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Strategic Plan

Westminster at 150 Priorities

As Westminster University approaches its sesquicentennial in 2025, the university is developing a strategic plan for what Westminster will be at 150 years old.

Westminster at 150 focuses on affirming the university’s mission, maintaining educational quality, and creating a signature experience for its students. The strategic plan comprises 4 priorities to increase enrollment and revenue generation by elevating our distinctiveness, competitiveness, and student success.

 
 

1

WestX: Signature Student Experience

All Westminster students will have opportunities to become career-ready, apply their academic coursework in diverse and meaningful contexts, and be prepared to step into leadership roles ethically, effectively, and responsibly.

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2

Integrated Wellness

Westminster students will gain knowledge and skills regarding best practices for living well. Campus will be equipped with resources to address both physical and mental needs and advanced wellness practices.

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3

Power of Place

Westminster will harness the power of its location in Salt Lake City to provide resources for students to engage in the natural environment—as well as connect to urban and corporate opportunities—in an educational context of mentoring, impact, and reflection.

Embrace Our Location

 
 

4

Diversification of Academic Programs

New degree programs, majors, and certificates will be launched based on market and employment data, student demand, and existing areas of faculty expertise to diversify revenue streams consistent with our core values and purpose.

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Vision Statement

Westminster University will be renowned for fostering inclusive and compassionate leaders who excel in generating and applying knowledge, embrace the natural environment as an integral part of their learning and human connection, and incorporate wellness into their personal and professional journeys.

Student Value Propositions

Student value propositions help illustrate institutional goals and priorities that support the success of every student. The 150 committee and leadership transitioned the most distinct aspects of WestX into student value propositions and incorporated feedback from the campus community.

  • All students will participate in outdoor learning activities, so that they understand the importance of the natural world to human health and happiness.
  • All students will develop a personal wellness approach, so that they have the knowledge, skills, and commitment to thrive amidst stress, complexity, and ambiguity.
  • All students will apply their learning to leadership in a variety of social, community and professional contexts, developing self-awareness, empathy, inclusion, and the ability to empower others and inspire change.
  • All students will engage in paid internships, scholarship, professional or clinical experience, or field studies so that they expand their application of knowledge, create career confidence, and boost earning potential.

Student Life Cycle Operations Group

The Student Life Cycle Operations Group is responsible for establishing key performance indicators (KPIs) related to strategic enrollment goals connected to Westminster at 150 initiatives. Assessment of KPIs on a regular basis will inform revisions to priorities work.

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Strategic Plan Updates

Westminster's Core Values

  • Shared humanity
  • Authentic and inclusive affirmation of individual identities
  • Knowledge borne of openness, questioning, discernment, and personal passion
  • Personal and professional growth