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Oct 23, 2023·StrategicPlan
Board
Grinnell College Strategic Plan
The strategic plan, titled "Knowledge into Action," focuses on strengthening collaboration and discovery within the institution and its global impact. Key areas of focus include fostering authentic connections within the Grinnell community, promoting collective equity by supporting individuals of diverse identities, and establishing Grinnell College as a trusted partner for coalition building. The plan aims to enhance educational excellence through meaningful intellectual experiences and equip individuals for positive change, emphasizing community engagement, social responsibility, and academic excellence.
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Grinnell College's 2023-2030 strategic plan, "Knowledge into Action," focuses on four key themes: Catalyst for Educational Excellence, Belonging and Connection, Collective Equity, and Shared Goals and Common Ground. The plan aims to enhance educational excellence through experiential learning, faculty development, and staff career growth. It seeks to foster a more inclusive and connected community by strengthening student recruitment and retention, promoting interdepartmental collaboration, and increasing alumni engagement. The plan also prioritizes collective equity by addressing disparities in the experiences of students, faculty, and staff from various backgrounds and ensuring sustainable financial stewardship. Finally, it aims to increase Grinnell's impact as a trusted partner in the community and beyond by expanding community engagement, amplifying Grinnellian voices in national and global conversations, and deepening environmental stewardship.
Oct 2, 2019·BoardMeeting
Board
Grinnell College Board of Trustees Meeting
The Grinnell College Board of Trustees meeting involved discussions on board governance, philanthropic responsibility, and engagement with the college. The board approved candidates for graduation, hosted student listening sessions on undergraduate student government expansion, and reviewed a successful grant award. Discussions also included the board's strategic priorities, changes in college admission counseling recruitment rules, the FY19 financial statements, tenure award recommendations, residence hall expansion, the comprehensive campaign, environmental sustainability, and the Salisbury House Collection.
May 2, 2019·BoardMeeting
Board
Annual Board of Trustees' Meeting
The meeting included the President's report, highlighting faculty achievements, the Grinnell Education Partnership, Scarlet and Give Back Day 2019, and a report from the Chair of the Board. Discussions also covered student health and wellness, qualitative research on retention, shared governance, marketing and enrollment, and a budget proposal. The board made decisions on personnel matters, including faculty promotions and tenure, and addressed union expansion. The meeting also included events honoring outgoing board members and Mike Latham.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
