Core Value Statement Workshops – February 2019 Strategic Plan 2025 Core Value Statement Workshops – February 2019

Strategic plan development May ‘18 Retire current plan, commission new June ‘18 Ideate w Sr. Leadership August ‘18 Establish lens, framework, assumptions, + process w board Fall ‘18 Develop draft plan Spring ‘19 Develop KPIs, + multi-year budget model May ‘19 Adopt new plan Strategic plan development Unity College 2025 Workshops - February 2019

Iteration & Opportunity What does an iterative approach mean for the development of the plan? Collaborative work to create the framework No “final document” – audiences, objectives, initiatives will be identified and change over time Get involved early and often What does an iterative approach mean for the implementation of the plan? Some of our day-to-day work goes on Some of our time and resources will re-orient around new initiatives as needed How will Unity College 2025 help Unity College achieve our mission? Growth into new markets, new revenue opportunities Ensuring the longevity of Unity College through realizing enterprise education Unity College 2025 Workshops – February 2019

Status of the plan Unity College 2025 Workshops – February 2019 Mission Statement – NO CHANGE Vision Statement – FINAL DRAFT Core Values – FINAL DRAFT Core Value Statements – FIRST DRAFT Guiding Principles – FINAL DRAFT Strategy Screen – FINAL DRAFT Process Guidelines – FINAL DRAFT Elevator Speech – TBD Goal Statement – ADOPTED Audiences – TBD Objectives – TBD Initiatives – TBD TBD through an iterative process… Unity College 2025 Workshops – February 2019

Vision MISSION CORE VALUES Unity College: Engaging and Educating to Create a Sustainable World. Unity College 2025 Workshops – February 2019 MISSION Through the framework of sustainability science, Unity College provides a liberal arts education that emphasizes the environment and natural resources. Through experiential and collaborative learning, our graduates emerge as responsible citizens, environmental stewards, and visionary leaders. CORE VALUES Respect Integrity Social Responsibility Community Resiliency Cultural Competency Innovation Accountability

Value Statements Unity College 2025 Workshops – February 2019 Tells why the mission and vision should be fulfilled. Expresses a nonprofit’s motivations and the worldview Shared beliefs that underlie our work Helps define the operational culture for employees, volunteers, donors Narrative should be several short, clear stand-alone sentences (<10). Each sentence should represent a unique aspect of the values with no duplication in idea or language These become part of all internal and external communications Unity College 2025 Workshops – February 2019

Core Value Statements Draft Respect We seek to understand the value of each other and the audiences we serve. Supporting ideas Even when we disagree / civility Embrace diversity of backgrounds / contexts / points of view Understand / value (v.) Value / worth (n.) Unity College 2025 Workshops – February 2019

Core Value Statements Draft Integrity We act ethically in alignment with our mission and values. Supporting ideas Truth / trust / honor / purpose (n.) Align with / reflect (v.) Ethical / principled /credible (adj.) Principled action Unity College 2025 Workshops – February 2019

Core Value Statements Draft Social Responsibility We are dedicated to developing citizens of the world who are committed to repairing it. Supporting ideas World free from environmental discrimination Lead / good neighbor Action for the greater good Conscious / aware / ethical / equitable Know that all resources are shared resources Unity College 2025 Workshops – February 2019

Core Value Statements Draft Community Our programs reach across boundaries to connect, converge, and construct global communities. Supporting ideas We are a constructive part of a greater whole to which we belong Productivity Shared purpose Engagement Unity College 2025 Workshops – February 2019

Core Value Statements Draft Resiliency We believe that differences and diversity enable communities to anticipate and adapt to change. Supporting ideas Know when to move and when to move on / hard choices Overcome / bounce back / be flexible / adapt / strengthen (v.) Fortitude with flexibility Goals / plans / future (n.) Courage Unity College 2025 Workshops – February 2019

Core Value Statements Draft Cultural Competency We seek to explore and develop the strengths and talents of each other and our audiences to achieve personal best. Supporting ideas Capacity to value differences Awareness Willingness to change own behaviors based on community needs Educate / explore / find / embrace / accept (v.) Ourselves and our communities Unity College 2025 Workshops – February 2019

Core Value Statements Draft Innovation We promote a climate of disciplined daring and continuous improvement. Supporting ideas Good ideas can come from anywhere, anyone Inclusion / inspiration (n.) Dare to be different Respond to change with data-driven decisions Take chances, be free to fail, challenge each other Unity College 2025 Workshops – February 2019

Core Value Statements Draft Accountability We develop and pursue the highest standards in all that we do. Supporting ideas Live up to the promise of our mission Own failures and successes Decision-making and conflict resolution that respects the dignity of others Responsibility to goals / outcomes Unity College 2025 Workshops – February 2019