Due Date*

 Activity*

July 2023 – June 2024

1. Assigned responsible areas/persons identified in the Primary Assessments and Reports (PAR). The PAR contains key assessments activities and reports that are systematically reviewed and used to identify continuous improvements. Note: PAR is available on the Research, Analytics, and Planning web page in the Assessments and Reports section.

• A. Conduct 2023-2024 assessments, analyze results, and implement continuous improvements (as appropriate).  
• B. Provide minutes, results, and action plans to Research, Analytics, and Planning for filing of documentation. Contact Karen Johnson for more information.
• C. Provide updates for any previous-year PAR-related improvements, as appropriate.

Aug. 28, 2023 – Sept. 29, 2023

2. Unit Managers:

• A. Ensure that 2022-2023 outcomes reporting is completed/concluded, including Major Accomplishments as appropriate (via Strategic Planning System).
• B. Review and refine (as needed) 2023-2024 unit outcomes reporting in the Strategic Planning System.
• C. Review and revise (as appropriate) the unit’s Statement of Purpose in the Strategic Planning System).
• D. Review the home page of the Strategic Planning System for additional requirements other than those listed above.
• E. Submit revisions through the chain-of-command to the supervising vice president (or president, if the unit is a direct-report) for approval.
• F. Certify completion of Steps 2.A – E at the bottom of the home page of the Strategic Planning System.

Aug. 28, 2023 – Nov. 30, 2023

3. President’s Office and Research, Analytics, and Planning (RAP):

Compile Major Accomplishments from the Strategic Planning System.

Sept. 2023

4. Strategic Planning Executive Committee (Cabinet):

• A. Review facilities master plan and related projects for any necessary revised budget requests for 2023-2024.
• B. Review 2023-2024 PAR status report, as provided by the Office of Research, Analytics, and Planning.  Make recommendations for improvements in processes and/or assessments, as appropriate, and notify PAR-responsible areas of any updates.

Sept. 4, 2023 – Oct. 6, 2023

5. Strategic Planning Executive Committee (Cabinet):

Review progress and completion of Steps 2.A – F, above, implementing continuous improvements to facilitate compliance, as appropriate.

Sept. 4, 2023 – Sept. 29, 2023

6. Academic Program Coordinators:

• A. Ensure that 2022-2023 outcomes reporting is completed/concluded, including Major Accomplishments as appropriate (via Strategic Planning System).
• B. Review and refine (as needed) 2023-2024 student learning outcomes reporting (as well as unit outcomes if applicable for the program/department/division) in the Strategic Planning System.
• C. Review and revise (as appropriate) the program’s Statement of Purpose in the Strategic Planning System.   
• D. Review the home page of the Strategic Planning System for additional requirements other than those listed above.
• E. Submit revisions through the chain-of-command to the academic dean for approval.
• F. Certify completion of steps 5.A – E at the bottom of the home page of the Strategic Planning System. 

Sept. 4, 2023 – Sept. 29, 2023

7. Unit Managers and Academic Program Coordinators:

• A. Determine additional 2023-2024 budgetary needs required to fulfill unit’s or program’s stated outcomes in the Strategic Planning System.
• B. Submit corresponding 2023-2024 revised budget requests through the chain‐of‐command. Ensure they are received in the Office of Finance by the due date using the Strategic Planning System.

Note: The Office of Finance will accept budget revision requests after each unit has certified that it has completed the planning processes outlined in Steps 2.A – F and 6.A – E (as applicable) above.

Sept. 29, 2023 – Oct. 20, 2023

8. Strategic Planning Executive Committee (Cabinet):

Review progress and completion of Steps 2.A – F, above, implementing continuous improvements to facilitate compliance, as appropriate. 

Review progress and completion of Steps 5.A – F, above implementing continuous improvements to facilitate compliance, as appropriate.

October 2023

9. Office of Finance:

Submit FY24 October budget revisions to the State. 

