The Committee reviews and analyzes available national and regional higher education trends, institutional reports of program outcomes assessment, reported progress toward goal and objective achievement, and other related data and factors that area likely to affect the institution's goals and their achievements. The University's planning cycle will be based upon two biennia in order to coincide with the State legislative and budget cycle. Plans will be developed for a four-year period, with provisions for major adjustments at each two-year midpoint, and outcome assessment driven adjustments every year. Membership includes the President and co-chaired by the Assistant to the President for Planning and Institutional Effectiveness and a tenured faculty member appointed by the President.