STRATEGIC PLAN OVERVIEW & UPDATE
In August 2021 , Gwynedd Mercy University began year three of our five-year Strategic Plan . Despite the pandemic ’ s many unexpected challenges , the University has continued making exciting progress on the plan ’ s goals , guided and inspired by our Vision Statement :
“ A Catholic university leader in professional and healthcare education .”
The Strategic Plan is comprised of four themes which house various objectives and initiatives specific to that theme .
Distinctive Teaching and Learning : Focused on developing cuttingedge new programs as well as expanding existing programs , GMercyU has launched a variety of new bachelor ’ s and master ’ s degrees in areas such as public health and a new concentration , Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning , for our Computer Information Science program .
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GMercyU has also developed 10 Memoranda of Understanding ( MOUs ) to support enrollment and student success , including Core-to-Core agreements with other institutions and Intermediary Units .
And , an inventory of our current spaces and technologies has been completed and merged with GMercyU ’ s Facilities Master Plan . University-wide focus groups helped inform the Facilities Master Plan , which is nearly complete .
Transformative Student Experience : This theme focuses on our students ’ experiences at GMercyU and how we can fulfill their needs and exceed their expectations . GMercyU has continued to refine our Distinctive Mercy Experience , now called The Griffin Edge , which helps students set an intentional , reflective , and