Ä¢¹½´«Ã½\u2019s next strategic plan is entitled, The Access and Opportunity Revolution: Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ 2030.<\/strong> It is crafted around our strategic vision articulated in 2015 and still vitally important today: Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ is the innovative leader in higher education promoting a revolution in student learning that expands access and opportunity for all.<\/strong><\/em><\/span> Rooted in the digital revolution that surrounds us, this plan embodies a total commitment to access and opportunity, cutting-edge innovation, robust student outcomes and the creation of an active learning and living ecosystem that stays with the learner for their entire life.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_margin=”-15″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” advanced_gradient_angle=”0″ overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” advanced_gradient_angle=”0″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” gradient_type=”default”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”70″ custom_height_tablet=”0″ custom_height_phone=”0″][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”top” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bottom_padding=”20″ text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”right” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” advanced_gradient_angle=”0″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” gradient_type=”default” column_padding_type=”default”][divider line_type=”No Line”][vc_column_text]\n Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ was founded in 1872 by the Religious of the Sacred Heart, an order established in France by women dedicated to excellence in education. One of the oldest private institutions in St. Louis, Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ was originally an academy for young women and was located in South St. Louis. The academy evolved into a junior college and became a four-year college in 1923. It became Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ of Saint Louis in June 1991. The institution\u2019s visionary grasp of the growth potential of West St. Louis County sparked its purchase in the late 1950\u2019s of 290 acres adjacent to U.S. 40 and Woods Mill Road. The dedication of the new campus on this site in 1961 marked the beginning of Ä¢¹½´«Ã½\u2019s mission as a community-focused institution grounded in the liberal arts.<\/p>\n We are proud of our heritage as a Sacred Heart institution, which continues to inform our growth. Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ became an independent institution of higher learning in 1972, and since that time has become a coeducational University responding to the educational needs of the community. Our liberal arts and professional programs serve students of all ages, from traditional undergraduate students to working adults to online students across the globe.<\/p>\n This heritage bequeathed to us by the Religious of the Sacred Heart includes a commitment to the education of the whole person through programs designed to meet the needs of traditional and non-traditional students offered on multiple platforms including digital, virtual and on ground experiences. 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column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”5\/12″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_color=”#000000″ column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_column_text]STRATEGIC STEERING COMMITTEE[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Tom Benning To start a conversation about how Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ is driving for collective engagement, click here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\nSTRATEGIC VISION<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][split_line_heading animation_type=”line-reveal-by-space” font_style=”p” line_reveal_by_space_text_effect=”none” content_alignment=”default” mobile_content_alignment=”inherit” link_target=”_self” text_content=”Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ is the innovative leader in higher education, forging a revolution in student learning that expands access and opportunity for all.” font_size=”20″ font_line_height=”1.5″ font_size_tablet=”18″ font_size_phone=”16″][\/split_line_heading][divider line_type=”No Line”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ background_image=”127″ background_image_position=”center top” background_image_stacking=”default” enable_bg_scale=”true” background_image_loading=”default” column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” advanced_gradient_angle=”0″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”2\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” parallax_bg=”true” parallax_bg_speed=”very_subtle” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” gradient_type=”default” column_padding_type=”default”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height_tablet=”75vh”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”center” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/12″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][\/vc_column][vc_column top_margin=”25″ bottom_margin=”15″ column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”0px” centered_text=”true” desktop_text_alignment=”center” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color=”#00b0b9″ background_color_opacity=”0.8″ background_color_hover=”#00b0b9″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” font_color=”#ffffff” column_shadow=”large_depth” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” advanced_gradient_angle=”0″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.95″ width=”10\/12″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” gradient_type=”default” column_padding_type=”advanced”][toggles style=”default” accordion=”true” accordion_starting_functionality=”closed” border_radius=”none”][toggle color=”Default” heading_tag=”default” heading_tag_functionality=”default” title=”Heritage Statement<\/strong> – click here”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1670343687382{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}”]\n
