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Goal 1: Institutional Growth & Effectiveness: Hilbert College is committed to continuing the forward momentum that will increase enrollment and develop the resources needed to reach and sustain its highest potential.
| | #1 | 1.1: | To increase enrollment in the undergraduate program to 925 full-time students and 300 part-time students by 2012. | | | #1 | 1.2: | Increase Funding Resources and grants to the college by 2012: securing 45 planned gifts; increasing the number of $1000 donors to 80; increasing annual fund gifts to $175,000 per year; increasing the endowment to $3.3 million, increasing grants to a 3-year average of $650,000. | | | #1 | 1.3: | To develop a system by 2008 for assessing institutional effectiveness in all areas with measurable indicators that will inform Strategic decisions for continued improvement. | | | #2 | 1.4: | To strengthen the financial viability to provide for fund contingencies, innovations, and/or capital projects. | | | #2 | 1.5: | To strengthen the relationship between the business community and Hilbert College through strategic partnerships. | | | #3 | 1.6: | To develop the alumni program of the College resulting in an increase of alumni participation in giving from 5.6% to 10% by 2012. |
Goal 2: Distinctive Academic Programming: Hilbert College seeks to become increasingly distinctive in the quality of its academic programs and learning opportunities in the choices available to its students.
| | #1 | 2.1: | To refine the General Arts & Sciences Curriculum for implementation in Fall 2009. | | | #1 | 2.2: | To develop and implement a process for the assessment of student learning outcomes at the institutional, departmental, and course level by Spring 2008. | | | #2 | 2.3: | To establish a campus-wide service learning component by 2011. | | | #3 | 2.4: | To complete a review of academic programs & services to establish ongoing resource allocation and prioritization by 2012. | | | #3 | 2.5: | To complete a feasibility study for graduate programs to be completed by 2009 leading to a decision about implementation by 2011. |
Goal 3: Service to Students: Hilbert College will create a holistic experience for its students through programs and services designed to increase their successes.
| | #1 | 3.1: | To develop an integrated strategy that will focus on increasing the 6-year graduation rate to 57% (CIC median) and sustain a retention rate of 86% by 2012. | | | #2 | 3.2: | To develop and implement a wellness program including increased health and counseling services for implementation Fall 2009. | | | #3 | 3.3: | To achieve and sustain a placement rate of 85% in the chosen career field, related field, or continuing education within six months of graduation by 2012. |
Goal 4: Facility Enhancement: Hilbert College commits to creating an environment that will promote a quality learning experience and enhance the recruiting and retention of students, faculty, and staff.
| | #1 | 4.1: | To complete the process of campus master planning before Fall 2009 and begin implementation of the recommendations. | | | #1 | 4.2: | To increase the capacity and the quality of residential student housing in correlation with the growth of traditional student enrollment by 2012. | | | #2 | 4.3: | To leverage the use of Swan Auditorium for the college and the community through increased programming. |
Goal 5: Campus Community Development: Hilbert College is committed to the people who focus on accomplishing our mission and will strive to surround them with an environment of clarity, professional development and mutual respect.
| | #2 | 5.1: | To define and implement an effective model for shared governance based on a review of best practices at peer institutions by 2009. | | | #3 | 5.2: | To implement the training, events, and initiatives that will result in actively embracing Franciscan values focusing on mutual respect, appreciation, community building, and the commitment to fostering diversity by 2012. | | | #3 | 5.3: | To develop and implement a performance evaluation system which will be linked to an intentional plan for consistent faculty and staff compensation by Spring 2010. | | | #2 | 5.4: | To develop and fund a mission driven and effective professional development program for faculty and staff by 2012. |
Priorities are rated 1, 2 and 3. 1=2007-2008; 2=2008-2009; 3=2009-2010 Revised 4/23/07
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