ASAC STRATEGIC PLAN
The Adkerson School of Accountancy has a new vision and mission to focus its future direction. On February 24, 2016, a months-long initiative culminated in approval of a five-year strategic plan for the School. Implementation began immediately.
“ We now have a strong tactical plan for building on what has already been achieved, to secure Mississippi State’ s place as a nationally preeminent institution for accounting education and research,” states ASAC Director Dr. Shawn Mauldin.
“ We started the process early last fall with the appointment of a strategic planning committee and through an online SWOT analysis sought the input of key stakeholders – faculty, alumni, employers, students, Advisory Council members and staff involved in recruitment, advancement and career services,” says Mauldin.“ On December 3, 2015, we brought them together in a professionally facilitated retreat. Interacting in large and small groups, these stakeholders offered feedback about our core values, vision, mission and long-term goals. The committee then compiled the participants’ input and, with continued involvement of stakeholders, finalized a strategic plan.”
“ This is not a document that will collect dust on a shelf like so many other strategic plans do,” continues Mauldin.“ We have a faculty committee and an Advisory Council oversight committee that will ensure we stay focused and on task.”
Committee members with Mauldin included faculty members Dr. Nathan Berglund, Assistant Professor; Dr. Kevin Ennis, Associate Professor; Dr. John Rigsby, Associate Professor; Steve Sanders, Instructor and Dr. Brad Trinkle, Assistant Professor.
Following are some of the plan’ s highlights.
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