Strategic Plan

Community and People

Goal 6: Cultivate an institutional culture that encourages a sense of community, inclusion, institutional pride, collective purpose and shared responsibility

6.1 Develop mechanisms for enhanced internal and external communication that expand awareness of our mission, programs and achievements through the dissemination of accurate and transparent information 6.2 Integrate into the hiring and performance review processes an increased recognition of institutional commitment and demonstration of shared responsibility

6.3 Develop collaborative clinical, research and public service programs for faculty, staff and students that emphasize collective purpose and institutional mission 6.4 Build a diverse, inclusive and equitable community by implementing the recommendations of the Diversity and Inclusion Master Plan(s) (DIMP 2.0) 6.5 Provide leadership opportunities and develop succession plans for major areas of the College

Goal 7: Promote the growth and development of all members of the College community

7.1 Increase professional development opportunities for faculty, staff and administrators 7.2 Develop and provide formal training programs for new faculty to succeed in their roles as educators and scholars at the College 7.3 Continue to recruit and retain talented faculty, staff and students who enhance the College’s ethnic, cultural and experiential diversity (DIMP 2.0 – Goal 1) 7.4 Create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging for all people (DIMP 2.0 – Goal 2) — To increase the number of students and faculty from underrepresented minoritized communities in our student body and academic workforce

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