Academic Planning Town Hall Meeting March 8, 2004 University of Cincinnati: Leading in the 21 st Century

WELCOME & OPENING REMARKS

The Work of Action Teams Purposes : – Translate clusters of themes into action plans – Set a time-horizon 5 years out – Envision significant impact beyond the university – Consider the themes, imperatives distributed at the last meeting Method – Work in small groups – Convener/Co-convener roles – Create deliverables for each Town Hall Meeting – Involve people beyond those attending Town Halls

Your Action Team Recorder: Please write down the name of each member of your group. Each member: Exchange contact information with other group members, using the forms provided. – Provide only the information you are comfortable sharing with your group.

“You are here” 12/8 Town Hall 1/29 Town Hall 2/12 Town Hall 2/24 Town Hall 3/8 Town Hall 4/8 Town Hall 3/29 Town Hall 4/20 Town Hall May 2004 Round #1 Local Input Meetings Round #2 Local Input Meetings Operations Group Meetings Group Forms Context Big Ideas? Consider Input Work On Plan Work On Plan Respond To Feedback Plan v2.0 Plan Unveiled/ Inauguration Vetting Process

Definition and Scope Define the idea(s). If necessary, create a sub-set of ideas that your group will consider. Define the scope of the ideas. – Consider how far the effects of the idea(s) will be felt. – For example: city-wide, state-wide, all large universities, national, global?

Describe the Vision Vision: “A description of a desired future state” Pick a time horizon at least 5 years out. A vision isn’t a statement, it’s an engaging description of a future that no one can see clearly, or predict with accuracy. Start the description with: “We can see….” Don’t worry about practicality, reality or “yeah but” at this point.

Describe the Vision (cont’d.) Vision: “A description of a desirable future state” What will be different or better in five years as a result of the work on your idea(s)? “We can see….”

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Action Team Work What will be different or better as a result of this work?

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Next Steps Please submit a copy of your completed Definition, Scope and Vision by March 24 Next Town Hall Meeting is March 29 Please note the time changes: – Co-conveners meet from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. – Affinity groups meet from 9:00 to noon. – Brief review of the current situation as it relates to your idea(s). – Barriers and enablers related to reaching the vision.

CO-CONVENERS STAY & OTHERS GET TO LEAVE EARLY