Rebecca L. Gruntz

The strategic plan for Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University outlines five core goals: advancing its Catholic and Franciscan mission, achieving academic excellence, sustaining optimal enrollment, ensuring fiscal and operational strength, and growing philanthropy. These goals are underpinned by key themes including justice for the communities served, strategic partnerships, academic research and data-driven decision-making, versatility and collaboration, and stewardship of resources. The plan aims to provide long-term focus and direction for the university's development and sustainability.

The document outlines Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University's commitments to justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion, grounded in Catholic and Franciscan principles. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing the inherent dignity of every individual, serving those most in need, and fostering an inclusive community where all members can contribute their gifts. The plan calls for enacting justice in alignment with the university's mission and identity, addressing issues of discrimination, and promoting the common good.

The document outlines a commitment to justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion, rooted in the University's Catholic, Franciscan, and Christian identity. It emphasizes serving those in need, ensuring an inclusive community where all members can participate and contribute, and aligning actions with Catholic teachings. The principles highlight the importance of service, the dignity of each individual, and the need for love and mercy in the pursuit of justice.

The Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University Strategic Plan (2023-2028) outlines five key strategic goals: advancing the university's Catholic and Franciscan mission; achieving academic excellence; ensuring optimal enrollment; maintaining fiscal and operational strength; and growing philanthropy. The plan emphasizes justice for the communities served, strategic partnerships, data-driven decision-making, versatility and collaboration, and responsible resource stewardship. Specific objectives and key performance indicators (KPIs) are detailed for each goal, targeting improvements in areas such as faculty and staff mission integration, student servant leadership development, enrollment growth, operational efficiency, fundraising, and donor engagement. The plan aims to create a supportive environment that fosters academic excellence, prepares students for success, and strengthens the university's financial and operational stability.