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Now in Phase II, the Strategic Plan initiative is holding regional hearings and discussions. The next is Wednesday, Nov. 4 at UB, and testimony is invited. Go to the SUNY Strategic Plan website>> |
The second of seven statewide conversations on the SUNY-wide strategic plan that will guide SUNY for the next five years is planned at the University at Buffalo on Wednesday, Nov. 4, from 8 to 2 p.m. at the Center for the Arts.
An Open Forum to receive testimony and statements from any and all individuals will start the proceedings from 8 to 9:30 a.m. in the Drama Theater.
The second of seven statewide conversations will focus on The Education Pipeline and will be webcast live.
How to present testimony:
Anyone wanting to present testimony at the Open Forum should email strategicplanning@suny.edu or fax to 518-320-1558 by Monday, Nov. 2 at noon. Briefly include the subject of testimony, an email address, telephone number, and mailing address. Such testimony will be limited to three minutes.
Persons who wish to make brief extemporaneous comments (not more than three minutes) are requested to file their names with the Forum Registration Officer on the day of the Forum, in advance of the beginning of the Forum. Such persons will be called upon in the order in which they've registered.
About the Strategic Plan:
SUNY's Strategic Plan program was launched by Chancellor Nancy Zimpher during Phase I, which consisted of the Chancellor's tour of all 64 SUNY campuses this summer.
During Phase II of the Strategic Plan, a group of 200 delegates, broadly representing various SUNY constituencies, are conducting seven statewide conversations at regional locations selected to maximize outreach and participation. The first session took place at Hudson Valley Community College Oct. 21.
In addition to Buffalo, future locations of the conversations are New York City, Delhi, Stony Brook, Plattsburgh and Syracuse.
Campus presidents and SUNY affiliates nominated the 200 delegates who are participating. These individuals represent a cross section of key SUNY stakeholders and include faculty, system administrators, staff, students, alumni, foundation staff, community leaders and others linked to each of the campuses. Each delegate attends at least five of the seven statewide conversations.
The structured dialogue is organized in a way for participants to consider, evaluate, and prioritize the challenges and opportunities facing SUNY, and to advise its development for the next decade.
The meetings' format includes a guest speaker, opportunities for full group Q&A, a break-out session for small groups to work on the development and prioritization of themes and goals, and an open-mike session.
Portions of the statewide meetings will be webcast. During Phase II, Chancellor Zimpher will continue to meet with SUNY campus presidents, the SUNY Board of Trustees and other key stakeholder groups to seek their collective input and brief them on our progress.