MISSION<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][split_line_heading animation_type=”line-reveal-by-space” font_style=”p” line_reveal_by_space_text_effect=”none” content_alignment=”default” mobile_content_alignment=”inherit” link_target=”_self” text_content=”Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ is a revolutionary national university offering a comprehensive and innovative array of academic programs to learners across all platforms. Using sophisticated data analytics and artificial intelligence we are laser focused on student learning, outcomes and success. This educational model is called the Active Living and Learning Ecosystem and it is built upon an innovative liberal arts foundation leading to compelling programs in the Arts and Sciences, Health Professions, Education and Business that prepare students for a life of engagement and achievement.” font_size=”20″ font_line_height=”1.5″ font_size_tablet=”18″ font_size_phone=”16″][\/split_line_heading][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” disable_element=”yes” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/12″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][\/vc_column][vc_column top_margin=”25″ bottom_margin=”15″ column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”0px” centered_text=”true” desktop_text_alignment=”center” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color=”#00a7b5″ background_color_opacity=”0.8″ background_color_hover=”#00a7b5″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” font_color=”#ffffff” column_shadow=”large_depth” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” advanced_gradient_angle=”0″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.95″ width=”10\/12″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” gradient_type=”default” column_padding_type=”advanced”][toggles style=”default” accordion=”true” accordion_starting_functionality=”closed” border_radius=”none”][toggle color=”Default” heading_tag=”default” heading_tag_functionality=”default” title=”Consistent with this mission, Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ is committed to achieving the following goals.<\/strong> – click here”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1670356739967{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 35px !important;}”]\n
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VALUES<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1690907753294{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;}”]\n
\nGeriann Brandt
\nAlden Craddock
\nFay Fetick
\nFelix Kwan
\nShani Lenore-Jenkins
\nSteve Mandeville
\nJennifer McCluskey
\nMary Ann Mercante
\nBeverly Nance
\nShawn Pohlman
\nKathy Quinn
\nJohannes Wich-Schwarz
\nJason Williams[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”left-right” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”5\/12″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default” offset=”vc_col-xs-12″][vc_column_text]STRATEGIC PLANNING TASK FORCE[\/vc_column_text][toggles style=”minimal_small” accordion=”true” accordion_starting_functionality=”closed”][toggle color=”Default” heading_tag=”default” heading_tag_functionality=”default” title=”Student Demographics & Diversity Profile”][vc_column_text]Sondra English, Chair
\nSormarie Colon-Lefranc
\nChristie Cruise-Harper
\nKaren Parker Davis
\nSteve DiSalvo
\nKirstin Kahaloa
\nShani Lenore-Jenkins (SSC)
\nKatherine Louthan
\nMary Ann Mercante (SSC)
\nMya Vaughn
\nJennifer Wei
\nNancy Williams[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=”Default” heading_tag=”default” heading_tag_functionality=”default” title=”Section Academic, Athletic & Co-Curricular Program Growth”][vc_column_text]Cherie Fister, Chair
\nCorey Baker
\nGabe Colbeck
\nDan Deschamp
\nBrian Gardner
\nScott Harley
\nFelix Kwan (SSC)
\nJohn Lewington
\nBebe Nickolai
\nMichelle Unterberg
\nPamela Bryan Williams[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=”Default” heading_tag=”default” heading_tag_functionality=”default” title=”Experiential & Innovative Learning”][vc_column_text]Tom Spudich, Chair
\nJulie Bergfeld
\nGeriann Brandt (SSC)
\nTodd Brenningmeyer
\nMarilyn Cohn
\nSteve Coxon
\nAlly Crust
\nLarry Grieshaber
\nDonna Kay
\nMichael Kiener
\nMark Spasser
\nJason Williams (SSC)[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=”Default” heading_tag=”default” heading_tag_functionality=”default” title=”Bringing Mobile Education to our Students”][vc_column_text]Linda Schultz, Chair
\nKate Boelhauf
\nKonrad Dias
\nJon Fahnestock
\nTyler Kostich
\nYing Lin
\nBrian Merkel
\nNikki Payne
\nShawn Pohlman (SSC)
\nEmily Schmidt
\nBob Tschopp
\nChuck Yahng
\nDustin York[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=”Default” heading_tag=”default” heading_tag_functionality=”default” title=”Infrastructure Development”][vc_column_text]Keith Kinder, Chair
\nTom Benning (SSC)
\nGina Bufe
\nDarlene Davison
\nSam Harris
\nRich Kilgore
\nKyra Krakos
\nPeggy Lauer
\nTammie Lorden
\nSteve Mandeville (SSC)
\nGreg Thompson[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=”Default” heading_tag=”default” heading_tag_functionality=”default” title=”Innovative Partnership Communities”][vc_column_text]Denise Pearl, Chair
\nTerrence Andrews
\nLeilani Carver
\nCraddock (SSC)
\nAbe Gootzeit
\nMelissa Griswold
\nPeggy Michelson
\nTuran Mullins
\nJeri Schultz
\nJodi Spiess
\nJohannes Wich-Schwarz (SSC)[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=”Default” heading_tag=”default” heading_tag_functionality=”default” title=”Innovative Student Service”][vc_column_text]Penny Greene, Chair
\nKaren Fletcher
\nAriel Green
\nJan Johnston
\nJen McCluskey (SSC)
\nTheresa Olson
\nKathy Quinn (SSC)
\nJanet Roberts
\nRachel Rose
\nDan Spiller
\nTara Voss Patton
\nJennifer Yukna[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=”Default” heading_tag=”default” heading_tag_functionality=”default” title=”Recognition, Excellence and Innovation”][vc_column_text]Rebecca Dohrman, Chair
\nMary Albrecht
\nLiz Buck
\nPam Culliton
\nKristen Ely
\nFay Fetick (SSC)
\nPeter Green
\nJim Harf
\nKelly Mock
\nBev Nance (SSC)
\nSandy Ross
\nMascheal Schappe
\nJessica Senne
\nErin Verry[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][\/toggles][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/12″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”none” equal_height=”yes” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#c8102e” full_height=”yes” columns_placement=”top” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”4%” bottom_padding=”6%” text_color=”custom” custom_text_color=”#ffffff” text_align=”center” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” advanced_gradient_angle=”0″ overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=”” gradient_type=”default”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” advanced_gradient_angle=”0″ gradient_direction=”left_b_to_right_t” overlay_strength=”1″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_color=”#000000″ column_border_style=”solid” gradient_type=”default”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”left-right” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ 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COLLECTIVE ENGAGEMENT<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n
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