{"id":12828,"date":"2024-02-09T15:12:00","date_gmt":"2024-02-09T23:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hmc.edu\/presidents-office\/?p=12828"},"modified":"2025-05-16T15:57:57","modified_gmt":"2025-05-16T22:57:57","slug":"strategic-planning-updates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hmc.edu\/presidents-office\/2024\/02\/09\/strategic-planning-updates\/","title":{"rendered":"Strategic Planning Updates"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Dear HMC Community:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I hope this message finds you well. As we continue our journey to shape the future of the College through the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hmc.edu\/about\/mission-vision\/\">strategic planning process<\/a>, I\u2019m writing to share some updates and next steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Last month, we took a significant step forward with a community-wide participation in a Strengths, Opportunities, Aspirations, and Results (SOAR) analysis. With approximately 100 participants across two sessions, we used GroupMap to collect 889 ideas in our SOAR analysis, fostering lively conversations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, the membership of the Steering Committee and the three Working Groups\u2013Imagining Harvey Mudd, Academic Vision, and Student Experience\u2013have been determined. The rosters are provided below. I\u2019m grateful for the enthusiastic response to the invitations to serve in this capacity. A charge meeting will be held virtually on Feb. 15 at 12:30 p.m. to provide an overview of the topics each group is being asked to explore. This session will be recorded for those unable to attend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There will be additional opportunities for segments of our community to provide ideas and input into the SOAR analysis:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Student-focused SOAR analysis \u2013&nbsp; Feb. 20, 11 a.m.\u2013Noon in the Aviation Room<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Staff-focused SOAR analysis \u2013 Feb. 22, 9\u201310 a.m. in the Aviation Room<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Faculty-focused SOAR analysis \u2013 Feb. 22, Noon\u20131 p.m. in the Green Room<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ideas will be captured in GroupMap and compiled with the input already received. Steering Committee and Working Group members are invited to any of these sessions as schedules allow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The insights from the SOAR analysis will be the input for the three Working Groups. The Steering Committee will assist me in guiding the planning efforts, ensuring the effective integration of recommendations from the Working Groups into our finalized strategic plan, which will be essential as we go into our comprehensive campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In closing, I want to express my gratitude for the incredible engagement and dedication demonstrated by our HMC community thus far. Your participation in the SOAR analysis, discussions, and committees are vital contributions to shaping the future of Harvey Mudd College. As we embark on this strategic planning journey together, I am confident that our collective efforts will lead to a vibrant and successful future for our institution. Thank you for your ongoing commitment and support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kind regards,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Harriet<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Strategic Plan Steering Committee<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>James Bean \u201977, Chair, Board of Trustees<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thyra Briggs, Vice President for Admission and Financial Aid and Lead, Task Force on College Affordability<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jim Boerkoel, Csilla and Walt Foley Endowed Professor in Computer Science, Associate Professor of Computer Science and Chair, Department of Computer Science<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pat Copeland P\u201927, Member, Board of Trustees<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Matina Donaldson-Matasci, Associate Professor of Biology<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tom Donnelly, Vice President for Academic Affairs and R. Michael Shanahan Dean of the Faculty<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Erika Dyson, Associate Professor of Religious Studies and Willard W. Keith, Jr., Fellow in the Humanities<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kathy French \u201997, President, Alumni Association Board of Governors (AABOG)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sharon Gerbode, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Associate Professor of Physics<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jennifer Green, Executive Director, Alumni and Parent Relations<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lelia Hawkins, Director of the Hixon Center and Hixon Professor of Climate Studies<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cindy Martinez, Interim Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Susan Martonosi, Chair of the Faculty and Professor of Mathematics<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cole Nagata \u201924, Class of 2024 Co-president and student representative<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Harriet B. Nembhard, President, Chair of the Steering Committee<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Laura Palucki Blake, Assistant Vice President for Institutional Research and Effectiveness<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gregory Rae \u201900, Member, Board of Trustees<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chris Ranlett \u201924, student representative<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Steven Santana \u201906, Iris and Howard Critchell Assistant Professor of Engineering and Director, Engineering Clinic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Michael Schubmehl \u201902, Vice Chair, Board of Trustees<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jessica Skon, Member, Board of Trustees<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Imagining Harvey Mudd Working Group<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Colleen Coxe, Assistant Vice President for Sponsored Research and Projects<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bruce DePriester \u201974, Member, Board of Trustees<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ken Fandell, Michael G. and C. Jane Wilson Chair in Arts and the Humanities and Professor of Art<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sharon Gerbode, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Associate Professor of Physics<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stephanie Graham, Acting Chief Communications Officer<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Karl Haushalter, Seeley Wintersmith Mudd Professor of Chemistry and Biology and Chair, Department of Chemistry<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Haydee Lindo, Assistant Professor of Mathematics<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Julie Medero, Associate Professor of Computer Science and Associate Chair, Department of Computer Science<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Steven Santana \u201906, Iris and Howard Critchell Assistant Professor of Engineering and Director, Engineering Clinic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kim Stafford, Assistant Vice President for Development<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kathy Van Heuvelen, R. 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