Introducing the 2012-2017 Planning Process

Dr. Cathy Fleuriet, Associate Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness

Dr. Lisa Garza, Director, University Planning and Assessment

Presentation GoalsReview approved 2012-2017 university

mission, goals and supporting initiativesIntroduce planning templates to be used

in developing unit plansShare progress achieved to date in the

2012-2017 planning cycleDiscuss timeline for future steps

University Mission Statement(Approved by the President’s Cabinet on 6/22/2011)

Texas State University-San Marcos is a public, student-centered, doctoral-granting institution dedicated to excellence in serving the educational needs of the diverse population of Texas and the world beyond.

University Goals(Approved by the President’s Cabinet on 6/22/2011)

Goal 1: Promote academic quality by building and supporting a distinguished faculty.

Goal 2: Provide opportunities for a public university education and contribute to economic and cultural development.

 Goal 3: Provide a premier student-centered, educational experience that fosters retention and success.

Goal 4: Enrich our learning and working environment by attracting and supporting a more diverse faculty, staff, and student body. 

Goal 5: Develop and manage human, financial, physical, and technological resources effectively, efficiently, and ethically to support the university’s mission.

2012-2017 Planning Process to Date

University Plan Initiatives (Approved by the President’s Cabinet on 12/9/2011)

Academic/Administrative Planning Instructions and Templates(Approved by the President’s Cabinet on 1/3/2012)

Developing Your PlansSome things to consider when creating

your plans: Who does strategic plans? What is the context for the plan? Vision statement vs. Vision for the 2012-2017

planning cycle Linking to university goals and initiatives Maintenance category vs. New Initiatives category Maintenance Table New Initiatives Table

2012-2017 Planning Process Next Steps/Timeline

Academic departments submit plans to Deans (deadline determined by individual colleges)

Administrative departments submit plans to Vice President via chain of command (deadline determined by individual divisions)

Open Forums for Deans (March 21-22), Provost (April 10), and Administrative Vice Presidents (April 18)

2012-2017 Planning Process Next Steps/Timeline (Continued)

College plans submitted to Institutional Effectiveness [Dr. Fleuriet] (March 23)

College and academic department plans posted on Planning Web Page (March 23)

Division plans submitted to Institutional Effectiveness [Dr. Fleuriet] (April 23)

Division plans posted on Planning Web page (April 27)

2012-2017 Planning Process Next Steps/Timeline (Continued)

Read Across Committees review academic plans (March 26) relative to:– Internationalization– Distance learning– HSI status– Research and scholarly/creative activities

Reports are submitted from Read Across Committees to the President’s Cabinet (May)

2012-2017 Planning Process Next Steps/Timeline (Continued)

Division and support plans are modified as needed

Officially approved College and Division plans are used to finalize the University’s 2012-2017 Strategic Plan.

The 2012-2017 planning cycle is officially implemented in Fall 2012.

Progress towards university goals and initiatives will be assessed annually at the end of every academic year.

Questions???

For questions, please contact:Dr. Cathy Fleuriet

Institutional Effectiveness

JCK 1080

512-245-8113

cf07@txstate.edu

Dr. Lisa GarzaUniversity Planning and Assessment

JCK 1080

512-245-2780

lisagarza@txstate.edu