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May 7, 2025·StrategicPlan
Board
Clark University Strategic Framework
Clark Inspired is a strategic framework designed to guide Clark University towards becoming a university of distinction. It focuses on academic and research excellence, greater diversity, equity, and inclusion, an enhanced campus experience, impactful outward engagement, and broader institutional capacity. The framework prioritizes investment in people, programs, and the campus, with initiatives aimed at areas such as climate and global change, creative arts, science and health, social and urban issues, student success, and environmental sustainability.
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The strategic plan outlines Clark University's roadmap to address challenges such as lower enrollment, increasing costs, and changing public perception of higher education. It focuses on three key areas: refocusing academic programs around interdisciplinary strengths, reorganizing the university by streamlining operations, and reenergizing the community through enhanced reputation, recruitment, and fundraising. The plan aims to reposition Clark for a strong future, emphasizing distinctiveness, student outcomes, and an enduring legacy of transformational experiences.
Oct 1, 2023·StrategicPlan
Board
Clark University Strategic Document 2023-2024
This inaugural annual report for the Division of Student Success at Clark University outlines the division's strategic direction, guiding principles, and priorities. The plan aims to optimize student experience and success outcomes by focusing on improving student retention and graduation rates, bolstering career outcomes, enhancing academic advising, and ensuring easier access to resources. Key strategic areas include fostering student engagement and belonging, promoting inclusive academic excellence, developing career readiness, cultivating a supportive community living environment, and prioritizing student health and well-being. The overarching vision is to empower students to find purpose, achieve academic excellence, and become positive change agents in a complex global society.
Jun 13, 2026·StrategicPlan
Board
Clark University Strategic Plan
This strategic plan outlines a transformational imperative for Clark University to become an anti-fragile institution, adapting to the evolving higher education landscape and building long-term institutional strength. The plan focuses on three key areas: refocusing academic programs around strengths like Climate, Environment and Society; Media Arts, Computing and Design; and Health and Human Behavior; reorganizing the University to support these areas and streamline operations; and reenergizing the community through support, reputation building, and increased student recruitment. The overarching goal is to position the University for long-term success and sustainability through excellent academic offerings and an efficient operating model, ensuring an enduring legacy of transformational student experiences.
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