A Practical Guide to Strategic Planning in Higher Education

by Karen E. Hinton

Undergoing a strategic planning process can be a monumental task, especially for higher education institutions that are attempting a more contemporary model for the first time. Dr. Hinton's guide shortens the learning curve and unites college leadership with its intuitive, step-by-step approach. It not only takes you through the planning process, but also provides guidance on how to ensure the plan’s long-term success.

- Kasey McKee, Vice President, College Advancement, St. Charles Community College (SCC) Foundation

Few higher education administrators have adequate training in strategic planning. The costs of engaging in a poor planning process can range from disillusioned faculty, staff, and students, to poor use of vital resources, to failed accreditation reviews that can cause an institution to lose funding and prestige.

This new SCUP guide provides a basic overview of strategic planning at the post-secondary level and defines the elements of a successful process. It is also useful as a checklist for more experienced campus leaders, providing colorful vignettes of circumstances in which ineffective strategic planning can create many problems. SCUP members will find it a quick and uncluttered read for all members of campus planning teams.

Foreword
About This Book
About the Author
Section One: Overview of Strategic Planning in Higher Education
Section Two: Components of a Strategic Plan
Section Three: Coordinating the Planning Process
Section Four: Assessment and Metrics
Section Five: The Self-Sustaining Planning Process
Section Six: The Critical Impact of Institutional Culture
Section Seven: From Strategic to Operational
Section Eight: A Table of Troublesome Terms
Section Nine: The Relationship of Other Types of Institutional Plans to the Strategic Plan
Section Ten: Summary of Thoughts
Section Eleven: Tips, Techniques, and Templates
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