Elevating Excellence, Restoring Growth

Strategic Formulation Update

West Virginia StateUniversity Strategic Plan

Initiative

2011-2013

Today’s Review Voice of the Retreat Constituents: Strategic Planning Action

Outcomes Remembering Our Mission & Core Values and a Renewed

Vision Developing the Strategic Plan: Guiding Principles The Circle of Growth & Excellence Turning Dreams into Reality: The Key Goals of the Strategic

Plan Achieving Growth & Excellence: Measuring Progress

Boundaries

What today’s review IS:– Update on status of planning process– Outline key goals & planning processes– Directional thinking on key initiatives

What today’s review IS NOT:– A complete plan ready for approval

Desired Outcome:– Board support for direction & planning timeline

VOICE OF THE RETREAT CONSTITUENTS: STRATEGIC PLANNING ACTION OUTCOMES

Voice of the Retreat Constituents: Strategic Planning Action Outcomes

Create and Convey a Compelling Brand Identity Improve Public Awareness and Regard for the

University’s Programs and Activities Strengthen and Support University Advancement to

successfully support Philanthropic Efforts Expand the University Reach and Connections to Local

and Regional Communities Electronic Infrastructure Efficiency Audit Recruitment

MISSION, VISION, AND CORE VALUES

Mission

Develop high-performing graduates with the skills, knowledge and leadership abilities necessary to meet the economic development needs of the state and Kanawha Valley region, cultivated through innovative teaching and applied research.

Source: Mission Statement, March 2005

Vision

“A nationally recognized land-grant university linking its students, faculty, and the citizens of West Virginia to education, research, and economic opportunities in a global market place.”

Source: Hazo W. Carter, Jr., President, March 11, 2011

Core Values A fundamental commitment to academic freedom and excellence – We

promote creativity and innovation in teaching, research, scholarship and community service; we believe in exploring and understanding the interrelationships between academic disciplines;

A passion for lifelong learning – We pursue personal and professional development, and inspire students to take charge of their educations to enrich lives and communities;

We honor our rich, diverse heritage in all activities; We serve students and our community with integrity, compassion, and

citizenship; We embrace operational excellence in our daily work, accepting

accountability for outcomes and always striving for continuous improvement.

Source: Mission Statement, March 2005

Strategic Plan: Guiding Principles

Act with clear sense of urgency Passion for excellence Belief in the mission & vision Embrace fact-based planning & management Accept accountability for measurable outcomes Committed to changing the status quo Willing to be creative and innovate Assessment Management System

Circle of Growth & Excellence