The College of Business strategic plan outlines
specific priorities, goals, and strategies that steer the activities and
commitment of the College for a five year period. The 2005-2010 strategic plan
was recently finalized this past year following an intensive planning process.
Strategic Planning Process
A seven member strategic planning
committee, led by University Professor of Management James
McElroy, began work in early Fall 2004 to develop a well-focused plan that would
be guided by the College’s core values:
Engagement in scholarly
research activities that enhance the College’s reputation
Strong faculty
reputations in both research and teaching
Educational programs that
link theory and research with practice and use these to enhance
outreach programs
Student engagement
in a strong learning environment that provides the skills and experiences
students need to succeed in a complex, technological, and global society
A performance-based
culture that emphasizes collegiality and collaboration in fulfilling
research, teaching, and service responsibilities
Enhancement of and
embracement of diversity among students, staff, and faculty
The committee sought input from
all College constituents including students, staff, faculty, business community,
and employers. A draft of the strategic plan was submitted to the Dean in
January 2005, and comments on the draft were requested from all constituents.
Further refinement of the plan ensued, and a final strategic plan was submitted
to the Dean in April 2005. Dean
Hira next presented the final proposal to the Provost. Subsequently, the
2005-2010 Strategic Plan was approved by the Provost in January 2006.
