Strategic Planning

The StrategicVision

Since the time of its founding in 1840, Bridgewater State College has remained steadfast in its commitment to empower individuals and to instill in its students and faculty a deep appreciation for advancing the public good. These missions are at the very core of the kind of institution we are now and were then. Our strategic priorities rest squarely upon this foundation but with particular emphasis on the following areas:

I. Fostering a rigorous and dynamic academic environment marked by intensive student-faculty engagement

a. Increase student engagement in learning
b. Recruit and support a high-quality faculty
c. Improve academic and student services

II. Establishing regional leadership in preparing students for challenging and emerging careers and graduate study

a. Initiate new programs and strengthen existing programs in high-demand fields
b. Strengthen links between academic programs and post-college employment/study opportunities

III. Enhancing campus participation in diverse and global society

a. Further diversify the campus population
b. Enhance opportunities for students to interact with diverse groups in the community and oversees

IV. Strengthening institutional relationships with regional partners

a. Create and enhance vehicles for the college to use its expertise and resources for the benefit of the community
b. Collaborate with regional higher education institutions and K-12 schools to enhance the region
c. Establish external advisory boards in areas of strategic interest to inform the curriculum and provide opportunities for BSC students
d. Increase public awareness of the positive impacts the college has on the community

V. Developing sufficient resources for an attractive, well-staffed and technologically-updated campus

a. Expand and modernize campus facilities to accommodate growth and specialized functions
b. Invest in technology to support campus functions
c. Provide high-level professional opportunities to staff
d. Broaden the college’s base of financial resources to support campus initiatives

Last Modified: April 18, 2008