{"id":10,"date":"2026-06-18T18:07:11","date_gmt":"2026-06-18T18:07:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms.web.umflint.edu\/strategic-planning\/strategic-planning\/"},"modified":"2026-07-27T15:30:31","modified_gmt":"2026-07-27T19:30:31","slug":"strategic-planning","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/strategic-planning\/","title":{"rendered":"Strategic Planning"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center fb-columns-page-header is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-content-justification-right is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-951621a4 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" 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Statement<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/strategic-planning\/feedback-on-vision-statement\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Feedback on Vision Statement<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/strategic-planning\/components\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Strategic Planning Components<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/strategic-planning\/project-charter\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Project Charter<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/strategic-planning\/committees\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Committees<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/strategic-planning\/listening-session\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Listening Session Summary Notes<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Building the Future of UM-Flint Together<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The University of Michigan-Flint is embarking on a comprehensive strategic planning process to chart our course for the next five years. This effort seeks to create a shared roadmap that reflects who we are, what we aspire to become and how we will achieve it together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">About the Steering Committee<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Strategic Planning Steering Committee is a group of faculty, staff and students charged with leading this collaborative process. Co-chaired by Provost Abby Parrill-Baker and Melissa Sreckovic, the committee ensures broad input, transparency and alignment with the University\u2019s core priorities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-brand-maize-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-brand-maize-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Our Process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The strategic planning process will be inclusive and iterative, built around listening, reflection and shared ownership. Throughout the year, the committee will gather input through surveys, town halls and focus groups to ensure the plan reflects the voices and perspectives of our community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Stay Engaged<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We invite all members of the UM-Flint community, including students, faculty, staff, alumni and external partners, to take part in shaping our university\u2019s future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Share your ideas<\/strong>&nbsp;through upcoming surveys, engagement sessions and feedback opportunities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Follow our progress<\/strong>&nbsp;as we post updates, findings and key milestones along the way.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Help shape the plan<\/strong>&nbsp;that will guide UM-Flint\u2019s next chapter and strengthen our shared commitment to excellence and inclusion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your voice matters. If you have questions, feedback, or would like to request greater transparency at any point in the process, please complete this short Strategic Planning Process Feedback Form. Responses may be submitted anonymously. We are committed to an open, transparent and collaborative process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Strategic Plan Process Engagement Sessions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Date<\/th><th>Time<\/th><th>Location<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Feb. 2<\/td><td>11 a.m. \u2013 12 p.m.<\/td><td>UCEN Happenings Room<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Feb. 19<\/td><td>6 p.m. \u2013 7 p.m.<\/td><td>UCEN Happenings Room<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Feb. 24<\/td><td>11 a.m. \u2013 12 p.m.<\/td><td>UCEN Happenings Room<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-text-alternate-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><div class=\"fb:w-full fb:font-gotham fb:text-text-primary wp-block-flintblock-google-form\">\n    <form\n        action=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLScDpfvRFHpjDhglt3hJBjYq5hkDUApuEYkF2v7Y7FvtwV9PHg\/formResponse\"\n        target=\"_self\"\n        id=\"wp-google-form-3\"\n        method=\"POST\"\n        class=\"fb:flex fb:flex-col fb:gap-6\"\n    >\n                    <header>\n                <h2 class=\"fb:m-0 fb:font-sentinel fb:text-2xl fb:font-bold fb:text-blue\">\n                    Strategic Planning Process Feedback Form                <\/h2>\n                                    <p class=\"fb:mt-2 fb:font-gotham fb:text-base fb:text-text-secondary\">If you have questions, feedback, or would like to request greater transparency at any point in the strategic planning process, please complete this short Google form. 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