Strategic Planning
Ashley Roshon
Issue date: 11/20/08 Section: News
President Denvy Bowman announced last week the university's plan to
begin the process of developing a road map for the future. Student
participation is expected to be an integral part of Capital's strategic plan.
Strategic planning will be a three part process that examines the
institution as it is today, develops a vision for the future, and
crafts strategic initiatives to realize that vision.
Kevin Sayers, vice-president of strategic planning, said in essence,
that this process will develop the priorities of the institution, such
as improving students' living and learning environments.
Since 2006, Capital has seen growth in both enrollment and financial stability.
"This process is timed appropriately to keep that momentum going and
build it to greater levels," Sayers said.
A group consisting of diverse members, such as faculty, administration
from all divisions, students, alumni, and the Board of Trustees will make up the committee called the Institutional Planning Council (IPC).
Bowman said, "It's important that everyone in those groups participate
as fully as opportunity allows and places their dreams and desires on
the table, because essentially strategic planning when done correctly
is thinking about and envisioning the future."
The process will begin in September or October of 2009. However, the
information gathering and sharing will begin with a website that
should be available in January. This website not only will share
information, but also provide a feedback forum to voice opinions and
concerns.
The strategic plan will look four to five years into the future;
however, some of the changes should be apparent to students in the
near future, Sayers said. Once the plan is achieved, it will be
re-examined annually to see if there is a need for revisions.
Sayers said the priorities of the plan have to be multi-faceted to
represent the diversity among students.
"We want everyone to have a shared vision of the future, which this
plan will be all about building," Bowman said.
Student government will be assisting the administration in determining
how students will be recruited to participate in the IPC.
The future of Capital will be largely guided by the advice of today's students.
"They can use their current experiences to help us shape what's the
future that will be most beneficial to students who come after them,"
Bowman said.
Bowman emphasized the opportunity for everyone to be heard with the
goal of a shared vision for the future. Students can look forward to
surveys, focus groups, and campus meetings where their input will be
sought.
aroshon@capital.edu
begin the process of developing a road map for the future. Student
participation is expected to be an integral part of Capital's strategic plan.
Strategic planning will be a three part process that examines the
institution as it is today, develops a vision for the future, and
crafts strategic initiatives to realize that vision.
Kevin Sayers, vice-president of strategic planning, said in essence,
that this process will develop the priorities of the institution, such
as improving students' living and learning environments.
Since 2006, Capital has seen growth in both enrollment and financial stability.
"This process is timed appropriately to keep that momentum going and
build it to greater levels," Sayers said.
A group consisting of diverse members, such as faculty, administration
from all divisions, students, alumni, and the Board of Trustees will make up the committee called the Institutional Planning Council (IPC).
Bowman said, "It's important that everyone in those groups participate
as fully as opportunity allows and places their dreams and desires on
the table, because essentially strategic planning when done correctly
is thinking about and envisioning the future."
The process will begin in September or October of 2009. However, the
information gathering and sharing will begin with a website that
should be available in January. This website not only will share
information, but also provide a feedback forum to voice opinions and
concerns.
The strategic plan will look four to five years into the future;
however, some of the changes should be apparent to students in the
near future, Sayers said. Once the plan is achieved, it will be
re-examined annually to see if there is a need for revisions.
Sayers said the priorities of the plan have to be multi-faceted to
represent the diversity among students.
"We want everyone to have a shared vision of the future, which this
plan will be all about building," Bowman said.
Student government will be assisting the administration in determining
how students will be recruited to participate in the IPC.
The future of Capital will be largely guided by the advice of today's students.
"They can use their current experiences to help us shape what's the
future that will be most beneficial to students who come after them,"
Bowman said.
Bowman emphasized the opportunity for everyone to be heard with the
goal of a shared vision for the future. Students can look forward to
surveys, focus groups, and campus meetings where their input will be
sought.
aroshon@capital.edu
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