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The planning process is dynamic and ongoing. Since campus-wide strategic planning takes place on a biennial basis, there will be routine opportunities to refine and submit new and revised initiatives that address the University Mission and six University Directions.

The Office of Strategic Planning and Continuous Improvement employs a participatory approach to planning and change. The activities of the office are designed to support University decisions and strategic choices that lead to quality goals.

The Mission of the Office of SP&CI is to facilitate organizational planning and change activities that support continuous improvement and movement toward a planning, evidence based organizational culture.

The Vision for the Office of SP&CI at EMU includes the use of participatory,
collaborative, creative and flexible processes that support the refinement and
implementation of the University’s Mission, Values and Guiding Principles and AQIP accreditation. The strategic planning and continuous improvement activities support an organizational culture that reflects a commitment to quality and accountability, and is supported by an evidence-based approach to organizational management characterized by:

*Ongoing assessment, planning and evaluation
*Data driven decision-making
*Widely published University metrics
*Ongoing continuous improvement activities

The Goals for the Office of SP&CI are set within a three year time frame and are operationalized under Strategic Planning and Continuous Improvement, Institutional Assessment, and Institutional Research and Information Management.

Strategic Directions
	Eastern Michigan University will be recognized for its strong undergraduate programs and will provide research opportunities, excellent co-curricular programs and support systems that enhance the success of a talented and diverse student population.
	Eastern Michigan University will be recognized for the synergy of theory and practice in its graduate programs.
	Eastern Michigan University will become a model for public engagement and linkages with the local community, the Detroit metropolitan area, southeast Michigan, the State of Michigan and the region to address mutual concerns.
	Eastern Michigan University will become a model for the principles of diversity and inclusion.
	Eastern Michigan University will become a university with global and multicultural perspectives.
	Eastern Michigan University will improve institutional effectiveness.