STRATEGIC PLANNING
PHASE TWO: VISIONING DAY
The second phase of the Our Vision. Our Future . began with Community Visioning Day on April 27, when a wide range of ULS community members gathered to imagine what the future could look like for ULS if it were to successfully address the strategic drivers that were discussed and solidified during Visioning Day. Attendees discussed opportunities and challenges that might arise over the next five years and then brainstormed ideas, drafted vision statements, and identified goals that the Strategic Planning Committee is currently incorporating into an organized framework to present to the Board of Trustees.
PHASE THREE: WHAT COMES NEXT
The vision, goals, and strategies that emerged from Visioning Day in April are currently being finalized and will be presented to the Board of Trustees for a vote in June. If they are approved, the process will focus on building out a framework for the plan. “The vision and goals provide a direction, and the strategies give a sense of how ULS will get there,” said Drouin. Throughout the summer, the Strategic Planning Committee will operationalize the strategic plan, which will be done by plotting out a series of initiatives that will be executed by the ULS community on a phased timeline. Once all this is firmly in place, ULS will be ready to move to the Implementation Phase. PHASE FOUR: IMPLEMENTATION The transition to implementation will begin next Fall under the expert leadership and guidance of Kelley Hamilton, ULS’ current Associate Head of School and Chief Operating Officer. To lead the successful execution of the plan, Hamilton is transitioning into a new role as Associate Head of School for Strategic Initiatives. In this capacity, Hamilton will ensure that the new strategic plan is at the center of all decision making, and that all initiatives are implemented in a way that aligns with our mission, vision, and values. Execution of our strategic initiatives will primarily be the responsibility of faculty and administrators, but along the way we’ll seek out assistance from many members of the ULS community as we bring our vision and our future to life.
More than 150 members of the ULS community, including alumni, students, parents, and trustees, joined together at Community Visioning Day to imagine our shared vision for the future
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