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Publication Date:
2011-00-00
Pages:
4
Pub Types:
Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Abstract:
The strategic plan represents an institution's top priorities. Yet colleges commonly set aside financial resources to pursue them only after investing in maintaining the status quo. When building a budget, boards should focus on putting institutional assets at the center of the process and aligning fiscal decisions with their college's mission and long-term goals, while investing in strategic priorities through an intentional set of decisions. Such a method of allocating resources helps guarantee the long-term capacity and health of the institution and puts boards at the beginning of the process rather than the end.