Implementation Plan

This Implementation Plan translates the goals described in the strategic plan into more detailed actions, measures of performance, and objective goals that we intend to complete by the end of the planning period, 2019. In addition, this document estimates resources necessary to achieve the objectives and provides plans for the source of the additional revenues. The Implementation Plan is structured to parallel Pamplin’s strategic plan.

Pamplin will be a leader in business education, developing knowledge and skills to enhance success in a complex, digital economy, recognized by companies that employ our graduates and by individuals at influential universities. We will be particularly known for our expertise and accomplishments in business intelligence/analytics, innovation through entrepreneurship, and for our international educational programs.

Vision

Pamplin will be a leader in business education, developing knowledge and skills to enhance success in a complex, digital economy, recognized by companies that employ our graduates and by individuals at influential universities. We will be particularly known for our expertise and accomplishments in business intelligence/analytics, innovation through entrepreneurship, and for our international educational programs.

Mission

Pamplin can contribute to the solution to some of society’s biggest challenges. As a large, comprehensive business school, Pamplin has with three components to its mission.

• Conduct research and disseminate the results as a means of improving the understanding and practice of business, improving our educational programs, and promoting economic development.
• Educate motivated and well-prepared citizens of Virginia and the world so that they will be better able to contribute as ethical citizens of their communities, innovate in business practice, and build prosperity.
• Use our ideas and resources to improve the functioning of Virginia Tech and other universities; perform activities that support and engage our students and alumni; and serve the needs of relevant professional organizations.

Actions and Goals

Research (including the Ph.D. in Business Administration).
Undergraduate and Professional Graduate Education
Community

Resource Implications

For the Pamplin College to carry out its mission and achieve its vision as elaborated in this plan, we must secure certain resources that will allow us to raise our performance to be competitive with our peer comparison schools and closer to that of aspirant schools (see list below). Critical resources that must be developed over the planning period are as follows:

• Faculty
• Ph.D. Students
• Staff
• Facilities