CSU Community Service-Learning Strategic Planning Initiative

Overview: By the end of October 2007, every CSU service-learning office in the CSU - at the campus and systemwide level - will have crafted a bold new strategic plan that articulates its pioneering vision and mission, short and long-term strategies, and connection to the CSU, campus, and community priorities. To achieve this ambitious vision, several service-learning offices and the systemwide service-learning office will embark on a collaborative planning process that involves diverse stakeholders and shared decision-making.

• Rationale for the Initiative: (.doc) Learn about the three core reasons that the CSU service-learning network is embarking on this strategic planning process.
• Meeting Materials »
  Access strategic planning tools and resources that were discussed at the November 15-16 meeting.
  • Strategic Planning Template (.doc) outlines the big questions to be answered and key strategic plan elements.
  • Stakeholder Involvement Planning Worksheet (.doc) identifies individuals or groups to be included in each aspect of the strategic planning process.
  • Steps for Collaborative Development (.doc) describes steps in the planning process and strategic planning activities.
  • Telling the History and Current Context (.doc) examines key aspects of documenting history and the current context.
  • Mission Statements (.doc) provides examples and describes the purpose of a mission statement.
  • Lessons Learned (.doc) from 8 service learning directors who have developed strategic plans for their offices.
• Assessment of Emerging Infrastructure Needs: (.doc) Read the questions that each service-learning director will need to respond to at the end of the academic year.
• Links to Campus Strategic Plans: Check out the various strategic plans from Engagement Centers at other CSU campuses.