OLP 2015-2020 Strategic Plan

Academy of Our Lady of Peace S T R A T E G IC PLAN 2015-2020 Journey of the Heart and Mind

ACADEMY OF

OUR LADY OF

S e tti n g t h e C ou rs e f or O LP’s F u t ure

PEACE FOUNDED 1882

ACADEMY OF

OUR LADY OF

PEACE FOUNDED 1882

ACADEMY OF OUR LADY OF PEACE

Journey of the Heart and Mind Mission Statement

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Board of Directors

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Strategic Planning Task Force Committee

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Strategic Planning Process

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STRATEGIC PRIORITIES Form Hearts and Minds in the Catholic Tradition with the Charism of OLP’s CSJ Founders 5 Pursue, Achieve, and Preserve Academic Excellence 7 Grow and Sustain Valuable Resources

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Engage and Serve the Community as Socially Responsible Leaders

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Modernize the OLP Campus and Facilities

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Master Site Plan Framework

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COVER: ALUMNA ANNA REEDER ‘12 POSES DURING ONE OF HER WORLDWIDE ADVENTURES

ACADEMY OF OUR LADY OF PEACE JOURNEY OF THE HEART AND MIND

ACADEMY OF OUR LADY OF PEACE

Our Mission Statement The Academy of Our Lady of Peace is a Catholic, liberal arts oriented, college preparatory secondary school dedicated to the education of young women. As a Catholic school, it is committed to helping its students become active participants in building Christ’s kingdom of justice, love and peace. As a school rooted in the values of the Sisters of St. Joseph, it promotes the cultivation of “gentleness, peace and joy” as we respond to the needs of the “dear neighbor” both in our midst and in our human community. Through its college preparatory program, its mission is to empower its students to become knowledgeable in those skills needed to achieve success in post-secondary studies, and to make informed and values-driven decisions in the context of today’s world. As a result of these endeavors, and working with parents as our educational partners providing a family context of faith-in-action, the Academy of Our Lady of Peace strives to graduate responsible women educated to the needs of society.

The Academy of Our Lady of Peace (OLP) is a Catholic, college preparatory secondary school dedicated to the education of young women. For more than 132 years, OLP academic tenets have remained grounded in the spirit of excellence and innovation characterizing the founding Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. OLP’s rigorous curriculum reflects a tradition of self-improvement and empowerment and embraces 21st Century readiness for

the future. The result of these endeavors – combined with parents as the educational partners – provides a context of faith-in-action family partnership.

Through academic, social and spiritual learning experiences, OLP strives to develop women who will act as changemakers in our global society, committed in their dedication to serve, without distinction, the “dear neighbor.”

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Board of Directors John “Mike” Coughlin, Board Chairperson

Strategic Planning Task Force Committee

Lauren Lek, Head of School

Martha McRoskey, Chair

Patricia Boer ’55

Paula Brock

Msgr. Richard Duncanson

Sandra Qualiato Brue ‘62

Dr. Nora Faine-Sykes ’78

Angela Dalfio Cascarano ‘69

Michael Guerrero

Barry Crane

Susan Hause

Lisa Danaher

Clair Kennedy ’81

Sarah Dunn, PhD ‘01

Damian McKinney

Peg Eddy

Gayle McMahon

Greg Hecht

Martha McRoskey

Jessica Hooper

Sister Jill Marie Napier, CSJ

Margot Meier Howard

Coreen G. Petti

Christian Hulburt

Barbara Picco

Laura Impastato ‘66

Sister Virginia Rodee ’53, R.S.C.J.

Lauren Lek, Head of School

Rita A. Scherrei, Ph.D

Diana Marjip-Chuh

Antonina R. Sciuto-Morales ’76

Damian McKinney

Peg Stehly

Ann Navarra ‘63 Mary O’Connor DDS Mary Caratan Sloper ‘58

The Strategic Plan was supported by Lisa J. Ritchie, MA and Jeanne E. Schmelzer, CFRE, of Netzel Grigsby Associates, inc.

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Sonia M. I. Stepovich John Wilson, PhD

ACADEMY OF OUR LADY OF PEACE JOURNEY OF THE HEART AND MIND

ACADEMY OF

OUR LADY OF

PEACE FOUNDED 1882

Our Strategic Planning Process For more than 130 years OLP has educated young women to excel in college and beyond, grounded in the Catholic faith and exemplifying the qualities of the CSJ tradition. Significant changes in the world, in the San Diego community, and at OLP itself, prompted the development of a strategic planning process to collectively study the school’s history, examine its current status, identify its strengths and opportunities for growth, and create guideposts for achieving its full potential.

