University of Rhode
Island
Faculty
Senate
Senate
Bill #06-07--24
On March 29, 2007, the Faculty Senate
approved the following amendment to section 5.70.10 of the UNIVERSITY
MANUAL, the charge to the Joint Strategic Planning Committee (change is
underlined):
5.70.10 The
Joint Strategic Planning Committee shall advise the President
and the Faculty Senate on broad policies and principles affecting the
general direction of the University of Rhode Island in conjunction with
its vision, mission, and values as a learning community. The Committee
shall assist in the implementation and progress of the President's
strategic plan; including, but not limited to, modifications,
additions, and deletions to the strategic planning document as time or
circumstance warrant. The Committee shall monitor the development of a
university strategic planning process, which shall integrate aspects of
financial, human resources, academic programming, student affairs, fund
raising, and capital projects. The planning process at the University
and the priorities established through it shall guide decisions on
institutional funding. The
committee shall be responsible for the periodic and systematic review
of various aspects of institutional effectiveness and shall ensure that
the results of these reviews are used for continuing improvement.
The Committee shall be provided, upon request, with necessary data and
information by university departments and officials. The Committee
shall be assisted by the Office of Planning Services (see section
3.45.10).