Campus Invited to Strategic Planning Update, Overview of Available Resources From EAB
The U of A campus community is invited to a learning session focused on the 150 Forward strategic planning process and helpful planning resources available from EAB, a firm specializing in higher education that is partnering with the university on various aspects of the planning process.
“There are a number of benchmarking and other tools available for campus use through our agreement with EAB that are very useful for strategic planning,” said Laura Jacobs, U of A chief of staff. “The upcoming session will provide an overview of those available resources as well as an update on the 150 Forward strategic planning process.”
Jacobs and EAB partners David Vuletich and Paul Gunther will lead the learning session. Jacobs will provide an update of where we are following several campus activities thus far as the campus sets goals and objectives going into the summer, while Vuletich and Guntherwill walk participants through the type of benchmarking, white papers and other tools are available for campus use.
The learning session will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday, May 11, on Zoom and is open to the campus.
150 Forward Update and Resources Overview
- Thursday, May 11, at 9 a.m.
- Join the Zoom session here.
The university is currently in the second phase of the 150 Forward strategic planning process. Next steps will include developing three working groups (one focused on each pillar of student success, research excellence and employer of choice) to workshop possible metrics or KPIs, and to start the process of identifying strategies and tactics.
Topics
Contacts
Mark Rushing, associate vice chancellor
University Relations
479-575-5555,
markr@uark.edu
Headlines
Peter Ungar Chosen as Member of the National Academy of Sciences
A distinguished professor of anthropology and director of environmental dynamics, Ungar is the first U of A faculty member to be elected to the prestigious Academy.
Ag Technology Students Visit Greenway Equipment, Learn About Advances in Machinery
Members of the U of A's Agricultural Systems and Technology Club recently spent a day at the Greenway Technology Farm in Newport to learn about advances featured in John Deere tractors and machinery.
College of Education and Health Professions WE CARE Everywhere Campaign Kicks Off This Summer
Retractable scroll banners with the phrase "WE CARE Everywhere" are small enough to fit any suitcase and just waiting for your chance to shine in social media posts throughout the summer.
Staff Senators for 2024-25 Elected
Twelve newly elected staff members will begin serving the U of A staff community for three-year terms beginning July 1 on the university's Staff Senate.
Matlock Briefs Congressional Staff Regarding Crop Sustainability Research
Professor Marty Matlock briefed U.S. House of Representative and Senate staff members on research conducted by the U of A regarding the effects of management practices on crop sustainability.