2023 Road Map

Emerge as a leader in innovative Liberal Arts education & scholarship.

Our Challenges

• National declines in liberal arts undergraduate enrollment
• Internal & external perception of Liberal Arts
• Low external research grant activity

How we emerge in 2023

Strengthen Undergrad Experience

• Open new OWL in student life corridor
• Grow Cornerstone certificate enrollments
• Promote Degree in 3 and Degree+ options
• Actively help students secure internships and first jobs

Upgrade Graduate Education

• Support graduate student research & travel
• Continue to offer competitive graduate stipends & fellowships
• Improve faculty mentoring

Enhance Faculty Excellence

• Launch Research Academy and Center for the Arts
• Support faculty research & travel
• Celebrate research and creative success
• Embrace outstanding teaching & mentoring

Expand Revenue Sources

• Launch external partnerships to generate income
• Secure increasing philanthropic support
• Nurture a more entrepreneurial, innovative mindset

Think Broadly. Lead Boldly. Be a Force for Good in the World.