Pepperdine University Search site MENU About Us Pepperdine 2030: Ascend Together Pepperdine's vision calls for the University to become a preeminent, global Christian University. That bold aspiration is shaped and formed by our relentless pursuit of faith and truth together and our abiding commitment to students as the heart of the educational enterprise. The University's 2030 strategic planning process began in the fall of 2019, facilitated by the Strategic Planning Task Force, and sought participation by every segment of the University community. This process has resulted in the current draft of Pepperdine 2030: Ascend Together, which consists of a strategic guidance document approved and adopted by the Board of Regents, a presidential vision from president Jim Gash, and the University's proposed strategic plan, which includes six strategic objectives and numerous goals and initiatives. Enjoy exploring the Pepperdine 2030 strategic planning resources and join your fellow Waves as we seek to ascend to even greater heights of excellence . . . together. Strategic Guidance and Vision Board of Regents Strategic Guidance The Board of Regents strategic guidance encapsulates the board's vision for the top five distinctive pathways Pepperdine must travel to become a premier, global Christian university that produces brilliant leaders of faith, character, courage, and creativity. Presidential Vision Statement Building on his inaugural address, Pepperdine's eighth president Jim Gash shares his vision for Pepperdine, inviting the community to imagine with him the University's grand and limitless future. Quick Links Public Safety Student Accessibility Emergency Information Jobs at Pepperdine Contact Information A-Z Index Press Room Web Feedback Schools Seaver College Caruso School of Law Graziadio Business School Graduate School of Education and Psychology School of Public Policy Pepperdine University 24255 Pacific Coast Highway Malibu, CA 90263 310.506.4000 Copyright © 2021 Pepperdine University Privacy Policy GDPR Privacy Notice Clery Notice Terms of Use Title IX Trademarks Web Accessibility