History of Strategic Planning

The history of the strategic planning process for the College of Education and Human Development at Western Michigan University.

• July 30, 2013: Donor luncheon
• Aug. 28, 2013: Staff focus group
• Sept. 4, 2013: Chairs focus group
• Sept. 13, 2013: Faculty and student focus groups
• Oct. 14-15, 2013: Retreat for committee members

• Nov. 8 and 9, 2013: Town hall meeting
• December 2013
  
  • Disseminate final draft of the map, town hall meeting feedback notes, and implementation plan to the college, department chairs and post online.
  • Announce the sponsoring leader (Ming Li) and project leaders (Kathy Cummings and Chris Cheatham) for the implementation of the strategic plan.
  • Select co-leaders (front line leaders) for the five priority implementation teams:
    1. Clarify and communicate college's identity and contribution
    2. Culture and engagement
    3. Recruiting, enrollment and retention
    4. Outcome assessment and program quality
    5. Alternative revenue streams
• January 2014
  
  • Select priority implementation team members and meet with Tim Fallon to review how to write priority implementation plans.
• February 2014
  
  • Complete draft plans for the five priorities.
• March 2014
  
  • Co-leads meet to discuss coordination and resources for priority implementation plans.
  • Begin implementation of priority plans.