Libraries' Strategic Plan: Catalyst | AY 22-23 Strategic Plan

The strategic plan progress dashboard is maintained monthly.  It is a visual representation of how each workgroup is progressing.  

Overall Progress represents the cumulative progress for every action on the strategic plan.

Goal Progress represents the progress for all aspects of that goal.

Initiative Progress represents the progress for all aspects of that initiative.  Goal 2 and Infrastructure Improvements will show the same progress, as well Goal 3 and External Funding, as there is one initiative for both Goal 2 and Goal 3.

Each initiative is broken into objectives, or smaller tasks, to help achieve the initiative. Objective Progress (found in the Dashboard document, not pictured below) represents the progress for all tasks within an initiative objective. 

AY23 Catalyst Progress Dashboard

Catalyst progress as of January 31

Staff were invited to give their input on Catalyst '24 during the week of May 15.  During structured sessions, team members prioritized broad topics and brainstormed ideas for initiatives. 

Thank you to the staff who joined and provided your input!  We will take your ideas and priorities into consideration as we draft initiatives for Catalyst '24.

Weren't able to join a session?  There's still an opportunity to contribute asynchronously:

• Staff Input Survey - this survey mirrors the staff input sessions.  Please only complete this if you did not attend a staff input session.
• Collective Padlet - this is an anonymous way to collectively provide input.  You do not need a Padlet account to participate.

As always, please reach out to Elizabeth Kerr if you have any questions, ideas, or input.

The second Business Review for Catalyst was held Tuesday, March 7.  Workgroups shared updates, we discussed what was needed to finish the year strong, and participants were encouraged to consider if current initiatives had any potential to transform into a new initiative in AY24.  A few key takeaways came from the meeting:

• Our staff embodies the Libraries’ mission, vision, and values - consistent messaging has supported a common framework for which we can communicate.
• Catalyst is a nimble approach to strategic planning, which is evidenced not only through the yearly cycle but also through the ways in which initiative workgroups are adapting to meet challenges, shifting priorities, and new opportunities in real time.
• Each workgroup is making progress!  Teams are collaborating to keep their initiatives moving forward.

Resources from the meeting can be found below and also on the Catalyst LibGuide:

• Business Review Slides
• Business Review Video Recording

Links and resources related to Catalyst:

• Catalyst Website
• Catalyst LibGuide
• Progress Dashboard
• AY23 Timeline

Resources:

• Business Review Slides
• Business Review Video Recording
• Heanon Wilkins Fellow Posting

Links and resources related to Catalyst:

• Catalyst Website
• Catalyst LibGuide
• Progress Dashboard
• Launch News Story
• AY23 Timeline

Top Takeaways:

• Each workgroup has a clear end goal and teams are taking steps to accomplish this goal by year-end.
• The impact of this year’s initiatives may take time to be realized.  For example, the Pipeline of Inclusive Talent workgroup is creating marketing materials this year, but the materials created will not be used until next year (and beyond).  I will be working with each initiative workgroup in the spring to identify indicators of success.
• Timelines are on each group’s mind!  There are about five months remaining before we begin to wrap up Catalyst ‘23.  Initiative workgroups are pacing themselves and aiming to have finished products by June.
• Much of the work we are doing is leading the way for academic libraries!  Several initiative workgroups conducted research on peer and aspirational institutions and did not find examples of the finished products we are aiming for, but interest in these products exists.  We have the potential to create an impact in academic libraries beyond Miami!

Resources:

• Presentation Slides
• Presentation Video Recording
• MUL Strategic Plan Shared Drive > AY2022-2023 Folder
• Commitment Guidelines
• Action Plan folder
• Catalyst AY23 Timeline

Top Takeaways:

• The three goals remain the same
• Five NEW initiatives: 1) Pipeline of Inclusive Talent, 2) Heanon Wilkins Faculty Fellow, 3) DEI Strategic Plan, 4) Infrastructure Improvements, and 5) External Funding
• This year we are engaging with the broader campus community and collaborating with partners in our initiatives
• The two roles this year are facilitator and workgroup member.  Staff from all departments and classifications are involved in the plan.
• Timeline runs from now (September) through June
• THANK YOU! This work would not be possible without YOU!

Provide anonymous feedback here at any time.

You can also reach out to Elizabeth Kerr with questions, comments, or concerns.