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Message from the Director of SPDC

Welcome to the Strategic Planning and Development Center (SPDC) at Prince Sultan University. As the Director of the Center, I am pleased to welcome you to a place where planning turns into action, and ideas turn into measurable results. SPDC is part of the Deanship of Quality Assurance and Development, and our work focuses on shaping, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating PSU’s institutional strategic plan in close partnership with colleges, support units, and university leadership. At PSU, we believe that meaningful progress happens when we plan with purpose, measure with clarity, and improve with consistency. That is why SPDC works hand in hand with academic and administrative teams to strengthen performance measurement, support decision-making through accurate data, and encourage a culture of continuous improvement across the university. On this page, you will find key resources related to PSU’s strategic plans, progress reporting, and college-level planning, along with practical guidance such as FAQs and training sessions. These materials are designed to make strategic planning easier to understand, easier to apply, and easier to track over time. Whether you are a faculty member, administrator, student, or partner, your engagement matters. Strategic planning is not a document on a shelf. It is a shared commitment to excellence, accountability, innovation, and real impact for our university and the wider community. Thank you for visiting SPDC. We look forward to supporting your goals and working with you to shape the future of Prince Sultan University.

The Center is part of the Deanship of Quality Assurance and Development (DQAD) and is responsible for the formulation, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the institutional Strategic plan of Prince Sultan University.

Strategic Planning and Development Center (SPDC)

It collaborates with all academic & administrative leaders to support PSU’s core mission and assist in building performance measurement and management capabilities. The office engages with the PSU community to advance the culture of strategic planning and continuous improvement.

Vision

The Strategic Planning and Development Center (SPDC) at Prince Sultan University aspires to be a leading model for strategic planning and development in higher education, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement, and contributing to the development of human resources and the advancement of educational outcomes.

Mission

SPDC is committed to advancing Prince Sultan University’s vision and mission through strategic planning that supports excellence, responsible progress, and sustainable impact. The Center leads the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of institutional and college strategic plans, working closely with academic and administrative leaders to build a culture of continuous improvement, effective performance management, and meaningful contribution to society, in alignment with PSU’s commitment to sustainability.

Values

To be successful our values are based on the Islamic principles of benefiting the university & the community by commitment to: Promoting inclusiveness. Collaborative work. Enhanced accountability. Continuous improvement. Innovative approaches.

  • Promoting inclusiveness.
  • Collaborative work.
  • Enhanced accountability.
  • Continuous improvement.
  • Innovative approaches.

Goals

In alignment with the vision and mission of the Deanship of Quality Assurance and Development (DQAD), the SPDC's mission is to: Lead the development and implementation of the institutional strategic plan and college strategic plans, aligning with the university's vision and mission. Collaborate with academic and administrative leaders to support PSU's core mission and build performance measurement and management capabilities. Engage with the PSU community to advance the culture of strategic planning and continuous improvement. Oversee developmental initiatives, ensuring their successful implementation and impact. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the strategic plan and college strategic plans, identifying areas for improvement and providing recommendations for enhancement. Fostering a culture of sustainability and social responsibility through institutional and college planning, thereby ensuring that the university's practices align with the needs of the labor market and the goals of the Kingdom's vision 2030. Provide accurate and timely data and information to support decision-making and improvement. Continuously monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the SPDC's policies and procedures, ensuring that they are aligned with the university's vision and mission.

About SPDC

SPDC is part of the Deanship of Quality Assurance and Development (DQAD) and is responsible for the formulation, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the institutional Strategic plan of Prince Sultan University. It collaborates with all academic & administrative leaders to support PSU’s core mission and assist in building performance measurement and management capabilities. The office engages with the PSU community to advance the culture of strategic planning and continuous improvement.

  • Lead the development and implementation of the institutional strategic plan and college strategic plans, aligning with the university's vision and mission.
  • Collaborate with academic and administrative leaders to support PSU's core mission and build performance measurement and management capabilities.
  • Engage with the PSU community to advance the culture of strategic planning and continuous improvement.
  • Oversee developmental initiatives, ensuring their successful implementation and impact.
  • Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the strategic plan and college strategic plans, identifying areas for improvement and providing recommendations for enhancement.
  • Fostering a culture of sustainability and social responsibility through institutional and college planning, thereby ensuring that the university's practices align with the needs of the labor market and the goals of the Kingdom's vision 2030.
  • Provide accurate and timely data and information to support decision-making and improvement.
  • Continuously monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the SPDC's policies and procedures, ensuring that they are aligned with the university's vision and mission.

Strategic Planning & Development Center by numbers

  • D-R-I-V-E:
  • 5 Strategic Themes
  • 20 Institutional Goals
  • 69 Institutional Objectives

Remote Initiative Office Hours on Tuesdays

Director's Office Hours : 10am-12pm / General Office Hours: 9am -3pm