Dr. Mikhail opened the session by discussing how to set a strategic agenda for the university. Such an agenda helps the organization focus on its priorities and is different from a strategic direction. The latter does not imply a prioritization scheme. Next, he walked the group through a review of UT-Houston's vision statement and mission. Points of interest from this discussion are noted below.
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To become the model health science center for the 21st century, dedicated to improving the health of the people of the State of Texas and the nation. Faculty, in particular, had difficulty with the ambiguity of this statement. M.D. Anderson, UT-Southwestern, etc. One element in particular that sets us apart from colleague institutions is the breadth of disciplines and schools comprising the health science center. One way to develop a vision is to clarify what an organization will be like at a particular point in time.