what is individual development

The use of the individual development plan at minority serving institutions — Photo by Antoni Shkraba Studio on Pexels

Individual Development Plans: An Economic Blueprint for Minority‑Serving Institutions

In 2025, the federal budget office flagged 2,600 programs for possible cuts, putting funding for minority-serving institutions at risk (The New York Times). An Individual Development Plan (IDP) is a personalized roadmap that aligns a student’s academic and career goals with an institution’s mission and funding priorities.