University Priorities
"Seizing our Future" examines an overarching goal of reaching strategic priorities that align with elevating the newly named University while keeping in step with the ²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ Mission Statement. "Seizing our Future" has seven priorities, which drive institutional improvement and vision, look externally and internally, and are labeled:
Student Success
- Enhance and expand academic programs that align with emerging fields and industry demands.
- Implement student-centered initiatives to improve retention, graduation rates, and post-graduation outcomes.
- Develop comprehensive support services to address students' physical, spiritual, mental, and emotional well-being.
- Review mentoring and counseling programs to guide students through their academic journey.
- Provide financial aid and scholarship opportunities to reduce barriers to higher education.
Community Engagement and New Opportunities
- To create meaningful partnerships, foster strong relationships with local businesses, organizations, and government entities.
- Establish service-learning programs that provide students with hands-on experiences while addressing community needs.
- Offer outreach programs to engage with underrepresented groups and promote access to education in alignment with community goals and the University's mission.
Diversity and Belonging
- Create an inclusive campus environment that celebrates YU's diversity statement and values the contributions of all individuals.
- Continue implementing diversity training and educational programs to promote cultural competence and sensitivity.
- Increase recruitment efforts to attract students and faculty from diverse backgrounds.
- Attracting international students to enrich the campus community.
- Offer consistent study abroad programs and internships as opportunities to promote global awareness and cultural exchange.
Faith Development
- Strengthen and promote the integration of faith, spirituality, and ethics in university education programs and campus life.
- Support students, faculty, and staff's personal and spiritual growth through faith-based activities, professional development, and reflection opportunities.
- Encourage dialogue and understanding to foster a robust spiritual community.
Institutional Effectiveness
- Conduct feasibility studies and planning for ²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ's next campaign.
- Investigate grants to assist with academic resources and program developments.
- Grow endowments tactically.
- Improve assessment of programs.
- Research attainable recruitment goals and messaging for enrollment for continuously changing student climates.
Campus Improvements
- Upgrade and expand campus facilities to meet the evolving needs of the campus-wide community.
- Invest in technology to enhance learning experiences.
- Improve accessibility and sustainability of campus infrastructure.
Employee Experience
- Invest in faculty development, research opportunities, and innovative teaching methods across various disciplines.
- Promote interdisciplinary training and development or research opportunities to address complex societal challenges.
- Encourage collaboration between faculty, students, and external partners to drive innovation.
- Review policies, procedures, benefits, and promotional processes to continue to provide employment satisfaction, industry standards, and equality opportunities.
- Improve campus internal processes and procedures to create effective and continue manageable workloads.