Integrated Planning

Integrated planning is a sustainable approach to planning that builds relationships, aligns the organization, and emphasizes preparedness for change.

• • How It Works and Why It’s Critical
  • Integrated Planning Competencies
  • Glossary

Topics

• • Strategic Planning
  • Institutional Effectiveness Planning
  • Accreditation Pressures
  • Planning Alignment
  • Change Management
• • Academic Planning
  • Student Success, Retention, and Graduation
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Planning
• • Campus Planning
  • Responding to Disruptive Events

Resources

• Featured Formats

  • Research
  • Example Plans
  • Tools
  • Blog Posts
  • All Resources >>

• Popular Topics

  • Strategic Planning
  • Implementation
  • Alignment
  • Higher Ed Trends
• • Planning for Higher Education Journal
  • Trends for Higher Education Report
  • Integrated Planning Competencies

Events & Programs

• Upcoming Events

  • Navigating the Future: AI-Enhanced Scenario Planning for Higher Education
    Online | April 14 and 16
  • Budgeting with Purpose: Aligning Financial Resources to Support Goals
    Online | May 4, May 6 and May 8
  • Launching an Effective Strategic Planning Team
    Online | May 12
• • Mid-Atlantic 2026 Regional Conference
    New Brunswick, NJ | April 20–22
  • Pacific 2026 Regional Conference
    Tempe, AZ | May 27-29
  • All Events >>
• • Annual Conference
  • Event Recordings and Presentations
  • Planning Institute
  • Integrated Planning Coaching
  • Share Your Expertise

Community

The SCUP community opens a whole world of integrated planning resources, connections, and expertise.

• Get Connected

  • About SCUP
  • Membership
  • Emerging Leaders Program
  • SCUP Fellows

• Give Back

  • Volunteer
  • Share Your Expertise
  • Sponsorship & Corporate Visibility
  • SCUP Fund

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