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Strategic Planning Survey for Faculty and Staff

Dear Faculty and Staff,

We value your input as we plan for the future of our institution. This survey asks you to rate the importance of various initiatives across three strategic horizons. Please rate each item on a scale of 1-5, where:

1 = Not at all important
2 = Slightly important
3 = Moderately important
4 = Very important
5 = Extremely important
SECTION 1: MASTER THE FUNDAMENTALS
What do we need to do to ensure we have the foundation upon which to evolve and innovate? (Short Term)
1.Please rate the importance of each item:
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2
3
4
5
Streamlining administrative processes
Updating core curriculum to meet industry needs
Improving student advising and support services
Enhancing faculty development opportunities
Enhancing staff development opportunities
Modernizing classroom technology
Strengthening campus-wide communication
Revising faculty workload policies
Addressing deferred maintenance issues
Improving data collection and reporting systems
Enhancing recruitment strategies
Enhancing retention strategies
2.Is there anything else you believe we should start or stop doing in the short term? (Optional)
SECTION 2: EVOLVE
What do we need to expand, grow, develop, or adjust to be successful now and remain relevant in a rapidly changing higher education world? (Mid Term)
3.Please rate the importance of each item:
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2
3
4
5
Developing new programs in emerging fields
Expanding online and hybrid learning options
Creating more industry/community partnerships
Implementing competency-based education models
Developing international programs and partnerships
Expanding interdisciplinary teaching
Creating alternative credential pathways
Improving campus sustainability initiatives
4.What other mid-term adjustments do you believe are important? (Optional)
SECTION 3: CREATE/INNOVATE
What new, different, cutting-edge, never-done-before ideas should we consider? (Long Term)
5.Please share your innovative ideas that could transform our institution in the long term:
6.What emerging trends in higher education do you believe will have the greatest impact on our institution in the next 5-10 years?
7.Would you like to participate in the Design Lab work by being a part of the Design Team?
DEMOGRAPHICS (Optional)
8.Role:
9.Years at the institution:
10.Primary area:
Thank you for your valuable input!