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Measuring Progress
One means to assess the past year is to look at the Higher Ed practice’s vision and strategic goals,
originally established in 2011 and updated annually. Below is the Practice Vision for FY 2017:

HIGHER EDUCATION PRACTICE VISION
FY 2017

I. Vision
FGM is considered a trusted partner in the design of college and university projects. With
dwindling resources and concerns over the long-term health of many higher education
institutions, especially in Illinois, clients and potential teammates seek us out due to our
experience, expertise, process, and well-deserved reputation for satisfying clients by
delivering quality projects on time and on budget.

Success for FGM in the Higher Education practice means that we are building our Higher
Ed credentials by 1) serving as the Architect-of-Record with nationally-recognized
designers on large, complex projects; 2) enhancing our portfolio with smaller
programming, planning, and design opportunities at top tier institutions; 3) self-
performing moderate-sized projects; 4) securing architecture retainer contracts when
appropriate; and 5) developing significant expertise in one or two building types,
enabling us to pursue work as a design architect outside Illinois and Missouri.

II. Goals
To achieve short and long term success as trusted partners in the Higher Education
practice, FGM will undertake the following: