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UCM Strategic Plan 2026-2031


UCM's strategic plan is our roadmap for the future: a clear set of priorities that align our mission, vision and values with the needs of our students and communities. It helps us focus our resources, measure our progress and stay true to who we are while adapting to change. 

We invite all UCM students, faculty and staff to participate in this process as we work to provide a transformative education, build a welcoming community and prepare graduates who are redefining what's possible in Missouri and beyond.

 The University of Central Missouri has begun developing its Strategic Plan for 2026–2031. 

 

Strategic Plan Timeline

Activities Stakeholders Involved Outcomes
Planning - Getting Started (April-May 2025)
Senior Leadership
Meet w/SPC Chair & Facilitator
President, Provost and Vice President of Finance and Administration Process Discussion and Preliminary Stakeholder Analysis
 
UCM 2031: Direction Setting - Establishing our "North Star" (May-June 2025)
President's Council: 1:1 Structured Interviews by SPC Members President's Council Feedback on Mission, Vision, Values, Imperatives and Opportunity Agenda
 
Stakeholder Engagement & Discovery (July-September 2025)
Stakeholder Feedback: Process and Data Collection by SPC members (surveys, interviews, focus groups) Students, Faculty, Staff and External Stakeholders Input on Mission, Vision, Values, Imperatives and Opportunity Agenda
 
Strategic Planning Work Session #1: Data Review & Preliminary Work (October-November 2025)
Facilitated Large-Scale Stakeholder Engagement Event Mixed Stakeholder Representation (approx. 64 participants) Input and Validation from Stakeholders on Mission, Vision, Values, Imperatives and Opportunity Agenda
 
Drafting the Elements & Framework of the Strategic Plan (December 2025-January 2026)
President's Council Feedback and Guidance on Strategic Plan President's Council First Draft of Strategic Plan with Focus on Revised Mission, Vision, Values, Imperatives and Opportunity Agenda with Metrics

 

The spring semester timeline will be forthcoming. 

 

Participation

One of the best ways to make sure the strategic plan reflects the whole university is to participate. We encourage all students, faculty and staff to engage in this process. A survery will be launched in September 2025. 

 

Have Questions?

Contact our Strategic Plan Chair:

Ann McCoy

Vice Provost, Academic Programs & Graduate Studies

mmcoy@ucmo.edu

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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