Strategic Planning Update
Sandra J. Peart, May 14, 2008
As we approach the 15th year anniversary of our
first graduating class, the faculty and staff at
Jepson have begun a process to consider what we’ve
done to date and how to move the School to the next
level. All agree that we have accomplished much. All
agree that we could do more. The strategic planning
process, begun in May 2008, will help us all see
more clearly just how we can do so.
The timing for this process is fortuitous. President
Ayers has begun a university-wide
strategic planning process
based on five critical principles. Jepson’s
strategic planning will complement this
university-wide effort as we consider ways we can
enhance the School’s reputation while at the same
time supporting the President’s larger vision for
the university.
Although we have just begun this process, I should
say that the conversations have been wonderfully
productive and collegial. In May 2008, the faculty
reviewed a Mission Statement that had been in place
since the School’s inception as well as some
language that was developed but not endorsed in
2006. I presented an alternative to both. A
helpful discussion followed, revisions were
suggested and the faculty unanimously approved our new
Mission Statement, Purpose and Goals.
Process: We have agreed that the process will be
inclusive and transparent – of faculty, staff,
students, alumni and community partners. This
website is one way we’ll collect the views of all
stakeholders. We’ll also work closely with the
Jepson
Student Government Association
and
our
Alumni Networking Committee.
This summer, I will reconstitute the
Jepson School National
Advisory Council so that we can draw on
their expertise as well.
As we collect information
and agree on principles and actions, we will post
updates on the website.
Alumni, staff, students and faculty are invited to
send any thoughts or ideas to me at
speart@richmond.edu
Timing:
May 2008 – strategic planning faculty
retreat: discuss process; examine UR principles,
JSLS principles; reconsider and revise mission,
vision, goals; discuss questions to move us forward;
define next steps.
June 2008 – staff retreat: discussion of UR
principles and the new JSLS mission statement; staff
roles and support; questions to move us forward;
next steps.
Summer 2008 – gather information by meeting
with students to set goals and timetable; meeting
with Alumni Networking Committee to gather
information and input; reconstitute National
Advisory Board and seek members' input.
August 2008 – faculty retreat: to review UR
strategic planning progress; examine key data and
information; set goals for teaching and learning,
scholarly influence, and community relations; form
and develop charge for working groups; create
timetable for working groups.
Fall 2008 – biweekly faculty and staff
strategic planning updates; working groups develop
action steps; faculty approval; strategic plan
created incrementally.
January 2009 -- faculty retreat: discussion
and endorsement of full strategic plan.
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