Plan Progression
As a part of the planning process, we adhered to transparency, open communication, and inclusivity as we engaged all stakeholder groups.
We worked in a spirit of collaboration and connectedness and embraced an enthusiasm for inquiry, positive risk-taking, and innovation to build a plan that will help propel the university and state forward.
Strategic Planning Committee
The faculty, staff and students who served on the strategic planning committee were tasked not only with contributing in meaningful ways to the success of the committee as a whole, but are asked to bring their perspective and experience in their various roles on campus to the committee.
Strategic Plan Committee Members
Strategic Pillar Workgroups
Seven workgroups were formed around key themes found from stakeholder feedback collected during the Presidential Launch, an initial campus survey and townhalls will be formed. Each workgroup created a final report of their findings, research and collaboration.
Climate and Culture FINAL REPORT
Workgroup Co-Chairs
- elizabeth.bjerke@UND.edu
- 701.777.3922
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Odegard Hall Room 200
Grand Forks ND 58202-9007
- jill.novotny@UND.edu
- 701.777.2038
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Skalicky Room 160
Grand Forks ND 58202-7144
Committee Members
- Les Bjore
- Brooke Conlin
- Kyle Doperalski
- Jenny Duffy
- Brittany Dvorak
- Erik Fritzell
- Cassie Gerhardt
- Kara Helmig
- Wendelin Hume
- Barbara Kitko
- Jacob Koonce
- Dale Lennon
- Nikki Massmann
- Ariana Meyers
- Rajrup Mitra
- Shilo Virginia Previti
- Jennifer Swangler
- Julie Rygg
- Faith Wahl
- Deborah Worley
Meeting Notes
Workgroup Chairs
- amy.whitney@UND.edu
- 701.777.6987
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Ina Mae Rude Entrepreneur Center
Grand Forks ND 58202-8372
- patrick.henry@UND.edu
- 701.777.2703
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Gamble Hall Room 220R
Grand Forks ND 58202-7209
Committee Members
- Ryan Adams
- Mark Askelson
- Sandy Braathen
- Becca Baumbach
- Kevin Fickenscher
- Surojit Gupta
- Sarah Heitkamp
- Paul Korus
- Beth Kurz
- Soizik Laguette
- Dan Laudal
- Michael Mann
- Madhavi Marasinghe
- Nuri Oncel
- Scott Sandberg
- Shawnda Schroeder
- Robert Stupnisky
- Chih Ming Tan
- Stephanie Walker
- Zeineb Yousif
Meeting Notes
Workgroup Final Reports
Workgroup Co-Chairs
- tiffany.ford@UND.edu
- 701.777.8700
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Nistler Hall Room 322D
Grand Forks ND 58202-7308
- thomasine.heitkamp@UND.edu
- 701.777.4950
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Tech Accelerator Room 2050
Grand Forks ND 58202-8367
Workgroup Members
- Pat Bertagnolli
- Brian Bjella
- Maria Effertz-Hanson
- Tom Erickson
- Nick Hacker
- Carma Hanson
- Peter Johnson
- Judy Lee
- Monica Mayer
- Chris Nelson
- Kylie Oversen
- Daphne E. Pedersen
- Kaelan Reedy
- Ken Ruit
- Kristine Sande
- Will Semke
- Thomas Swoyer
- Terry Traynor
- Kristen Votava
- Danny Weigel
Meeting Notes
Student Success Through Academic Ecellence FINAL REPORT
Workgroup Co-Chairs
- zarrina.azizova@UND.edu
- 701.777.3737
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Education Building Room 316
Grand Forks ND 58202-7189
- heather.terrell@UND.edu
- 701.777.3882
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Columbia Hall Room 2926
Grand Forks ND 58202-8380
Workgroup Members
- Terry Brenner
- Tim Burrows
- Michael Herbert
- Gabe Kilzer
- Erin Lauckner
- Chelsea Mellenthin
- Marlene Miller
- Patrick O’Neill
- Jody Paulson
- Kay Powell
- Jenny Reichert
- Rebecca Summers
- Ryan Summers
- Jeff VanLooy
- Alfred Wallace
Meeting Minutes
Student Success Beyond the Classroom FINAL REPORT
Workgroup Co-Chairs
- sara.kaiser@UND.edu
- 701.777.4076
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Memorial Union Room 240
Grand Forks ND 58202-9040
- anna.kinney@UND.edu
- 701.777.6381
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Chester Fritz Library Room 323
Grand Forks ND 58202-7100
- andrew.d.williams@UND.edu
- 701.777.6718
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School of Medicine & Health Sciences Room E161
Grand Forks ND 58202-9037
Workgroup Members
- Robyn Bancroft
- Kristen Borysewicz
- Carolyn Broden
- Tyler Burmeister
- Jessica Doty
- Emily Dougherty
- Chris Ehrhart
- Marjorie Evers
- Myra Henderson
- Casey Hutton
- Karina Knutson
- Alena Kubatova
- Jack Muhs
- Kristi Okerland
- Devon Olson
- Kerry Toups
- Marilyn Vetter
- Jonathan Wirkkala
Valuing and Supporting UND Employees FINAL REPORT
Workgroup Co-Chairs
- becca.bergee@UND.edu
- 701.777.6830
