Frances Wimberly

Paine College Strategic Plan 2026-2036

Paine 2036 is a ten-year comprehensive strategic plan designed to transform Paine College into a nationally recognized Christian HBCU by 2036. The plan aligns academic innovation, enrollment growth, student success, infrastructure improvements, and fundraising into a unified strategy, grounded in operational excellence and a tradition of innovation. Its strategic goals focus on achieving institutional excellence, fostering faith and equity leadership, driving transformative community impact, and championing athletics and world-class arts. The overarching vision is to prepare graduates to lead, innovate, and serve in a global society, significantly increasing the college's economic impact and national standing.