Strategic Planning Committee

2007 – 2010 Strategic Plan

The Strategic Plan introduced in April 2005 was updated and released by the Strategic Planning Committee during the fall town meeting in August 2007. The main components of the Division of Student Affair's 2007-2010 strategic plan remain the same and are found below. Departments continue to plan goals based on the six Critical Issues. A new component of the plan are Division Initiatives (DI). DIs are organization-wide efforts to move the Division forward and are based on trends that affect our work, best practices, and organizational resources. Three DIs were identified.

Division Initiatives

• Initiative 1: Position the Division to be environmentally sustainable
• Initiative 2: Develop a comprehensive and strategic approach to Division-wide assessment.
• Initiative 3: Develop an organizational philosophy and plan that will guide our interactions with parents.

The Strategic Planning Committee has completed meetings with the newly appointed chairs of the three Division Initiative (DI) Committees (Sustainability, Assessment, and Partnering with Parents). The DI committees have started preparing the groundwork for generating their respective plans that will move the Division of Student Affairs forward on these three fronts.

Mission Statement

The Division of Student Affairs provides programs, services, and co-curricular experiences that enhance student success. Our efforts support the development of the whole person by fostering an awareness of lifelong learning and promoting the development of skills for effective citizenship in a diverse world. We promote a vibrant intellectual climate that supports an active and inclusive community. We strive to be reflective and intentional in an ever–changing environment.

Vision Statement

Through a strong community–centered environment, we will work together with integrity to enhance campus life by creating a sense of ownership, responsibility, and confidence in the University. We will send forth graduates who will make outstanding contributions to society.

Guiding Principles

• Collaboration: Our strength and impact on this campus as a coordinated team can and will be extraordinary.
• Credibility and Confidence through Competence: Students, staff and faculty gravitate to organizations and individuals who are knowledgeable and thoughtful in their affairs.
• Initiative: We create opportunities that encourage and reward new ideas.
• Integrity:
  • Play by the rules: Individually and collectively, we meet the expectations and guidelines of our colleagues and the University.
  • Transparency: Our staff and constituents must know and understand the "what" and "why" of what we do. We are inclusive of those we serve in our planning and our operations.
  • Stewardship: Appropriately maintain and manage our resources.
• Reliability: There is no greater compliment than being that person or team others can count on in both good and challenging times.
• Service: Offer what we do in the best way possible, while thoughtfully balancing education needs and customer service.

Critical Issues

Areas of emphasis where the Division will focus its resources:

• ASSESSMENT AND EXCELLENCE: Measure excellence through planned assessment using recognized standards.
• COLLABORATION: Initiate and enhance partnerships in the Division and across the University community.
• COMMUNICATION: Improve communication within departments and across the Division.
• COMMUNITY: Foster pride and ownership through involvement.
• DIVERSITY: Demonstrate respect and support for diversity.
• TECHNOLOGY: Promote thoughtful use and continued integration of technology.

Committee Members