Strategic Planning and Budgeting Committee
August 2, 2010
3-4:20 p.m.
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 PRESENT:
Colleen Barr, Secretary/Steelworkers Union Executive Committee
Linda Schmitigal (Chair), Associate Professor of Management
George Denger, Communications Professor
Deborah Faust, Director of Financial Aid/Administrative Professionals
Maurice Walworth, Provost
William Eilola, Vice President of Enrollment and Marketing/President’s
Council
Sherry Brooks, Vice President of Finance/Presidents Council
Ron DeLap, Dean of Engineering
Magen Umlor, Student Representative
 ABSENT:
John Roese, Professor of Biology
Mary Jo Meehan, Assistant Professor/Counselor
Karizma Vance. Student Representative
July 26, 2010 minutes were approved.
Strategic Planning
The Committee worked on the content of the presentation and the message. Morrie
distributed the theme of the presentation and message to the campus constituents;
discussion leading to some revisions of the message ensued. Linda distributed a form for
constituents to fill out; discussion leading to some revisions of the form ensued. Both are
attached to the minutes.
George discussed two key elements from Expectancy Theory to consider when
developing the message for the president: 1. design the process with things that are
within our reach, and 2. indicate where we will be in a particular time frame and
recognize how this process will strengthen the institutions position. Everyone agreed that
this message should start with “The Status Quo Can’t Continue.” The message should be
positive but should start with the current economic conditions and how they are
impacting the university.
The report from TMR has arrived and Linda requested that Kaye send electronic copies
of the report to the committee.
Assignment for Next Meeting
At our next meeting, August 10 at 9 a.m., everyone will have considered and planned
how the committee will present the message at convocation, and will create the
President’s comments about the strategic planning process. Linda will start a powerpoint
presentation for convocation, Magen will demonstrate Wiggio, Bill will start developing
the outreach format and Colleen will start developing an output template (somewhat
based on UC model.)
Meeting ended at 4:20 p.m.
Minutes submitted by
Linda Schmitigal
Theme
A cross section of LSSU employees and the Board of Trustees (BOT) met for 1½ days in
July and developed a comprehensive set of seven goals that support the mission and
vision of LSSU. The Strategic Planning & Budget Advisory Committee is working to
solidify those goals by developing 7-12 realistic action plans for each goal. The
committee will be meeting with representatives from all of LSSU’s constituencies during
the next 4-6 months to create the action plans, identify how the action plans will be
measured, and determine which areas across campus will have responsibilities to ensure
the action plans are carried out as planned. The entire process will be completed by
February 15, 2011 with open review periods planned for public comment and input.
Name________________________________
Strategic Goals
Lake Superior State University
The following goals have been identified by the Board of Trustees and other
participants as being critical to the success of LSSU. As we work toward meeting
these goals, we need your input to help us identify action items that will move our
institution forward. Please provide input into any or all of the goals that you can.
Also, if you can, add a way to measure the activity.
The focus question: If space aliens landed on LSSU’s campus, what would you want
them to see that demonstrates achievement of these goals in 3-5 years?
Goal 1: Collaborative, committed campus community
What are we already doing?
What we could be doing?
Goal 2: Competitive, desirable school of choice for students and families
What are we already doing?
What we could be doing?
Goal 3: Bridges to and from the community that create pride and prosperity for
both
What are we already doing?
What we could be doing?
Goal 4: Superior services and facilities for students designed to respond to changing
student needs
What are we already doing?
What we could be doing?
Goal 5: Excellent programs that maximize regional assets and opportunities
What are we already doing?
What we could be doing?
Goal 6: High value, up-to-date educational resources that work
What are we already doing?
What we could be doing?
Goal 7: Strategy for long-term financial stability
What are we already doing?
What we could be doing?
If you need more space, please write on separate paper and send to Linda Schmitigal or
email lschmitigal@lssu.edu with your comments by September 3, 2010.