Oct. 2, 2023 –

Dec. 8, 2023

10. Unit Managers and Academic Program Coordinators:

• A. Enter preliminary 2024-2025 reporting details (in conjunction with the development and submission of Technology Plan, see Item B immediately below)
  • i. Enter unit outcomes and/or student learning outcomes (i.e., Complete the sections Expected Outcome Description through the section Minimum Expected Results for each outcome) in the Strategic Planning System.
  • ii. Enter budgetary requirements to achieve expected outcomes (via Strategic Planning System). 
• B. Develop and submit Technology Plan for 2024-2025 via Strategic Planning System. After December 8, 2023, this document will be sent to the office of Information Technology for each unit.

Dec. 2023 – Jan. 2024

11. Unit Managers and Academic Program Coordinators:

• A. Complete a mid-year update/report for 2023-2024 unit outcomes and/or student learning outcomes.  Input preliminary results in the planning system (e.g., Actual Results and the Planned Improvements Based on Assessment Results.) (via Strategic Planning System).
• B. Obtain approval of items entered in steps 9.A – B above and step 10.A for the appropriate office:
  • i.  Units: Obtain approval from the supervising vice president (or president, if the unit is a direct report).
  • ii. Academic Programs: Obtain approval from the supervising academic dean.
• C. Certify completion of requirements 9.A – B and 10.A - B at the bottom of the home page of the Strategic Planning System

Note: The Office of Finance will accept budget revision requests after completion has been certified in Step 10.C, above.

Nov. 2023 – Dec. 2023

12. Vice Presidents:

Evaluate mandatory and course‐specific fees. Fee changes, if any, are to be presented to TBR in January.

Dec. 2023

13. Strategic Planning Committee:

Conduct mid-year meeting, adjusting strategy and course, as appropriate.  Refer to NeSCC Policy 0:12:00.

Jan. 24, 2024 – Feb. 16, 2024

14. Office of Finance, Unit Managers, and Academic Program Coordinators:

The Office of Finance hosts budget manager training. The training will be mandatory for new budget managers, while being optional for budget mangers who have previously participated in the process.

Feb. 5, 2024

15. Technology Planning and Oversight Committee:

Assess and approve technology projects associated with units’ objectives/expected outcomes. Request revisions to unit plans regarding technology projects, as appropriate.

Feb. 12, 2024

16. Technology Access Fee Committee:

Tentatively approve 2024-2025 Technology Access Fee projects associated with unit objectives/expected outcomes.

Feb. 12, 2024 – 26, 2024

17. Unit Managers and Academic Program Coordinators:

Modify planning forms regarding technology projects/items, as directed by the Technology Planning and Oversight Committee (via Strategic Planning System).

Mar. 2024

18. Strategic Planning Executive Committee (Cabinet):

Review 2023-2024 PAR status report, as provided by the Office of Research, Analytics, and Planning.  Make recommendations for improvements in processes and/or assessments, as appropriate.

Feb. 26, 2024 – Mar. 25, 2024

19. Unit Managers and Academic Deans:

Present budget requests, which are tied to and support the institution’s strategic priorities, during scheduled budget hearings.

Mar. 25, 2024 – Apr. 26, 2024

20. Office of Finance:

Assess budget requests and formulate draft 2024-2025 budget.

*Finalized dates to be determined based on timeline from the TBR

April 2024

21. Research, Analytics, and Planning Division:

Administer the annual strategic planning and budgeting survey to determine level of satisfaction with the Strategic and Technology Planning/Budget process.

April 23 – 30, 2024

22. President:

Approve finalized proposed FY25 budget.

*Finalized dates to be determined based on timeline from TBR

May 2024

23. Office of Finance:

Submit FY25 budget to the State.

*Finalized dates to be determined based on timeline from TBR 

May 1, 2024 – June 28, 2024

24. Division of Information Technology:

Develop and submit 2024-2025 Technology Plan.

June 2024

25. Strategic Planning Committee:

Conduct end of academic year meeting, adjusting strategy and course, as appropriate. Refer to NeSCC Policy 0:12:00. Additionally, assess 2023-2024 strategic and technology planning/budget survey results and refine processes, as appropriate.

July 31, 2024

26. Unit Managers and Academic Program Coordinators:

Complete any outstanding outcomes assessment and reporting for 2023-2024 (including Major Accomplishments as appropriate), noting planned improvements based on assessment results in the Strategic Planning System. Also make any needed adjustments to 2024-2025 outcomes reporting that was completed in step 9 above.