Connie Allison

The Liberty University School of Aeronautics outlines its strategic direction through its vision to advance the Great Commission by developing and training aerospace professionals, supported by a mission to equip, mentor, and send champions for Christ. The plan is guided by three pillars: ensuring a world-class aeronautics experience, practicing stewardship, and training champions for Christ. Specific educational goals for Aviation Maintenance focus on creating graduates with technical competence and strong Christian character. The document includes student achievement data, such as graduation and retention rates, and employment outcomes, to assess program effectiveness and inform continuous improvement efforts.

This document outlines the vision and mission of Liberty University School of Aeronautics, focusing on equipping and mentoring students for the aerospace community as 'Champions for Christ'. It details the program objectives and specific program learning outcomes (PLOs) for the B.S. Aeronautics, Commercial/Corporate & Global Studies Concentration, including the application of biblical principles and scientific concepts in aviation. The plan describes the assessment methodology for these PLOs, target groups, and evaluation criteria, alongside providing student achievement data, admission standards, and program assessment measures.

The strategic plan for Liberty University School of Aeronautics outlines its vision to be the preeminent center of aerospace education impacting the world for Christ and its mission to equip, mentor, and send Champions for Christ into the aerospace community. It details specific Program Learning Outcomes for the B.S. Aviation Administration program, focusing on applying biblical principles, STEM skills, safety culture, business practices, communication, and leadership. The plan includes a robust assessment framework from Fall 2017 to Fall 2022 to measure student achievement against these objectives.

The Liberty University School of Aeronautics presents its strategic direction, guided by a vision to be the preeminent center of aerospace education impacting the world for Christ, and a mission to equip, mentor, and send champions for Christ into the aerospace community. The plan outlines key Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) focused on integrating biblical principles, applying science, technology, and mathematics in aviation maintenance, promoting a strong safety culture, solving aviation issues, enhancing communication skills, and fostering leadership through mentorship. The document details the assessment methodologies and cycles established to measure progress towards these objectives.

Liberty University's 2024-2029 Strategic Plan, guided by the principles of GRACE (Graduation and Student Success, Retention, Academic Enrollment, Christian Culture, and Endowment), focuses on Training Champions for Christ. The plan emphasizes six key areas (FLAMES): Faith First, Lifelong Learning, Authentic Christian Culture, Mission-Driven Excellence, Engaged Community, and Stewardship and Service. The overarching goal is to maintain Liberty's Christian identity while adapting to the changing landscape of higher education, ensuring continued growth and impact. The plan aims to enhance student success, retention, and enrollment; strengthen the Christian culture; maintain high academic standards; foster a strong campus community; and ensure responsible stewardship of resources.