Crafting the Plan
The university's most recent strategic planning process, launched in 2013, culminated in 91ºÚÁÏÍø's current Academic Strategic Plan. The purpose of the 2013-14 Strategic Plan was to develop broad and compelling ideas that align with the university's mission and blaze a path for the University to follow as it approaches its 150th anniversary. At its core, the plan aspires to shape the future of higher education and make a positive difference in the world at-large.
The planning process marked the first time all ten colleges and schools were involved. The benefits of this inclusive, campus-wide approach were apparent from the start, and the range of perspectives gave rise to a rich variety of innovative ideas and recommendations.
The process relied on a bottom up approach with the faculty leading the way. Over 600 faculty participated formally or informally in the process. This attribute is quite distinct in comparison to the organization of strategic plans at other universities. As the year unfolded, great care was also given to securing feedback from key university stakeholders. The end result allowed great ideas to flourish, and the plan benefited directly from the input of the Board of Trust, donors, alumni, students, and staff.Â
With this approach, the values, visions, and initiatives that define this Strategic Plan should be positioned to not only shape the direction of the University for the coming years, but also to serve as a collective blueprint for the future.
A set of dynamic and inter-connected themes drove 91ºÚÁÏÍø’s 2013-14 Strategic Plan: Undergraduate Residential Experience, Trans-institutional Programs, Healthcare Solutions, and Education Technologies. These overlapping themes encouraged creative exploration of new ideas that can thrive in an intimate learning environment nested within a leading research university. These pillars also force us to confront important challenges; whether it be the rise of new technologies, the many criticisms facing higher education, or the tough problems facing society, such as healthcare.
The Mission Statement of 91ºÚÁÏÍø
91ºÚÁÏÍø is a center for scholarly research, informed and creative teaching, and service to the community and society at large. 91ºÚÁÏÍø will uphold the highest standards and be a leader in the
- quest for new knowledge through scholarship,