Texas A&M University at Galveston Strategic Planning Process Proposal

Overview of the Process Mission and vision drive process Planning workshops of top management team to biannually to explore the process, content and priorities Departmental compacts begin and are revised Assessment (institutional effectiveness) is integrated into this process Full participation in the process is required under the Texas A & M Enlightened and Shared Governance philosophy Evaluation of performance and evaluation are key elements in the process See handout 1

Framework and Terms Strategic Plan Imperatives Campus Goals Department Goals Performance Measures Funding mechanisms Department Strategies

A Strategic Plan Development Model Plan Development Mission and Vision Imperatives Goals Strategies Performance Measures Funding mechanisms Strategic Plan Member Input External Environmental Scan Internal Environmental Scan Emergent Strategies Assess ment Budgeting annually Review

Who Should Plan High Level Management Team Department Level Town meeting/Faculty meeting in September Budget hearings

What is planned Priorities of strategic plan tied to Vision 2020 Annual Budget tied to Assessment Goals tied to strategic plan 3 to 5 year outlook tied assessment department goals Strategic initiatives tied to assessment goals Assessment measurements Results/Compact reporting Integrating attached with Weaveonline

When to Plan See Handout 4

Where to Plan - Responsibility Department Head and assessment person Committee for strategic initiatives

How to Plan - Integration A plan is only a plan unless it is funded appropriately to accomplish goals Weaveonline is tied to budget – handout 2 Interim reporting of budget Report for budget is tied to Weaveonline report – handout 3 Funding for strategic initiatives Performance evaluation is tied to integration