{"id":93,"date":"2026-07-13T13:22:26","date_gmt":"2026-07-13T17:22:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms.web.umflint.edu\/strategic-planning\/?page_id=93"},"modified":"2026-07-27T16:07:35","modified_gmt":"2026-07-27T20:07:35","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-cover fb-cover-text-box wp-duotone-black-and-white\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;min-height:100%;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/strategic-planning\/wp-content\/themes\/flintblock\/assets\/images\/sidewalk-art.jpg\" style=\"object-position:50% 95%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"50% 95%\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background 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and Values Summary<\/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-mission-statement\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Feedback on Mission 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\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">1. Purpose &amp; Objectives<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">2. Scope<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">3. Deliverables<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">4. Committee Members and Role<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>See the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/strategic-planning\/committees\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"98\">Committees page<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">5. Timeline &amp; Milestones&nbsp;<\/h2>\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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">6. Resources&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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 \u2013 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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">7. Guiding Principles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">8. Glossary of Key Terms:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Values:&nbsp; The fundamental principles and ethics that guide UM-Flint\u2019s 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\u2019s 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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>1. Purpose &amp; Objectives 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. Objectives:&nbsp; 2. Scope In Scope: Out of Scope: 3. Deliverables The key deliverables of this project include: 4. 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