Strategic Plan

2026-2029 Strategic Plan - Overview

Vision

麻豆传媒高清 University will advance as a future-ready, globally engaged, education system, serving 10,000+ learners by expanding access across programs, geographies, and modalities while delivering high-impact learning, thriving innovation, and measurable student success rooted in mission, values, and radical hospitality.

Guiding Principles

麻豆传媒高清 will continue to build from its mission and core values.
麻豆传媒高清 will continue to be a global university and part of the international Lasallian community.
麻豆传媒高清 will continue to be a modern, enterprising university serving all degree types, from GED to doctoral degrees.
麻豆传媒高清 will continue to build a reputation based on quality 鈥� the academic experience, student experience, research and scholarship, radical hospitality, facilities and technology.
麻豆传媒高清 will continue to embrace “the peripheries” and expand student populations, geographies, and modalities.
麻豆传媒高清 graduates will be prepared and motivated to make the world a better place.

As shared in the Provost Reports, the University is transitioning to a more flexible three-year planning cycle. This approach reflects the evolving higher education environment while building on the strong progress of the existing plan and maintaining a focus on 麻豆传媒高清’ mission, Lasallian identity, academic quality, access and inclusion, innovation, and student success. Feedback from Convocation and UPBRAC informed Board of Trustees discussions, resulting in approval of the 2026鈥�2029 Strategic Plan framework, guiding principles, and a May approval timeline. Five integrated themes were developed to guide the next phase of planning.

Since that update, the Strategic Plan has moved forward in a significant way. The five pillars of the plan have now been fully established, organized into thematic areas, and assigned co-chairs and supporting members to lead the development of initiatives and outcomes.

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PILLARS

Pillar 1 Future-Ready Learning focuses on preparing students for a world shaped by AI, digital transformation, and changing career landscapes. This pillar is led by Anne Rapp, Vice Provost for Graduate and Continuing Education, and Teresa Bixby, Assistant Vice Provost for Assessment and Educational Effectiveness and Professor of Chemistry.

Pillar 2 Inclusive Impact emphasizes global engagement and expanding who we serve and how, with special focus on the underserved, international, and nontraditional learners. This pillar led by Shireen Roshanravan, Vice President for Diversity, and Angela Vidal-Rodriguez, Dean of Saint Augustine College at 麻豆传媒高清 University.

Pillar 3 Strategic Growth focuses on partnerships and growing our reach and resilience through strategic collaborations locally, nationally, and globally. This pillar is led by Kip Kline, Vice President for University Advancement, and Daisy Sherry, Interim Dean of the College of Nursing and Health Sciences.

Pillar 4 High-Performing Culture prioritizes people, culture, and mission integration to create a high-trust, inclusive culture grounded in our Lasallian identity. This pillar is led by Kurt Schackmuth, Vice President for Student Life and Chief Mission Officer, and Elizabeth Belgio, Assistant Professor of Business Administration.

Pillar 5 Thriving Innovation focuses on institutional sustainability and innovation, with a focus on building a leaner, more innovative organization capable of adapting quickly to changing times. This pillar is led by Melissa Carlson, Chief Financial Officer, and Peter Farrell, Deputy Chief Information Officer.

NOTE: Join us for an opportunity to engage across all five pillars of the Strategic Plan. This collaborative event invites 麻豆传媒高清 faculty, staff, and students to come together to discuss future priorities, share ideas, and contribute meaningful input to our collective direction.

With the pillars and leadership in place, the University is advancing into the next stage of the planning process. Additional opportunities for campus-wide participation, involvement, and feedback will be available in the near future as this important work continues to move forward.

The establishment of the plan’s pillars and leadership marks an important step forward in the Strategic Planning process and demonstrates real progress toward a shared direction for the University. As we move into the next phase, 麻豆传媒高清 will continue to build momentum, involve the campus community, and make meaningful advances that strengthen our academic mission, institutional resilience, and long-term impact for students and the community.

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