Strategic Planning

Photo courtesy Salem State University.

Boards of Trustees have a responsibility to understand and guide their institutions strategic priorities. Trustees must take into account funding, risk, system-wide needs, employment trends and other information to guide effectively. Below are articles and publications to help and examples from Massachusetts institutions.

• Guidelines for Review of Campus Strategic Plans for 2017–2018
• Guidelines for Review of Campus Strategic Plans for 2016–2017

DHE Publications and Campus Examples:

• Vision Project Summary for Trustees
• See also: Vision Project website

Other Recommended Reading (free):

• The Incalculable Benefits of Revitalizing Your Board —Trusteeship Magazine May/June 2013, Association of Governing Boards (AGB)
• Dashboards—The Knowledge Center, AGB
• Risk Management—The Knowledge Center, AGB
• Fiduciary Behavior: What's the Responsible Trustee to Do (and Not Do)?—Trusteeship Magazine March/April 2013, AGB
• Transforming Institutions Through Shared Governance —Trusteeship Magazine September/October 2012, AGB
• 5 Ways Your Institution Can Be More Cost Effective —Trusteeship Magazine July/August 2012, AGB

Other Recommended Reading (for purchase):

• Leading Change: How Boards and Presidents Build Exceptional Academic Institutions—AGB
• Risk Management: An Accountability Guide for University and College Boards—AGB
• Making Good on the Promise of the Open Door: Effective Governance and Leadership to Improve Student Equity, Success, and Completion—ACCT
• Essentials of Good Board/CEO Relations—Engaging Trustees in Effective Governance— ACCT