Strategic Plan Update

MISSION AND CATHOLIC IDENTITY Goal 1

and enlivened by Catholic identity, expand Christian service and outreach programs.

Progress:

Administration and Trustees have worked with Board

GOVERNANCE AND LEADERSHIP Goal 2

Support the professional growth of the Board, administration, faculty, and staff through training, professional development, and performance appraisals.

Progress:

With the assistance of a nationally known educational

performance appraisal process for the Board, administration, faculty, and staff based on Behaviors of

Goal 3

Adapt the organizational structure to ensure all roles are

enrollment and resource targets.

Progress:

Formal organizational chart, reporting relationships, and accountabilities have been established.

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE Goal 4

Increase opportunities for students to engage in experiences that add to their college and career preparedness while reinforcing Viatorian values that differentiate Saint Viator.

Progress:

Reviewing Teacher Observation

• Aligned Professional Development •

• • Curriculum and Instruction - Academics • Reviewing daily schedule • Departmental Curriculum Reviews Updated Querbes Scholars Program and

Klues Family Innovation Center created

Goal 5

Provide comprehensive programs of guidance and college counseling to meet the needs and expectations of students and families.

Progress:

Freshmen and Sophomore curriculum has been developed for classroom lessons taught by school counselors on goal setting, social-emotional supports, executive functioning skills, and mental health topics.

conducted in the spring in collaboration with

Counselor caseloads have been restructured alphabetically to streamline family communication with multiple students, increase collaboration in the department, and align with best practices.

OPERATIONAL VITALITY Goal 6

informed by ongoing analysis, data reporting, tuition affordability and assistance, and a commitment to excellence.

Progress:

functions within Saint Viator are working closely with the Vice President of Finance and the Finance Committee of the Board of Trustees to build a clearer, more transparent plan and dashboard for Board of Trustee review and approval.

Goal 7

Continue to maintain, update, and enhance facilities that let Lions learn, lead, perform, play, and pray.

Progress:

The Klues Family Innovation Center was created in summer 2019 and dedicated for use in the 2019-20 academic year as a home for entrepreneurship, technology, and art classes. Saint Viator is in the process of a space utilization study, which will result in prioritization of capital needs and accountability about scheduled long-term physical plant, maintenance, and improvements.

Goal 8

Design, implement, and evaluate a Comprehensive Advancement Plan to expand communication, engagement, and alumni participation, for growth in giving programs and enrollment.

Progress:

supported more effectively through enhanced strategic communications and marketing efforts.

Goal 10

ing and visual identity for a coordinated marketing approach across print, electronic, web, and social media platforms.

Progress:

All academic, artistic, athletic, and faith formation programs are being tied back to the updated

and managed in a consistent and comprehensive manner across all media.

Goal 11

Conduct a comprehensive analysis of the International Student Program to ensure success in meeting the needs of students, families, and faculty, while enhancing cultural diversity and developing an optimal tuition structure.

Progress:

Under the leadership of a new International Program Director, Saint Viator is connecting the program to

a stronger framework for evaluation and improvement of the student experience. Stronger relationships are being built with leading agencies and organizations, and new markets are being explored in order to solidify international student population at or near the targeted goal of 10 percent.