Waynesburg University's Strategy for the 21st Century

Steadfast Commitment to Mission, Outcomes and Value

Waynesburg University consistently receives accolades as a University of distinction for its mission, outcomes and value. Those same differentiators often drive students’ decisions about education.

With the world of higher education constantly changing, Waynesburg University continues to strategically evolve while remaining focused on these very important factors. The University’s leadership is committed to providing the highest educational opportunities for students by utilizing an efficient administrative business model, enabling the University to maximize resources toward academic programs that deliver the best value and outcomes for students.

The University’s 2018-2023 Strategic Plan focuses on the following three strategic themes: learning experiences, affordability and recognition. These themes tie directly to University’s vision statement as well as the aforementioned factors.

Strategic Plan Themes:

THEME 1: LEARNING EXPERIENCES = OUTCOMES

A focus on academic programs grounded in the University’s mission that will maximize student success and outcomes.

1) The University’s traditional cross-disciplinary educational experiences paired with new initiatives enhance the comprehensive student experience:

Rooted in Liberal Arts foundation
Fiat Lux and Service learning, curricular and co-curricular
Entrepreneurial leadership, curricular and co-curricular
Holistic student wellness and development

2) Employment trends constantly change, and it is imperative that higher education continues to evolve by creating the best pathways to success for each student. The University has several new initiatives focused on this effort:

Implementation of Seeds for Success
More professional development and focus on career readiness
Soft skills training
Business Advisory Board connects faculty with current business leaders to assess curriculum and learned skill sets

3) More online programs than ever and growing trend:

Graduate programs have seen significant transition to students taking online courses and have made graduate degree programs available online
Our new degree completion program is offered online

THEMES 2 & 3: AFFORDABILITY AND RECOGNITION = VALUE

A focus on ensuring that a Waynesburg University education remains accessible to qualified students while simultaneously maintaining the University’s position as a leader in educational value.

1) Sustaining the affordability of a Waynesburg University degree:

Seeking tools to narrow gap funding for students
Achievement Academy will create college credit pathways for high school students in Greene County

2) Grow the acknowledgments and recognition of the University’s outcomes:

Maintain and grow our reputation as a leader for value in higher education
Maintain the University’s recognition of our nationally ranked programs
Develop other programs to obtain national recognition
Enhance story telling and sharing of the outstanding outcomes of our students

3) Excellent value rankings must be maintained:

Efficient business model focusing resources on academic programs
The O.A.K.S. Campaign and ongoing development work are a high priority providing focus on student scholarships

4) Focus on external partnerships and community development:

Center for Corporate Social Responsibility
Commitment to helping our home county and region GROW
Achievement Academy
Fine Arts Academy
More connectivity to the external community will enhance student opportunities for employment and recognition for the University