January 2016

• The Board of Trustees has a retreat to discuss a College vision statement

February 2016

• The President’s Cabinet has a retreat to discuss the College vision statement and create a draft of a plan for leadership of strategic planning, a timeline and a process.  Judith Gay and Sam Hirsch are selected to co-lead the strategic planning effort.

March 2016

• A communication is sent to the College community announcing the start of strategic planning.
• Facilitators are identified for planning, including representatives of faculty, administration, staff and a student representative.
• A communication is sent to the College community identifying the planning team and encouraging participation.

April 2016

• A mission survey is distributed to faculty, administrators and staff.  
• There is an update on the strategic planning effort at a Town Hall meeting.
• The Facilities Master Planning group holds forums for the College community.
• There is a brainstorming session with interested external parties to discuss the creation of the Institute for Community Engagement and Civic Leadership.
• A survey is distributed to faculty, administrators and staff.  
• Facilitators hold forums for members of the College community.
• The mission survey is sent to students.

May 2016

• The survey is sent to the Board of Trustees and the Foundation Board.
• Dr. Generals holds a discussion with community members at each regional center.