Jun 23, 2026StrategicPlan
BoardWillamette University Strategic Planning Summaries
This document synthesizes the initial phase of Willamette University's strategic planning for academic year 2021-2022. It focuses on three key areas: understanding the changing student population, defining the university's role in its region and the world, and identifying the characteristics of a great 21st-century university. The planning phase highlights the importance of adapting to evolving student demographics and expectations, aligning with shifting labor market demands, integrating experiential learning, and cultivating an adaptive institutional culture that prepares students for professional and civic success.