For a six-month time span between summer and winter of 2014 to 2015, the OLP community was engaged in a strategic planning process – virtually all stakeholders were invited to participate. Five compelling strategic priorities emerged through the guidance of the Strategic Planning Task Force, school leadership, Board of Directors and Netzel Grigsby Associates Inc., strategic planning consultants.

The purpose of this Strategic Plan is to provide the Academy of Our Lady of Peace with a road map for its development over the next three to five years.

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Heart Mind

Charism 5

ACADEMY OF OUR LADY OF PEACE JOURNEY OF THE HEART AND MIND

S TR ATE GIC PR IORI T Y

Form Hearts and Minds in the Catholic Tradition with the Charism of OLP’s CSJ Founders Rationale Statement: OLP has been guided by Catholic values and the CSJ tradition for more than 130 years. In today’s complex and constantly changing world, it continues to be of quintessential importance to weave these values and traditions into every aspect of OLP.

Goal In the spirit of the CSJ founders, OLP will embrace the charism of unity, reconciliation, gentleness, peace, and joy to empower and facilitate the growth of each member of the OLP community’s relationship with Jesus Christ; in turn, all will solidify their dedication to serve, without distinction, the “dear neighbor.”

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Provide formative learning experiences, across curricular disciplines, to allow students to encounter and grow in their knowledge of Christ.

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Increase opportunities for student faith formation through liturgical celebrations, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, retreats, and service immersions.

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Continue to provide ongoing opportunities to deepen the collective understanding of the charism of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet as is lived throughout all aspects of the OLP school experience.

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Provide ongoing support and opportunities for faculty and staff faith formation through regular prayer, retreats, and participation in national Catholic conferences.

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S TRA TEG I C P R I O R I T Y

Pursue, Achieve, and Preserve Academic Excellence Rationale Statement: OLP is known for its academic rigor and excellence in college preparation. Poised to build on this reputation, OLP is committed to taking transformative steps to lead the way as a Catholic, single-gender college preparatory school. OLP’s faculty and students act in service to humanity, excel intellectually, and value growing in their understanding of God, creation, themselves, and the world.

Goal Incorporate innovative educational and research-based practices throughout the curriculum to meet the demands of the 21st century and ensure the success of graduates in post-secondary education.

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Provide innovative, research-based best practices in teaching, supported by ongoing access to professional development for all faculty and staff in their fields of study.

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Evaluate and augment current educational course offerings to ensure alignment in scope and sequence with university requirements. Ensure curriculum fulfills 21st century teaching and learning pedagogical practices.

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Continue to develop teaching methodologies in support of all students achieving academic success, especially those students with learning differences.

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Continue to investigate additional strategies for supporting parents and students in the collegiate process; leverage alumnae success in mentoring current students.

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ACADEMY OF OUR LADY OF PEACE JOURNEY OF THE HEART AND MIND

Academic Excellence 8

Growth Sustainability Resources 9

ACADEMY OF OUR LADY OF PEACE JOURNEY OF THE HEART AND MIND

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Grow and Sustain Valuable Resources Rationale Statement: As the oldest high school in San Diego, OLP’s commitment to educating young women—cultivating the change makers of tomorrow—necessitates an ongoing consideration of the global, technological, and environmental demands of the 21st century. In order to ensure the vitality of OLP’s mission and values, a commitment to the ongoing stewardship of human, physical, and financial resources is required.

Goal Ensure OLP’s long-term financial stability, growth, and sustainability through sound fiscal policies and a wide variety of funding sources. Grow the fundraising program until all resources are developed to their fullest potential.

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Develop and implement a five-year strategic Financial Plan to serve as a long-range planning tool.

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Develop a shared sense of fiscal responsibility among all stakeholders, facilitated through increased financial literacy and stewardship, a spirit of transparency, and clear communications.

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Grow the endowment and expand annual sources of revenue through the development of major gifts and increased constituent annual giving; planned gifts; and corporate and foundation philanthropy.

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Engage and Serve the Community as Socially Responsible Leaders Rationale Statement: Catholic social teaching and the CSJ charism of the cultivation of “excellence tempered by gentleness, peace, and joy” are the guiding principles for all internal and external relationships.

OLP is called to be in service to the “dear neighbor” and to seek out new opportunities while continuing to foster ongoing partnerships in the broader community.

Goal Distinguish OLP as a high school in which ethics, service, and justice are key elements of the student experience. Maximize opportunities for local, regional, national, and global partnerships that support the mission.

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Develop a shared sense of fiscal responsibility among all stakeholders, which requires financial literacy and stewardship facilitated through a spirit of transparency and clear communications.

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Develop and communicate the OLP brand as a valuable resource, leveraging OLP’s unique role as the only all girls’ Catholic high school in the region through the ongoing partnership with support schools.

