Linda Black

This Interim Fifth-Year Report from College of the Atlantic, submitted in August 2023, details the institution's strategic progress and future direction. It summarizes achievements under the previous 2015-2023 strategic plan (MAP) and outlines the ongoing development of the next comprehensive strategic plan for 2024-2030. Key strategic pillars include maintaining enrollment targets, enhancing financial stability through successful fundraising and tuition management, improving student persistence and graduation rates via programs like COA2 and Davis Grant initiatives, and developing a systematic approach to assessing student learning outcomes. The plan reaffirms the college's core mission in human ecology, emphasizing faculty development, physical resource improvements, and technological upgrades, alongside the implementation of a DEI Strategic Plan for inclusivity.

College of the Atlantic's strategic plan focuses on integrating sustainability, environmental stewardship, and human ecological principles into its operations, curriculum, and community engagement. Key goals include eliminating single-use plastics by 2025, reducing waste, maximizing energy efficiency, using sustainable energy sources, and promoting responsible purchasing policies. The plan also emphasizes community involvement, education, and continuous improvement through regular audits and assessments to foster a sustainable future and responsible resource management.