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Strategic Plan Structure: Glossary of Terms
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Glossary of Terms
Note: The sequence of the terms is arranged in functional order to successfully complete the Strategic Plan process.
| Mission Statement |
our "reason for being" (a declaration of value added). |
| Shared Values |
Shared core beliefs and values related to the function of all aspects of the College. |
| Goals |
Overall achievements, often not quantified, e.g., Remain Current in Curricula and Programs. The desired outcomes of the organization. |
| Goal Champion |
The person responsible for accomplishing the goal. Objective Champions submit Action Plans to the Goal Champion. |
| Objectives |
Quantified bottom line, main, year end, function achievements, e.g., develop a mentoring program for adjunct faculty by fall semester 200X. Objectives are specific measurable, challenging but realistic, and time limited. |
| Objective Champion |
The person responsible for completing an objective. This person completes action plans to accomplish the objective. |
| Action Plans |
A strategy that identifies who, does what, by when to complete an objective with the intended budgetary impact. Plans (action plans and/or strategic plans) drive budgets; budgets do not drive plans. Action Plans are the 'do' in Strategic Planning. The action plan manages individual tasks, for people or committees, directly aimed at completing an objective. The objective champion is responsible for completing action plans for their assigned objective. | |
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