Dear Agnes Scott Community,
Agnes Scott College partnered with Credo Higher Education in early 2020 to engage in a strategic planning process to chart the course for the college over the next five years. A new plan, coupled with the college’s master plan, will move Agnes Scott forward with a common vision and set of goals. I am extremely excited to share with you the strategic priorities of the new plan. The opportunities are endless and will position Agnes Scott well.
Meaningful participation from all constituencies and members of the Agnes Scott community is critical to the success of any planning process, and this was no exception. A Planning Team and four Theme Teams with wide representation from our faculty and staff thought deeply about the college's future and hosted open sessions for other members of the campus community to engage in the process.
I thank all – students, alumnae, faculty, staff and friends of the college – who participated in the planning process, sharing their feedback and comments. I am deeply grateful to those on the Planning Team and the Theme Teams for their service and commitment to the college. And, look forward to together implementing our bold and innovative vision for Agnes Scott.
Thank you for your support,
Leocadia I. Zak, JD
Archived Strategic Planning MESSAGES
As a community, we will work together to realize our shared vision for Agnes Scott's future.
Credo facilitated a two-day retreat for the president's cabinet during which four possible themes were identified as a means of organizing the college's next strategic plan.
The draft themes were shared with trustees of the college for input and feedback.
The continually evolving draft themes, as revised by the leadership team, were shared with faculty and staff in a brainstorming session to identify priority initiatives and provide feedback. Additional input and comments were sought through an online form for those unable to attend.
The Planning Team began its review of the community feedback and suggested initiatives and continued to refine the draft themes.
Working groups were appointed for each theme. As they explore their theme more deeply, they hosted open sessions for continued community engagement.
Key concepts of the Theme Team recommendations were shared with faculty and staff comment via a Google doc.
The Planning Team reviewed the recommendations of the Theme Teams and crafted a comprehensive plan.
Board of Trustees reviewed and provided feedback on Theme Team recommendations and draft metrics.
Additional feedback was sought from faculty, staff, students, alumnae, trustees, and friends of the college through open sessions.
New strategic priorities were affirmed by the Board of Trustees as the strategic direction of the college over the next five years.
