tuition & feesIncrease communication w/internal & external stakeholdersAchieve appropriate & realistic enrollment goalsIncrease access to SCSUEmbrace & foster diversity Build institutional capacity for change to meet future opportunities & challengesEnsure availability of appropriate tools for learningEnsure use of & access to timely & accurate data & informationEnsure all individuals are safe & valued so they can be successfulEncourage employee engagement with external stakeholdersPromote & support intentional and informal learningIncrease & appropriately manage input and support from external communitiesR1R4R5OP3OP2OP1OR1OR2OR3OR4OR5OR6OR7OR9OR8S2S5Provide a high quality, integrated learning experience for our studentsS3Improve the satisfaction of our studentsS4S1Promote & support student-centered serviceOP4Develop distinctive programs & services that meet student & market demandEnsure institutional resources are allocated to support strategic objectivesR2R3 Increase & evaluate use of multiple delivery options for programs & services OP6Continuously improve through evaluation, assessment & innovationOP56Student/StakeholderResource StewardshipOrganizational ProcessesOrganizational ReadinessAccessibility that leads to successProvide students with the best possible educationBe accountable to our stakeholdersRecruit, develop & retain a high-quality workforceInstill commitment to excellent student service throughout the UniversityPromote a worldview among employeesRecognize & reward employee actions that promote strategic objectivesMaintain affordable tuition & feesIncrease communication w/internal & external stakeholdersAchieve appropriate & realistic enrollment goalsIncrease access to SCSUDevelop system to understand & respond to needs of UR studentsDevelop a diversity plan Define & implement a CRM programEnsure availability of appropriate tools for learningEnsure use of & access to timely & accurate data & informationEnsure all individuals are safe & valued so they can be successfulEncourage employee engagement with external stakeholdersCreate integrated First Year Experience ProgramIncrease & appropriately manage input and support from external communitiesR1R4R5OP3OP2OP1OR1OR2OR3OR4OR5OR6OR7OR9OR8S2S5Provide a high quality, integrated learning experience for our studentsS3Improve the satisfaction of our studentsS4S1Strengthen & align academic support services OP4Develop an integrated student experience that provides support from appl. to post-graduationDevelop Residential Living PlanR2R3 Develop plan for on-line & distributed learning OP6Explore integration of business & academic support servicesOP57Student/StakeholderResource StewardshipOrganizational ProcessesOrganizational ReadinessCharacter that reflects our regionProvide students with the best possible educationBe accountable to our stakeholdersRecruit, develop & retain a high-quality workforcePromote cooperation & collegiality among employeesPromote a worldview among employeesRecognize & reward employee actions that promote strategic objectivesMaintain affordable tuition & feesDevelop & strengthen preK-16 relationshipsExpand STEM initiativesAchieve appropriate & realistic enrollment goalsIncrease access to SCSUEmbrace & foster diversity Build institutional capacity for change to meet future opportunities & challengesEnsure availability of appropriate tools for learningEnsure use of & access to timely & accurate data & informationEnsure all individuals are safe & valued so they can be successfulDevelop focus & strength in building healthy communitiesExpand service learning opportunities for studentsInstitutionalize our commitment to civic & community engagementR1R4R5OP3OP2OP1OR1OR2OR3OR4OR5OR6OR7OR9OR8S2S5Provide a high quality, integrated learning experience for our studentsS3Improve the satisfaction of our studentsS4S1Promote & support student-centered serviceOP4Ensure institutional resources are allocated to support strategic objectivesR2 Increase & evaluate use of multiple delivery options for programs & services OP6Assess community engagement effortsOP5Develop distinctive programs & services that meet student & market demandR38Student/StakeholderResource StewardshipOrganizational ProcessesOrganizational ReadinessEducation that drives knowledge into actionProvide students with the best possible educationBe accountable to our stakeholdersCreate & foster a community of scholarsPromote cooperation & collegiality among employeesLive into our global commitmentRecognize & reward employee actions that promote strategic objectivesMaintain affordable tuition & feesIncrease communication w/internal & external stakeholdersAchieve appropriate & realistic enrollment goalsIncrease access to SCSULive into our global commitment Develop institutional commitment to assessing & improving student learningEnsure availability of appropriate tools for learningEnsure use of & access to timely & accurate data & informationEnsure all individuals are safe & valued so they can be successfulEncourage employee engagement with external stakeholdersCreate & foster a community of scholarsEnhance co-curricular programmingIncrease & appropriately manage input and support from external communitiesR1R4R5OP3OP2OP1OR1OR2OR3OR4OR5OR6OR7OR9OR8S2S5Provide a high quality, integrated learning experience for our studentsS3Improve the satisfaction of our studentsS4S1Promote & support student-centered serviceOP4Ensure institutional resources are allocated to support strategic objectivesR2 Increase & evaluate use of multiple delivery options for programs & services OP6Develop institutional learning outcomes aligned with LEAP principlesOP5Develop distinctive programs & services that meet student & market demandR39Student/StakeholderResource StewardshipOrganizational ProcessesOrganizational ReadinessA portfolio of distinctive programsProvide students with the best possible educationBe accountable to our stakeholdersRecruit, develop & retain a high-quality workforcePromote cooperation & collegiality among employeesPromote a worldview among employeesRecognize & reward employee actions that promote strategic objectivesMaintain affordable tuition & feesIncrease communication w/internal & external stakeholdersAchieve appropriate & realistic enrollment goalsIncrease access to SCSUEmbrace & foster diversity Develop integrated planning & budgeting modelDevelop strategy to promote campus sustainabilityEnsure availability of appropriate tools for learningDevelop market analysis & forecasting capabilitiesEnsure all individuals are safe & valued so they can be successfulEncourage employee engagement with external stakeholdersPromote & support intentional and informal learningIncrease & appropriately manage input and support from external communitiesR1R4R5OP3OP2OP1OR1OR2OR3OR4OR5OR6OR7OR9OR8S2S5Provide a high quality, integrated learning experience for our studentsS3Improve the satisfaction of our studentsS4S1Promote & support student-centered serviceOP4Expand grad educationBuild interdisciplinary progCreate School of Health SciIncrease brand of HCOBCreate culture and environment for program investment and developmentR2R3 Develop Twin Cities strategy OP6Develop vision for Social Sciences & creative/performing artsDevelop sustainability programsOP510Student/StakeholderResource StewardshipOrganizational ProcessesOrganizational ReadinessInstitutional capacity for excellence and innovationProvide students with the best possible educationBe accountable to our stakeholdersImprove employee recruitment & hiringImprove employee development & recognitionPromote cooperation & collegiality among employeesPromote a worldview among employeesRecognize & reward employee actions that promote strategic objectivesMaintain affordable tuition & feesStrengthen our approach to alumni relationsImplement signage improve.Create comm. impact statementImprove enrollment analysis capabilityIncrease access to SCSUEmbrace & foster diversity Implement continuous improvement modelImplement vision of technology planFully develop University Data SystemImplement peer benchmarking systemEnsure all individuals are safe & valued so they can be successfulEncourage employee engagement with external stakeholdersPromote & support intentional and informal learningDevelop unit-based priorities for supportIncrease major gift poolEnhance reputation of SCSUR1R4R5OP3OP2OP1OR1OR2OR3OR4OR5OR6OR7OR9OR8S2S5Provide a high quality, integrated learning experience for our studentsS3Improve the satisfaction of our studentsS4S1Promote & support student-centered serviceOP4Develop distinctive programs & services that meet student & market demandCreate space needed for critical programsDevelop ability to model staffing levels R2R3 Increase & evaluate use of multiple delivery options for programs & services OP6Develop planning, evaluation & data infrastructureCreate frameworks for policy review & business practices improvementOP511Strategic Action Plan ObjectivesAccessibility that leads to successDevelop plan for on-line and distributed learning programsDevelop integrated student experience that provides support from application to post-graduationEmbrace and foster diversityInstill a commitment to quality student service throughout the university

