SPC Meeting Summary 1-31-11 - Welcoming New Member

Highlights of our meeting were:

• New committee member welcomed: At the suggestion of Andrea Price, Mercy COO, Steven Nathanson, Vice President of Planning for Mercy, has joined the Steering Committee. As he introduced himself, it was apparent that Steve brings a great deal of interest and support for Mercy College to the table. Of all the healthcare systems in this region, Steve noted that Mercy is unique by having Mercy College as part of the system. This provides a “win-win” situation in terms of our graduates seeking employment in the Mercy system and also the College provides Mercy employees the opportunity to further their education. Committee members are delighted that Steve is part of our “team.”

• Members addressed the difficulties faced by individuals trying to access the mercy2020 website. Plans are underway to move from Google to D2L. This will help meet expectations of accessibility to materials online and will keep communications open. The College community will be kept informed as this transition occurs.

• Plans for the February 14, 2011 College Assembly were reviewed. One of the topics for discussion will center on the purpose and outcomes for the Strategic Planning process. Initial outcomes were revised based on input from the August 12, 2010 College Assembly, two reviews by the Strategic Planning Committee, and Executive Leadership. Faculty, staff, and administrators will receive a copy of the outcomes before the Assembly so each person has time to review the seven outcomes and come prepared to discuss which is most important from his/her perspective.

• Committee members reviewed the next steps in the Road Map, including the design of future collaborative events that will be held starting in the fall 2011 semester.

View Dr. Kim Watson’s comments following our meeting.

The next meeting of the Strategic Planning Committee will be held on Friday, February 25, 2011 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.