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Feb 24, 2025·StrategicPlan
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St Thomas University Strategic Vision 2025-2033
St Thomas University's "Pursue Excellence Strategic Vision" is a comprehensive nine-year plan designed to elevate the institution to become "the great Catholic University of the South." The vision is structured into three consecutive three-year phases: "Building to Excellence" (years 1-3), "Focusing on Excellence" (years 4-6), and "Sustaining Excellence" (years 7-9). The initial three-year phase, "Building to Excellence," focuses on four core pillars: excellence in intellectual discovery, student experiences, strategic partnerships, and operational management. This strategic approach aims to foster academic distinction, enhance holistic student development, cultivate robust community and global relationships, ensure financial stability, and optimize institutional efficiency, ultimately striving for recognition as a top 20 Catholic University in the nation.
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St. Thomas University has launched 'Pursue Excellence,' a nine-year vision to become the Great Catholic University of the South, structured into three 3-year strategic plan phases. The initial phase, 'Building to Excellence' (2025-2027), focuses on establishing foundational excellence by cultivating student learning, ensuring comprehensive education, developing the university's brand for strong partnerships, and implementing best practices across departments. This phase is built upon four pillars: Excellence in Intellectual Discovery, Excellence in Student Experiences, Excellence in Strategic Partnerships, and Excellence in Operational Management. Subsequent phases will further refine priorities and prepare the university for its 2033 accreditation reaffirmation.
Jul 31, 2024·StrategicPlan
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St. Thomas University Strategic Thinking Document 2024-2033
This Strategic Thinking Document outlines St. Thomas University's (STU) approach to navigating challenges in higher education and achieving its vision of becoming the "Great Catholic University of the South." The plan is structured around four pillars: Excellence in Intellectual Discovery (focusing on academic quality and the Catholic intellectual tradition), Excellence in Student Experiences (emphasizing student engagement and well-rounded development), Excellence in Strategic Partnerships (building collaborations to enhance the university's brand and impact), and Excellence in Operational Management (optimizing internal processes and resource allocation). The document highlights the need to address declining confidence in higher education, the impact of political polarization, the importance of a values-based education, and the challenges of a post-COVID environment. The overall goal is to pursue excellence through a nine-year strategic plan divided into three phases: Building to Excellence (years 1-3), Focusing on Excellence (years 4-6), and Sustaining Excellence (years 7-9).
Jan 1, 2024·StrategicPlan
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St Thomas University Strategic Vision 2024-2033
The strategic vision focuses on pursuing excellence through intellectual discovery, enhanced student experiences, strategic partnerships, and operational management. It aims to enhance academic excellence, ethical leadership, and student engagement. The plan includes expanding global outreach, securing philanthropic funding, and improving institutional processes to achieve financial stability and recognition as a top Catholic university.
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