2024-2029 Strategic Plan
Connections That Transform Communities & the World
Institutional Priorities and Goals
1. Offering academic programs (and programming) grounded in the University’s mission that will maximize student success and outcomes.
Academic excellence and innovation
- Focus on innovative, student-centered learning experiences.
- Collaboration between departments to create unique learning opportunities for students.
Integrating faith into every aspect of University life
- Provide opportunities for students to explore their faith both in and out of the classroom.
Fostering growth beyond the classroom
- Offer students opportunities to engage in meaningful learning experiences to help them develop outside the classroom.
- Encourage students to use and develop their talents and interests for purpose exploration and holistic wellness.
Promoting a campus environment that is welcoming and supportive to all students rooted in a rich tradition of Christian faith
- Foster a Waynesburg University community that values respect, honesty, service, and a love for our neighbor as ourselves.
Growing outreach, collaborations, and partnerships within the local community
- Increase partnerships with our alumni, non-profits, and corporate connections.
- Offer more learning experiences for our local high schools and members of the community.
2. Ensuring that a Waynesburg University education remains accessible to qualified students.
Maintaining and growing University resources using both innovative and sustainable methods
- Focus on student retention.
- Identify new sources of revenue.
Recruiting and retaining students who will be successful at Waynesburg University
- Greater outreach to Christian high schools and students.
- Provide more opportunities for students to engage with the University before enrolling.
Continuing to offer a quality, affordable education
- Increase the number of need-based and merit-based scholarships for students.
- Continue to assess and implement best practices for clarifying financial information, easing the financial burden, and filling in financial aid gaps.
3. Maintaining and growing our reputation as a premier institution of Christian higher education that is committed to its strong mission.
Maintaining the University’s position as a leader in educational value
- Showcase alumni and current students completing internships and working in their fields.
- Highlight the experiences and opportunities provided to students at WU.
- Continue the growth and development of pre-professional programs.
Preparing 21st-century leaders through innovative, student-centered learning experiences
- Emphasize the many high-impact experiences students have across the curriculum and outside of the classroom.
- Focus on student research opportunities, creative campus spaces, and continue forging long-term industry partnerships.
Our Mission
Waynesburg University educates students to make connections between faith, learning and serving so they might faithfully transform their communities and the world. As a Christian comprehensive University, we strive to inspire and challenge every undergraduate and graduate student to a life of leadership and purpose for the glory of God.
Our Vision
Waynesburg University will be a premier institution of Christian higher education recognized for a commitment to its strong mission and its preparation of 21st century leaders through innovative, student-centered learning experiences.