The strategic planning process has three key deadlines:
- December 15, 2025: Submit a preliminary draft to President Jones and Provost Serio for initial review and feedback.
- January 31, 2026: Submit a revised second draft, incorporating feedback and additional input.
- February and March 2026: Solicit feedback from internal and external stakeholders and partners.
- March 27, 2026: Submit the final version, following further internal and external engagement, including consultation with the Board of Regents.
The visual below outlines these deadlines, highlights key dates and illustrates how community input will interface with the work of the strategic planning committee.
Attend a listening session
The co-chairs of the Strategic Planning Committee will be conducting a listening and focus group session on Monday, December 1, 2025, to continue gathering ideas, perspectives and feedback from our community as part of the development of the University’s new strategic plan.
The session will be held at the UW’s Hans Rosling Center for Population Health on the Seattle campus from 10 – 11:30 a.m. on December 1. A hybrid option is also available. Seating is limited, so please RSVP via our reservation form to secure your spot.
Summaries of prior listening sessions
A total of 52 students and employees attended the November 12, 2025, listening session at UW Bothell’s North Creek Events Center.
A total of 71 students and employees attended the November 17, 2025, listening session in the Zillow Commons on Seattle’s campus.
A total of 40 students and employees attended the November 20, 2025, listening session in UW Tacoma’s Jane Russell Commons.