Strategic Planning Session

This past week I attended a strategic planning session.  I attended this session 3 times before; once during the summer when I helped with reunion, another time for my class, and once for athletics.  This time I attended the session as a member of SGA (Student Government).  These strategic planning sessions are being done for all aspects and members of the college:  day students, graduate students, parents, alumni, staff, and whomever else is a part of the college community.  During these sessions, we are asked a variety of questions and give our honest opinion.  For two of the sessions I attended, it was more like an interview session.  One person would be assigned a question and they would ask you it and you would give your answer.  The other times we’ve had big note pads and would be asked a question and were asked to write down the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT.)  As a part of doing these sessions, we’ve received small gifts such as $5 to Dunkin Donuts or $10 to Starbucks.  Yes, it is nice getting a little token of appreciation, but this is such a great way for the college to learn about what people really think!  By doing these sessions, our answers will be compiled and brought into a strategic 3-5 year plan where the College can work on the issues.  They can see what they are doing right, where some opportunities lie, and what they can do to make the college a better place.  Overall, I think this opens up some great opportunities for prospective students!  The college is taking steps to make our school an even more awesome place overall and that’s what sets Albertus apart from other schools!