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Goal #3

Responsible Stewardship

Strengthen our financial foundation and optimize the use of resources while advancing the principles of Laudato Si’.

#1

Enrollment

Hire Vice Provost for Enrollment Management. Create strategic enrollment plans for graduate and undergraduate enrollment and financial aid which upholds our rigorous academic standards.

#2

Sustainable Financial Framework

Optimize human, physical and fiscal resources to inform an updated financial framework that meets the needs of our current students as well as prepares us to thrive in the evolving higher education landscape over the long term.

#3

Financial Stewardship

Review internal processes and usage of existing resources to tighten financial spending and ensure good financial stewardship.

#4

Deferred Maintenance

Develop a long-term plan for the renovation and maintenance of facilities with specific metrics established by summer of 2025.

#5

Capital Projects

Create a comprehensive approach to address the current and emerging living and learning environment on campus.

#6

Comprehensive Capital Campaign

Complete the largest campaign in the university’s history.

#7

Institutional Investments

Surpass $1 billion in the combined endowment and plant reserves long-term investment pool.

#8

Technology

Determine and adopt the best and most responsible use of artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies in each academic unit, division and department.

#9

Laudato Si’ University

Successfully complete the seven-year journey identified by the Vatican.