{"id":3,"date":"2025-10-29T19:18:29","date_gmt":"2025-10-29T19:18:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/strategic-planning\/strategic-planning\/"},"modified":"2026-05-14T14:02:30","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T18:02:30","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-umflint-templates umflint-template-default\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light has-custom-content-position is-position-bottom-center\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;min-height:600px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1700\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-23 size-full\" alt=\"A circular bronze plaque embedded in a brick walkway, featuring the letter &quot;M&quot; and the word &quot;FLINT,&quot; with the text &quot;THE JAYCEES OF GREATER FLINT 1960.&quot;\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/120\/files\/2025\/10\/UM-Flint-2-1.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/120\/files\/2025\/10\/UM-Flint-2-1.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/120\/files\/2025\/10\/UM-Flint-2-1-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/120\/files\/2025\/10\/UM-Flint-2-1-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/120\/files\/2025\/10\/UM-Flint-2-1-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/120\/files\/2025\/10\/UM-Flint-2-1-1536x1020.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/120\/files\/2025\/10\/UM-Flint-2-1-2048x1360.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pb-0 is-content-justification-left is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-53caea8d wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"min-height:0px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover has-x-large-font-size\" style=\"min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-primary-background-color has-background-dim-90 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-dc5d5a566d972e1b9cef32f39f0f953e\" style=\"font-size:clamp(31.152px, 1.947rem + ((1vw - 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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-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1736fc06ff1df512260c8ce579c9e7d8\">About the Steering Committee<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-white-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bc2038bd50d6a16d8853c211000a4b28\">Our Process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-aab0b3e5ad84e4269bdedf988ce70246\">Stay Engaged<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">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> through upcoming surveys, engagement sessions and feedback opportunities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Follow our progress<\/strong> as we post updates, findings and key milestones along the way.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Help shape the plan<\/strong> 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>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. 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