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SCPS Strategic Plan: ​Learning Reimagined, Work Redefined

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SCPS Strategic Plan
SCPS Strategic Plan
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Learning Reimagined, Work Redefined​

Advancing the School of Continuing and Professional Studies requires a thoughtful, community-driven strategy. Our commitment to transparency and inclusivity extends beyond the initial stages of strategic planning. Our strategic themes and ongoing dialogue remain paramount. Through continuous engagement and feedback loops, we reaffirm our alignment with community interests and adapt our strategies and tactics in response to emerging insights and changing circumstances. To achieve our goals, we will remain agile and responsive, ensuring that our actions remain relevant and impactful in driving long-term success. Our goals are as follows:
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I. Programmatic Distinction and Expansion
Champion innovation, experimentation, and adaptability in teaching, curricula, programs, scholarship, and technology to meet the dynamic needs of learners and employers.

II. Institutional Effectiveness and Vincentian Pragmatism
Through comprehensive support, active engagement, and persistent efforts, we aim to create immersive learning experiences that dismantle barriers and foster success for all learners.

III. Geographic and Community Expansion
Maintain collaborations with industry partners, professional organizations, and community stakeholders to enrich educational offerings, bolster scholarship outcomes, expand networking opportunities, and enhance career pathways for students.

IV. Digital Presence
Implement innovative technologies to support curriculum engagement, offer on demand course content, meet learners’ digital needs, refine alternative credential programs, curate exemplary digital assets.

V. Philanthropic Engagement
Secure substantial financial support from foundations and grants to enhance our degree, professional development, nondegree, continuing, and professional studies programs.
 
Designing DePaul and the full chapter of the SCPS plan may be viewed here​.​​