Strategic Planning

Developing an institutional strategic plan is not only a necessary process for any accredited college or university, but is also an opportunity to sharply focus the operational direction of an institution in a dynamic and transformative way - such that a school’s mission is realized more effectually. The Education Advisory Group provides experience managing full strategic planning processes at higher education institutions. EAG experts have worked with regional accreditors from across the country, and developed and chaired entire institutional strategic planning processes. EAG also offers services in developing departmental strategic plans.

Mapping out the Path to Success

How well an institution carries out its mission is predicated on the clarity of its vision and the focus of its map to success.  Realizing these objectives requires an institutional commitment guided by a strategic plan that is informed and shaped not only by the college’s leaders, but by constituents from across the entire organization. EAG’s strategic planning guidance provides a comprehensive framework for developing a plan that embraces the collective wisdom of the institution, increasing the commitment to the plan’s objectives.

Engaging in the strategic planning process may be driven by an upcoming accreditation review, a major leadership transition, or the need for a transformative re-evaluation prompted by enrollment, revenue, or other issues.  The focus of the plan might need to be about improving enrollment, broadening the college’s scope and mission, evaluating institutional priorities, redefining the school’s brand identity, or any number of other critical facets of achieving success. Whatever is driving the need for the strategic plan, developing one that will be impactful involves more than following a checklist of talking points.

The in-depth evaluative process provided by the Education Advisory Group empowers an institution to combine strategic mapping with operational directives to produce a dynamic and comprehensive plan that crystallizes a vision, supported by detailed initiatives with metrics and timetables.  The deliverables from EAG are also timely, thorough, and cost-efficient.

In addition to institutional planning, the Education Advisory Group provides services that allow for this process to be tailored to departmental planning. Contact us to learn more about strategic planning services.

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