Strategic Planning and Budgeting Committee
July 26, 2011
1-3 p.m..
Library Marine Room
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 PRESENT:
Linda Schmitigal (Chair), Associate Professor of Management
George Denger, Communications Professor
Maurice Walworth, Provost
William Eilola, Vice President of Enrollment and Marketing/President’s Council
Deborah Faust, Director of Financial Aid/Administrative Professionals
Sherry Brooks, Vice President of Finance/Presidents Council
John Roese, Professor of Biology
Paul Weber, Engineering Faculty
ABSENT:
Ramsay D’ave, Student Representative
Mary Jo Meehan, Assistant Professor/Counselor
Tracey MacQuarrie, ESP Representative
July 12, 2011 minutes approved.
Strategic Plan and Objectives
The committee members continued working on the University Strategic Goals and Objectives.
The goals and objectives are included in this document. Linda reviewed the Board of Trustee
presentation of the Strategic Goals and Objectives draft document. Board members asked what
the Board role will be in this process and they were told that as the SPBC is advisory, the Board
will have to approve any strategic plan. So, after the plan is developed and vetted across campus,
the SPBC will present a tentative strategic plan to the Board for their decision.
The committee members began working on goal indicators, i.e. how will we know if a goal or
action plan has been effective. We’ll continue working on indicators and the plan this summer so
we have a completed draft document to present to the campus community at convocation.
Next Meeting
The next SPBC meeting will be August 9 from 1-3 in the Marine Room.
Submitted by
Linda Schmitigal
August 3, 2011
LAKE SUPERIOR STATE UNIVERSITY
Introduction to LSSU (HLC Statement?)
Core Values
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Excellence in Teaching and Learning. Teaching is our first priority and focuses on
providing student/faculty interaction, learning, and research in current, relevant
programs.
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Opportunity. Students have a wide range of opportunities to grow academically,
professionally, culturally and socially. Opportunities are provided via work-study
assignments, student organizations, internships, community outreach and leadership.
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Diversity. Students experience a campus community environment which is inclusive and
welcoming.
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Ethics and Values. The University promotes an environment which values honesty,
openness, and courteous behavior where everyone is treated with respect.
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Stewardship. LSSU provides a framework in which to leave the university and region
financially and environmentally sound for future generations of LSSU students, alumni,
and friends.
Prepared by Shared Governance Strategic Planning and Budget Committee
April 2010
Mission and Vision Statements
Mission Statement
(approved by the Board of Trustees March 28, 2008)
Our principle mission at Lake Superior State University is to help students develop their full potential.
We do this by providing high-quality, academically rigorous programs in an engaged, personal and
supportive environment. This combination nurtures potential and sets students on paths to rewarding
careers and productive, satisfying lives. We also serve the regional, national and global communities by
contributing to the growth, dissemination and application of Knowledge.
Vision Statement
Our programs grow and evolve in ways that keep our graduates at the cutting edge of
technological and societal advances. As such, we will be viewed by our constituents as:
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The preferred regional choice for students who seek a quality education which provides a
competitive edge in an evolving job market.
An institution where relevant concepts are taught by quality faculty, and are paired with
practical real-world experience to provide a well-rounded education.
An institution which capitalizes on its location to instill graduates with an understanding
of environmental issues and an overarching desire to be responsible stewards of the
environment.
A University that is highly student centered and empowers all students to realize their
highest individual potential.
Include a statement of how core values leads to development of vision.
Part II
Goal 1: Collaborative, committed campus community
We will develop a permanent and permeating culture of sharing ideas, knowledge, resources, and
talent across campus fostering a sense of pride and community.
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LSSU will set conditions to foster and strengthen organization member commitment.
a. Employee turnover, HR
b. foundation employee participation, Foundation
c. employee exit interviews, HR
d. attendance at non-mandatory meetings or events
i. arts center, sports pass, hockey tickets, convocation,
LSSU will investigate the establishment of an incentive fund to foster innovation
LSSU will expand and strengthen shared governance’s participation and structure.
a. Shared governance participation
LSSU will expand and improve avenues for internal communications
a. Identify what avenues currently exist
b. Develop an archival system
LSSU will create opportunities for collaborations across programs
a. Count collaborations of faculty/staff across campus and report it to someone
LSSU will conduct a campus climate study
a. Center for Social Research
Goal 2: Desirable school of choice (recruiting/academic reputation)
We will attract a diverse student body
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LSSU will graduate students who have had an exceptional university experience.
a. Use data from NSSE survey
b. Senior survey
LSSU will expand its study abroad opportunities.
a. Join consortiums
b. Track number of students participating in consortiums
c. Training for faculty/staff on planning for study abroad.
d. Tie into more academic programs
LSSU will staff an international studies office and provide resources for international studies.
