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Development of the 2014-2019 Strategic Plan

Development of the 2014-2019 Strategic Plan. UNIS PA Presentation Marc Powell – Chair Strategic Planning Committee. UNIS Strategic Planning Committee. A sub-committee of the board of trustees – required per our governance rules. Where are we in the development of the plan.

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Development of the 2014-2019 Strategic Plan

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  1. Development of the 2014-2019 Strategic Plan UNIS PA Presentation Marc Powell – Chair Strategic Planning Committee

  2. UNIS Strategic Planning Committee A sub-committee of the board of trustees – required per our governance rules

  3. Where are we in the development of the plan • We are still at the beginning • We have done a lot of work – mostly consultation and analysis of the situation • A lot more work will be done in the next 6 months – identification of actions

  4. What is a strategic plan? • It is NOT: • An operational plan or a tactical plan • Focused on quick fixes • Focused on addressing issues that arise day to day • What IT IS: • A long term view of where we want to be • A set of actions that we will be taking over 5 years to improve our position

  5. Development of the 2014-2019 Strategic Plan – How? • Conducted background work in 2012-2013 • Performance benchmarking vs. other schools • Admissions and capacity analysis • College Admissions • Focus groups on key issues • Conducted extensive web-based Endicott survey in 2013 – all constituents • CIS accreditation • PA parent survey and feedback

  6. Development of the 2014-2019 Strategic Plan – How (II) • Week long consultation workshops – Feb 2014 • Led by John Littleford and Associates – Consultants to independent schools • Separate, 3 hour discussions with students, faculty, admin, PA, parents, trustees, alumni • Created a long list of issues • Prioritized in day long workshop of trustees, faculty, admin, parent representatives • Resulted in the creation of 6 “Strategic Priorities” • Endorsed by the board at our last meeting

  7. Long list of Issues Identified

  8. List boiled down to six strategic priorities • Clarify and communicate the identity, brand and educational philosophy of the school. • Ensure that the academic programs possess richness and rigor through a challenging, well-articulated curriculum and the development of a highly qualified and diverse teaching faculty. • Work with faculty to establish a culture of accountability and a strong system of teacher evaluation. • Review and update the campus master plan consulting with the UNIS community to ensure that it supports best practices in 21st century education and a rich, well-rounded, student-centered curriculum. • Develop a comprehensive financial plan that includes strategies to increase the endowment and the re-launch of a capital campaign. • Cultivate and leverage the relationship with the UN to a) help ensure financial support from member states and b) to benefit the student experience.

  9. Next Steps • Create committees on each priority– “write the 5 year plan for improvement” • Each committee composed of a broad set of constituents • Must identify key actions required, timeline, $, responsibility, metrics for success • Expanded committees to meet several times before last (June) Board meeting • Outline the plan, organize for writing, draft, review and finalize • Once approved by the board in June, plans will be turned into a compelling, integrated presentation • Over the summer • Including board review • Aim to go public in September at the start of the school year • Expanded committees will be disbanded after this effort

  10. Feedback is always welcome Please reach out to me directly, through Jane, or through PA

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