Strategic Plan Implementation Update: April, 2025
Dear Colleagues,
First, we encourage you to RSVP for the Tuesday, May 13 (1:15–3 p.m. in Kagin; light snacks will be provided) session that the Curriculum Implementation Committee (CIC) will use to build on significant community feedback following their presentation of three preliminary models to the community at the January 21 curriculum retreat.
Second, we are happy to share dates for next year’s Strategic Plan Implementation (SPI) sessions
The topics, dates, and format of the gatherings were established following review of the communications and employee engagement surveys, as well as conversation with the Senior Leadership Team and other community members. You can add the event to your Google Calendar by following the link provided.
- Tuesday, September 16, 2025 – Community Conversation with President Suzanne M. Rivera. 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.; no lunch. Employees and students
- Thursday, October 30, 2025 – Presentation and Discussion about Macalester’s Benefits Program. 11:30 a.m.–1p.m. with lunch. Employees
- Thursday, November 13, 2025 – Strategic Plan Implementation Session. 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. with lunch. Employees
- Tuesday, January 20, 2026 – Afternoon – Strategic Plan Implementation Retreat. 12-5 p.m. with lunch. Employees
- Thursday, February 12, 2026 – Community Conversation with President Suzanne M. Rivera and the Senior Leadership Team (SLT). 11:30–12:30 p.m. No lunch. Employees and students
- Thursday, March 12, 2026 – Budget Presentation with the Vice President of Administration and Finance. 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. with lunch. Employees
- Tuesday, June 2, 2026 – “Summer Kickoff”” Coffee Hour. 10-11:30 a.m. with coffee and light breakfast items. Employees
Finally, thank you for your continued engagement with the Imagine, Macalester strategic plan and best wishes as we move toward wrapping up the academic year.
Paul Overvoorde and Jeff Allen, co-chairs
Strategic Plan Implementation team