1. Elevating Excellence, Restoring Growth Strategic Formulation Update

2. West Virginia State University Strategic Plan Initiative 2011-2013

3. Today’s Review  Voice of the Retreat Constituents: Strategic Planning Action Outcomes  Remembering Our Mission & Core Values and a Renewed Vision  Developing the Strategic Plan: Guiding Principles  The Circle of Growth & Excellence  Turning Dreams into Reality: The Key Goals of the Strategic Plan  Achieving Growth & Excellence: Measuring Progress

4. Boundaries  What today’s review IS: – Update on status of planning process – Outline key goals & planning processes – Directional thinking on key initiatives  What today’s review IS NOT: – A complete plan ready for approval  Desired Outcome: – Board support for direction & planning timeline

5. VOICE OF THE RETREAT CONSTITUENTS: STRATEGIC PLANNING ACTION OUTCOMES

6. Voice of the Retreat Constituents: Strategic Planning Action Outcomes  Create and Convey a Compelling Brand Identity  Improve Public Awareness and Regard for the University’s Programs and Activities  Strengthen and Support University Advancement to successfully support Philanthropic Efforts  Expand the University Reach and Connections to Local and Regional Communities  Electronic Infrastructure  Efficiency Audit  Recruitment

7. MISSION, VISION, AND CORE VALUES

8. Mission Develop high-performing graduates with the skills, knowledge and leadership abilities necessary to meet the economic development needs of the state and Kanawha Valley region, cultivated through innovative teaching and applied research. Source: Mission Statement, March 2005

9. Vision “A nationally recognized land-grant university linking its students, faculty, and the citizens of West Virginia to education, research, and economic opportunities in a global market place.” Source: Hazo W. Carter, Jr., President, March 11, 2011

10. Core Values  A fundamental commitment to academic freedom and excellence – We promote creativity and innovation in teaching, research, scholarship and community service; we believe in exploring and understanding the interrelationships between academic disciplines;  A passion for lifelong learning – We pursue personal and professional development, and inspire students to take charge of their educations to enrich lives and communities;  We honor our rich, diverse heritage in all activities;  We serve students and our community with integrity, compassion, and citizenship;  We embrace operational excellence in our daily work, accepting accountability for outcomes and always striving for continuous improvement. Source: Mission Statement, March 2005

11. Strategic Plan: Guiding Principles  Act with clear sense of urgency  Passion for excellence  Belief in the mission & vision  Embrace fact-based planning & management  Accept accountability for measurable outcomes  Committed to changing the status quo  Willing to be creative and innovate  Assessment Management System

12. Circle of Growth & Excellence Growth & Academic Excellence Higher Retention, Graduation Rates Compelling Brand Identity Sustained Philanthropic Success Enrollment Growth Research Agenda Academic Centers of Excellence