STRATEGIC PLAN
OVERVIEW
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UPDATE
here’s an air of excitement surrounding Gwynedd Mercy University’s future. With exciting
projects and opportunities just over the horizon, such as the purchase of the new East
Campus, the need for a plan to keep the University’s goals and growth in line with our mission
and values is essential.
That’s where the Strategic Plan comes in.
Since 2018, President Deanne H. Emilio, JD, the Steering
Committee, and University faculty and staff have been hard at
work brainstorming, planning, and executing Gwynedd Mercy
University’s Strategic Plan. The Strategic Plan serves as a
roadmap for the University for the next five years, detailing how
the institution will change and adapt to the constantly shifting
higher education landscape.
It all began in March 2018 with Community Day, an afternoon
The map details the four themes that are at the core of
the Strategic Plan: Distinctive Teaching and Learning;
Transformative Student Experience; Empowered Community;
and Compelling Brand. Each pillar houses various objectives
and initiatives specific to that theme:
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PRESIDENT’S REPORT
where the campus community was invited to submit their
thoughts and ideas of where they see the University in five years.
The activity was led by CREDO, an organization that specializes
in strategic planning for higher education institutions and
will be our partner through the Strategic Planning process
and implementation. Using the feedback, ideas, and views
gathered from the University community, CREDO helped us
develop a Strategy Map which is a visual representation of our
institution’s strategy to achieve our goals:
Distinctive Teaching and Learning: This theme is
focused on developing cutting-edge new programs as
well as existing GMercyU programs. This includes
focusing on innovative spaces and technology for our
students to utilize.