Regis University Strategic Framework

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Pillar I: Lead with Mission, Accountability, and Shared Purpose

We will strengthen Regis University's ability to fulfill its Jesuit Catholic mission through aligned leadership, effective governance, transparent decision-making, and a culture of accountability, collaboration, and shared responsibility. By fostering trust, clarity, and institutional effectiveness, we will create the conditions necessary for every strategic priority to succeed.

Objective 1: Strengthen Governance and Decision-Making

Implement a governance framework that clarifies institutional priorities, decision rights, and accountability structures.

Objective 2: Foster a Culture of Communication, Consultation, Coordination, and Collaboration

Embed the 4 Cs into leadership practices, governance processes, and cross-divisional work.

Objective 3: Advance Institutional Effectiveness and Accountability

Develop a university-wide framework for measuring progress, assessing outcomes, and ensuring alignment with strategic priorities.

Objective 4: Enhance Shared Leadership and Engagement

Strengthen meaningful participation by faculty, staff, students, alumni, and trustees in advancing the University's mission and strategic goals.

Objective 5: Align Leadership Structures to Support Strategic Execution

Ensure organizational structures, committees, and leadership teams are designed to support agility, collaboration, and effective implementation of strategic priorities.

Potential Measures

• Governance framework implemented and reviewed annually.
• Annual campus climate survey demonstrates improved confidence in communication and decision-making.
• Institutional effectiveness dashboard established and reported regularly to campus and Board leadership.
• Participation in shared governance bodies increases annually.

Leadership and committee structures reviewed every two years to ensure alignment with strategic priorities.

Pillar 2: Transformative Jesuit Education for Student Success and Societal Impact

Regis University will be the leading Jesuit Catholic Hispanic-Serving university and a national model for transformative, mission-driven higher education. Distinguished by academic excellence, student success, Ignatian formation, and equitable outcomes, students are prepared to lead meaningful lives, thrive in their professions, and contribute to a more just and humane world. Students experience innovative teaching, experiential learning, vocational discernment, community engagement, and a commitment to student success.

Objective 1: Advance Academic Excellence, Innovation, and Institutional Sustainability and Growth

• Regis will provide rigorous, relevant, and innovative academic programs that respond to student interests, workforce needs, societal challenges, and the University's mission.
• Complete a comprehensive academic portfolio review and establish a continuous program vitality and sustainability process.
• Assess academic programs and launch or redesign at least five academic programs aligned with workforce demand, emerging industries, or community need.
• Generate a culture of assessment using program-level dashboards tracking enrollment, retention, graduation, and career outcomes.
• Increase participation in internships, clinicals, undergraduate research, service-learning, and other experiential learning opportunities by 15%.
• Increase graduate placement reporting rates to 80%.

 

Objective 2: Create a Student Experience that Promotes Success, Belonging, and Career Readiness

Regis will create an integrated student experience that promotes persistence, well-being, engagement, belonging, career readiness, and timely degree completion for all learners.

• Increase first-year retention by at least one percentage point annually.
• Implement an institution-wide student success dashboard and predictive analytics model.
• Reduce DFW rates to <25% for all students (for each class)
• Increase utilization of advising, tutoring, career services, and student support resources.
• Implement a fully integrated student success model across Academic Affairs and Student Affairs.
• Expand transfer pathways, articulation agreements, and adult learner enrollment opportunities.

Objective 3: Distinguish Regis Through Jesuit, Catholic, and Ignatian Formation

Regis will provide a transformative educational experience rooted in Ignatian spirituality, vocational discernment, integral ecology, service, reflection, cultivating a faith that does justice, and care for the whole person.

• Develop university-wide mission learning outcomes.
• Integrate Ignatian pedagogy and reflection practices into all academic programs.
• Increase participation in mission-focused programs, retreats, service-learning, and immersion experiences.
• Embed vocational discernment and career reflection throughout the student experience. 

Objective 4: Advance institutional servingness as a nationally leading Hispanic-Serving Institution

Servingness is Regis' commitment to intentionally designing every aspect of the university from teaching and advising to policies, partnerships, and student support, to ensure that all students, particularly those historically underserved, have equitable opportunities to belong, succeed, graduate, and lead. Servingness reflects our commitment to transforming the institution, not asking students to adapt to it.

• Establish institution-wide servingness indicators and annual reporting.
• Implement annual equity-gap reviews for retention, graduation, career outcomes, and student engagement.
• Launch targeted success initiatives for first-generation, Pell-eligible, transfer, commuter, and historically underserved students.
• Establish a coordinated university strategy to advance and communicate Regis' Hispanic-Serving identity.
• Increase faculty and staff participation in culturally responsive teaching, advising, and leadership development.

Objective 5: Expand Community Impact Through Partnerships and Applied Learning

Regis will deepen partnerships with employers, schools, healthcare organizations, nonprofits, faith communities, and civic organizations to strengthen student learning, workforce development, and societal impact. 

• Establish new community, employer, educational, and industry partnerships that support experiential learning and workforce preparation.
• Expand community-based learning opportunities in every college.
• Increase participation in internships, field placements, and community-engaged projects.
• Develop new pathways connecting academic programs to workforce and community needs.

Pillar 3: Institutional Stewardship for Mission and Impact

Through responsible stewardship, shared responsibility, and a commitment to serving others, Regis will cultivate a healthy and resilient institution that strengthens its ability to educate students, support faculty and staff, and respond with courage and hope to the changing needs of our world.

Objective 1: Sustain a Thriving Institution

Regis will strengthen its long-term vitality through faithful stewardship of the resources entrusted to its care, ensuring the University remains strong, resilient, and positioned to serve future generations.

• Align resources with institutional priorities and enrollment realities
• Strengthen long-term financial sustainability
• Integrate financial, enrollment, workforce, and capital planning
• Invest strategically in priorities that advance the University's future
• Steward University resources responsibly and transparently

Objective 2: Foster a Community that Enables Excellence

Regis will cultivate a collaborative community where faculty and staff are empowered to work together in support of students and one another, creating an environment where people and the institution can flourish.

• Align organizational structures with institutional priorities 

• Strengthen leadership and cross-functional collaboration 

• Foster an engaged workplace rooted in shared responsibility 

• Invest in the people and resources that help our community flourish 

• Support professional growth and develop leaders at every level of the University

Objective 3: Strengthen the Way We Serve 

Regis will create services, systems, and ways of working that reflect our commitment to service, collaboration, and care, making it easier for students, faculty, and staff to thrive. 

• Simplify business processes and reduce unnecessary complexity 

• Improve administrative services for students, faculty, and staff 

• Modernize technology and operational systems 

• Increase efficiency while enhancing service quality 

• Promote innovation and continuous improvement 

Objective 4: Build a Shared Vision for the Future 

Regis will bring together academic, financial, enrollment, workforce, and facilities planning to ensure that today’s decisions reflect a shared vision for the University’s future. 

• Integrate strategic, financial, enrollment, workforce, and capital planning 

• Align resource allocation with institutional priorities 

• Coordinate planning across divisions 

• Strengthen long-range planning and institutional resilience 

• Connect planning to shared priorities and measurable outcomes 

Objective 5: Learn, Adapt, and Grow Together 

Regis will foster a culture of reflection, accountability, and continuous learning that strengthens decisions, deepens collaboration, and guides faithful stewardship. 

• Define institutional goals and measurable outcomes 

• Strengthen assessment and institutional learning 

• Implement meaningful dashboards and reporting 

• Promote transparency and shared accountability 

• Use results to inform planning and continuous improvement