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Jan 1, 2026·StrategicPlan
Board
Colgate University President's Report 2019
This President's Report details the progress and ongoing commitments of Colgate University's Third-Century Plan, a long-term framework initiated in 2019. The plan focuses on four core pillars: attracting and supporting outstanding students, faculty, and staff; strengthening the University's academic enterprise; enriching the student experience; and improving the campus and environment. It aims to secure Colgate's future as a leading national liberal arts institution by enhancing academic excellence, expanding access, developing a coherent residential program, and fostering sustainability.
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Colgate University's Third-Century Plan is a long-term framework guiding the institution's future direction. It focuses on four core pillars: attracting and supporting outstanding students, faculty, and staff; strengthening the university's academic enterprise; enriching the student experience; and improving the campus and environment. The plan aims to position Colgate as a nationally consequential residential liberal arts institution, enhancing academic rigor, expanding access, fostering a coherent student experience, and ensuring thoughtful stewardship of resources and the environment.
May 1, 2025·StrategicPlan
Board
Colgate University Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan
Colgate University's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan focuses on creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for students, faculty, and staff. It includes initiatives to enhance student admissions, resources, and support, improve the student academic experience, and expand off-campus and social opportunities. The plan also addresses faculty and staff recruitment, professional development, and culture, as well as community relationships and access to resources. The plan aims to refine diversity and inclusion efforts through ongoing assessment and governance processes.
Sep 19, 2024·BoardMeeting
Board
Colgate University Alumni Council Fall 2024 Meeting Summary
The Colgate Alumni Council fall meeting covered various topics, including updates on Colgate's Third-Century Plan, focusing on increasing financial aid, supporting academics, and enhancing the student experience. Presentations were given on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, the Campaign for the Third Century, and athletics compliance. The meeting also included a lunch with student government representatives, participation in the Bernstein Hall celebration, and committee reports covering academic life, alumni engagement, awards, career initiatives, campus connections, diversity, equity, and inclusion, nominations, and a Board of Trustees report. Executive sessions were held to discuss and vote on various measures, including nominees for the upcoming year.
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