Strategic Planning Events and Engagements

January – May 2026

This page outlines upcoming engagement opportunities connected to Binghamton University’s strategic planning process. These sessions are designed to gather input from faculty, staff, students, alumni, and university partners as the plan is developed.


Strategic Goal Focused Forums for Faculty and Staff

Faculty and Staff are invited to join us for a series of open forums focused on each of our Strategic Goals and help shape the five-year action plans that will guide our future. This is your opportunity to share ideas, identify opportunities, and contribute to the direction of our campus.

No registration required. Bring a laptop, tablet, or other device if you are able. Come ready to think boldly, collaborate, and help turn strategy into action.

Forum #1: Mon., Feb. 23 
Time: 12:00-1:30 pm
Location: Mandela Room, University Union

Strategic Goal Focus: By 2030, Binghamton University will be a national leader in: 

  • Strategic Goal 1: Integrated Research and Creative Activities for Undergraduates
  • Strategic Goal 2: World-Class Graduate Education from Enrollment to Career

Forum #2: Wed., Feb. 25
Time: 12:00-1:30 pm
Location: Old Union Hall, University Union

Strategic Goal Focus: By 2030, Binghamton University will be a national leader in: 

  • Strategic Goal 4: Engaged Research Partnerships and Creative Collaborations Advancing Social and Economic Impact

Forum #3: Tues., March 3
Time: 12:00-1:30 pm
Location: Mandela Room, University Union

Strategic Goal Focus: By 2030, Binghamton University will be a national leader in: 

  • Strategic Goal 3: Fostering a University Community of Belonging, Shared Identity, and School Spirit
  • Strategic Goal 5: Building Bridges Locally to Globally to Advance the Common Good 

Faculty - Strategic Planning General Input Session

Format: Zoom
Date: Mon., Jan. 26 

Time: 9 a.m to 10 a.m

Staff - Strategic Planning General Input Session

Format: Zoom

Date: Mon., Jan. 26 
Time: 10:30 a.m to 11:30 a.m


Faculty Senate - Executive Committee

Format: In-person

  • Date: Tues., Feb. 3
    Time: Noon - 12:30 p.m.
  • Date: Tues., Mar. 3
    Time: Noon - 12:30 p.m.

Student Association, Executive Committee

Format: In-person

  • Date: Thurs., Feb 12
    Time: 11:30 a.m. - noon

Graduate Student Organization

Format: In-person

  • Date: Thurs., Feb 12
    Time: 3:30 - 4:00 pm

Professional Staff Senate - Executive Committee

Format: In-person

  • Date: Tues., Feb 17
    Time: 11 - 11:30 a.m.

  • Date: Fri., Mar 27
    Time: 11 - 11:30 a.m.

Binghamton University Council

Format: In-person

  • Date: Fri., Feb 20
    Time: 9:15 - 11 a.m.

Foundation Board

Format: In-person

  • Date: Fri., March 6

Students Survey

  • Survey period: Mon., Feb. 23 thru Wed., March 4

Alumni Survey

  • Survey period: Mon., Feb. 23 thru Wed., March 4


Final Comment Period

All constituencies

  • Date: Late April to early May
    Topics: a draft of the Strategic Plan posted on the website.