{"id":2,"date":"2024-11-19T18:07:39","date_gmt":"2024-11-19T18:07:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/strategic-planning\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2026-08-11T10:24:47","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T14:24:47","slug":"welcome","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/strategic-planning\/","title":{"rendered":"Strategic Planning at Bates College"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style data-is=\"custom-styles\" class=\"wp-block-bates-page-specific-css-css\">.wp-block-latest-posts__list a {\n    color: hsl(0deg 0% 100%) !important;\n}\ntime.wp-block-latest-posts__post-date {\n  color:#fff !important;\n}\n\n\n@media print {\n\theader.site-header ,\n\t\/* footer , *\/\n\taside.pre-footer \n\t{\n\t\tdisplay: none;\n\t}\n\t\n\t.wrapper.wrapper {\n\t\tmax-width: var(--wrapper);\n\t}\n\t\n\t.wpcontent-area.wpcontent-area {\n\t\tfont-size: 12pt;\n\t\tcolor: black;\n\t}\n\t\n\t.wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt ,\n\ttime.wp-block-latest-posts__post-date , \n\t.wp-block-latest-posts__post-author ,\n\t.wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\n\t{\n\t\tfont-size: 1em !important;\n\t}\n\t\n\th2 {\n\t\tfont-size: 2em;\n\t}\n\th4 {\n\t\tfont-size: 1.2em;\n\t}\n}<\/style>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Grounded in our mission and values, Bates\u2019 current (2025\u201327) strategic planning process is an opportunity for our community to shape the college\u2019s future together. With curiosity, care, and ambition, we are charting a course that will honor our history while preparing Bates to thrive in a complex and rapidly changing world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This site will serve as a central hub for updates&nbsp; and community engagement as the planning process unfolds. Here you will find:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Messages and Updates: Communications from the president and the Strategic Planning Steering Committee.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Planning Process: Details about our approach, timeline, and opportunities for input.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Areas of Focus: Insights and ideas taking shape. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Plan Itself: When ready, the final strategic plan will be published here in full.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stay connected. Stay engaged. Help shape what comes next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-garnet-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<h2 id=\"updates\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Messages and Updates<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list has-dates has-author has-link-color wp-elements-1 wp-block-latest-posts has-text-color has-white-color is-layout-flow wp-block-latest-posts-is-layout-flow\"><li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/strategic-planning\/2026\/09\/18\/community-letter-fall-2026\/\">Community Letter Fall 2026<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Garry W. Jenkins<\/div><time datetime=\"2026-09-18T07:00:00-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">September 18, 2026<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">As we all begin the work of a new academic year, I want to share some thoughts on Bates\u2019 plans and priorities for the months ahead.<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/strategic-planning\/2025\/09\/09\/strategic-planning-update\/\">Strategic Planning Update<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Garry W. Jenkins<\/div><time datetime=\"2025-09-09T06:00:00-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">September 9, 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Dear members of the Bates community, As we announced in November 2024, Bates has begun an intensive and broadly collaborative&hellip;<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/strategic-planning\/2025\/01\/03\/strategic-planning-update-2\/\">Strategic Planning Update<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Garry W. Jenkins<\/div><time datetime=\"2025-01-03T13:42:00-05:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">January 3, 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Dear Members of the Bates Community,\n\nI am pleased to announce the membership of a steering committee for Bates\u2019 next major strategic planning effort, which I announced in the fall community letter. The committee\u2019s composition is listed below. I will chair the steering committee, which will begin its work this month. <\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-white-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-garnet-bright-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2\">Timeline<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left timeline-year has-garnet-color has-text-color\" id=\"1\">Jan-May 2025<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group timeline-group has-dark-color has-text-color is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"timeline-date has-gray-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">Phase I<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Strategic Planning Steering Committee (SPSC) underway<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Market positioning study underway<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strategic framework and areas of focus identified<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feedback period<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Working Committees formed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left timeline-year has-garnet-color has-text-color\" id=\"2\">AY 2025-2026<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group timeline-group has-dark-color has-text-color is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"timeline-date has-gray-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">Phase II<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Working Committees conduct work and submit final reports to SPSC<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Market positioning study concludes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SPSC refines, integrates, and prioritizes; drafting of strategic plan underway<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feedback period<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left timeline-year has-garnet-color has-text-color\" id=\"3\">Fall 2026<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group timeline-group has-dark-color has-text-color is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"timeline-date has-gray-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">Phase III<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Feedback period<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SPSC finalizes draft of Strategic Plan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Board approves final Strategic Plan (winter)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-garnet-button with-arrow with-arrow\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"mailto:strategicplanning@bates.edu\">Questions or feedback? 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