Strategic Planning Process Begins
The process to develop Meredith College’s next strategic plan is now underway. Much like Meredith’s most recent strategic plan, Vision 2010, the next plan will provide a framework for the College’s future, including priorities, goals and specific action steps needed to reach those goals. Strategic planning shapes the College’s budget planning and helps determine the best use of College resources.
The Strategic Planning Committee appointed by President Maureen Hartford has begun meeting to begin drafting a strategic plan. Hartford and Vice President for College Programs Jean Jackson are co-chairs of the committee, which includes representatives of all College constituencies. Alumna representative Elizabeth Dove and student representative Mary Rawls have been named the committee since the faculty and staff members were first announced in October.
The committee has met twice and is scheduled to meet a third time prior to the holiday break. Their initial work has included reviewing progress...
Two with Meredith Ties Inducted into YWCA Academy of Women
Meredith College Senior Vice President for Academic Administration Denise Rotondo and Board of Trustees member Andrea Bazan are both members of the YWCA of the Greater Triangle Academy of Women’s Class of 2010.
From the President’s Desk
We have completed our first quarterly financial report for 2010-11 to the Board of Trustees. This was a huge collective effort, led by Steve Walters and involving many faculty and staff throughout the campus. Revenue teams for each major revenue source and department, college and division faculty and staff reviewed data to project where they anticipated their
Facilities Efforts Support Sustainability at Meredith
Facilities Services continues to think green and save green when possible on campus. The following list summarizes achievements in the last academic year.
Faculty/Staff Accomplishments
Faculty/Staff Accomplishments featured in this issue include research presentations by Associate Professor of Exercise and Sports Science Chris Eschbach, a new book by Adjunct Instructor of History Clay Griffith, Senior Technical Operations Specialist Karen West’s election as secretary/treasurer for the Datatel Users Group Governing Board, and more.
Upcoming Events
Learn more about upcoming events including a Holiday Art Sale, a Local and Free Trade Market, Meredith Dance Theatre in Concert, the Winterfest Concerts: Meredith Chorus, Chorale, Encore! And Sinfonietta, and more
News Briefs
• Sneak Preview of Meredith’s Interim Homepage Design more
• Students Attend North Carolina Music Educators Conference more
• Meredith College AASHE Membership Covers Campus Use more