A five-year plan is an effective tool to fortify institutional goals for the long haul. There are many questions to consider and it's best to ensure you have a diverse team composed of constituents and to strive for broad representation. This team will share ideas, but it's imperative a tone is set to encourage all ideas are great. When diving into educational programs, focus on questions that draw the ideas forward and assess what you currently have. Consider articulation agreements with other schools and remember to be adaptable.