<Insert Unit or Department name>
STRATEGIC PLAN TEMPLATE: 2009-2012
Unit or Department Mission:
UW-Superior’s <insert unit name>….
(If you would like some guidelines on writing your department mission statement or vision, there are a number of online
sources that you may want to review. An example is included here:
http://www.managementhelp.org/plan_dec/str_plan/stmnts.htm)
Unit or Department Vision:
Within the public liberal arts tradition, UW-Superior’s <insert unit name> shall be….
((If you would like some guidelines on writing your department mission statement or vision, there are a number of online
sources that you may want to review. An example is included here:
http://www.managementhelp.org/plan_dec/str_plan/stmnts.htm)
Values Statement
We value ourselves and our long-term commitment to student learning by emphasizing academic excellence, intellectual
development, and a student-centered campus, integrity, continual improvement, and mutual respect for diversity.
Intellectual Development – In the liberal arts tradition, we seek to cultivate life-long learners who can think critically,
communicate in a variety of mediums, and apply knowledge in order to solve problems.
Student Focus – We emphasize personal attention to the student.
Integrity – We earn trust through honest, sincere, and humble leadership.
Continual Improvement – We seek to enhance the quality of all programs and services.
Collegiality – We stress mutual respect, appreciation for diversity and respect for diverse perspectives.
Community – We foster civic engagement and community involvement.
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<Insert Unit or Department name>
STRATEGIC PLAN TEMPLATE: 2009-2012
Instructions: Read UW-Superior’s Strategic Priorities document found at http://www.uwsuper.edu/cipt to review which goals fit your unit. All
of these goals have been included below for your convenience. If your unit does not focus on a goal that is listed below, you MUST leave that goal
in the document and indicate “Not a focus area in 20XX-20XX. Write additional goals that help your department meet each specific strategic
theme as appropriate. These goals should be added after the listed goals to maintain consistency in numbering. Once goals are identified, develop
specific action plans or initiatives for each goal as appropriate. In developing unit goals and/or initiatives it is neither necessary, nor expected that
each unit will have goals for every strategic theme each year. Units will be involved in day-to-day activities that contribute to the themes, but
should include only those initiatives that are outside of the normal day-to-day expectations.
IMPORTANT: All units must include the Liberal Arts Initiative and Student Persistence in their planning.
<Insert Department Name> Strategic Plan
Strategic Theme A: Promote Academic Excellence: Develop a creative and dynamic learning environment within a liberal arts tradition that
enables students to meet their individual goals while fostering life-long learning.
GOAL 1: Implement the liberal arts initiative including Writing Across the Curriculum, Academic Service Learning, Senior Experience,
Global Awareness, and First Year Experience.
GOAL 2: Recognize and support practices that encourage and celebrate student achievements.
GOAL 3: Expand undergraduate research and internship opportunities.
GOAL 4: Respond to the continuing and changing needs of both traditional and non-traditional students.
GOAL 5: Other unit or department goals related to strategic theme A.
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<Insert Unit or Department name>
STRATEGIC PLAN TEMPLATE: 2009-2012
Strategic Theme B: Create and Foster a Culture of Respect: Create and foster an accepting community in which all staff and students feel safe,
and diverse perspectives are valued.
GOAL 1: Create a community of shared leadership and decision-making.
GOAL 2: Foster the highest standards of ethical conduct, both personally and professionally.
GOAL 3: Create a campus and classroom climate that celebrates diversity and creates a nurturing environment for all.
GOAL 4: Other unit or department specific goals related to strategic theme B.
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Strategic Theme C: Contribute to a Vibrant Campus and Community Life
GOAL 1: Increase participation in intellectual, cultural, and social activities.
GOAL 2: Develop programs targeted at increasing student retention.
GOAL 3: Promote programs that enhance our unique natural environment or <insert unit goal>
GOAL 4: Develop inclusive programming that allows greater participation on non-traditional/commuting students, staff, and the local
community.
GOAL 5: Promote and recognize outstanding leadership of staff and students.
GOAL 6: Increase the number of opportunities for leadership development for all staff and students.
GOAL 7: Other unit or department specific goals related to strategic theme C.
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<Insert Unit or Department name>
STRATEGIC PLAN TEMPLATE: 2009-2012
a. Unit or Department strategy, programmatic initiative, or action plan
b. Strategy, programmatic initiative, or action plan
c. Strategy, programmatic initiative, or action plan
Strategic Theme D: Strive for Continuous Improvement: Develop a culture of evidence, accountability and transparency by assessing and
continuously improving the effectiveness and efficiency of our programs and services.
GOAL 1: Develop a culture of evidence, accountability, and transparency.
GOAL 2: Develop and implement tenure, promotion, and evaluation processes that provide meaningful and measurable feedback.
GOAL 3: Launch a continuous quality improvement program.
GOAL 4: Develop and implement a comprehensive student and program outcomes assessment and improvement plan.
GOAL 5: Develop an improved campus-wide process for student evaluation of instructor and advisor effectiveness.
GOAL 6: Other unit or department specific goals related to strategic theme D.
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Strategic Theme E: Practice Responsible and Innovative Stewardship
Practice entrepreneurial fiscal management that includes exploration of collaborations, identification and acquisition of grants and contracts
and responsible stewardship in all areas.
GOAL 1: Develop an administrative and academic structure for the university that is functionally sound.
GOAL 2: Develop an efficient and productive scheduling process to maximize use of resources.
GOAL 3: Utilize shared governance through which fiscal priorities are established, annually reviewed, and communicated.
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<Insert Unit or Department name>
STRATEGIC PLAN TEMPLATE: 2009-2012
GOAL 4:
GOAL 5:
GOAL 6:
GOAL 7:
GOAL 8:
GOAL 9:
Seek alternative funding mechanisms.
Foster relationships with public and private agencies.
Develop attractive physical environments and appropriate infrastructures.
Develop facilities that conserve and protect natural resources.
Reduce the campus’ energy consumption.
Other unit or department specific goals related to strategic theme E.
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Strategic Theme F: Utilize Enrollment Management principals and improve student persistence.
GOAL 1: Develop and implement a recruitment and admissions plan that addresses our changing demographics.
GOAL 2: Review existing articulation agreements and develop new agreements to make the transfer process more easily navigable.
GOAL 3: Develop and implement a comprehensive student retention plan.
GOAL 4: Increase diversity of the student body.
GOAL 5: Develop and implement a seamless recruitment, admission, advisement, and registration process.
GOAL 6: Other unit or department specific goals related to strategic theme F.
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<Insert Unit or Department name>
STRATEGIC PLAN TEMPLATE: 2009-2012
Strategic Theme G: Maintain and enhance our University Image: Project a positive image of the University that promotes our unique qualities
and enhances public relations, recruitment, and retention.
GOAL 1: Develop and maintain a vibrant and engaging web presence.
GOAL 2: Implement a unified, comprehensive marketing strategy.
GOAL 3: Strengthen campus connections with alumni, parents, and families.
GOAL 4: Develop the campus as a cultural center and regional destination point.
GOAL 5: Increase public awareness of the University’s contribution to regional economic development.
GOAL 6: Create and foster connections and partnerships with government, businesses, non-profits, and K-16 schools that foster
development and economic growth.
GOAL 7: Other unit or department specific goals related to strategic theme G.
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Last revised 1/9/2009, by Faith Hensrud
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