The plan format for 1997 will be more like an executive summary than in years past, given that the FY 1996 plan was for a two-year period that included FY 1997 as well. Dr. Beasley led a discussion to revisit the principles for planning and resource allocation discussed and adopted at last May's Resource Allocation Retreat. Ongoing This group of issues is largely information-based. As part of the budget process, we need to examine the institution's ongoing obligations and commitments each year. The group suggested that several strategic thinking sessions should be devoted to this topic, with a particular emphasis on how we can use them to our advantage to meet the challenges of the next decade.
Responsibilities vary for each of sectors.
There needs to be a defined set of responsibilities for each of the levels identified below. A suggestion was made to draft a set of responsibilities for each of the aforementioned levels to bring to the Resource Allocation Retreat for discussion. The Planning Office will coordinate this effort. Also need to clarify the maximum that can be awarded to an individual within any specific employee category. Need a broader discussion of salary issues at the April Resource Allocation Retreat.