Texas A&M University at Galveston Strategic Planning Process Proposal

1. Texas A&M University at GalvestonStrategic Planning Process Proposal

2. Overview of the Process • Mission and vision drive process • Planning workshops of top management team to biannually to explore the process, content and priorities • Departmental compacts begin and are revised • Assessment (institutional effectiveness) is integrated into this process • Full participation in the process is required under the Texas A & M Enlightened and Shared Governance philosophy • Evaluation of performance and evaluation are key elements in the process • See handout 1

3. Framework and Terms Strategic Plan Imperatives Campus Goals Department Goals Performance Measures Funding mechanisms Department Strategies

4. A Strategic Plan Development Model Strategic Plan Budgeting annually Review Assessment Plan Development Mission and Vision Imperatives Goals Strategies Performance Measures Funding mechanisms Member Input Emergent Strategies Internal Environmental Scan External Environmental Scan

5. Who Should Plan • High Level Management Team • Department Level • Town meeting/Faculty meeting in September • Budget hearings

6. What is planned • Priorities of strategic plan tied to Vision 2020 • Annual Budget tied to Assessment Goals tied to strategic plan • 3 to 5 year outlook tied assessment department goals • Strategic initiatives tied to assessment goals • Assessment measurements • Results/Compact reporting • Integrating attached with Weaveonline

7. When to Plan See Handout 4

8. Where to Plan - Responsibility • Department Head and assessment person • Committee for strategic initiatives

9. How to Plan - Integration • A plan is only a plan unless it is funded appropriately to accomplish goals • Weaveonline is tied to budget – handout 2 • Interim reporting of budget • Report for budget is tied to Weaveonlinereport – handout 3 • Funding for strategic initiatives • Performance evaluation is tied to integration