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Twamley Hall Room 313
Grand Forks ND 58202-7127
- elizabeth.legerski@UND.edu
- 701.777.4414
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Gillette Hall Room 202
Grand Forks ND 58202-7136
Workgroup Members
- Zak Aubol
- Eric Brevik
- Emile Dargbeh
- Melissa Gjellstad
- Renae Hellerstedt
- Melissa Johnson
- Christine Lennon
- Jodi Myrvik
- Sarah Owens
- Eric Peterson
- Sharon Rezac Anderson
- Brian Schill
- Corey Shock
- Beth Valentine
- Heather Wages
- Chris Zygarlicke
Fostering Equity and Inclusive Excellence FINAL REPORT
Workgroup Co-Chairs
- anne.kelsch@UND.edu
- 701.777.4233
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O'Kelly Hall Room 320H
Grand Forks ND 58202-7104
Workgroup Members
- Justin Berg
- Tom Berry
- Mallory Bernhard
- Jacoba de Boer
- Roberto DeMagalhaes
- Cerynn Desjarlais
- Charles Henry
- Laine Lyons
- Jon Maskaly
- Caitlan Milera
- Helen Ramon-Vega
- Kaisa Siipola
- Donna Smith
- Jake Vivier
Meeting Notes
Strategic Plan Timeline
Phase 1: Planning
December 2021 - Early February 2022
- Organizational framework developed
- Identify and confirm Strategic Planning Committee Co-Chairs
- Timeline and deliverables established
- Identify and confirm Communication, Outreach and Analytics Chair, Co-Chair
- Website development
- Strategic Planning Committee- Call for nominations (open until February 14)
- Planning Committee named
- Strategic Communication, Outreach and Analytics Committee Members named
Phase 2: Discovery
February 2022 - July 2022
- Presidential Launch of Strategic Planning Process- February 17
- Campus survey and townhalls held to establish workgroup themes
- Key initiative documents studied to help establish workgroup themes
- Workgroup themes developed
- Workgroup co-chairs named
- Workgroup- Call for nominations
- Workgroups gather targeted stakeholder feedback
- Workgroups help identify and develop recommendations around institutional strengths
- Strategic Planning Committee works to review and revise UND mission, vision and core values based off stakeholder feedback.
- Draft plan recommendations developed for stakeholder feedback in the fall.
Phase 3: Development, Feedback and Refinement
August 2022 - January 2023
| Timeline | Date |
|---|---|
| Workgroups turn in draft plan recommendations |
July 31 |
| Strategic Plan leadership retreat | August 9 |
| Community update at Wake up to UND | September 27 |
| Plan finalization phase and strategic pillars identified | October |
| Final draft plan unveiled to campus |
November 10 Feedback surveys open to campus and community November 10-16. |
| Final editing phase | November 10-December 19 |
| President presented with final plan recommendation | December 19 |
| Final plan presented to campus community by President Armacost | January 19 |
Phase 4: Launch and Beyond
2023
- President unveils new Strategic Plan to campus and community (January 2023).
- Annual University Address to announce upcoming priorities for year that connect back to Strategic Plan.
- Updated Strategic Planning Committee tracks progress on goals, helps align university integrated planning efforts.
Broad Campus Involvement
President's Charge
Development of UND’s next strategic plan will reflect greater aspiration, commitment to excellence, cohesion among campus and community partners, contributions to the State of North Dakota, and promotion of unbounded creativity and discovery by our campus members.
The plan must offer a clearly articulated vision and mission collectively held by UND stakeholders to help guide future institutional decision making. UND must always strive for excellence. As we grow and adapt to our changing environment, the committee shall develop a plan that builds on UND’s institutional strengths providing the greatest opportunity for positive, long-term impact on our community, state, and region.
1. Planning Phase
- Strategic Planning Committee
- Kick-off
- Townhalls/Open Forums
- University Survey
- Roundtables
- Workgroups
- Targeted Outreach
2. Plan Drafted
Summer 2022
3. Feedback Phase
- Strategic Plan update
- Townhalls/Open Forums
- University Survey
- Target Outreach
4. Plan Revision
5. Final Plan Submission and Launch
Strategic Planning Committee Handoff
6. Living Strategic Plan
- Annual Strategic Plan Update
- Key Initiative Proposals for Consideration
- KPI Dashboard
Ultimately our Strategic Plan will help institutionally guide us as we evaluate initiatives and allocate resources towards our shared vision, mission and strategic pillars so it is important that all stakeholders have a chance to voice their opinion and share their valuable perspectives.