Committee Mission

The mission of the 2002-2003 EKU Strategic Planning Committee (SPC) is to continue the planning process for EKU, building the next iteration of our plan upon the work of the past. In doing so, the committee will successfully complete the charge given by the University President no later than May 13, 2003.

Goals
To accomplish its mission, the SPC will:

1. Develop an inclusive strategic planning process.
2. Implement an inclusive strategic planning process in order to review the mission, and develop a vision, goals, and strategic directions at the institution level.
3. Develop a plan for linking the budget and strategic planning processes.
4. Develop a strategic plan template to be implemented across campus.
5. Develop the role and responsibility of the SPC beyond May 13, 2003.
6. Develop a process for implementation, assessment, and review of the strategic planning process.
7. Communicate and/or solicit input from internal and external stakeholders.

To fulfill these goals, the SPC will:

• Be inclusive and representative of internal and external stakeholders.
• Be professional.
• Be efficient and effective.
• Communicate regularly with constituents (be the voice).
• Build upon the work of past planning efforts.
• Use technology.
• Develop quality products to meet stakeholders' needs.
• Focus on broad issues/big picture.
• Develop a process that will empower individuals.
• Combine flexible organizational structures with a commitment to plan regularly.

SPC Structure:

Strategic Planning Process Subcommittee: The purpose of this subcommittee is to develop a strategic planning process that will be implemented with the entire SPC and the campus community to revisit the EKU Mission and to develop a limited number of strategic directions. (Chair: Doug Whitlock, Doug.Whitlock@eku.edu)

Strategic Plan Subcommittee: The purpose of this subcommittee is to identify and prepare the elements of the EKU Strategic Plan and a template for all university levels. (Chair: Darryl Barnett:DB.Barnett@eku.edu)

Budget and Strategic Plan Subcommittee: The purpose of this subcommittee is to develop a plan to link the strategic directions with the budget process and allocations for the 2004 and beyond academic year. (Chair: Ken Johnston, Ken.Johnston@eku.edu)

Assessment and Review Subcommittee: The purpose of this subcommittee is to develop the role of the SPC committee and the mechanism by which the strategic planning process will be assessed and a plan by which the assessment will be used to improve and modify the institutional plan. (Chair:Paul Wirtz, Paul.Wirtz@eku.edu)

Communications Subcommittee: The purpose of this subcommittee is to ensure that communication occurs between the SPC and our constituencies; in addition, this subcommittee should assist SPC in gaining participation from the community. (Chair: Sarah Hajjar, Sarah.Hajjar@eku.edu)

Eastern Kentucky University
2002-2003 Strategic Planning Process

• Appoint Strategic Planning Committee (SPC) (October)
• Determine SPC Mission and Goals (November)
• Determine SPC Structure to accomplish mission and goals (November)
• Determine subcommittee goals and timelines (November, December)
• Develop a strategic planning process (November, December)
• Develop Strategic Plan Template and Timeline (December)
• Develop a strategic planning process implementation plan (December)
• Determine EKU Stakeholders* (December)
• Identify Key Performance Indicators of EKU* (Expectations and Measures of Success) (Dec.)
• Develop a communication matrix (December, January)
• Announce SPC and process to community (December, January)
• Identify Organizational Values* (January)
• Develop a Statement of Vision* (January, February)
• Conduct an Environmental Scan* (January, February)
  • External assessment via experts and stakeholder input
  • Internal assessment via Institutional Research, Facilities Master Plan, Assessment,
  • Program Review, Stakeholder input (Data for Key Performance Indicators, etc.)
• Conduct SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) Analyses with external and internal stakeholders* (January, February, March)
• Generate ideas for reducing impact of threats and weaknesses, and for seizing opportunities and strengths (i.e., gaps, obstacles, etc.)* (February, March)
• Review Mission and Purpose* (March)
• Develop Institutional Level Goals and Strategic Directions* (March, April)
• Develop Strategic Plan: gather input and feedback from community* (March, April)
• Submit Strategic Plan to EKU President (May 13)