Strategic Planning Committee

Change is disturbing when it is done to us, exhilarating when it is done by us.
-Kanter

Message from the Chair - Fall 2008

The Division continues to move forward with the priorities emphasized in the 2007 – 2010 strategic plan.

For the first time a listing of accomplishments has been posted to the Divisional goals page which reports departmental progress on strategic goals. This is an exciting step for the Division, as it serves as a public display of our commitment and efforts in support of our strategic priorities.

The Strategic Planning Committee continues its efforts with an updated membership. Since the spring of 2007 several new members have joined the ranks with those “veterans” who have continued to serve. The updated group will begin to meet this fall to discuss how to refine current efforts, and to begin consideration of the steps, processes and information necessary for a new iteration of the plan due in the spring of 2010.

Progress on the Divisional Initiatives (DI) has been continuing. Julie Elkins is chairing the committee working on the sustainability initiative. They have worked to catalogue Divisional practices and gather resources on the Division Sustainability Committee site. Under the leadership of Sue Saunders, a small but enthusiastic group has been developing an agenda and timeline, considering scope and moving forward with building a framework for future Divisional assessment efforts. Jim Hintz and Lindsay Sell have been chairing the group whose purpose is to develop a Divisional approach and philosophy for working with parents. They have gathered much information, and have recently conducted a survey of staff. Their group continues to work toward fulfilling the charge of its DI.

Kanter’s words continue to guide our planning model – change is exhilarating when it is done by us. We continue to encourage staff to be involved, provide feedback on our process and remain knowledgeable of our long-term goals.

Dan Doerr
Strategic Planning Committee Chair