Specifications include, but are not limited to: A. Task 1 – Kick Off meeting Contractor shall facilitate an initial meeting at Agency’s Salem Office with Agency leadership to discuss responsibilities, roles, and timelines to help develop the strategic plan. Deliverable 1: Contractor shall prepare a work plan to use to track, manage, and complete all deliverables before the expiration of the contract. B. Task 2 – Data Gathering Drawing from the themes and readings already identified by the Commission and its staff, Contractor will gather additional data/responses through one-on-one and small group interviews with HECC Commissioners, HECC staff leadership, and key partners including institutional leaders, students, faculty, staff, community leaders, employers, accreditors, partner boards/agencies, and legislators (total approximately 20-30). Deliverable 2: Completion of interviews and integration of the collected data into a report for Commission consideration. C. Task 3 - Guidance Contractor shall provide guidance to Agency’s Commission members, leadership, staff, and partners during meetings and via other communication channels to identify, refine and track the Agency’s strategic planning process. Deliverable 3: Guidance that ensures buy-in and engagement from Commission members, staff leadership, partners, etc.
