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Strategic Planning Overview
Minnesota West is employing a developmental and inclusive process to create a clear, measurable, and manageable strategic plan that will strive to elicit action and innovation from 2024 through 2029.
Input and Guidance
DRAFT Strategic Plan Review & Internal Feedback Sessions
The Strategic Plan Leadership Team (SPLT) is requesting feedback on the draft plan from internal stakeholders through four virtual sessions. Individuals attending will be asked to share their initial thoughts on the draft plan during the session and, following the session, share feedback through an online feedback tool.
All College community members are invited to attend a session that works best with their schedule.
- Wed., April 3 @ 3:30 p.m.
- Tues., April 9 @ 12 p.m.
- Wed., April 10 @ 10 a.m.
- Thurs., April 11 @ 9 a.m.
See college wide email for zoom links or contact Alicia Paulson. alicia.paulson@mnwest.edu | 507-372-3464
The DRAFT 2024-2029 Strategic Plan is NOT final; it is being shared in draft form to solicit feedback from internal and external stakeholders that attend a review and feedback session. It will be revised based on feedback and additional insight gained through the final stages of Phase 3.
External stakeholder feedback on the draft Strategic Plan will be gained through the President Advisory Council in mid-April 2024.
To ensure an effective and efficient strategic planning process, MN West has contracted with Dr. Jane Vangsness Frisch to work collaboratively with the College community and leadership.
Strategic Plan Leadership Team
The Strategic Plan Leadership Team (SPLT) is a cross-divisional and -college team that leads the strategic planning process. SPLT is comprised of one cabinet-level member, two deans, two directors, two faculty members, and two ‘at-large’ members. Individuals serving are committed to actively participating in all activities, including at least two meetings per month.
| Name | Title | Location |
| Linda Pesch | Director of Enrollment | Canby |
| Tyler Wadzinski | Faculty | Worthington |
| Abdullahi Farah Abdigaani | Dean – Equity, Inclusion, Student Dev. | Granite Falls |
| Cody Henrichs | Executive Director - Foundation | Luverne |
| Kayla Richter | Business Services Supervisor | Canby |
| Gillian Singler | Faculty | Worthington |
| Pam Davids | Resource Specialist | Pipestone |
| Elias Gomez-Marroquin | Information Technology | Worthington |
| Craig Peters | Dean – Management and Career & Tech | Jackson |
| Arthur Brown | Provost | Pipestone |
| Brynn Peterson | Student | Luverne |
| Jane Vangsness Frisch | Consultant | |
Process and Timeline
The four-phase process will provide opportunities for all MN West community members to connect, provide feedback, and develop a shared understanding of the College’s future.
Phase 1: Data Review and Community Understanding
Timeline: September – October 2023
Shared and reviewed Minnesota West data, regional information, other plans, and metrics to create a common understanding of the College’s strengths and opportunities.
Phase 2: Priority Identification, Feedback, and Synthesis
Timeline: November – December 2023
Based on data reviewed, feedback from internal and external stakeholder groups, salient themes and areas of focus were identified.
Phase 3: Goal Identification and Feedback
Timeline: December 2023 – February 2024
From data/information and the identified salient themes, strategic goals were determined. Strategies, objectives, steps/tactics, and performance metrics were also determined for each goal. Feedback on the draft plan will be solicited from internal and external stakeholders.
Phase 4: Adoption, Education, and Promotion
Timeline: May 2024 - Ongoing
TThe final Strategic Plan will be shared internally and externally. Priority goals and strategies will be identified for focused action and assessment process will be determined.
Important Information
Important information and background documents will be shared as the Strategic Planning Process continues.
Strategic Plan Overview Document
Previous Plans/Processes
• Strategic Plan 2017-2023
• Strategic Planning: 2017 Planning, Process, and Implementation