Strategic Planning Report Advisory Councils October 23 & 24, 2014
Strategic Planning Report Advisory Councils October 23 & 24, 2014 October 2014
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Environmental Scan – Building Foresight Statements developed in the environmental scan will help to purposefully update the strategic plan on an annual basis. This scan identifies the key drivers of change. An annual review of these drivers of change will be an appropriate method of determining and ensuring the ongoing relevancy of the goals.
Demographics: Current Conditions 1. Low diversity in faculty and students 2. Lack of language and cultural skills 3. Aging population and need for continuing education 4. Seeking quality of life and work/life balance 5. Going where the water is Trends 6. Diversity increasing (students) 7. Population shift (rural to urban, aging) 8. Increased desire for green and healthy lifestyle 9. Increasing social awareness and desire for community Assumptions about the Future 10. Climate change will drive adaptations 11. Water availability will drive competition 12. Population will increase 13. Population will be more diverse 14. Globalization of business and education
Business/Economic Climate: Current Conditions 1. Students not prepared for a business climate 2. Uncertainty exists in key business drivers including water resources and climate change, labor and immigration reform 3. Regulatory pressures in areas such as food safety 4. Increased costs (especially increased energy costs) Trends 5. One Health 6. Growing global market place 7. Increased consolidation 8. Increasing cost pressures on the family farm 9. Increased influence of Silicon Valley 10. Increased foreign ownership of farms and companies 11. Changing demographics require change in workforce needs Tecker International, LLC 301 Oxford Valley Road, Suite 1504B • Yardley, PA 1906 7• (215) 493-‐8120 • Fax (215) 493-‐8125 • www.tecker.com
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Assumptions about the Future 12. Students will have critical thinking skills 13. Workforce will be adaptable 14. There will continue to be a demand for limited resources 15. Cal Poly CAFES will continue to be the number one agricultural school
Politics/Social Values Current Conditions 1. Parents and students examining the value of education 2. Shrinking middle class 3. CSU funding priorities 4. Professors engaged in fundraising 5. Redefinition of poverty level Trends 6. Whipsaw effect of changing government funding of CSU 7. More media and NGO influence on public policy 8. More activism; less science 9. Less ethics in government 10. Increasing demand for total educational experience vs. just grades 11. More desire for Cal Poly CAFES autonomy 12. Less actual autonomy for Cal Poly CAFES Assumptions about the Future 13. Will move to the philosophy of One Health 14. Will have more autonomy from CSU 15. Globalization 16. Manufacturing will move back to the US and need students to manage it 17. Oil fracking in California 18. Water shortage could abate
Technology and Science Current Conditions 1. Technology allows (demands) 24/7 teaching and learning 2. Global access to content 3. Consumer expects transparency Trends 4. Increase in technology changes 5. Cost of technology decreasing 6. Increasing adaptation of scientific method including measuring outcomes Assumptions about the Future 7. More specialized education will be required Tecker International, LLC 301 Oxford Valley Road, Suite 1504B • Yardley, PA 1906 7• (215) 493-‐8120 • Fax (215) 493-‐8125 • www.tecker.com
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8. Success will require integrating data management and human resources across all disciplines and cultures 9. Doing more with less will be required 10. Consumers will continue to drive transparency and individualized experiences
Higher Education Current Conditions 1. Competition 2. Costs increase amid decreased state funding 3. Lack of diversity Trends 4. Increased demand and competition 5. Cost increases 6. State funding decreases 7. Shifting research focus driven by funding needs 8. Increase in diversity Assumptions about the Future 9. Industry is walking away from higher education 10. Privatization 11. Major changes will occur in academic structure including practice, tenure, and accountability
Legislative and Regulatory Current Conditions 1. The university is no longer the vocal expert 2. Regulatory laws are passed at a faster pace 3. Special interests override institutional knowledge 4. Legislation is creating roadblocks for innovation, change and advancement Trends 5. Increase of social media and the impact of the vocal minority 6. Learn by doing is negatively impacted by legislation and budget constraints 7. Legislation and regulatory activity is driving increased need for certification and training 8. Legislation and regulating driving up costs of doing business 9. Legislation and regulation are creating new career pathways Assumptions about the Future 10. Funding will be available to support the growth of Cal Poly CAFES and “learn by doing: 11. Industry will partner with Cal Poly CAFES including legislation 12. Student tuition will increase 13. Industry funding will increase 14. Zero Waste will be the norm and Cal Poly CAFES will drive sustainable actions 15. Big Data will be used to drive efficiencies 16. Agriculture industry will depend more on the university to teach how to do more with less Tecker International, LLC 301 Oxford Valley Road, Suite 1504B • Yardley, PA 1906 7• (215) 493-‐8120 • Fax (215) 493-‐8125 • www.tecker.com
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17. Increased costs in food will drive food innovation
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Envisioned Future Envisioned future conveys a concrete, yet unrealized vision for Cal Poly CAFES. It consists vivid description describing how the world could be different for key stakeholders as a result of Cal Poly CAFES achieving its vision.
