²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ engages community on new strategic plan

President Herbert and students at annual ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Thanksgiving meal

"I am eager to hear your ideas and engage in a robust, organized conversation concerning ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ’s best paths forward," ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ President James Herbert said in a letter to the ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Community. "My initial thoughts are that after a lengthy period of growth, we must consolidate our gains, strengthen and grow existing programs that are flourishing, refine existing programs that have stagnated, and develop new programs in a thoughtful, intentional way."

For more information, visit the Strategic Planning website.

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