Phases

The planning process was divided into four phases that resulted in the creation of preliminary goals and initiatives. Within each phase, the FIT community was an integral part of the plan development. After the work in Phase 4 was completed in May 2019, the primary focus shifted to refining the strategic plan initiatives and developing assessment criteria.

Due to the impact COVID-19 had on the process, the development of the plan extended beyond Phase 4 as members of the Planning Council and Think Tanks met regularly to refine the plan’s goals and initiatives. To better reflect the current needs of the FIT community, a Flexible Learning Committee was created that focused on how to make the curriculum more flexible and how to best move the plan’s goals forward.

READ ABOUT THE activities of the FLEXIBLE LEARNING COMMITTEE

Phase 1: Launch and Assessment

September 26–October 25, 2018

Understand FIT current needs and plan the strategic planning process.

Phase 2: Goal Development

November 12, 2018–February 6, 2019

Review trends and insights to develop scenarios to support goal development.

Phase 3: Plan Development

February 2– April 12, 2019

Activate and develop initiatives.

Phase 4: Assessment

April 1–May 14, 2019

Present plan recommendations and identify plan metrics.