Strategic Planning
Developing an institutional strategic plan is not only a necessary process for any
accredited college or university, but is also an opportunity to sharply focus the
operational direction of an institution in a dynamic and transformative way - such
that a school’s mission is realized more effectually. The Education Advisory Group
provides experience managing full strategic planning processes at higher education
institutions. EAG experts have worked with regional accreditors from across the country,
and developed and chaired entire institutional strategic planning processes. EAG
also offers services in developing departmental strategic plans.
Mapping out the Path to Success
How well an institution carries out its mission is predicated on the clarity of its
vision and the focus of its map to success. Realizing these objectives requires
an institutional commitment guided by a strategic plan that is informed and shaped
not only by the college’s leaders, but by constituents from across the entire organization.
EAG’s strategic planning guidance provides a comprehensive framework for developing
a plan that embraces the collective wisdom of the institution, increasing the commitment
to the plan’s objectives.
Engaging in the strategic planning process may be driven by an upcoming accreditation
review, a major leadership transition, or the need for a transformative re-evaluation
prompted by enrollment, revenue, or other issues. The focus of the plan might need
to be about improving enrollment, broadening the college’s scope and mission, evaluating
institutional priorities, redefining the school’s brand identity, or any number of
other critical facets of achieving success. Whatever is driving the need for the
strategic plan, developing one that will be impactful involves more than following
a checklist of talking points.
The in-depth evaluative process provided by the Education Advisory Group empowers
an institution to combine strategic mapping with operational directives to produce
a dynamic and comprehensive plan that crystallizes a vision, supported by detailed
initiatives with metrics and timetables. The deliverables from EAG are also timely,
thorough, and cost-efficient.
In addition to institutional planning, the Education Advisory Group provides services
that allow for this process to be tailored to departmental planning. Contact us to
learn more about strategic planning services.
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Email: info@EAGStrategies.com
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