Strategic Priority #5: Institutional Planning

Saint Louis University will prioritize institutional planning principles and processes that ensure alignment of resources and capacities, supporting growth that is ambitious but responsible.

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Goal 5.1

Establish parameters for program-specific and institutional growth that do not compromise our support of the success of all students.

Priority Actions

Establish a representative standing committee on institutional size and scope charged to monitor and advance the holistic and systemic management of SLU’s portfolio of academic programs and associated enrollments; student support programs; space/facilities; and educational and operational technologies
Finalize and begin implementation of the revised process by which academic program viability is monitored and managed cyclically (replacing the APRC)

Goal 5.2

Develop strategic priorities and governance processes for technology investments across the provost’s portfolio.

Priority Actions

Solicit and synthesize input from University community to identify appropriate strategic priorities for technology investments
Articulate the priorities and principles that will guide future technology investments
Conduct gap analyses to identify necessary areas for investment in technologies that advance teaching, research/scholarship and student support
Revise governance structures to support integrated technology prioritization and decision-making across Academic Affairs
Use the articulated strategic priorities and principles for technology investments to make decisions

Goal 5.3

Develop strategic priorities and governance processes for investments in, allocation of and determinations of use of space across the provost’s portfolio.

Priority Actions

Develop and institute a process for assessing, (re)allocating and (re)designing registrar-controlled teaching space in a manner that prioritizes pedagogy and student success
Develop and institute a process for assessing, (re)allocating and (re)designing research/scholarship space in a manner that fosters achievement of SLU’s research aspirations
Develop and institute a process for assessing, (re)allocating and (re)designing other spaces (libraries, commuter/non-residential student academic workspaces and non-educational spaces) that support student engagement and success
Develop a housing master plan for both undergraduate and graduate/professional students