WHEREAS, Winthrop has consistently followed a planning process set forth in the Winthrop
University Vision of Distinction that sets forth its long-term goals, consistent with
the values of the University, to direct the allocation of resources into annual initiatives;
and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate and necessary to revisit and review such a document to
ensure that it remains accurate and that it properly reflects the progress made to
date on its pronounced goals; and
WHEREAS, the Executive Officers and Executive Staff of the University have reviewed
the Vision of Distinction in order to update it and ensure that it continues to represent
an accurate and carefully articulated plan of action to maintain and enhance the program
array, faculty and staff development, and technological infrastructure that will best
serve Winthrop's needs; and
WHEREAS, the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees has reviewed the proposed
Vision's goals and finds them to be both appropriate and consistent with the goals
and values defined in the Strategic Plan;
THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED that the Winthrop University Vision of Distinction 200506 be adopted as the annual work plan for the University.
