The Strategic Planning initiative aims to shape UVM’s future by fostering open, transparent engagement, honoring Vermont’s distinctive character, and underscoring the university’s Our Common Ground values.

Objective

This process emphasizes meaningful input from our community through both digital and interpersonal communication to support constructive progress. 

The Strategic Planning Committee and process seeks to:​

  • Draw upon current data to gather community perspectives and create a vision for UVM's future​
  • Honor and uplift Vermont's distinctive character and support of its rural communities​
  • Engage in a process characterized by transparency, trust, and open engagement with a wide variety of people and perspectives​
  • Gather feedback through direct communication that integrates digital and interpersonal interactions to foster meaningful connections and promote constructive progress

Timeline

TimeframePhaseObjective
August - September 2025LaunchEstablish foundational structures and communicate the process. 
September - October 2025Initial InputGather input from all constituent groups.​
November 2025Drafting and Community RefinementSynthesize input and finalize strategic goals.
December 2025 - February 2026 Board MeetingFinalizationApprove and prepare for implementation.

Feedback Surveys

The Strategic Planning Committee invites members of our community to share their insights, ideas, and reflections to help shape the future of the university. In alignment with Our Common Ground values and a commitment to transparency, this survey is one of several ways for collecting input from students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community partners. Your feedback will play a vital role in the development of UVM’s mission, vision, and strategic priorities, ensuring the final plan reflects the perspectives and values of our entire community. UVM faculty, staff, and students should use the "UVM Affiliates" link while those without a UVM login should use the "Public Survey" link below.

Online Surveys - Give us your Feedback