THE STRATEGIC COMPASS …for an Even Better Tomorrow Building the future of Georgian Court University starts now—and it is an ongoing, collaborative and proactive process. That is one of the reasons we created The GCU Strategic Compass…for an Even Better Tomorrow, a plan that was designed from the outset to be re-examined, modified, and measured on a regular basis. Our vision of “an even better” future for GCU is rooted in the sentiment shared more than 180 years ago by the foundress of the Sisters of Mercy, Catherine McAuley, whose motto was “Resolve to be good today, but better tomorrow.” Nearly two centuries later, those words continue to ring true. For Georgian Court, a better tomorrow is found in the four compass points focused on Academic excellence; An exceptional student experience; Revenue generation and diversification; and Operational efficiency/resource utilization The GCU Strategic Compass…for an Even Better Tomorrow reflects our commitment to students and their futures. Our key performance indicators, which we update annually here, reflect many, many efforts of the entire GCU community. Our focus on planning and delivering on our promises is reflected in another important document—the GCU Self-Study, prepared for the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Together, these and other instruments help us navigate our future and keep us accountable. Everyone, no matter their role or job title, plays a part in our success as we move forward. Thank you for joining us on the journey. Go Lions! Joseph R. Marbach, Ph.D. President Compass Point #1 Compass Point #2 Compass Point #3 Compass Point #4 MISSION FULFILLMENT THROUGH ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE The university will evaluate, design, and deliver diversified academic programs offered in response to market demands based on both student interest and employer needs. It will prepare students to be confident positive contributors to their chosen professions through expanded opportunities to develop and apply skills through high-impact academic experiences. It will support teaching and learning excellence in all venues and modalities of instruction. To do so, the university will judiciously expand its physical and virtual presence. Objectives Increase offerings by implementing sustainable new or revised undergraduate programs (at least five), new graduate programs (at least three), and non-degree programs that grow enrollments and meet currently underserved student populations or needs. Stabilize one-year retention of first-year students at 75% or higher. Continue to improve one-year retention of second-year students and transfer students. Improve four-year graduation rates. Provide consistent program quality, as measured by student satisfaction, across delivery formats (face-to-face, hybrid, online) and geographical site locations such that all students will have access to equitable services and facilities. Increase the average number of high-impact practices in which students participate, including learning communities, service learning, research with faculty, study abroad, field or internship experience, and capstone experiences. Increase the percentage of graduating undergraduate students who enter graduate school at GCU, at GCU partner programs, and elsewhere. Increase the percentage of graduating students who are employed in positions in which their degree is needed within six months. Maintain and grow academic space in alignment with program needs. COMPASS POINT SCORECARDS Compass Point #1 Updated October 2021 Compass Point #2 Updated October 2021 Compass Point #3 Updated October 2021 Compass Point #4 Updated October 2021