Institutional Strategic Plan | The Five Imperatives

Imperative One: Growing Size and Place

1. Strategic Enrollment Planning (Program Mix Review, Career & Calling, WOW Factors, Moving the Needle, STEM Retention, At-Risk Support, Holistic Advising, FYS Review, Mental Health Services)
2. Campus Master Planning

Imperative Two: Preserving, Strengthening and Integrating The Foundational Liberal Arts

1. Core Curriculum Review
2. Liberal Arts Initiatives (e.g., preserving, strengthening, and integrating)

Imperative Three: Renewing Community Life & Culture

1. Employee Recruiting & Onboarding (Leadership & Professional Development)
2. Faculty & Staff as Disciple Makers
3. Community Service (Community Engagement)

Imperative Four: Engaging the Marketplace

1. College Advisory Boards (Professional & Civic Engagement)
2. Higher Ed Partnerships
3. Focused Industries (Health & Wellness, Energy, Education, Cyber/Data Programs)

Imperative Five: Planning for Continuous Improvement

1. Academic Program Review
2. Marketing and Brand Identity
3. Comprehensive Financial Plan (e.g., Deferred Maintenance; Capital Campaign; Boost Alternative Revenue Sources)