Priority 2: Create an inclusive, student-focused environment

We are committed to promoting a vibrant, inclusive campus community. Through the renovated Hicks Center and a new fitness center and natatorium, we will enhance the sense of community on campus and promote balance among students, faculty, and staff. By improving the quality of our playing fields and converting more coaching positions from part time to full time, we will provide a competitive and rewarding experience for student athletes.

We will increase the presence of matriculating international students; recruit about half of our students from out of state; and increase endowed scholarship funds to support international students, low-income students, and students from underrepresented groups. Having a student population on campus and in our community that is even more representative of the world in which our graduates live and work will powerfully augment the off-campus experiences we already provide.

We will increase the student body by 150 new students in the next six years. With a total enrollment of 1,500, we will create a more vibrant campus with sufficient numbers of students to fill leadership positions, productions and ensembles. It will also increase our ability to field competitive athletic teams. New leadership development opportunities and new programs will empower and engage students.