AASSA Strategic Plan 2012

MISSION STATEMENT

AASSA’s mission is to provide and promote programs and services to member schools whose primary language of instruction is English in order to enhance the quality of American and international education in the Americas.

VISION STATEMENT

AASSA is a financially healthy, vibrant, membership-driven organization with visionary leadership providing cutting edge, relevant programs and timely, cost-effective services

VALUES STATEMENT

AASSA’s Service Leadership provides future vision while being responsive to the needs of member schools through professional development, support services and collegiality.

The Quality of AASSA's programs and services meets or exceeds expectations of the membership.

AASSA is proactive in providing information on programs and services and timely responses to member schools' needs and requests.

STRATEGIC ENDS

STRATEGIC END #1: AASSA member schools will be satisfied with programs and services that are delivered.

Strategic Objectives

1. At least 85% of member schools will see AASSA services as cost effective for them.
2. At least 85% of member schools will see the range of services AASSA offers as meeting their expectations.
3. At least 85% of member schools will say that AASSA services are of high quality.
4. At least 85% of member schools will see AASSA professional development programs/conferences as cost effective for them.
5. At least 85% of member schools will see the range of professional development programs/conferences AASSA offers as meeting their expectations.
6. At least 85% of member schools will say that AASSA professional development programs/conferences are of high quality.
7. At least 85% of AASSA members will say that AASSA professional development programs contribute to the improvement of their educational programs.
8. At least 85% of AASSA members will say that they are generally satisfied with their membership in AASSA.

STRATEGIC END #2: AASSA revenue will be sufficient to assure critical mass for program support.

Strategic Objectives

1. At least 75% of total budgeted income will come from membership dues and program/service fees.
2. Every service must be self-supporting within three years of inception.

STRATEGIC END #3: AASSA’s image will reflect its mission and vision.

Strategic Objectives

1. At least 85% of member schools will describe AASSA as a membership-driven organization.
2. At least 85% of member schools will describe AASSA as responsive to member needs.
3. At least 85% of member schools will describe AASSA as a dynamic, forward thinking organization.
4. At least 85% of member schools will describe AASSA as a leader in international education.
5. At least 85% of identified external organizations will describe their relationship with AASSA has having been beneficial