Vivid Description: Students • Cal Poly CAFES graduates are highly sought after because they are prepared, confident, and have a vision for the future • Industry recognizes Cal Poly CAFES graduates as most work ready and capable upon graduation • Students utilizing Learn by Doing are prepared to engage in a global economy • Cal Poly CAFES students receive a high level education rooted in hands on learning that prepares future leaders to be lifelong learners • Cal Poly CAFES students are diverse: from the urban core to the rural wilderness • Students achieve overwhelming success in their programs and realize high placement in their field of choice • Students have an affordable education Faculty • Cal Poly CAFES attracts and retains the best and the brightest professionals in instruction and research • Cal Poly CAFES faculty engages in undergraduate teaching that is student focused and learning driven • Faculty are recognized for industry innovation garnered through applied research and continuing education Community/Industry • The people of California take pride in the significant benefits they derive from the Cal Poly CAFES polytechnic education and the resulting stewardship of agricultural and environmental and natural resources • Cal Poly CAFES maintains its position by partnering with industry • One Health is adopted and leads the world • The public has access to safe and affordable food supply as a result of Cal Poly CAFES • The industry and international agricultural communities recognize Cal Poly CAFES to lead a sustainable food supply chain • Cal Poly CAFES is a catalyst for industry and legislature to work together • Industry stakeholders succeed in the marketplace and maintain their global position through public/private partnership with Cal Poly CAFES Recognition • The industry and international agricultural communities recognize Cal Poly CAFES as a leader in a sustainable food supply chain • Recognition of Cal Poly CAFES as the primary source of information, service and leadership Tecker International, LLC 301 Oxford Valley Road, Suite 1504B • Yardley, PA 1906 7• (215) 493-‐8120 • Fax (215) 493-‐8125 • www.tecker.com
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California’s business community applauds Cal Poly CAFES’s efforts to create/produce work-‐ready graduates Agriculture industry recognizes and supports the hands on competencies of Cal Poly CAFES agricultural graduates Consumers recognize Cal Poly CAFES as the “go to” authority for their honest and impartial expertise Food industry recognizances Cal Poly CAFES graduates as the premier provider of food safety expertise
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Significant Issues Strategic "mega" issues are overriding issues of strategic importance that cut across multiple goals or outcome areas. They address key questions that Cal Poly CAFES leaders must ask and answer, illuminating choices of strategy the organization must make and the challenges, which will need to be overcome in moving toward future goals.
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Importance of diversity at al levels
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Learn by doing is recognized as an institutional cornerstone
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Private/public partnerships – driven by industry to lead
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Competency of the Cal Poly CAFES agriculture degree credential
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The One Health concept of holistic and health lifestyles
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Transparency is crucial (food safety, big data, etc.)
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Admissions policies are too narrow and need to be addressed
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Cal Poly CAFES needs to broaden teaching for innovation
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Agriculture Industry could become venture capital opportunity
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Alternate funding for education
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Interdepartmental communication
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Need to incorporate applied research into learn by doing
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Climate change and its impact on Cal Poly CAFES -‐ how will it adapt?
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Learn by doing – integrate critical thinking skills into it – but it is crucial not to lose sight of it
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Big data/Technology issues
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Interdisciplinary approach
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Higher education competency /credential (both)
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