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Destination 2012 - Strategic Plan Summary

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.
 #11.1:To increase enrollment in the undergraduate program to 925 full-time students and 300 part-time students by 2012.
 #11.2: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.
 #11.3:To develop a system by 2008 for assessing institutional effectiveness in all areas with measurable indicators that will inform Strategic decisions for continued improvement.
 #21.4:To strengthen the financial viability to provide for fund contingencies, innovations, and/or capital projects.
 #21.5:To strengthen the relationship between the business community and Hilbert College through strategic partnerships.
 #31.6: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.
 #12.1:To refine the General Arts & Sciences Curriculum for implementation in Fall 2009.
 #12.2:To develop and implement a process for the assessment of student learning outcomes at the institutional, departmental, and course level by Spring 2008.
 #22.3:To establish a campus-wide service learning component by 2011.
 #32.4:To complete a review of academic programs & services to establish ongoing resource allocation and prioritization by 2012.
 #32.5: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.
 #13.1: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.
 #23.2:To develop and implement a wellness program including increased health and counseling services for implementation Fall 2009.
 #33.3: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.
 #14.1:To complete the process of campus master planning before Fall 2009 and begin implementation of the recommendations.
 #14.2:To increase the capacity and the quality of residential student housing in correlation with the growth of traditional student enrollment by 2012.
 #24.3: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.
 #25.1:To define and implement an effective model for shared governance based on a review of best practices at peer institutions by 2009.
 #35.2: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.
 #35.3: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.
 #25.4: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