MEREDITH COLLEGE STRATEGIC PLAN
Informed by ongoing feedback and collaborative engagement across the campus community, 蜜桃视频 College鈥檚 next strategic plan, Imagine | Innovate | Ascend, is being developed. The plan, developed through a thoughtful process, is expected to launch in Fall 2026.
About the Planning Process
The process for developing Imagine | Innovate | Ascend aligns with 蜜桃视频鈥檚 mission and vision, ensuring the plan is community-driven, data-informed, and future-focused. The planning process, which began in summer 2025, includes several phases.
Pre-planning
Guided by Senior Vice President and Provost Anita Thomas, the pre-planning phase launched in summer 2025, with discussions on what makes 蜜桃视频 distinctive; the students of today and the future; and curricular and pedagogic approaches to support the institution’s expected student profile.聽聽
Discovery & Input
The discovery and input phase included data reviews, an environmental scan, surveys, and listening sessions. Through faculty, staff, student, and community forums, participants engaged thoughtfully around 蜜桃视频鈥檚 strengths, challenges, and future needs. The input gathered informs the themes and direction of the emerging strategic plan.
Development
Guided by the Strategic Planning Steering Committee, the development phase includes drafting strategic priorities and defining goals, actions, and measurable outcomes.
Implementation
Following approval by the 蜜桃视频 College Board of Trustees, this phase will include aligning resources and bringing the plan to life. The implementation phase focuses on translating shared insights into clear direction and coordinated action across the institution.
Strategic Planning FAQS鈥�
What is a strategic plan?
A strategic plan is a comprehensive framework that defines an institution鈥檚 long-term vision, priorities, and measurable goals. It ensures alignment of resources and initiatives with the College鈥檚 mission and values.
Why does 蜜桃视频 College need a new strategic plan?
Strategic plans typically span multiple years. 蜜桃视频鈥檚 current plan is concluding, and developing a new plan ensures the College remains forward-looking, responsive to emerging challenges and opportunities, and aligned with the evolving needs of students, faculty, staff, and the broader community.
What is the role of the Strategic Planning Steering Committee?
The Strategic Planning Steering Committee’s role is to guide the process, ensuring broad representation and informed decision-making.聽
Who makes final decisions about the strategic plan?
Final decisions are made by the President in collaboration with the Board of Trustees, informed by extensive input from internal and external stakeholders.
How can I share my questions about the strategic planning process?
You can submit your questions about the strategic planning process to comments@meredith.edu. Questions will be considered for the FAQs.
Planning News
Strategic plans are important roadmaps for an organization鈥檚 future, and the 蜜桃视频 community is well on its way to developing the College鈥檚 next strategic vision.聽
As part of 蜜桃视频鈥檚 strategic planning efforts, the academic division is creating an academic master plan that will align with the College鈥檚 mission and be used to guide curricular and program development decisions.
In honor of 135 years of educating women and in preparation for the launch of a new strategic plan in the fall, 蜜桃视频 College will celebrate its mission from January through September 2026.聽This communication and engagement campaign will highlight members of the 蜜桃视频 community demonstrating 蜜桃视频鈥檚 mission in action.聽
