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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.
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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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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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.
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Diversification of Academic Programs
Aspirational 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.
Strategic Plan Updates
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Griffin Gazette Advancement Update
September 26, 2024 | Daniel Lewis
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Fall 2024 Address from President Dobkin
August 22, 2024 | Pres. Beth Dobkin
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Griffin Gazette Presidential Message
May 16, 2024 | President Beth Dobkin, PhD
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Spring Update from President Dobkin
April 23, 2024 | Pres. Beth Dobkin
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Griffin Gazette Board of Trustees Update
November 16, 2023 | President Beth Dobkin, PhD
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Fall 2023 Address from President Dobkin
August 25, 2023 | Pres. Beth Dobkin
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Spring Address from President Dobkin
April 18, 2023 | Pres. Beth Dobkin
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Griffin Gazette Presidential Update
March 16, 2023 | President Beth Dobkin
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Announcing the L. S. Skaggs Integrated Wellness Center
February 8, 2023 | Pres. Beth Dobkin
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Griffin Gazette President's Message - November 17, 2022
November 17, 2022 | Bethami Dobkin
Additional Resources
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