Strategic Plan (2017-2022) Point Park University provides innovative undergraduate and graduate education in a dynamic urban setting. Dedicated to academic excellence and community engagement, we prepare students of diverse backgrounds with the knowledge, skill, and experience to lead meaningful lives as informed citizens and successful professionals.

Elevate the academic profile of the University
Expand high quality online and hybrid programs to provide a Point Park education to populations underserved by the University's on-ground program
Create opportunities for innovative, integrated learning
Elevate the regional and national profile of faculty
Promote Inclusive Excellence as a cultural and academic value
Implement and practice the tenants of shared governance across University operations
Connect every student with at least one meaningful experiential learning opportunity each year
Develop a sense of community and pride throughout the University
Promote the connection between the liberal arts foundation and preparation for careers now and
throughout the lives of Point Park students
Foster a culture of respect, civility, and inclusivity in the Point Park community for all students,
staff, faculty, alumni, and administrators
Assure the highest quality of life on campus
Develop and implement an ongoing, rolling three-year strategic enrollment plan that ties directly
to a rolling three-year financial plan that clearly demonstrates the operational vitality of the
University and generates enough resources to reinvest in the University according to the Strategic Plan
Leverage the University's brand to promote being on the cutting edge of innovation in
communications, media, technology, business, and the arts, inside and outside of the classroom
Adopt models of resource development and constituent engagement that align and support the
University's strategic initiatives
Grow the Board Designated Reserve Fund by 35 percent
Implement integrated strategies and systems designed to increase workplace productivity by
developing improved processes for attracting, developing, retaining, and utilizing people with the
required skills and aptitude to meet the University's current and future needs
Build the technological infrastructure to enhance our instructional and administrative needs
Improve utilization of facilities and space
Develop a strategic planning assessment strategy to align resources with the plan
Optimize the efficient use of University resources across all levels of operations
Create opportunities for field studies to complement doctoral-level coursework
Leverage partnerships with the Allegheny Conference on Community Development, government agencies to create relevant and impactful dissertation thesis project opportunities
Utilize our facilities and programs to engage campus communities to advance our mission
Emphasize the University's mission and focus on community engagement by attaining the "elective" Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement
Establish influential and impactful constituent outreach and engagement
Strategic engagement with our alumni