Strategic Planning Process: Framework

Within the decade, Saint Louis University will achieve distinction as the finest Catholic university in the United States. The University will attain this distinction by continuing to advance its mission and by focusing its energy, resources, and efforts to realize its vision. Engaged in a process initiated by President Biondi and led by Provost Sandra Johnson, the University formulated and implemented a strategic plan that will guide the University's future directions.

The Strategic Planning Framework
The strategic plan provides a framework to move the University and its members in a shared direction. The plan promotes coordination across the different parts of the University. While on separate paths, the community members are united by the strategic plan.

A successful strategic plan is built on a foundation of broad participation in the process on the part of the University community and on extensive information gathering and sharing of knowledge.

Participation from the University Community
At every stage of the planning process, the University community is invited to participate. Student, faculty, staff, alumni, community members, and others who have a stake in the University's future play a role in moving the University forward. Each community member contributes to the overall success of the institution. Broad participation on the part of the University's community in the planning process builds consensus on the future of the University and commitment to that future.

Information Gathering and Knowledge Sharing
Gathering of information, particularly on trends affecting the University, and the sharing of community members' knowledge about the past and present provide an information-rich foundation for decision making about the University's future.