March 24, 2006
March linguistic madness
I'm hoping for BC but am terrified to look at their website. Why? Villanova.
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...The strategic planning process in which we are now fully engaged is a means of harnessing our energies, thoughts and visions into a comprehensive, coordinated and relevant plan of thinking, planning and acting.
Our planning efforts are planted firmly in the Mission Statement of the University, a strong and vital document that has served to inspire and guide our institution for many years...
As the strategic planning process continues to unfold, the importance of integrating the global vision articulated in A Future of Promise, A Future of Excellence, is by no means the culmination of our strategic planning efforts. Indeed, we must remain ever mindful that strategic planning is a dynamic, flexible process that calls for all of us to continually evaluate our efforts in light of the goals we strive to achieve and the challenges that we face. By its very nature, strategic planning attempts to help an institution not only survive but flourish in a changing environment. The publication of A Future of Promise, A Future of Excellence is but one step in our continuing efforts to rise to new heights of academic and professional excellence.
Aaarrgh! Tell it to the Marines. Or JTF2.
Aaarrgh!
Update: I'm hardening on LSU.
A Future of Promise, A Future of Excellence blends the traditions of our Catholic, Augustinian identity, the Mission Statement and the visions expressed in A Future of Promise with the specific goals and directions articulated by colleges and administrative units in their specific strategic plans. Using the goals outlined in A Future of Promise, this comprehensive plan is a further refinement of our strategic direction on a broad level, having considered the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and priorities of our campus community.
The essence of our strategic planning efforts has been the involvement of all members of the University community in using reliable and accurate data to make decisions and establish priorities. Our continuing planning efforts will emphasize the active participation of our whole community; participation in the development, discussion, review, critique and implementation of the strategic direction contained within this comprehensive plan...
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