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Framing our Future

Framing our Future

While The College of Wooster 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’s 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’s 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: Achieve Financial Vitality for Extraordinary Student Experience

Foundation for the growth of the College by increasing revenue and instituting efficiencies to achieve a balanced budget in FY27.

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

Two students at The College of Wooster sit outdoors in Adirondack chairs on a grassy area beneath large trees. One student, seated in a black chair, is writing or sketching in a notebook, while the other, in a yellow chair, is focused on a laptop. The setting is peaceful, with sunlight filtering through the trees, creating a serene and focused atmosphere for studying or working in nature.

  • 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: Reignite our Mission and Vision

Vision for the College’s identity and future, building academic and experiential innovations on the strong foundation of our traditions.

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

A picturesque autumn scene on The College of Wooster campus. Vibrant fall foliage in shades of red, orange, and yellow frames a paved walkway. Several students are walking along the path, carrying backpacks and appearing to be in transit between classes. A lamppost and benches are visible along the walkway. The image captures the essence of a busy campus day amidst the colorful beauty of the fall season.

  • Reaffirm and energize the College’s values and mission, and create a transformational vision statement
  • Transform and activate the College’s 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: Build our Community for the Future

Build our campus community and interconnect the College with our extended community through physical infrastructure, events, people development, and community collaborations.

Pillar III Initiatives

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

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  • Launch infrastructure renewal, focusing on student living spaces and “neighborhoods”
  • 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