Ben Neil

The Occidental Promise, a strategic plan for Occidental College, aims to make the institution the principal destination for urban liberal arts by 2030. It focuses on four intersecting themes: fostering new harmonies between tradition and innovation, strengthening the 'LA compact' by leveraging its Los Angeles location for mutual benefit, advancing equity and justice to ensure an environment where all can thrive, and providing a practical and impactful liberal arts experience. Key initiatives include expanding immersive liberal arts programs with hands-on, project-based learning and civic engagement, enhancing academic excellence through faculty support and facility upgrades, promoting 'Oxypreneurship', and integrating sustainability and equity lenses across all operations to prepare students for a complex and changing world.

This document outlines Occidental College's vision to become the premier liberal arts college globally. Key initiatives and areas of focus include enhancing academic programs such as Latina and Latin American studies and international studies, expanding career development resources, investing in facilities like a new gym and the McKinnon Center for Global Affairs, and upgrading research collections like the Moore Lab of Zoology. The college emphasizes fostering undergraduate research, critical thinking, and a socially conscious student body, while also increasing access to education through financial aid and leveraging philanthropic support.

The strategic plan outlines Occidental College's vision to become the principal destination for an urban liberal arts experience by 2030. It focuses on achieving financial strength, maintaining academic excellence, and increasing national prominence. Key strategies include ensuring academic excellence through faculty support and immersive education, forging unique partnerships with Los Angeles, and educating the whole student by promoting health, well-being, and community engagement. The plan also emphasizes equity, justice, sustainability, and climate resilience.