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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
A variety of opportunities will be available for students, employees, and other stakeholders to engage in the planning process, including sharing ideas, feedback, and insight. 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 |
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: Mid-September – mid-October 2023
This phase will focus on sharing and reviewing MN West data, information, plans, and metrics to create a common understanding of the College’s strengths and opportunities.
Phase 2: Priority Identification, Feedback, and Synthesis
Timeline: Mid-October – December 2023
College-wide discussions will be facilitated to confirm the mission/vision and identify priority opportunities. Feedback and ideas will also be solicited from external stakeholders during Phase 2. Based on all the collected data, discussions, and feedback, SPLT will identify salient themes and areas of focus.
Phase 3: Goal Identification and Feedback
Timeline: December 2023 – February 2024
SPLT will translate themes into 3-5 draft strategic goals. Feedback on draft strategic goals will be solicited from internal and external stakeholders. Strategies, assessment metrics, resources required for accomplishment, and responsible areas, groups, and/or individuals will be identified for each goal.
Phase 4: Adoption, Education, and Promotion
Timeline: March – May 2024
The Strategic Plan will be shared internally and externally. Priority goals and strategies will be identified for immediate action.
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