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