LSSU will define what diversity means to this campus.
a. Diversity Committee
LSSU will develop a diversity plan.
a. Diversity Committee
LSSU will implement program prioritization, program assessments, and program reviews to better align
resources with programs meeting its mission.
a. Need data person
LSSU will develop a website review process to ensure currency of its online presence.
LSSU will increase enrollment
a. Establishing goals and priorities in different student markets.
Goal 3: Regional Communities
We will collaboratively contribute to economic growth and improved quality of life in our
region.
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LSSU will actively promote, track, and reward relevant community service by its faculty, staff, and
students.
a. Faculty Evaluation process
b. Automate reporting of staff, support, and faculty service
c. Develop a student reward for community service with a scholarship similar to the student Laker
Leadership Scholarship
d. Student Club recognition for community service
LSSU will continue to develop economic development ties through collaborations.
LSSU will develop new high impact educational experiences that utilize the resources of the region.
a. Count number of senior thesis and projects that use regional resources and/or contribute to the region.
LSSU will act on community needs and then provide a response to the five most highly rated requests.
a. Count number of community-based projects
b. Survey the community to determine what the university can engage in.
LSSU will develop new consortium agreements to allow better access for regional center students.
LSSU will investigate appropriate community and continuing education programs.
a. Center for Social Research
Goal 4: Student Campus Experience (retention/campus life)
We will provide students with a supportive, connected, and comfortable campus experience to
enhance student development.
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LSSU will participate in the NSSE survey for the next five years.
LSSU will disseminate and use the NSSE results to improve student opinions.
LSSU will institutionalize all Learning Center and Career Services functions.
a. Assuming costs
LSSU will improve first year retention rates.
a. Continual tracking and monitoring of first-year retention rates
b. Statistical analysis of past program results
LSSU will improve the student participation rate in clubs, organizations, and student activities.
a. Count how many students are currently involved in clubs and organizations
b. Hold Student Government accountable for tracking student participation in clubs and orgs.
LSSU will investigate ways to introduce students to unique, regional attractions.
a. Develop a program that gets students involved in regional activities (Student Life?)
Goal 5: Student learning and development
We will maintain and develop excellent programs for students which provide experiential
learning activities that take advantage of this unique region.
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LSSU will implement program prioritization, program assessments, and program reviews to better align
resources with programs meeting its mission.
a. hire a data analyst
LSSU will add high impact educational experiences into its BS/BA degree programs.
a. program assessment
b. experiential learning activities
c. study abroad
d. senior capstone experience
e. optional or required opportunity-based undergraduate research and presentation
LSSU will improve its School of Education’s Teacher Education programs by increasing the MTTC pass
rates to greater than 80%.
LSSU will improve student graduation rates.
a. Gather and report graduation rates
LSSU will increase the number of students participating in professional conferences and workshops.
a. Tracking and reporting student conference presentations
LSSU will improve the tracking process of graduate success.
a. Alumni survey
Goal 6: Educational support
We will establish and maintain an appropriate level of educational resources to effectively
support learning.
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LSSU will define assessment and engage in meaningful, institutionalized assessment activities.
LSSU will encourage increased grant activities.
LSSU will identify equipment dependant programs and begin to institutionalize these equipment needs.
LSSU will establish a computer replacement and leasing plan to ensure all campus computers are less
than five years old.
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LSSU will determine an appropriate level of library resources.
Goal 7: Stewardship and Sustainability
We will promote efficient and effective utilization of resources to lay the foundation for growth
and sustainability.
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LSSU will prepare a comprehensive and collaborative financial plan.
LSSU will institutionalize the strategic initiative process.
LSSU will increase support to the foundation.
LSSU will identify and generate the data to inform strategic decisions.
LSSU will develop an environmental sustainability plan.