Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Susan Dunnavant’s organization
Jan 1, 2024·StrategicPlan
Board
Furman University Strategic Plan 2024-2029
The strategic plan of Furman University is dedicated to advancing innovation, fostering a thriving and inclusive community, and ensuring a strong and sustainable future. The plan prioritizes individualized learning experiences, community impact, and the holistic development of students, faculty, and staff. It focuses on enhancing The Furman Advantage, promoting diversity and inclusion, achieving carbon neutrality, and strengthening financial stability through revenue generation and fundraising. The plan aims to solidify Furman's position as a premier liberal arts and sciences university, preparing students for meaningful careers and lives of purpose.
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The Board of Trustees held an announcement event to discuss recommendations from the Special Committee on Slavery and Justice. The board unanimously supported several initiatives, including the creation of a day of celebration, the construction of a statue of Joseph Vaughn (the university's first African American student), the naming of the Abraham Sims Plaza to honor enslaved persons who built early campuses, and the renaming of various buildings and complexes to honor individuals who contributed to the university's history. These actions aim to ensure an inclusive future and tell the complete story of the university's past.
Jul 28, 2018·StrategicPlan
Board
Furman University Slavery and Justice Report
This report details Furman University's examination of its historical ties to slavery and its enduring legacies. It proposes a comprehensive framework for repair and justice, encompassing strategic recommendations for the campus landscape, university finances, educational practices, and community engagement. The plan aims to acknowledge past harms, foster inclusivity, ensure financial equity, promote truth-telling, and encourage holistic healing and engagement with all affected communities to guide Furman towards a more just future.
Oct 18, 2016·StrategicPlan
Board
Furman University Vision
The Furman Advantage is Furman University's new vision aimed at transforming the college experience and redefining liberal arts education to deliver immediate and lifelong value. It promises every student unparalleled opportunities for relevant real-world experiences, including community-centered learning, career explorations, internships, faculty research collaborations, and global study. The vision emphasizes a personalized, integrated four-year pathway, supported by a robust community of mentors, preparing students for diverse workplaces and lives of purpose, success, and community contribution. A key component is the commitment to tracking and assessing student experiences and outcomes to continuously enhance educational value and community engagement, supported by a significant gift from the Duke Endowment.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
