Academic Strategic Plan: Advancing Academic Excellence at a
University Welcoming to All
Dr. Gretchen Ritter
Thursday, February 23, 2023
What makes an academic strategic plan?
- Understanding ourselves – our DNA
- Context – focusing on the moment and the horizon
- A collaborative approach – better ideas, joint ownership
The Planning Process
- High engagement (2,000 unique participants)
- A shared vision
The Common Threads
- Core values
- “Syracuse took a chance on me”
Syracuse University Vision Statement
Syracuse University aspires to be a pre-eminent and inclusive student-focused research university, preparing engaged citizens, scholars, and leaders for participation in a changing global society.
Five Areas of Distinction and Aspirational Excellence
- Emerging Technologies
- Human Thriving
- Global Diversity
- Experiential Inquiry
- Engaged Citizenship
In Five Years…
- Every undergraduate will participate in study abroad or study away
- The University will grow in STEM-related areas to take advantage of economic development opportunities in CNY
- The enrollment strategy team will help recruit traditional and non-traditional students for a wide variety of degree and non-degree online and residential programs
- We will demonstrate our commitment to being an inclusive campus that supports the success of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds
Panel Discussion Participants
- Christy Ashby, professor and director of the Center on Disability and Inclusion
- Marcelle Haddix, associate provost for strategic initiatives
- Jeff Stoecker, vice president and chief communications officer
- David Van Slyke, dean of the Maxwell School
- Jamie Winders, associate provost for faculty affairs