Implementation Updates

November 14, 2025

Reframing Metrics Graphic RepresentationThe Strategic Plan Implementation Teams continue to make steady progress as we move from planning to measurable action. Over the past two weeks, the Implementation Co-Leads and Divisional Executives have advanced the development of objectives and key performance indicators (KPIs) that will define how Stockton measures success across our five strategic priorities. 

During a workshop on Oct. 31, EAB helped us sharpen our focus on outcomes over outputs—moving from counting activities to understanding the impact of our work. Teams explored how strong metrics can clarify accountability, celebrate wins, and help us make better decisions over time. The training also underscored the importance of acknowledging external factors that influence results and avoiding unintended incentives that can distort behavior. 

The Implementation Team has endorsed ClearPoint Strategy as the platform that will help Stockton organize, track, and share progress on our goals. The contract is now under legal review, and training for divisional executives and action teams is planned for spring 2026. 

Each implementation team is currently finalizing draft objectives for review with Divisional Executives. These will inform the set of KPIs to be presented to the Board of Trustees in December. Future updates will introduce how ClearPoint will support transparency, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the institution. 

Our shared goal remains the same: to build a thoughtful, inclusive, and sustainable framework that helps Stockton Soar Forward—together.

Past Implementation Updates

implementation process pyramid diagramStockton University's Strategic Plan, Soaring Forward, was officially endorsed by the Board of Trustees in September 2025. At the State of the University Address, President Joe Bertolino introduced the Strategic Plan Implementation Co-Leads who will work closely with Divisional Executives to guide the work ahead. Together, they will help shape Stockton’s next chapter through five key priorities:

  • Cultivate a Community of Care
  • Inspire Minds
  • Empower Student Success
  • Anchor in Purpose
  • Sustain Tomorrow

This fall, our primary focus is the development of objectives and key performance indicators (KPIs). The KPIs will be presented to the Board of Trustees in December. These metrics will guide our progress and shape our work for the next three years and beyond.

This week, the Implementation Co-Leads and Divisional Executives are participating in a series of working sessions with EAB, focusing on KPI development and aligning our collective efforts. In the coming weeks, Divisional Executives will assemble their respective action teams. These teams will help define how each unit contributes to our shared priorities — and how we measure success along the way.

We are committed to a process that is thoughtful, inclusive, and clear. A visual roadmap has been added to our internal calendar to help orient us in this phase of work.

Stay tuned for future updates as we continue to Soar Forward — together.