The WIN (What Is Next) Coalition is a community of practice that brings together a diverse group of faculty, staff, leadership and students from across our institution to engage in forward-thinking and inform strategic planning. The coalition is designed to prepare our institution for future challenges and opportunities by fostering innovative approaches to education, work practices, and community impact. WIN Coalition Interest form
New Speaker Series Launch
Kickoff Event: Join us on October 25 for our first session featuring Dr. Punya Mishra, the Director of Innovative Learning Futures, Learning Engineering Institute at ASU, who will speak on the future of educational innovation. Dr. Mishra’s insights will inspire our thinking on how to embrace change in the academic landscape.
Talks will occur on 4th Friday of month.
Additional Resources
Imaginable by Jane McGonigal. It’s a fantastic read (or listen) on future thinking and how to better prepare for what’s coming. You can access it through YC Library’s Libby app if you prefer audiobooks:
WIN (What Is Next) Mission
To foster a collaborative community within our institution that anticipates and shapes the future of education, work practices, and community engagement. We are committed to exploring and implementing innovative strategies that drive meaningful change and prepare our institution to thrive in an evolving landscape.
WIN (What Is Next) Vision
To be a leading coalition that drives innovation across all aspects of our institution, leveraging strategic foresight and collaborative efforts to address emerging challenges. We envision a future where we can collaborate, share experiences, and build on each other’s knowledge to inspire meaningful change, strengthen our institution’s resilience, and serve as a guiding force for progress within our community.
WIN Strategic Objectives
- Cultivate a Culture of Foresight and Innovation:
- Empower faculty, staff, and students to think creatively about the future, using futures forecasting and signal-seeking methodologies to anticipate and respond to emerging trends.
- Enhance Collaborative Learning and Resource Sharing:
- Develop and sustain cross-disciplinary collaborations that foster knowledge sharing, resource accessibility, and the integration of diverse perspectives to address institutional and community needs.
- Advance Innovative Practices Across the Institution:
- Support the continuous development of forward-thinking projects and practices that equip our students, staff, and the broader community to navigate future challenges and seize emerging opportunities.
- Strengthen Institutional Resilience and Adaptability:
- Inform strategic planning initiatives that enhance the institution’s ability to adapt to changes in the educational landscape, ensuring long-term sustainability and success.
- Promote Community Engagement and Impact:
- Engage with local, regional, and global communities to extend the impact of our work beyond the institution, fostering partnerships that contribute to broader societal progress.
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