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The Strategic Plan for the Future of Meredith College

Meredith’s strategic plan builds on the strengths of the College and sets the stage for a strong and vibrant future.

The six pillars of Meredith’s strategic plan:

1. Ensure educational excellence through curricular and co-curricular pathways that lead to student success

  • Classrooms-to-Careers pathways for every major, focusing on critical thinking and experiential learning
  • StrongPoints, a four-part plan for every student with curricular, co-curricular, financial and career components
  • New, high-quality academic and co-curricular programs

 

2. Cultivate optimal enrollment of highly-qualified students

  • Additional freshmen, transfer and graduate students enrolled
  • Greater financial support for students, leading to higher retention
  • More options for non-traditional students

 

3. Provide the facilities and technology needed to support the College’s projected growth

  • Comprehensive capital planning process
  • Enhanced use of technology for all critical areas

 

4. Strengthen the College’s long-term financial stability

  • Strategic investment of resources
  • Development of new revenues
  • Initial stages of comprehensive fundraising campaign
  • Sensible cost reductions

 

5. Enhance the visibility and profile of Meredith College

  • New brand, based on in-depth research, that reflects Meredith’s strengths
  • Greater visibility to support enrollment and fundraising goals
  • Heightened reputation throughout the region, nation and world

 

6. Enrich quality of life for Meredith faculty, staff and students

  • Stronger collaboration and communication among faculty, staff and students
  • Greater employee satisfaction
  • Increased opportunities for professional development
  • Additional health, wellness and sustainability initiatives