Terms of Reference
- To review Trent University’s existing Strategic Plan (titled A Strategy for Trent University 2007-2014) and assess the need for updating and revising this Plan;
- To review Trent’s Mission Statement and consider the need for its revision;
- To implement a communication, outreach and engagement process to seek input into Trent’s mission and strategic plans;
- To recommend a Mission Statement for Trent University, and a Strategic Plan through 2014;
- To contribute information and recommendations to other activities that form part of the renewal of Trent University’s planning processes.
Preliminary Time Line and Activities
October-December 2009
- Form any needed subgroups and identify liaison strategy with other activities
- Obtain additional information as needed; prepare Working Group Reports
- First draft outline of Strategic Directions
January-February 2010
- Widespread circulation of first draft outline of Strategic Directions
- Consultation and discussion with students, faculty, staff, alumni, community, partners, governing bodies
March 2010
- Summarize all feedback received
- Second draft Strategic Directions
- Seek approvals/endorsements from governing bodies
- Roll-out of Strategic Directions
