APPENDIX A: STRATEGIC PLANNING TIMELINE
The Strategic Planning Council is a Reporting Committee to the Faculty Senate and recommends to the President on all strategic planning issues including academic planning, institutional effectiveness, accountability, budget planning, and student services, Its scope does not include that of the Campus Master Planning Committee and the specifics of computer policy that are covered by the Computer Policy Committee. The Accountability Committee is a subcommittee of the Council and is responsible for the planning, implementation, and monitoring of the University's Institutional Effectiveness Program and the Accountability Plan.
The duties and responsibilities of this committee are:
To develop and recommend to the President the University Goals and any budget or academic actions necessary to support these Goals.
To develop and recommend to the President the University's Action Plan and any budget or academic actions necessary to support those recommendations.
To develop and recommend to the President the University's Mission Statement.
To review the annual reports of the Accountability Subcommittee and recommend an appropriate course of action to the President in response to recommendations or findings of the subcommittee.
To study and make recommendations to the President on any planning issues as requested by the President.
To provide an annual report to the President and to the Chair of the Faculty Senate of its actions and recommendations.
The University of Central Florida is a public multi-campus, metropolitan research university, dedicated to serving its surrounding communities with their diverse and expanding populations, technological corridors, and international partners. The mission of the university is to offer high-quality undergraduate and graduate education, student development, and continuing education; to conduct research and creative activities; and to provide services that enhance the intellectual, cultural, environmental, and economic development of the metropolitan region, address national and international issues in key areas, establish UCF as a major presence, and contribute to the global community.
The University of Central Florida will be the nation’s leading metropolitan research university recognized for its intellectual, cultural, technological, and professional contributions and renowned for its outstanding programs and partnerships.
Integrity, scholarship, community, creativity, and excellence are the core values that guide our conduct, performance, and decisions.
The UCF Creed
Integrity
I will practice and defend academic and personal honesty.
Scholarship
I will cherish and honor learning as a fundamental purpose of my membership in the UCF community
Community
I will promote an open and supportive campus environment by respecting the rights and contributions of every individual.
Creativity
I will use my talents to enrich the human experience.
Excellence
I will strive toward the highest standards of performance in any endeavor I undertake.
Goal 1: Offer the best undergraduate education available in Florida.
Goal 2: Achieve international prominence in key programs of graduate study and research.
Goal 3: Provide international focus to our curricula and research programs.
Goal 4: Become more inclusive and diverse.
Goal 5: Be America’s leading partnership university.
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
Promote Excellence in Undergraduate Education
Increase Prominence in Graduate Studies
Foster Excellence in Research and Creative Activities
Promote Visual and Performing Arts
Contribute to Regional Economic Development
Expand Access to Educational Excellence
Enhance Collaboration
Expand Partnerships with Schools
Increase Operational Excellence
Enhance UCF Community
Increase Visibility
Enhance University Resources
UCF Strategic Plan Website: http://www.spc.ucf.edu/