Competitive Forces: Northern Kentucky University, Greater Cincinnati Region

The charge of the work group on Competitive Forces is to provide assistance to the Strategic Planning Committee in the following ways:

Gather, review, and analyze data and other background materials on competitive forces that are influencing the future of the university, including, but not limited to, regional and state competition; non-profit and for-profit higher education providers; statewide adult learner initiatives; and Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs).
Based upon readings, analyses, discussions and input from subject matter experts and work group members, prepare a brief paper summarizing the primary competitive forces that should be considered as the university develops its vision and strategic priorities for 2018.
Provide the paper and recommended reading list to the Strategic Planning Committee by March 18, 2013.
Provide additional support as requested by the Strategic Planning Committee.
Endorse, follow, and promote the guiding principles for the strategic planning process.

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Facilitator:	Vicki Berling	Executive Director - Educational Outreach
Principal Writer:	Kevin Kirby	Dean - College of Informatics
Recorder:	Charita Brewer	Director of Administration, Planning & Budget - College of Arts & Sciences
SPC Liaison:	Zach Hart	Interim Chair and Associate Professor - Department of Communication
SPC Liaison:	Stephanie Hughes	Associate Professor - Department of Management
Other members:
	John Filaseta	Chair and Associate Professor - Department of Physics & Geology
	Lauren Franzen	Manager, Management Services - Human Resources
	Melissa Gorbandt	Director - Admissions, Undergraduate
	Ashley Grimes	Coordinator of Parent & Family Programs - New Student Orientation & Parent Programs
	Ken Kline	Senior Director - Budget Office
	Susan Mospens	Director - Student Achievement Center
	Sandra Spataro	Associate Professor - Department of Management
	Paula Stapleton	Assistant to the Vice President - Student Affairs
	Brandelyn Tosolt	Assistant Professor - Department of Teacher Education
	David Trump	Sophomore - Theatre Acting Major

Competitive Forces

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