Strategic Plan
Introduction
During the fall of 2007, the Mississippi AHEAD Executive Council undertook
the important task of creating a strategic plan for the organization with
vision and commitment to a strong future. The strategic plan below centers
on five goals, each of which are supported by specific activities to ensure
implementation. It is the intention of the Executive Council to review
and update the Strategic Plan on an ongoing basis in order to enhance
the growth and maturity of the Association. The Executive Council welcomes
member input in this ongoing process.
Goal I: To continue the development, implementation, maintenance and
evaluation of a quality association infrastructure to meet current needs
and anticipate future trends regarding issues surrounding students with
disabilities in higher education.
Objectives
- Continually assess and improve internal structure for stakeholder communication
- Provide on-going
training to the Mississippi AHEAD leadership regarding issues essential
to the management and sustainability of the Association
- Secure effective
funding streams in support of association goals and activities
- Develop and
continually review the internal organizational plan to ensure the fiscal
responsibility, growth and sustainability of Mississippi AHEAD
- Initiate and
complete non-profit status
- Maintain the
professional and ethical conduct of our members
- Formalize structure
for SIG participation and accountability
- Broaden the
membership base
- Develop a comprehensive
marketing plan in support of Mississippi AHEAD's mission
- Continually
assess and improve the web-based presence of Mississippi AHEAD
- Collaborate
with other organizations and constituencies
- Develop membership incentives, increase member involvement and leadership
Goal II: To promote and embody diversity.
Objectives
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Assess the identity of Mississippi AHEAD through survey instruments designed to gather demographic and other relevant information about its members
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Identify, collect, and assess critical information to ensure all activities are consistent with the Mississippi AHEAD inclusion statement
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Establish task force on inclusiveness, as needed, based upon collected data and membership's critical needs
Goal III: To provide professional development and services for our
members by creating and maintaining standards, ethics and guidelines to
inform our practice.
- Serve
as the premier statewide provider of related professional development
opportunities, training, and publications of all types
- Develop,
review, and update professional ethics and standards for Mississippi
AHEAD members
- Provide
leadership in data collection, research and publications promoting,
assessing and documenting the status of persons with disabilities in
higher education in Mississippi
- Create
opportunities for members to foster research
- Improve the postsecondary integration and inclusion of students with developmental, cognitive, sensory, physical, psychological and other disabilities through the increase in the quality and number of accommodations, services and supports available at postsecondary institutions in Mississippi
Goal IV: To serve as a resource to institutions of higher education,
students, parents and related organizations to promote awareness, advocacy
and empowerment of students with disabilities in higher education.
Objectives
- Serve
as the premier statewide provider of training opportunities and information
dissemination
- Provide
information on disability sensitivity, resources, trends, and current
legal rulings to institutions of higher education, students, parents,
high schools, and other constituents of Mississippi AHEAD.
- Offer transition training and resources to a broad audience group
Goal V: To provide leadership in higher education through policy development
and advocacy for pertinent issues.
Objectives
- Encourage
systemic change regarding access issues for students with disabilities
Inform members of legislative issues
- Provide
input to the legislature with regard to issues affecting students with
disabilities
- Influence
higher education leadership and faculty to include disability
access and institutional responsibility in their planning and development
- Provide resources to promote universal design of programs and services, including but not limited to facilities, curriculum, administrative services, classroom and web-based technology, campus climate, emergency preparedness, and other critical areas.
Revised: 12/6/07
12/14/2007
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