1. ADVANCING ACCESS FOR EVERYONE: A Strategic Planning Process in Support of the Social Justice Model AHEAD Conference Seattle July 15, 2011 Susan A. Aase, J.D., M.S.Ed., Outreach Coordinator, Disability Services Donna Johnson, M.A., M.S., Director, Disability Services

2. Agenda  Welcome/Introductions  Strategic Planning Process Timeline Vision Statement Values Mission Statement Bold Steps  Next Steps

3. Objectives Demonstrate key components of an effective strategic planning process Recognize how strategic planning impacts disability service practices Identify how collaborative partnerships may be applied to build capacity of disability services offices

4. Advancing Access for Everyone Disability Services (DS) Disability Services McNamara Alumni Center Suite 180 200 Oak St SE Minneapolis, MN 55455 (612) 624-3316 http://ds.umn.edu/ Student Services U/Return Accommodations Outreach

5. Strategic Planning What is “Strategic Planning”?

6. Strategic Planning Elements: Vision Statement Values Mission Statement

7. Vision Statement Disability Services promotes access and equity for all students, faculty, staff, and guests of the University of Minnesota through the exceptional design of innovative learning and working environments and the collaborative education and partnerships with the University community.

8. Values  Diversity  Equity  Integrity  Service  Resourcefulness  Collaboration  Leadership

9. Mission Statement Advancing Access for Everyone

10. Bold Steps Universal Design/Accessible Campus Campus Consulting Services Greater Efficiency Social Integration Disability Studies

11. Next Steps Reflect further on disability service office philosophy Review existing vision statement, values, and mission statement Revise as needed to reflect current philosophy

12. Utilize campus resources, e.g., Human Resources, Organizational Effectiveness/Development Research strategic planning materials Consult with other disability services offices Resources

13. Evaluation Thank you for your participation! Please complete the evaluation.