Strategic Action Plan ObjectivesCharacter that reflects our regionInstitutionalize our commitment to civic and community engagementDevelop and strengthen preK-16 partnershipsExpand Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) initiativesDevelop and focus strength on building healthy communities

Strategic Action Plan ObjectivesEducation that drives knowledge into actionProvide a high quality, integrated learning experience for our studentsCreate and foster a community of scholarsLive into our global commitment

Strategic Action Plan ObjectivesA portfolio of distinctive programs:.Create a culture and environment for program investment and new program developmentExpand graduate education opportunities that fit student and market demandBuild interdisciplinary programs and collaborations with clear research and service connectionCreate a School of Health Sciences within the College of Science & EngineeringIncrease the brand value of the G.R. Herberger College of BusinessDevelop an integrated vision for the Social SciencesDevelop an integrated vision for the creative and performing artsDevelop sustainability programs

Strategic Action Plan ObjectivesInstitutional capacity for excellence and innovationRecruit, develop, and retain a high-quality workforceDevelop planning, assessment and evaluation, and data infrastructures to support continuous improvementImplement vision of the comprehensive technology planCreate the space we need to house critical current and future programsDevelop ability to project enrollment and student demand and model staffing levelsDevelop unit-based priorities for private support leading to a comprehensive fundraising campaignStrengthen our approach to alumni relationsEnhance the reputation of our university through strategic communication effortsImplement phased improvements in signage

Student/StakeholderResource StewardshipOrganizational ProcessesOrganizational ReadinessNumber of strategic objectives & initiatives by organizational objectiveProvide students with the best possible educationBe accountable to our stakeholders2Promote cooperation & collegiality among employees11Maintain affordable tuition & fees72Increase access to SCSU4 513Ensure all individuals are safe & valued so they can be successful146R1R4R5OP3OP2OP1OR1OR2OR3OR4OR5OR6OR7OR9OR8S2S5Provide a high quality, integrated learning experience for our studentsS3Improve the satisfaction of our studentsS4S12OP448R2R3 2 OP611OP517Institutional Measures & IndicatorsStudent Service OrientationStudent Experiential LearningStudent Learning OutcomesStudent Satisfaction Index6-yr Graduation RateRetention RateProgram MixGifts and GrantsEnrollmentDiversityCommunity Engagement & Outreach Alumni Engagement Assessment & EvaluationEmployee Development & SatisfactionTechnology & ToolsInstitutional Resources

Student/StakeholderResource StewardshipOrganizational ProcessesOrganizational ReadinessInstitutional Measures & IndicatorsGraduation RateRetention RateEmployee Development IndicatorDiversity IndicatorEmployee Development IndicatorInstitutional Resources IndicatorAlumni Engagement IndicatorEnrollment IndicatorEnrollment IndicatorDiversity Indicator Assessment & Evaluation IndicatorTechnology & Tools IndicatorAssessment & Evaluation IndicatorEmployee Development IndicatorCommunity Engagement IndicatorStudent Experiential Learning IndicatorCommunity Engagement IndicatorGifts & Grants IndicatorR1R4R5OP3OP2OP1OR1OR2OR3OR4OR5OR6OR7OR9OR8S2S5Student Experiential Learning IndicatorStudent Learning Outcomes Ind. S3Student Satisfaction IndexS4S1Student Service Orientation IndicatorOP4Program Mix IndicatorInstitutional Resources IndicatorR2R3 Enrollment Indicator OP6Assessment & Evaluation IndicatorOP519SCSU Strategic Action Planning ProcessIntegration & ImplementationStrategic & Academic Action Plan DevelopmentSelf-Study & Issue IdentificationHLC Self-StudyDepartment Planning ReportsWork Group RecommendationsUniversity GoalDistinctive CharacteristicsOrganizational objectives & prioritiesStrategic Objective Implementation PlansXXXXXXXUnit Strategic & Work PlansStrategy MapStrategic Objectives

Strategic Action Planning Fall 2008 & Spring 2009Strategic Objective implementation plans to be completedInterdisciplinary program development and prioritizationGraduate program development prioritizationSTEM InitiativesCreation of School of Health SciencesPre-K-14 InitiativesStudent service initiativeBuilding healthy communities initiativeInstitutional outcomes initiativeSustainability Integrating business and student support services