The following list of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats has been compiled from comments made by members of the Finance and Operations extended management group during a brainstorming session in the strategic planning process.

Strengths:

• Dedicated employees
• Strong work ethic
• Experience and integrity
• Diversified organization - wide expertise
• Stability
• Working towards reduction of paperwork
• Strategic planning
• Student/customer focus
• Job security
• Self sufficient
• Employee tuition waivers
• State benefit package
• Clean safe environment to work in
• Recognition in the state
• Common goals

Weaknesses:

• Outdated accounting/computer systems (lack of tools)
• Ability to retain quality employees
• Overextending people
• Inability to serve customer as needed
• We fall short of our high standards

Opportunities:

• New statewide administrative system
• Change in leadership
• Gifts/grants for resources
• Technology>>access
• Cooperation/partnering
• Partnering with other University departments for support
• Contribution to legislative and political process
• Student expectations

Threats:

• Limited resources
• Training shortages due to lack of release time
• Inadequate communication
• Morale
• Reactive versus proactive
• ND economy (resources, brain drain)
• Lack of economic development
• Demographics (# of high school graduates down)