Associate Provost for Online Learning; Dean, College of Professional Programs and Robert W. Plaster College of Business at Southwest Baptist University
Associate Professor of Business Admin/MBA Coordinator
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Sep 11, 2025·StrategicPlan
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Southwest Baptist University Vision 2025-2026
The podcast episode outlines the vision and strategic direction for Southwest Baptist University for the 2025-2026 academic year. The plan focuses on welcoming new students, fostering community engagement and service, and upholding the university's Christ-centered mission. Key strategic pillars include enhancing campus facilities, driving student enrollment, and increasing donor support. The theme, 'SPU Forward' and 'Forward in Faith,' is guided by a 'pray it, plan it, do it, celebrate it' framework, with a focus on 'students first, belong, discover, serve, excel,' aiming to prepare servant leaders for global impact.
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The strategic plan focuses on growing enrollment by identifying and promoting the college's strengths, enhancing academic programs by ensuring value and clarity, and strengthening the student learning experience by establishing a strong divisional identity and providing opportunities for engagement with potential employers. It also aims to integrate biblical truths and faith into the curriculum, enhance faculty and staff wellbeing through professional development and support, and pursue operational efficiency and a stronger financial position by optimizing course enrollment and increasing scholarship funds.
Oct 1, 2023·StrategicPlan
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Southwest Baptist University Strategic Plan 2023-2028
Southwest Baptist University's 2023-2028 Strategic Plan, built on the themes of Belong, Discover, Serve, and Excel, aims to make the university a regional institution of choice by its 150th anniversary in 2028. The plan prioritizes enhancing a Christ-centered culture to attract and retain students, faculty, and staff; advancing relevant academic programs to promote student discovery and vocational readiness; equipping students with servant leadership skills through intentional development and service opportunities; and modernizing processes and infrastructure to ensure the university's future success. The plan emphasizes a 'Students First' motto and seeks to cultivate a strong sense of community, foster intellectual growth, prepare students for service, and position the university for continued excellence.
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