UNO’s Strategic Process

“The essence of the strategic process is that change is not a one-time event—it is a continuous phenomenon.” --Rowley & Sherman From Strategy to Change: Implementing the Plan in Higher Education

Operating Effectively in Uncertain Times

Maintaining Momentum to maintain UNO’s strong momentum”These tough times “require decisions, adjustments and sacrifices in order to maintain UNO’s strong momentum” “keep moving forward, because we remain guided by solid priorities, and backed by the Omaha community.”UNO will “keep moving forward, because we remain guided by solid priorities, and backed by the Omaha community.” “supported by a great group of people-- students, staff and faculty--who will rise to the challenge.”UNO is “supported by a great group of people-- students, staff and faculty--who will rise to the challenge.” From the Chancellor’s Bulletin — February 19, 2003

SPSC includes 42 active members –3 Administrators—Chancellor & Vice- Chancellors –2 College Deans –14 Faculty members representing all colleges –16 Staff members representing many non- academic units –5 Students –2 Community Representatives including the Alumni Association President

Environmental Scanning in 2002 May 2002 Advance—Prioritized list of strategic issues for UNO Community Forums held in November 2002 Student Forum held in November 2002 November 2002 Advance—Reviewed our plan to detect gaps/needs

Plan Revision in 2003 Task forces developed drafts of designated sections of the plan SPSC reviewed the drafts and proposed changes Student Forum conducted in April 2003 –Focused on UNO’s strategic planning process –Developed ideas for communicating planning effectively to students

How well are we doing? What should we be doing? Our Process Institutional Portfolio Environmental Scan Data Community Forums Student Forums Revised Strategic Plan 1999 Strategic Plan