As most of you know, the University of New Hampshire is in the midst of developing a new strategic plan. Following steering committee meetings during the fall semester, and roundtable meetings in November, nine working groups are being convened (one to investigate each identified theme), led by co-chairs from within UNH and our external community of partners.

You may view the charges for the groups on the Strategic Planning Web site. One of the exciting and challenging components of this plan is the way these working groups will interact and exchange ideas to inform and complement each other. The interactive nature of the Web site allows each of you to provide input as well.

All of us are strongly encouraged to participate by reviewing progress on the Web site regularly and to provide comments about the overall plan and specific work group ideas. Working groups will meet intensively in February and March, and the site is likely to change weekly as progress is made.

Lisa Townson is serving on the Strategic Planning Steering Committee as a representative from UNH Cooperative Extension, so please feel free to contact her if you have questions or comments about the plan, work group or the progress.