Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Noel Dolan’s organization
Aug 20, 2026·StrategicPlan
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Colorado College Strategic Plan
The 'Claim Our Space' strategic plan for Colorado College outlines a multi-year roadmap to intentionally shape the institution's future in higher education. It focuses on four priority areas: strengthening institutional foundation through financial sustainability and operational effectiveness; reclaiming the liberal arts by enhancing academic excellence, the student experience, and faculty support; deepening engagement with community partners and alumni to increase national visibility; and achieving excellence in outcomes through robust student support systems and career readiness. The plan aims to protect its unique Block Plan learning environment and establish the college as a premier national liberal arts institution.
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The board participated in a three-day retreat involving governance, investment, and executive committee sessions. Key discussions centered on institutional strategic focus, enrollment updates, financial capacity, debt strategy, capital allocation, and the science building's schematic design and branding. Additionally, the board reviewed bylaw amendments, discussed faculty handbook changes, addressed full professor promotions, and received oral reports from various committees, including the annual budget, audit, and student success initiatives.
Mar 3, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Board of Trustees Town Hall
The town hall covered key board actions, including the approval of a 3.73% increase in the comprehensive fee for the upcoming academic year and a successful vote regarding faculty tenure, promotions, and emeritus status. The session also addressed current enrollment trends and the competitive landscape of higher education. Furthermore, the Board formally approved a new institutional strategic plan, which will be unveiled at the start of the next academic year.
Feb 21, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Board Of Trustees Business Meeting
The Board of Trustees meeting covered several strategic and administrative topics. Discussions included a report from the Faculty Executive Committee regarding faculty evaluations, AI impacts on academic integrity, and support for academic freedom. The Board approved the institution's Strategic Plan and received updates on the Science Building Project and deferred maintenance. Financial matters included approval of the comprehensive fee increase for the 2026-27 fiscal year and a review of the endowment investment performance. Furthermore, the Board approved the charters for the Governance and Student Success committees, confirmed faculty tenure and promotions, granted honorary emeritus designations to several staff and faculty, and approved an honorary degree nomination.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
