Academic Planning

Town Hall Meeting

March 8, 2004

University of Cincinnati:Leading in the 21st Century

WELCOME &OPENING REMARKS

The Work of Action Teams

Purposes:

– Translate clusters of themes into action plans– Set a time-horizon 5 years out– Envision significant impact beyond the university– Consider the themes, imperatives distributed at the last

meeting

Method– Work in small groups– Convener/Co-convener roles– Create deliverables for each Town Hall Meeting– Involve people beyond those attending Town Halls

Your Action TeamYour Action Team

Recorder: Please write down the name of each member of your group.

Each member: Exchange contact information with other group members, using the forms provided.– Provide only the information you are

comfortable sharing with your group.

““You are here”You are here”

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May2004

Round #1Local InputMeetings

Round #2Local InputMeetings

Operations Group Meetings

GroupForms

ContextBig

Ideas?Consider

InputWork

On PlanWork

On PlanRespond

To Feedback

Planv2.0

Plan Unveiled/

Inauguration

Vetting Process

Definition and ScopeDefinition and Scope

Define the idea(s). If necessary, create a sub-set of ideas that your group will consider.

Define the scope of the ideas. – Consider how far the effects of the

idea(s) will be felt.– For example: city-wide, state-wide, all

large universities, national, global?

Describe the VisionDescribe the Vision

Vision: “A description of a desired future state”

Pick a time horizon at least 5 years out. A vision isn’t a statement, it’s an engaging

description of a future that no one can see clearly, or predict with accuracy.

Start the description with: “We can see….” Don’t worry about practicality, reality or

“yeah but” at this point.

Describe the VisionDescribe the Vision (cont’d.) (cont’d.)

Vision: “A description of a desirable future state”

What will be different or better in five years as a result of the work on your idea(s)?

“We can see….”

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Action Team Work Action Team Work

What will be different or better as a result of this work?

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Next StepsNext Steps

Please submit a copy of your completed Definition, Scope and Vision by March 24

Next Town Hall Meeting is March 29

Please note the time changes:– Co-conveners meet from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m.– Affinity groups meet from 9:00 to noon.– Brief review of the current situation as it relates to

your idea(s).– Barriers and enablers related to reaching the vision.

CO-CONVENERS STAY

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OTHERS GET TO LEAVE EARLY