WHEREAS, Winthrop has consistently followed a planning process in the Vision of Distinction
that sets forth its long-term goals, consistent with the values of the University,
to direct the
allocation of resources into annual initiatives; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees adopted the Strategic Plan in April, 1999 which set forth the University's enduring Strategic Values, three-to-five-year Strategic Directions, and annual Strategic Initiatives; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate and necessary to revisit and review such a document to
ensure that it is
remains accurate and that it properly reflects the progress made to date on its pronounced
goals;
and
WHEREAS, the Executive Officers of the University have reviewed the Strategic Directions
in order
to update it and ensure that it continues to represent an accurate and carefully articulated
plan of
action to maintain and enhance the program array, faculty and staff development, and
technological infrastructure that will best serve Winthrop's needs; and
WHEREAS, the Executive Officers of the University have recommended revisions to the
Strategic
Directions consistent with this review process; and
WHEREAS, the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees have reviewed the proposed changes and find them to be both appropriate and consistent with the goals and values defined in the original Strategic Plan adopted in April, 1999,
THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT the Executive Committee recommends to the full Board of Trustees that the revisions to the Winthrop University Strategic Directions be adopted as part of the formal planning document for the University.
November 2, 2001
