Timeline of Milestones

Explore the milestones that led to the finalization of the college’s Strategic Plan.

  • Fall 2017

    Timeline Created

    Created Strategic Planning 27-month timeline.

  • Spring 2018

    Timeline Approved

    Timeline approved by SUNY Suffolk’s Board of Trustees.

  • Summer 2018

    Focus Groups and SWOT Analysis Begins

    Conducted focus groups, SWOT analyses and discussions with internal and external stakeholders.

  • Summer 2019

    Focus Groups and SWOT Analysis Completed

    Completed focus groups, SWOT analyses and discussions with internal and external stakeholders.

  • Fall 2019

    Analyzed data; Drafted Values and Goals

    Analyzed data; Draft Values and Institutional Goals were developed by the Strategic Planning Council (SPC).

  • Spring 2020

    Draft Presented at Professional Development Day

    Presented draft Values and Institutional Goals to college community at Professional Development Day.

  • Spring 2020

    SPC Vote

    SPC voted to halt SPC activities and the 2013-2020 Strategic Plan was reaffirmed.

  • Spring 2021

    SPC Vote

    SPC voted to resume the 2022-2027 Strategic Planning process.

  • Summer 2021

    Dr. Bonahue Selected as College President

    SUNY Suffolk welcomed Dr. Bonahue as the college’s seventh President.

  • Fall 2021

    Town Hall Meetings and Surveys

    Presented new draft Values and Institutional Goals to college community through town hall meetings and surveys.

    Analyzed data to help shape Strategic Objectives.

  • Spring 2022

    Draft Objectives Presented

    Presented draft Strategic Objectives to college community through town hall meetings.

  • Spring 2022

    Final Plan Presented

    Provided final 2022-2027 Strategic Plan to college community and Board of Trustees.

  • Summer 2022

    Strategic Plan Received Board Support

    Board of Trustees supported implementation of the Values, Institutional Goals, and Strategic Objectives.

  • Fall 2022

    Reimagined Mission and Vision Statements

    Started engaging internal stakeholders in revising the college’s mission and vision statements.

  • Spring 2023

    Drafted New Mission and Vision Statements

    Coordinated Calls to Conversation to present draft mission and vision statements to the college community.

  • Summer 2023

    Completed 2022-2027 Strategic Plan

    College’s Board of Trustees reviewed and approved the entire 2022-2027 Strategic Plan.