Frequently Asked Questions

A strategic plan is a roadmap that outlines an organization's goals, objectives, and the actions needed to achieve them. It serves as a guide for decision-making and resource allocation. A well-crafted strategic plan ensures alignment with the organization's mission, vision, and values, fostering long-term success and sustainability.

We have developed a strategic planning calendar, where we review and update our goals and strategies on an annual basis. Additionally, the Institutional Strategic Planning Committee meets on a quarterly basis to review and track progress on various initiatives and metrics.

The strategic plan is closely aligned with our mission and vision. It serves as a tool to translate these overarching principles into actionable steps, ensuring that every initiative and goal contributes to the realization of our organizational purpose and desired future state.

Prioritization of strategic goals is based on factors such as their impact on our mission, potential return on investment, and the resources required. The Institutional Strategic Planning Committee, in collaboration with leadership, carefully evaluates and prioritizes goals to ensure effective resource allocation.

Faculty, staff, and students all play a crucial role in executing the strategic plan. By aligning their day-to-day activities with the established goals and objectives, maintaining open communication, and providing valuable insights, they actively contribute to the successful implementation of the plan. Engagement and commitment are vital components of our strategic success.

Regular performance reviews, key performance indicators (KPIs), and milestones are established to monitor progress. Leadership conducts periodic assessments to ensure the organization is on track to achieve its strategic objectives. Any necessary adjustments to the plan are made based on these evaluations.

The strategic planning process started in early 2022. The initial steps in the strategic planning process involved listening sessions with faculty, staff, students, alumni, campus leaders, community entities, and other stakeholder stakeholders who are important to the University. Additionally, information was collected from surveys, interviews, focus groups, and working sessions with campus leadership.

In the spring of 2023, an Institutional Strategic Planning Committee (ISP) was created. To ensure representation from all areas of the University, the ISP Committee is composed of faculty and staff that represent the Faculty Senate, Staff Advisory Committee, colleges, and business units. From February 2023 – July 2023, the ISP committee met with campus leaders to gain a grasp on high-level initiatives and projects impacting the University. During each of these meetings, the ISP committee went through a series of brainstorming exercises to develop long-term priorities and goals for the University.

During the fall of 2023, work groups were developed for each theme area. These workgroups were composed of leadership from various areas of the University, ranging from Deans of colleges to Vice Presidents of business units. The work groups also included faculty and staff that represented Faculty Senate and Staff Advisory Council. Over the course of the several months, these work groups met multiple times to develop the goals, strategies, tactics, and metrics for the strategic plan. The end result of these workgroups culminated in the development of the University’s strategic plan, UTA 2030.