Planning Definitions 9/25/2015

Components of a Strategic Plan Hinton, K.E. (2012). A Practical Guide to Strategic Planning in Higher Education. Society for College and University Planning. Mission Statement Foundation Values Institutional Goals Vision Supporting Components Goals and Objectives Implementation Plan Strategic Plan

Diagram Mission statement Valencia provides opportunities for academic, technical, and lifelong learning in a collaborative culture dedicated to inquiry, results, and excellence.

Strategic Planning Terminology Mission Statement Values Vision Statement Working Theory Strategic Planning Operational Planning Institutional Goals Objectives Assessments

Mission Comprises foundation of the strategic plan Delineates, in concise language, why the institution exists and what its operations are intended to achieve VALENCIA’S MISSION Valencia provides opportunities for academic, technical, and lifelong learning in a collaborative culture dedicated to inquiry, results, and excellence.

Values Explain what the institution stands for and the way in which it intends to conduct its activities Are the characteristics we believe are important in how we do our work VALENCIA’S VALUES Learning by committing to Valencia’s core competencies—Think, Value, Communicate, and Act—and the potential of each person to learn at the highest levels of achievement for personal and professional success. (Learning Assured) People by creating a caring, inclusive, and safe environment that inspires all people to achieve their goals, share their successes, and encourage others. (Invest in Each Other) Diversity by fostering the understanding it builds in learning relationships and appreciating the dimensions it adds to our quality of life. Access by reaching out to our communities, inviting and supporting all learners and partners to achieve their goals. (Build Pathways) Integrity by respecting the ideals of freedom, civic responsibility, academic honesty, personal ethics, and the courage to act. (Partner with the Community)

College Vision Statement States what an institution intends to become within a certain timeframe Defines institution’s strategic position in the future and the specific elements of that position with relationship to the mission statement VALENCIA’S VISION Valencia is a premier learning college that transforms lives, strengthens community, and inspires individuals to excellence.

Examples of Strategic Initiative Vision Statement New Student Experience College-wide Strategic Plan: Ensure that all first time in college and transfer students with fewer than 18 hours will have a plan to graduate. Direct Connect 2.0 College-wide Strategic Plan: Students will demonstrate readiness to transfer

Working Theory An assumption we make as to how institutional actions will predict student behavior. (The college is what the student experiences) A big idea to be tested. Working Theory- NSE Student success is largely determined by a student’s experience during their first year of college; therefore, we need to make efforts to create a first- year experience that fully engages all new students (Upcraft et al., 2005). Working Theory- Direct Connect 2.0 Aligning Valencia and UCF systems will increase student bachelor degree completion

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Strategic Planning Describes long-term (usually 5-10 years) goals Focuses on future achievements and conditions Weighs a series of alternatives Usually integrates several functions Integrates strategies for resources Established to meet organization’s extensive goals Focuses an organization’s vision and priorities in response to a changing environment and ensures that members of the organization are working toward the same goals Stated generally; non-specific and less detail

Operational Planning Describes short-term (1 year or less) goals Focuses on achievements or targets annually Planned activities represent choices already made Tends to focus on one area Gives more detail Views future as known Contains fine points for executing or implementing the strategic plans in everyday activities

Examples of Operational Planning New Student Experience CW Operational Plan: Starting in the fall of 2015, first time in college and first time at Valencia degree-seeking students enrolling at Valencia will be required to take the NSE Course (SLS1122) within their first 18 hours; additionally, the NSE provides an extended orientation to college, integrated student success skills, career and academic advising, which includes the development of an individualized education plan for new students. Direct Connect 2.0 CW Operational Plan: Starting in the fall of 2016, the College will host a series of curriculum pathway meetings between Valencia’s and UCF’s academic departments, beginning with the Visual and Performing Arts Division (Valencia) and the School of Visual Arts Design (UCF).

Institutional Goals A specific achievement, a target reached and “checked off.” »Hinton, K.E. (2012). A Practical Guide to Strategic Planning in Higher Education. Society for College and University Planning. Example New Student Experience: Infuse College Success Skills in Front Door Courses. Example Direct Connect 2.0: Design feedback systems for students to track their progress and readiness.

Objectives Objective (Planning Objective) – For the purposes of guiding the College’s strategic planning, the former College Planning Council adopted the Organizational Elements Model, which includes a model for objectives that uses the acronym SMARTER. SMARTER objectives are those that focus on a Specific result; contain a Measurable component; are Audacious, challenging the status quo; define Results to be achieved; have a target Time for completion; are Encompassing, aligned, and supportive of each other; and are Reviewed and evaluated to check relevance and progress toward the results. (See Organizational Elements Model.) –Learning Assessment Glossary Example New Student Experience: Infuse college success skills within front door courses. Example Direct Connect 2.0: Implement MEP pathways checks during the required 30 hours of advising.

Assessment Assessment for Improvement: Assessment that feeds directly, and often immediately, back into revising the course, program, or institution to improve student learning results. Results are often kept internal to the unit and can be formative or summative. Learning Assessment Glossary

Visual Example II Make sure that the objectives are SMARTER: Specific, Measurable, Audacious, Results driven, Time dated, Encompassing and Reviewed.

Closing Thank you –Co-facilitators –Strategic Planning Process Steering Committee Next Steps –Individual initiatives meet on their own in October and November –Community meetings to begin this fall –January big meeting –Campus Planning is beginning-be sure to participate