Office of the Chancellor

Strategic Action FY'97 - FY'01

Click here to view the Chancellor's
Retrospective on Strategic Action

Strategic Action is designed to provide a philosophical and fiscal framework for the implementation of the Strategic Planning and Thinking that have taken place over the last few years. It is not meant to replace the detailed planning developed at all levels. These plans will continue to be refined and focused, guided by the overarching direction of this Strategic Action plan. The details will continue to be found in unit plans in place at various levels of the University.

Introduction
The Future through the Lens of the Past
A Vision of the Future-Reinventing the Dream
Overview of the Multi-Year Plan
Components of the Multi-Year Plan
Concluding Perspective
Acknowledgements
Appendix I

David K. Scott was Chancellor of the University of Massachusetts Amherst, 1993-2001. This is an archive of the Chancellor's Web site during his tenure.
Strategic Action FY'97 - FY'01 Click here to view the Chancellor's Retrospective on Strategic Action Strategic Action is designed to provide a philosophical and fiscal framework for the implementation of the Strategic Planning and Thinking that have taken place over the last few years. It is not meant to replace the detailed planning developed at all levels. These plans will continue to be refined and focused, guided by the overarching direction of this Strategic Action plan. The details will continue to be found in unit plans in place at various levels of the University. Introduction The Future through the Lens of the Past A Vision of the Future-Reinventing the Dream Overview of the Multi-Year Plan Components of the Multi-Year Plan Revenues State Appropriation Revenues Fund Raising Revenues Other Funds Expenditures Major Initiatives Organization of Colleges and Schools for Knowledge Base of a Modern Land Grant-AAU University Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Reform Advising and Retention Diversity and Multiculturalism Faculty and Staff Roles and Rewards Interdisciplinary Programs Scholarships and Financial Aid Creation of Community Steps Toward the Land Grant-AAU University Information Technology Infrastructure Management Information Systems Fund Balance Improvement Utility Increases Step and Non-Unit Salary Increases, TA Stipends State Funded Unit Salary Increases Merit Reclassification Contingency Fund Restructuring Administrative Redesign Continuous Quality Improvement The Early Retirement Program Joint Reporting Changes in Areas of Vice Chancellors and Deputy Chancellor Reallocation Building a Distinctive Land Grant-AAU Institution Concluding Perspective Acknowledgements Appendix I

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