The following was presented by President Judith Rodin before the opening of the Forum. Last week, the administration and the Academic Planning and Budget Committee published for comment in Almanac a draft strategic planning document entitled Agenda for Excellence . I would like to devote my report today to this plan. I also want to encourage every member of the University community to read it, consider it, and share their comments with the Academic Planning and Budget Committee over the next few weeks.
Extra copies are available near the door.
Agenda for Excellence is the joint product of the President, the Provost, and the Academic Planning and Budget Committee. In addition, the deans and the senior officers of the University contributed heavily to the initial draft of the plan. It also attempts to incorporate many of the insights we have gained from our conversations with faculty and students over the past year, as we have worked through major initiatives, such as the 21st Century Project and administrative restructuring. Throughout this process, the Academic Planning and Budget Committee, which includes faculty, undergraduate, and graduate student representatives, has played a central role in shaping and refining the plan. I want to take this opportunity to strongly endorse and commend their efforts.