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Through local partnerships, continue to establish OLP as a leading resource and center of innovative activity for women in science, technology, engineering, arts and math.

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Strengthen alumnae relations and include alumnae as a resource to enhance the school community.

ACADEMY OF OUR LADY OF PEACE JOURNEY OF THE HEART AND MIND OLP STUDENTS KNITTED CAPS FOR PATIENTS IN THE CHILDREN’S CANCER UNIT AT RADY CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL

Social Responsibility

Community Engagement 12

Campus Modernization Facilities 13

ACADEMY OF OUR LADY OF PEACE JOURNEY OF THE HEART AND MIND

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Modernize the OLP Campus and Facilities Rationale Statement: In order to fulfill the mission and provide access to all young women, while preserving the historical architecture, OLP must continue to focus on providing the necessary improvements in facilities with specific attention to accessibility, technology, and safety.

Goal Develop a realistic implementation plan of the boardapproved Campus Master Site Plan to meet the needs of the students, families, and OLP community today and in the future.

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Establish understanding and support for Master Plan implementation through a strategized, multi-faceted outreach and communication plan.

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Implement a capital and endowment campaign feasibility study to assess the school’s readiness for implementation.

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Develop, implement, and monitor a technology plan to provide for continuous assessment and evaluation of the use of technology, including long-term planning projections for infrastructure.

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Develop a facilities plan, in support of the holistic Master Site Plan, that provides incremental steps to begin meeting the most pressing campus needs.

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ACADEMY OF

OUR LADY OF

PEACE FOUNDED 1882

Our Master Site Plan

Holy Family Event Center

ST. CATHERINE’S HALL

NORTH TERRACE

NEW PARKING STRUCT CARONDELET HALL CAMPUS ENTRY

chapel

QUALIATO HALL

LOWER PLAZA

ST. CECILIA’S HALL PERFORMING ARTS + LIBRARY

UPPER PLAZA

(proposed building)

AQUINAS HALL

ST. JOSEPH’S HALL

In July of 2013, OLP engaged in a partnership with Lake|Flato Architects, to support the school in the development of a Master Site Plan. The project engaged parents, students, faculty, staff, under the direction of the Board of Directors to assess current and future campus needs. The goal for the Master Plan was to create a campus for the next generation of OLP students while

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SITE PLAN: PR

actively preserving the historical architecture.

After a six month intensive planning process, the Board of Directors approved the plan in May 2014. The Master Site plan will provide OLP with a comprehensive long-term strategy as we look to support the existing facilities, and plan for the new 20,000-square-foot building.

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ROPOSED PROGRAMS

ACADEMY OF OUR LADY OF PEACE JOURNEY OF THE HEART AND MIND

Throughout the Master Planning Process, several themes emerged, which will continue to be the focus of work for the future:

was set-aside for a student learning

• Expand Science Program

the new upgraded kitchen to meet on

• Increase Classroom Space

campus and special event dinning needs.

• Add Flexibility and Accessibility

The multi-phased Master Site plan

• Expand Arts Program • Create a Learning Center

commons and learning lab. Downstairs now accommodates the Pilot Café, Spirit Store, and Alumnae Parlor, along with

envisions St. Joseph’s Hall becoming a premier STEM facility with engineering lab space on the ground level. The

• Increase connectivity

current theater will be relocated to

• Activate North Campus

the new Performing Arts and Library

• Provide Food Service • Create Community Spaces During the Summer of 2014, the school embarked on the first phases of the City Use Permit (CUP), memorializing the approved permit, through the construction of a 104 stall, two-story parking structure. The St. Catherine’s Parking Structure, which goes subterranean for the lower level would meet both the CUP requirements, as well as the real need for on-site parking for students, faculty, staff and visitors.

In addition to the Parking Structure, the school also completed the internal renovations to the 8,800-square-foot original 1915 St. Catherine’s Hall building.

Necessary improvements allowed for 8 new offices for counselors, registrar, campus ministry, and retreats. In addition, a large space in the center of the second floor

building, thus activating 6,000 square feet of learning space in the heart of the campus. This facility will serve as the bridge between the STEM classrooms and the general studies in Aquinas Hall.

This renovation will bring additional classrooms, break-out rooms, and a state-of-the-art TV production studio.

The new 20,000-square-foot building will accommodate dance, music, choral and drama classes in addition to the theater, and library learning commons. Visual and digital arts will then be able to maximize St. Cecilia’s Hall.

As OLP moves forward with a preliminary focus on adaptive reuse of existing facilities, this Master Plan will offer the necessary guidance for the Board of Directors and Head of School to invest in the infrastructure to serve young women for the next 100 years.

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Framework Overview

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