The Next Phase: IACAC’s Strategic Plan Mike Dessimoz, Board Chairman Illinois College Access Network Roberto Suarez, School Counselor Homewood Flossmoor High School

Description While learning about the development of IACAC’s next strategic plan may not be the sexiest topic, we assure you that you will want to join us for this session. We will share the research the Strategic Planning Ad Hoc Committee has conducted over the past year incorporating feedback from committee leaders as well as results from our membership survey about the strengths, weakness and challenges we face as professionals and an organization. This presentation will outline how we have used this information to develop the next plan’s overarching themes and objectives. We will inform you of the next steps in terms of putting the plan into action and invite you to share your feedback and questions as we develop the final draft. For those of you who are interested in being a part of history in the making—you won’t want to miss it!

Strategic Planning Committee Chair: Julie Nelson, Xavier University Ex Officio: Annie Kremer, DePaul University Members: Mike Dessimoz, Illinois College Access Network; DJ Menifee, Knox College; Thomas Shorrock, New Trier High School; Roberto Suarez; Homewood- Flossmoor High School; Patrick Walsh, Illinois State University

Brief History Ethics and Professional Practices Image and Recognition Inclusive Community Outreach and Alliance Professional Development Public and Professional Advocacy Fiscal Responsibility

Timeline Fall 2014 – Reviewed original plan & other state affiliate strategic plans Winter 2015 – Strategic Planning Committee reviewed results of membership survey in comparison with standing committee SWOT analysis and goals to determine themes for new strategic plan Winter 2015 – Survey administered to IACAC members Spring 2015 – IACAC Conference session Summer 2015 – Committee to prepare plan draft to the board (using comments from the discussion and conference) Fall 2015 – Executive Board to review and adopt plan Ongoing: Annual review by new Board and others at summer LDIs; the plan would be revised, or a new one developed, at the end of each 3 year cycle.

Survey Results 268 surveys completed (28.9% of total membership) 76% (IL), 11% (Unknown), 3% (MO), 3% (CA), 2% (WI), 2% (IA), 3% (Other)

Why Do You Choose to be a Member?

What is the Single Best Benefit/Service of IACAC?

What Does IACAC Do Well?

What Can IACAC Improve On?

Do You Think the IACAC Board/Committee Chairs are Doing All They Can to Advance IACAC? If Not, What Should the Board be doing/Considering?

What Do You Believe is the Biggest Single Challenge IACAC will Face in the Next 5 – 10 years?

Biggest Single Challenge How can this be framed within a 3 year strategic plan?

What Do You See as a Topic IACAC Can Make a Positive Change as it Relates to the College-Going Population?

What Additional Benefits, Services, or New Initiatives Should IACAC Consider Undertaking?

What Do You See as Your Future in the Organization?

Discussion: Themes How do we become an organization for ALL of Illinois? Education Technology Diversity Outreach Brand Growth/Membership

Discussion Q & A