University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
PAE-2: Strategic Plan

Sustainability is one of the seven strategic planning themes adopted in January 2011 by Chancellor Harden as he launched a new University of Wisconsin – Green Bay Strategic Planning initiative. The process of identifying the Strategic Planning Themes was broadly inclusive and involved faculty, staff, students and members of the community in 17 facilitated input sessions. The results were discussed with a wide variety of groups and reviewed by the Leadership Council, Faculty Senate, the Academic Staff Committee, and Cabinet. The themes provide guidance and context as we move forward – they are not intended to reflect where UW – Green Bay is at this moment, but will be used in developing the University’s Strategic Plan during 2011. Strategic planning is an inclusive process, currently ongoing in Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Business and Finance, Advancement, Athletics and the Chancellor’s Office. The Sustainability Strategic Planning Theme states: “We demonstrate leadership in our policies, programs and practices toward local and global ecological integrity. As stewards of knowledge, we continue to institutionalize appropriate environmental practices, policies and sustainability-related curriculum decisions. We seek to prepare a community of sustainable learners and ensure our students are being prepared for employment and citizenship in a world defined, in part, by environmental and other challenges. We must ensure that the University promotes sustainability in all aspects of the University.

Diversity and inclusivity are included in the key guiding strategic planning theme of Diversity and Institutional Environment which states, "The University strives for diversity that is broadly inclusive, warmly welcoming, and equitable in its treatment of all members of the University community. UW - Green Bay is an institution committed to diversity of thought and practice which seeks to move beyond lables and categories that put up barriers and tend to fragement populations. The University is committed to hiring and retaining a more dierse faculty and staff as we continue to recruit a more diverse student body. The University invests in its people and strives to create a work environment that supports personal and professional growth, collegiality and a healthy quality of life. The University strives to provide competitive compensation and benefits."

The strategic planning theme of Finance, Budget, Resources addresses the needs to maintain sustainable funding for university operations by stating, "The University will increase its ability to acquire, develop, use and manage resources. In order to enhance student success, deliver an appropriate mix of academic programs, and recurit and retain outstanding faculty and staff, additional funding, facilities and technology are critical. Finances will greatly determine the extent we are able to address our mission responsibilities. For growth, quality improvement and maintenance, it is importnat that the University acquire additional funding, budget effectively, create greater efficiences, and commit resources to in-demand programs and services."

Final drafts, review and adoption of the Strategic Plan will be completed in Fall 2011.