It's Academic (Scenario)
Rachel is the academic dean for a regional community college. The president has asked her to develop a plan for the college. He wants a plan covering the next five years, and he wants it to be as specific as possible, but not to the extent that it constrains flexibility. In developing the plan, Rachel must address several emerging issues, including advancements in teaching technology, shifting demand for various academic programs, declining student enrolment, and increasing competition from other schools. Despite projections that student enrolment will continue to decline over the next five years, Rachel must ensure that the plan allows the college to meet its employment obligations to tenured faculty who have been offered long-term teaching positions.
-Since Rachel's plan will apply to the entire college,it is best described as a(n)________ plan.
A)operational
B)standing
C)short term
D)strategic

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Rachel is developing a five-year plan that addresses emerging issues and balances the need to meet employment obligations to faculty with declining student enrollment and increasing competition. This type of comprehensive, long-term plan is best described as a strategic plan. Options A, B, and C do not accurately describe the scope or duration of the plan.

It's Academic (Scenario) Rachel Is the Academic Dean for a Regional Community College