1. Creating Priority Objectives
Darren Blagburn
Institutional Effectiveness
or x1846

2. ISU’s Strategic Planning Process
1. Gather Facts
2. SWOT Analysis
3. Review Inputs
4. Define Vision
5. Define Mission
6. Define Core Themes
7. Develop Strategies
9. Complete
Assessments
10. Review & Adjust
8. Develop Measures
This slide simply shows the process the Strategic Planning Working Group followed.
By gathering facts we identified who the Customers, stakeholders, and competitors are.
Defined Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats then used the latter to identify problem statements (review inputs)
Created Vision, Mission and Value Statements
Developed Priority issues, action plans, and matrices to support those issues
Annually evaluate and adjust the action plans if they are not accomplishing the objectives.

3. Outcomes- Priority Objectives
Class on Process for developing Priority Objectives- 15 mins
Define the Priority Objectives-60 mins
Discuss Priority Objectives-30 mins

4. The Purpose of Priority Objectives
What purpose do priority objectives serve?
Priority Objectives define strategic changes an organization will implement
Provide direction & drive decision making
Improvement in the institution
Supports achievement
Prioritize resources
Encourage “out of the box thinking”
Foster teamwork by focusing on one common end

5. What Are Priority Objectives
Priority Issues
Priority Objectives
Equal in priority
Mark quantifiable steps toward achieving mission fulfillment and goals
Long-range= 3-5 years out
Priority Objectives not in the top 5 don’t receive increased resources or time but can be action plans
Criteria used to create Strategic Objectives

6. Priority Objectives-SMART?
SMART goals that address the priority objectives S M A R T
SMART Priority Objectives
Specific
Measurable
Attainable
Relevant
Time-Bound
Track its progress quantifiable, benchmarks
Is it realistic and within reach
Is it worthwhile
does it align w/ vision/ mission
It will have a time limit
Define who, what, where, why (purpose)

7. Examples of Priority Objectives
Priority Issue: Identity Crisis
Definition: ISU’s lack of clear identity leads to misperceptions by our community and prospective students. Without a consistent, positive message, we fail to stand out.
Priority Objective: Establish ISU as Idaho’s university of choice for diverse educational opportunities and the low- cost alternative by 2022.

8. Examples of Priority Objectives
Priority Issue: Centers for Learning Funding
Definition: There is an inequitable distribution of funding and a lack of budget autonomy in the Centers for Learning, which impacts day-to-day operations and resources that may not be appropriate for all sites.
Priority Objective: Centers for Learning- Transform ISU’s outreach Centers for Learning into self-sustaining campuses by discontinuing their financial and operational dependence and increasing appropriate program opportunities by 2020.

9. Examples of Priority Objectives
Priority Issue: Professional Development
Definition: There is a need for professional development offerings for our students, alumni, and community.
Priority Objective: By 2022, ISU creates a meaningful Community Professional Development Program that 200 public and private professionals use to foster their management and technical skills.

10. Examples of Priority Objectives
Priority Issue: Retention
Definition: The lack of transparency of the total cost of education and perceived value of credential (or lack there of) along with weak connections to ISU campuses and identify, aging facilities and varied preparedness for college-level work negatively impact student retention
Priority Objective: ISU’s dedication to freshmen and sophomore student success will result in a 20% increase in their retention by 2022.

11. Examples of Priority Objectives
Priority Issue: Community Partnerships
Definition: ISU’s outreach is limited by scarce resources and institutional barriers that impede the development of partnerships and networking that promote community and university initiatives.
Priority Objective: By reaffirming relationships with leaders in each of ISU’s service-region communities over the next five years the University offers its educational expertise to further initiatives that achieve societal improvements.

12. Priority Objectives
Questions?