• Advance diversity and inclusion through elevating culturally sustaining practices in our curriculum and pedagogy. • Create spaces where people feel safe to be themselves. • Investigate the equitable nature of our systems, policies, and practices and develop more just, fair, and humane approaches to our work together. • Convene opportunities for academic dialog and make space for diverse voices. Objective: Create a sustainable institution Key Results: • Meet enrollment targets by fostering access to the opportunities of higher education through: recruitment, retention, and graduation practices; program modalities; and working with our local region to develop workforce ready programs. • Prioritize efforts that positively impact and reduce harm to the environment. • Complete a capital campaign to grow our endowment and secure financial sustainability of the institution. • Prioritize cultural sustainability for continued growth and improvement. Objective: Develop and maintain authentic community relationships with a service mindset Key Results: • Strengthen and maintain partnerships with K-12 schools, encouraging higher education through the public-school pipelines, provide outreach to underserved communities and continue connections with community colleges and regional universities. • Cultivate partnerships and relationships that create contextual learning experiences and benefits to the broader community. • Develop and offer innovative programs to meet the educational, economic, and workforce needs of our communities (e.g., certificate programs, continuing education, alternative credentials). • Serve as a resource and hub for cultural and arts experiences and education in the central Washington region. • Provide services and resources that welcome the Ellensburg community to be part of the CWU experience.
Draft Values and Strategic Plan Frameworks
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