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
