1. UCVM’s Strategic Planning Process
Baljit Singh
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
November 16, 2016

2. First Steps: Learning AbVMA ✔ Students ✔ CVMA ✔ Staff ✔ AVMA ✔
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Council on Education ✔
Students ✔
Staff ✔
Faculty ✔
DVLC (DVTH) ✔
University leaders ✔
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Meet
Listen
Seek information
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Alberta Innovates
Alberta Agri, Food & Rural Dev. ✔
ALMA ✔
Alberta Health Services
NSERC
CIHR
Cumming School of Medicine ✔
Faculty of Nursing ✔
School of Public Policy ✔
Institute of Public Health ✔
Agri, Life and Environ Sci-UofA
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Slide from my presentation on March 16, 2016

3. First Steps: Planning beyond 2017
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Present strategic plan
Develop plans to implement
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Present to the College community & stakeholders
Cross-check my understanding and refine it
Start development of a new strategic plan with clear goals
Slide from my presentation on March 16, 2016

4. Based on discussions, my observations so far
UCVM is an excellent community
Robust DVM and graduate education programs
High research intensity and impactful research
Our stakeholders express satisfaction with UCVM
Some expressions of fatigue
Develop a new strategic plan
Review and revise our curriculum
Grow and foster a culture of collegiality, inclusiveness and transparency
Cohesive teams to capitalize on new opportunities
Grow our unique identity within and outside of University of Calgary

5. Framework
Integration of simpler and collegial administration with advanced physical infrastructure is critical to realize the potential of students, staff, and faculty.
Excellence in research, teaching, and service is a multi-step, evolving, and collaborative process.
Solidifying the foundation and sustainable growth are two of the keys.
Vision Strategy Resources
Slide from my presentation on March 16, 2016

6. Why Do Strategic Planning?
Because the World Around Us Changes-----
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BRICKS: Brazil, Russia, India, China, Korea (S)
G7: Canada, USA, Germany, Japan, UK, France, Italy
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Research Papers
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Patents
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7. Why Do Strategic Planning?
Alignment with the mission
Identify core competencies and values
Set priorities, stronger operations, and work towards common goals
Become better at handling of critical events
Define and refine our contextual place
Develop an inclusive culture
To become the first mover or a quick follower in innovation
Plan and execute thoughtful disruptions to advance the mission

8. Strategic Planning Steering Committee
Dr. Cindy Adams (VCDS)
Dr. Herman Barkema (PAH)
Ms. Lisa Colangeli (AUPE)
Mr. Paul Gadja (MAPS)
Dr. Sabine Gilch (EPH)
Dr. Samia Hannaoui (PDF)
Dr. Susan Kutz (EPH)
Dr. Ed Pajor (PAH)
Baljit Singh (Chair)
Dr. Mark Ungrin (CBEM)
Dr. Amy Warren (VCDS)
Dr. Patrick Whelan (CBEM)
Mr. Marty Heeg, Facilitator
Ms. Collene Ferguson
Process to Constitute the Committee
Discussion at the Leadership Council
Department Heads provided names
Gender and experience balance
The list was approved by the Leadership Council

9. UCVM Strategic Planning Process
Consultative and thoughtful process
Nimble and efficient
Multiple opportunities to participate
Online survey: Deadline November 23, 2016
Retreat(s): December 03, 2016
Student competition for innovative ideas: Deadline November 30, 2016
Focus groups as needed
Written submissions by individuals or groups around themes
Individuals, groups and departments can ask for special meetings
Report due by March 15, 2017
Release to the community on March 30, 2017

10. The whole process depends upon everyone’s engagement.
Please do come and visit with me.
Thanks for your tremendous support! 10