Kimberly Anne Beran-Shepler

Augustana's strategic plan, "Viking Bold," aims to develop new academic offerings, amplify excellence in arts and athletics, enhance intercultural awareness, and create ideal learning environments. The plan seeks to prepare leaders and innovators who can impact society, grounded in the university's core values of service and community engagement. The "Viking Bold" campaign is a seven-year initiative designed to provide financial support for academics, scholarships, arts, athletics, and campus transformation, ensuring Augustana's position as a leading liberal arts university.

The "Viking Bold" initiative at Augustana University, launched in 2019, aims to strategically position the university for a sustainable future, supported by a $175 million campaign. Key areas of focus include the creation of new schools such as the Sharon Lust School of Education, schools of business, health professions, and music, and the construction of facilities like the Midco Media Center, Wagner Hall, and Midco Arena. The plan also emphasizes the return of the Viking marching band, the launch of new academic programs, a focus on diversity and inclusion, and the addition of new athletic programs, with the goal of driving the university towards 2030 and strengthening its position as a premier regional institution.

The "Viking Bold" initiative at Augustana University, launched in 2019, aims to strategically position the university as a top-ranked regional institution that integrates faith, learning, and service. It focuses on expanding academic programs, enhancing facilities such as the Sharon Lust School of Education and the Midco Media Center, and enriching the university's legacy through initiatives like the return of the Viking marching band and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. The plan is designed to drive the university towards its goals by 2030.