Goal 3

Strengthen SC’s resources, making investments to secure the future. 

Strategies

1. Recruit and develop faculty and staff committed to the College’s mission and vision who bring diverse talents and perspectives that enrich the learning community

2. Create opportunities for departments/divisions/unit across campus to collaborate more easily and effectively in order to ensure that all work of the College is aligned with the mission, strategic goals of the College and in support of students

3. Strategically increase faculty and staff positions to support new initiatives and strategically aligned goals of the College.

4. Support faculty and staff to realize their professional goals and create a more sustainable work-life balance through the implementation of new policies such as a generous family leave policy, flexibility to perform their duties as possible.

5. Consider a staff advisory committee that serves as an opportunity for review of policies and provides a leadership opportunity for staff

6. Implement a consistent recruitment and financial aid strategy that meets enrollment and net tuition expectations

7. Implement strategies to attract students from a diverse range of backgrounds who can afford the College and will thrive and persist through graduation 1. Implement programs to attract more women to campus

8. Enhance campus appearance and make facility investments to advance programs

9. Strengthen and increase alumni engagement and giving to the College

10. Supplement the College’s dependency on tuition, room and board, and fees from students.