Guiding Principles
Financial Stewardship of the University | Sustainability | Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Justice Plus (DEIJ+) | Sense of Place & Belonging | Global Outlook
GOAL______
1
Enrich the Western experience and improve well-being for students, faculty and staff
METRICS
- Campus Climate
- First Year Retention Rate (students)
- Graduate Rate
- Overall Faculty/Staff Turnover Rate
Action Steps_____
1. Expanding Community,
Wellness, & Sense of Belonging
This initiative fosters a welcoming, inclusive
community at Western, prioritizing wellbeing,
diversity, equity, and engagement for
students, faculty, and staff.
2. Creating a Culture of Value and Support
This initiative fosters a welcoming, inclusive
community at Western, prioritizing wellbeing,
diversity, equity, and engagement for
students, faculty, and staff.
3. Meeting Western’s Housing Needs
Address housing challenges for faculty, staff,
and students at Western through short and
long-term strategies, including rental property
access and new housing development.
GOAL____
2
Improve student affordability and access
METRICS
- Average Net Price
- Student Debt Load
- Private Scholarship Dollars Awarded
Action Steps_
1. Reducing Cost
Western aims to reduce attendance costs by proposing a lower facility fee and promoting affordable educational materials for students.
2. Enhancing Scholarship Resources & Optimizing Technology
To enhance affordability and accessibility, Western will expand scholarship resources, optimize technology, encourage fundraising, and improve awarding process.
GOAL_______
3
Enhance the quality and value of a Western degree
METRICS
- Alumni Career Success and Satisfaction
- Student Loan Default Rate
Action Steps______
1. Advancing Professional Pathways
Aligning with CCHE’s Strategic Plan, Western focuses on career success for diverse learners by promoting innovation, industry connections, and mentoring.
2. Further Developing Liberal Arts
Enhance Western’s education by modernizing its liberal arts curriculum, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches and aligning with DEIJ, sustainability, global outlook, and sense of place principles.
3. Continuing Teaching Excellence
Enrich teaching and student outcomes by Creating a Center for Teaching, Learning, and Mentoring to support faculty development and leverage educational technologies.
GOAL____
4
Ensure financial strength and support enrollment growth
METRICS
- Enrollment Market Share: CO Resident Students
- Composite Financial Index
- Foundation Assets Under Management
Action Steps______
1. Advancing the Sustainable Enrollment Management Plan
The enrollment management plan prioritizes student success, retention, recruitment, fiscal goals, and inclusivity through expertise, data, and communication.
2. Revitalizing the Marketing Plan
Western’s marketing plan aims to target demographics, strengthening the brand, promote diversity, and collaborate for consistent messaging and impact.
3. Implementing a Comprehensive Budget Development Process
Develop a systematic, flexible budget plan, aligned with the institution’s mission and goals, involving comprehensive processes, coordination, and evaluation.
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