Strategic Planning and Budgeting Committee
June 14, 2011
1-3 a.m.
Library Marine Room
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 PRESENT:
Linda Schmitigal (Chair), Associate Professor of Management
George Denger, Communications Professor
Maurice Walworth, Provost
John Roese, Professor of Biology
Paul Weber, Engineering Faculty
Tracey MacQuarrie, ESP Representative
Mary Jo Meehan, Assistant Professor/Counselor
William Eilola, Vice President of Enrollment and Marketing/President’s Council
Deborah Faust, Director of Financial Aid/Administrative Professionals
ABSENT:
Ramsay D’ave, Student Representative
Sherry Brooks, Vice President of Finance/Presidents Council
June 7 minutes were approved. A motion was made to keep the format and process of creating
the minutes as is. John moved, Morrie seconded. Motion approved.
Strategic Plan
The committee members discussed “Using the Balanced Scorecard as a Strategic Management
System” and “Translating Performance Metrics from the Private to the Public Sector and
discussed how using the Balanced Scorecard approach to creating the strategic planning process
would create an on-going, perpetual process. This process focuses on four process: Translating
the Vision, Communicating and Linking the Vision, Business Planning (setting targets and
initiatives), and Feedback and Learning. The consensus was that adopting this model provides a
means of setting objectives, measuring objective performance, and creating continuous
assessment of goals and objectives. Also, the inclusive nature of the Balanced Scorecard allows
for decisions and measurements to be based on more than quantitative data, but forces
constituents to create decisions and measurements based on the vision.
The committee members began working on the strategic plan document. Everyone agreed that
adding the vision statement the committee developed a year ago in conjunction with surveys of
the campus community should be included in the strategic plan. The core values were also
included and discussed that the core values should be identified as the building blocks of both the
mission and the vision.
The rest of the time was spent working on writing the seven goals identified by TMR/Board
Retreat and the modification of the goal objectives developed during Fall 2010 semester by the
SPBC. Seven general goal statements were written; evaluation and wording of the goals will be
addressed at the next meeting. The structure of this section of the strategic plan will include these
key areas: Goal Overview (for lack of a better name), goal, and objectives.
At the next meeting, we will be writing the objective statements related to each goal identified in
today’s process.
Next Meeting
At the next meeting which will be June 28, 1-3, in the Library Marine Room, the committee will
review the goal statements and begin writing the objective statements.
Meeting adjourned at 2:55 p.m..
Submitted by
Linda Schmitigal
June 14, 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.
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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
Names of Channel Markers(?)
Goal 1: Collaborative, committed campus community
This campus will develop a permanent and permeating sharing of ideas and knowledge
across campus as it reflects the characteristics of the world in which we are preparing
students to enter.
Goal 2: Desirable school of choice
We will provide a diverse student body with the services and experiences needed from the
student’s first contact through their of alumni making us an attractive school of choice.
Goal 3: Regional Communities
We will contribute significantly to economic growth and improved quality of life in EUP in
areas that leverage and complement our core research and educational activities.
Goal 4: Student Campus Experience
We will meet the needs of student expectations to gratify student desires for a supportive,
connected and comfortable campus experience.
Goal 5: Student learning and development
LSSU will maintain and develop excellent programs for students which provide
culminating, experiential learning which take advantage of the unique, regional
environment.
Goal 6: Educational support
Will establish and maintain and appropriate level of resources to effectively support the
instructional mission and vision of all university constituents.
Goal 7: Stewardship and Sustainability
LSSU will develop a strategic plan to create efficient, effective utilization of resources which
lays the groundwork for acquisition of additional resources to meet the needs of current and
future students, staff and faculty.