It is also based on commonly held assumptions about the planning process itself. Strategic planning at Sam Houston State University begins with the President's vision regarding the future of the institution and a commitment to the fundamental spirit of the Coordinating Board-approved mission statement. The current Sam Houston State University strategic plan is subject to change as societal, state, and local needs change and as the institutional mission evolves.
Environmental trends inform institutional directions in the strategic planning process.
The environmental scans and the general institutional goals and strategic directions are shared with faculty, administrative staff, and students for their discussion, understanding, and input. The strategic plan is tightly integrated into the budget planning process.