Agenda/Schedule
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Strategic Planning Retreat
“The Continued Pursuit of Distinctiveness”
Tuesday, August 17, 2004
Reeve Memorial Union (Ballroom B/C)
7:30-8:00 a.m. Registration and Breakfast
8:00-8:15 a.m. Welcome and Review of Retreat Objectives –
Chancellor Richard Wells/Dr. John Moore, Retreat Facilitator
8:15-10:00 a.m. UW Oshkosh Strategic Plan Assessment: 2000-2004
( 8:15-8:35 ) Overview of Strategic Plan Development, Implementation, Accomplishments and Persistent Challenges – Chancellor Richard Wells
( 8:35-9:50 ) Plenary Discussion of Strategic Plan Process, Accomplishments, and Persistent Challenges – Dr. John Moore, Moderator
• What do you believe have been the most important benefits derived from the strategic planning process? Limitations?
• What do you believe have been the most significant persistent challenges and/or errors of omission?
• What have been the University's most significant accomplishments in response to the strategic plan in general and related to “horizontal distinctiveness” in particular?
( 9:50-10:00 ) Key Observations Four Years Later – Dr. John Moore,
Retreat Facilitator
10:00-10:15 a.m. Break
10:15-11:30 a.m. UW Oshkosh Colleges – Pursuit of Distinctiveness Panel –
Dr. John Moore, Moderator
Deans' College-based Distinctiveness Reports: Each Dean provides short overview of 2-5 page College-based Distinctiveness report
College of Business Administration – Dean Al Hartman
College of Education & Human Services – Dean Craig Fiedler
College of Letters and Science – Dean Michael Zimmerman
College of Nursing – Dean Merritt Knox
Discussion of Deans' Presentations
Breakout Sessions
11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Roundtable Discussion of College-based Distinctiveness Reports
• Among the College's recommended objectives and strategies for pursuing vertical distinctiveness, which ideas comport best with the University's “Governing Ideas” and horizontal distinctiveness?
• Which of the College's ideas offer the greatest promise for achieving significant vertical distinctiveness?
• How might the academic community and external stakeholders assist the College in achieving enhanced vertical distinctiveness?
• What additional recommendations or suggestions do you have regarding this effort?
1:00-1:30 p.m. Box Lunches
1:30-2:30 p.m. Roundtable Reports Presented/Discussed With Each Dean
2:30-2:45 p.m. Break
All Participants reconvene in Ballroom B/C
2:45-3:30 p.m. Deans Panel: Lessons Learned and Next Steps – Provost Lane Earns, Moderator
3:30-3:40 p.m. UW-Oshkosh's Pursuit of Distinctiveness: Observations – Dr. John Moore, Retreat Facilitator
3:40-3:55 p.m. Next Steps - Chancellor Richard Wells
3:55 p.m. Adjournment
Reception - (Reeve Union , Titan Underground)