{"id":38,"date":"2025-10-29T16:10:55","date_gmt":"2025-10-29T20:10:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/strategic-planning\/?page_id=38"},"modified":"2026-01-09T09:03:35","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T14:03:35","slug":"project-charter","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/strategic-planning\/project-charter\/","title":{"rendered":"Project Charter"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-umflint-templates umflint-template-default_no_jumbotron\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"800\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-12 size-large\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/120\/files\/2025\/10\/Blue.UCEN_-1024x800.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/120\/files\/2025\/10\/Blue.UCEN_-1024x800.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/120\/files\/2025\/10\/Blue.UCEN_-300x234.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/120\/files\/2025\/10\/Blue.UCEN_-768x600.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/120\/files\/2025\/10\/Blue.UCEN_-1536x1200.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/120\/files\/2025\/10\/Blue.UCEN_-2048x1600.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#FFF\"><\/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<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0c63eddc8a3a1903c62808555f1edea8\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);font-size:clamp(31.152px, 1.947rem + ((1vw - 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Purpose &amp; Objectives<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">The purpose of this project is to lead the University of Michigan-Flint community through a collaborative process to develop a clear, campus-owned five-year strategic plan.<br><br>Objectives:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Articulate a clear vision and direction for the university, ensuring that strategic priorities and long-term goals are broadly understood and actionable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Foster inclusive engagement of campus and community stakeholders throughout the planning process to incorporate diverse perspectives and build broad-based support.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Align university aspirations and strategies in the context of changing demographics, evolving funding landscapes and the shifting needs and expectations of students.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-2afbd349ce649a77aad3a3009dea5a69\"><strong>2. Scope<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">In Scope:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Train and orient the Strategic Planning Steering Committee.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Develop a communication plan to be transparent with stakeholder groups.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Define what data will be collected during the environmental scan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Facilitate broad input (faculty, staff, students and external stakeholders).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Guide stakeholder review of mission and vision statements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Articulate institutional values based on stakeholder input.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify important themes within which to set goals based on stakeholder input.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Develop SMART goals within each theme aligned with the finalized mission, vision and values based on stakeholder input.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">Out of Scope:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Writing the entire strategic plan without broader input.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Implementing operational strategies or specific policies at this stage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-7e88bdac94f3c3c31233b96a7d3dfd87\"><strong>3. Deliverables<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">The key deliverables of this project include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Regular communications with stakeholders during the planning process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A campus feedback summary report.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A five-year strategic plan that includes:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mission and vision statements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Institutional values<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finalized themes consistent with mission, vision and values to focus strategic efforts.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A set of SMART goals in each thematic area that are aligned with the finalized mission, vision and values.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-d7e7f950888a055057befdf46d81b511\"><strong>4. Committee Members and Role<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>See the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/strategic-planning\/committees\/\">Committees page<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Role: Guide process development, guide process integrity, ensure transparency, facilitate engagement of stakeholders, synthesize input, disseminate information and champion the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-cf39e2907ce34916f79843a4859a7471\"><strong>5. Timeline &amp; Milestones&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Have a five-year strategic plan by the end of the academic year, ready to implement for fall 2026.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>By the end of December 2025: Finalize values and complete environmental scan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>By the end of January 2026: Finalize mission, vision and themes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>By mid-April 2026: Finalize institutional goals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-ee19defbaa8d8e36986aa430b3286161\"><strong>6. Resources&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">Resources to support the project include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Training materials and facilitation guides.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Michael Boyd &#8211; 12 hours\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Two hours of committee training&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Four hours of committee flex time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Six hours of stakeholder engagement&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The committee will define the desired institutional data and work with Institutional Analysis and others to gather.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nationwide trends and higher education context from WICHE, Hanover Research, Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System, UM-Flint peer institutions.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Administrative support for committee scheduling and communication.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Marketing and communication support for communication plan development and implementation.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-b2370fa0dfc5979f555ca1280834a840\"><strong>7. Guiding Principles<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">The following principles will guide the process:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Student-centered: Keep student success and well-being at the core.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inclusivity: Ensure representation from diverse voices and groups.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transparency: Communicate clearly and frequently with the campus community.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evidence-informed: Use data and research to guide decision-making.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-21e66c8124823870c96c531c49ffcdfb\"><strong>8. Glossary of Key Terms:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Values:&nbsp; The fundamental principles and ethics that guide UM-Flint&#8217;s actions, decisions and culture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SMART Goals:&nbsp; Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-Bound objectives.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mission Statement: UM-Flint&#8217;s purpose is stated in simple and concise terms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vision Statement:&nbsp; A brief future-focused declaration of what UM-Flint aspires to be and achieve.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p> [&#8230;]<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-secondary understrap-read-more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/strategic-planning\/project-charter\/\">Read More&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":38,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-38","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/strategic-planning\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/38","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/strategic-planning\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/strategic-planning\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/strategic-planning\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/38"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/strategic-planning\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=38"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/strategic-planning\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/38\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":165,"href":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/strategic-planning\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/38\/revisions\/165"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/strategic-planning\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=38"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}