Our Vision

The Plan 

1.              Integrated Change Management Approach

Guided by "Listen with the ear of your heart" - Rule of St. Benedict, change management in a Catholic institution must balance innovation with tradition, ensuring that every step of transformation reinforces our spiritual foundation. The Benedictine value of listening with humility will guide the approach to change, recognizing that we must be attentive to both divine guidance and community wisdom.

The Change Management Approach will include:

·      Weekly steering committee meetings 

·      Stakeholder project updates using the using the Marmion Hub site

·      Quality assurance checks

2.              Communication and Reporting Structure

Guided by "Let all be received as Christ" - Rule of St. Benedict, the communication and reporting structure used will embody clear, compassionate communication that reflects our Catholic commitment to human dignity and community. This structure ensures that all stakeholders are valued and heard, embodying the Benedictine principle of hospitality and the Catholic value of subsidiarity.

3.              Risk Management Framework

Guided by "Prudence - the mother of virtues" - Rule of St. Benedict, risk management in Catholic education must protect both material and spiritual assets. This framework applies the Benedictine virtue of prudence to anticipate and address challenges while ensuring our Catholic mission remains paramount.

The risk management framework will include the following:

·      Contingency planning

·      Budget stewardship

·      Fund development considerations with past donors

·      Stakeholder monitoring

4.              Quality Assurance Measures

Guided by "That in all things God may be glorified" - Rule of St. Benedict; quality in Catholic education encompasses both academic excellence, faith leadership, and spiritual formation. Our quality measures ensure that all aspects of the transition support Marmion’s mission through excellence in execution while deepening the Catholic and Benedictine identity.

The quality assurance measures that will be implemented include:

·      Deliverable quality checks

·      Regular milestone reviews 

·      Stakeholder surveys

·      Performance metrics including faith formation

·      Best practice implementation

5.              Project Tools and Documentation

Guided by "Good zeal which leads to God" - Rule of St. Benedict, Dr. Kiel’s project management will utilize digital tools to serve as instruments of good stewardship, helping to assure ongoing, quality communication, maintain order, and ensure organization.

The project tools and documentation for the project will include:

·      Digital platforms (the Marmion Together Hub)

·      Document management preserving institutional wisdom

·      Progress tracking

·      Feedback systems

6.              Budget Control and Resource Allocation:

Fiscal management and budget oversight will be structured to align with the budgeting needs of Marmion. 

The project management plan may offer the following:

·      Budget reviews by Steering Committee

·      Resource utilization tracking

·      Cost variance analysis

·      Change order management

·      Contingency fund monitoring

·      Value engineering opportunities

7.              Success Metrics and KPIs:

Project Management Metrics

The following metrics will be used to evaluate the success of the project management implementation:

·      Milestone completion rates

·      Budget adherence

·      Schedule performance

·      Stakeholder satisfaction

Transition Success Indicators

The following metrics will be used to evaluate the success of the co-ed transition:

·      Enrollment targets

·      Facility feedback and readiness

·      Staff hiring/training completion

·      Policy implementation

·      Program development progress

·      Community engagement levels