2. WKU Mission Statement
Western Kentucky University (WKU) prepares
students of all backgrounds to be productive,
engaged, and socially responsible citizen-
leaders of a global society. The University
provides research, service and lifelong learning
opportunities for its students, faculty, and other
constituents. WKU enriches the quality of life for
those within its reach.
3. Transition to a Shared Mission
WKU’s mission as a student-centered
applied research university is to better our
region, the Commonwealth, our nation
and the world by inspiring innovation,
elevating communities and transforming
lives.
4. • Improve student learning
• Engage every stakeholder group in meaningful conversations
• Articulate persuasively our shared aspirations for WKU
• Create a practical and 10-year revisable roadmap for the future
• Use data to inform strategic choices
• Incorporate performance funding metrics
• Revise the budget model to ensure resources are deployed in
support of institutional priorities
Strategic Planning Goals
5. • Two co-chairs, plus the WKU President
• One committee with 7-10 members
• 4-6 working groups with two co-chairs and 8-10
members each
• Engagement and inclusion of every major
stakeholder group
Steering Committee
6. • Academic Innovation and Excellence
• Student Success and Experience
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• Research, Scholarship and Creative
Endeavors
• Budgeting, Efficiency and Infrastructure
Working Groups
7. • August/September 2017
– Co-Chair announced and process detailed
• September 2017
– Steering Committee and Working Groups Assembled
• October 2017
– Presidential charge and guiding principles given to
committee and groups
• October-December 2017
– Data collection, assessment of strengths, challenges,
opportunities and weaknesses, emerging themes and
drafting of preliminary reports
Timeline
8. • January 2018
– Open Forums and Feedback
• January 2018
– Revisions and incorporation of feedback
• February 2018
– Working groups present draft recommendations to steering
committee
• March 2018
– Steering committee compiles and distills working group
recommendations into draft plan
Timeline Cont.
9. • April 2018
– Steering committee presents draft plan to WKU community
for feedback
• May-June 2018
– Draft plan revised based upon community feedback
• Early-August 2018
– Final plan presented to WKU Board of Regents for approval
• August 2018
– Strategic Plan Implementation Launches
Timeline Cont.
10. Communication Plan
• Strategic Planning Website
– Milestones and news releases
– Video of events
– Draft reports
– Share your feedback form
– Implementation updates
