Framing Our Future

While 969直播 is always evolving, there are moments in our history where our momentum is especially concentrated on specific challenges of the time. This is one of those moments. Wooster鈥檚 three-year strategic plan, Framing Our Future, charts significant actions that will fuel our progress well beyond 2027.

Developed with contributions from many across our community, Framing Our Future harnesses Wooster鈥檚 collective creativity and innovation to bring our extraordinary education to those who will thrive here, drawing students through academic innovations, experiential learning for all, and vibrant residential campus neighborhoods.

Framing Our Future is built around three pillars that position our College for continued success and recognition in the future: Pillar I. Achieve Financial Vitality for Extraordinary Student Experience; Pillar II. Re-ignite our Mission and Vision; and Pillar III. Build our Community for the Future.

We look forward to sharing our progress as we attain the goals in each pillar.

Pillar I Initiatives

Enroll growing cohorts of students who will thrive and succeed
Launch programs and initiatives to enhance curricular competitiveness
Enhance student success
Bolster revenue streams from external events and sponsorships
Inspire philanthropic success
Implement and embed key practices for long-term financial discipline

Pillar I Actions

Build first-year enrollment

Increase College entry through other pathways

Introduce new academic degree programs

Create high-touch, online pre-college workshops and programs for international students contemplating college in the U.S.

Launch intensive summer institute for professional skills development targeting current college students and recent graduates

Expand online and in-person concepts and offerings for summer enrollment growth

Increase annual giving and establish on-campus programming to foster culture of gratitude

Plan and launch comprehensive fundraising campaign

Pillar II Initiatives

Clarify and champion our fundamental identity and brand
Elevate and amplify our distinctive education
Increase our impact as an intentional training ground for local/global problem solving

Pillar II Actions

Reaffirm and energize the College鈥檚 values and mission, and create a transformational vision statement

Transform and activate the College鈥檚 brand identity

Maximize the impact of Independent Study (I.S.)

Maximize experiential learning and connections for career preparation

Foster student capacity for intercultural dialogue

Create network of local and global partners to heighten global focus

Pillar III Initiatives

Strengthen student community
Become an Employer of Choice
Enhance College-Community collaborations in the Greater Wooster region

Pillar III Actions

Launch infrastructure renewal, focusing on student living spaces and 鈥渘eighborhoods鈥�

Enhance residential life/spaces as hubs for community building

Leverage athletics for student community building

Cultivate an inclusive work environment

Embed innovative workplace practices

Create a culture of leadership and professional development

Build community interaction through College events

Enhance collaborations with community partners

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