Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Stephanie Schafer’s organization
Jun 5, 2026·StrategicPlan
Board
Hope College Strategic Plan 2030
This strategic plan, titled "Dare to Hope," outlines the institution's commitment to educating students for lives of leadership and service through excellence in liberal arts, rooted in Christian faith. The plan's vision is to bring more hope to the world through an education defined by curiosity, generosity, and community. Key strategic principles include fostering rigorous inquiry and creative problem-solving (Curiosity), promoting selfless acts and financial accessibility (Generosity), and building a diverse, unified, and resilient community (Community). The overarching goal is to equip students to shape the world and to position Hope College as a bold, hope-filled leader.
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The event featured a Black History Month Lecture by Dr. Derrick Bines on the topic: "Self and Community Care Are More Than Buzzwords." Preliminary segments included expressions of solidarity and acknowledgment of historical and contemporary issues related to black and indigenous peoples, the legacy of enslaved labor, and the commitment to dismantling racism. The event also included an artistic expression titled "Hanging by a Thread" by Daryl C. Browns, followed by an introduction to the speaker, Dr. Bines, whose presentation focused on relating to the space, acknowledging community and ancestors, and discussing themes of self-care, community care, and systemic approaches to care. Earlier in the proceedings, organizers paused to acknowledge a medical incident involving a faculty member, Dr. Fred Johnson, and offered resources for support and prayer.
Nov 3, 2025·StrategicPlan
Board
Hope College Vision
The Hope Forward initiative outlines a vision for Hope College where all students receive fully funded tuition through donor generosity. This plan aims to provide an education characterized by generosity, community, and accessibility, enabling students to focus on their studies, pursue their vocations, and contribute to the college and the world. It seeks to cultivate intentional leaders with a giving mindset, ultimately striving to ensure all students receive fully funded tuition irrespective of their financial background.
Oct 16, 2025·StrategicPlan
Board
Hope College Strategic Plan 2030
The strategic plan for Hope College outlines its long-term direction to educate students for lives of leadership and service in a global society, aiming to bring more hope to the world through education. It is structured around three core pillars: Curiosity, which emphasizes rigorous inquiry, creative wonder, and preparing students as problem-solvers; Generosity, focusing on expanding access and affordability through philanthropy and fostering covenantal relationships; and Community, dedicated to cultivating a resilient, flourishing, and diverse environment. The plan envisions Hope College as a bold leader and a hope-filled community.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
