welcoming the future
vision 2020
On mission, on message, and on track to reach 2020 goal W
isconsin Lutheran College’s recently created strategic plan, Vision 2020,* is named to articulate its goal – to be serving 2020 students with its Christ-centered mission by the year 2020. Throughout its history, WLC has been recognized for its commitment to mission and ministry through Christian higher education. The core of its mission states that the college … is committed to providing quality teaching, scholarship, and service that are rooted in Holy Scripture; promoting the spiritual growth of students, faculty, and staff; and preparing students for lives of Christian leadership. Beyond the need to reflect its historical perspective and mission, WLC’s strategic planning process also included time spent identifying key descriptors of the college that help define and explain its core philosophy in regard to achieving its mission and vision, according to President Daniel W. Johnson. “For instance,” he said, “we are a comprehensive college forever grounded in the liberal arts. We embrace the reality that our mission integration and application will be customized differently for undergraduate, residential, commuter, adult, and graduate students.”
the world and for such a time as this. As we pursue this vision, we do so focused on outcomes of growth and sustainability. Our objectives are clear: We strive to deliver excellence in Christian higher education while we provide a superior student experience. “In order to effectively deliver on our objectives and outcomes in our quest to realize our vision,” he continued, “we will implement five core initiatives that will transform WLC.” The five central initiatives that will drive the action and provide the forward momentum of the strategic plan Vision 2020 are:
, Intentionalize Christian Leadership: Align all campus initiatives to advance WLC’s mission of preparing Christian leaders, and serve as a valued church and community resource.
, Innovate: Commit support to a campus culture that fosters experimentation, innovation, and collaboration.
, Engage Community Partners: Collaborate with community partners – urban education leaders as well as those in immediately neighboring Wauwatosa and Milwaukee.
, Increase Awareness and Demand: Develop WLC’s brand and distinctive value proposition to effectively communicate with families, churches, and the community at large.
, Steward Assets: Purposefully use the institution’s capital and land, infrastructure, human and academic assets, and resources in ways that make the most powerful impact on WLC’s mission today and into the future.
President Johnson also noted WLC’s renewed commitment to innovation and best practices in teaching and learning – models including traditional face-to-face instruction as well as blended/hybrid course offerings and online delivery. “Our vision,” President Johnson said, “is to be the Christian college of choice, preparing Christian servant leaders for
“Vision 2020 will test our courage, discipline, and resourcefulness,” President Johnson said. “We place it at the foot of the cross, thanking Jesus for the opportunity to serve Him through this very special ministry.”
* A complete version of Vision 2020 is available for viewing online at 8 wlc.edu/vision2020 or by requesting a print copy via the envelope inserted in this magazine.
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As we ‘intentionalize’ Christian leadership initiatives throughout the campus, we believe we will be instilling the core of our mission and identity into the heart and life purpose of each and every Wisconsin Lutheran College student.
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Dr. Daniel W. Johnson President Wisconsin Lutheran College
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