Sunita Ahlawat

This strategic document, titled "We Are TCNJ: A Strategy for Inclusive Excellence," outlines an ambitious plan for The College of New Jersey from 2022 to 2027. It focuses on three interconnected priorities: Access and Success, Inclusive Campus Climate, and Policy. The plan aims to increase the diversity of students, staff, and faculty, cultivate diverse community partnerships, create and sustain an inclusive and equitable campus environment, and enhance campus-wide accountability, effectiveness, and collaboration for diversity, equity, and inclusion. The overarching vision is to foster a stronger sense of belonging, improve academic and professional success, and reduce intergroup disparities across the TCNJ community.

The strategic plan, titled "TCNJ 2027: Extending Our Excellence," aims to preserve and extend the distinctive educational quality and outcomes of The College of New Jersey to new audiences. It is built upon three primary commitments: reimagining and strengthening the undergraduate curricular and co-/extra-curricular experience, extending the college's impact to graduate-level and lifelong learners and communities, and developing foundational capabilities to achieve educational excellence and align resources. The plan outlines four strategic goals focusing on undergraduate enrollment, curricular experience, co-/extra-curricular experience, and lifelong learners & community impact, all supported by a foundation for strategic excellence. The vision is to create an invigorated, eminent, and inclusive institution of public higher education with the relationships and financial means to realize its promise, ensuring enhanced experiences for students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community partners.

The meeting included a presentation and discussion on financial sustainability, focusing on budget issues and expected headwinds. The council discussed goals for the next academic year, including regular budget updates, budget development messaging to CSPP, feedback in the yearly budget development cycle, and a review of the TCNJ 2027 budget priorities.

The meeting focused on the CCRE timeline, including plans for a video announcement and the unveiling of the initiative to the campus community. Discussions also covered the timeline for gathering data and potential recognition for ideas submitted through the Qualtrics website. The council discussed the development and timeline for the CCRE website, including its subdomain and content. The council discussed refining the questions for the Qualtrics form to gather comprehensive feedback on cost containment and revenue enhancement. The timeline for campus unit budget request overviews and potential hearing dates were also discussed.

The meeting included a review of committee members and term expirations, with discussions on extending member terms. Faculty and staff senate representatives confirmed members could be renewed. The need for a second student representative was highlighted. A presentation was given to review cost savings implementation. Volunteers were gathered for the procurement committee. The budget carryforward incentive policy was reviewed, with the decision to continue the conversation at the next meeting.