Academy of Saint Elizabeth | 2022-2028 Strategic Plan

Seeking to participate in the transformation of our world, our mission is based on five core values.

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CORE VALUES

• CHARITY

• COMMUNITY • JUSTICE

• SERVICE

• EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE

The Academy of Saint Elizabeth is a Catholic, independent, college preparatory school for young women, founded and sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth.

OUR MISSION

To promote the disciplines of academic excellence and moral responsibility within our young women by sustaining a scholarly environment and a nurturing community of faith.

Seeking to participate in the transformation of our world, our mission is based on five core values.

CORE VALUES

• CHARITY

• COMMUNITY • JUSTICE

• SERVICE

• EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE

OUR VISION Fostering a Values-Based Experience

We will instill the core values of charity, community, justice, service, and educational excellence in Academy of Saint Elizabeth students, faculty, and staff, to ensure our graduates become confident, empowered future leaders possessing unique, God-given talents that will positively impact the world.

Achieving Excellence

We will prepare students to excel in post-secondary settings and provide a global perspective enriched by experiential learning to encourage the interconnectedness of cultures and develop an appreciation and respect for diversity in its many dimensions.

Sustaining the Legacy

We will use resources efficiently and refine efforts to further a philanthropic culture in support of the values of a Catholic education, based in the founding principles of the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth with rich and fulfilling experiences available to capable young women with unique differences and from diverse backgrounds for future generations.

VALUES-BASED

experience

“Encourage one another, and may your

good example speak louder than any words can.”

–St. Louise de Marillac

Enhance

the spiritual formation of students through theological exploration requiring students to think critically about historical contexts as well as the role of women of the Bible encouraging understanding of the female perspective; active engagement in classwork, liturgical experiences, and contemplative prayer nurturing the spiritual development of each student to bring about greater justice, love, and grace.

Expand

the Academy’s educational opportunities to include a global perspective which seeks to empower our students to successfully engage in an ever-changing world as knowledgeable, ethical female leaders of the future.

Empower

the Academy administration, faculty, staff, stakeholders, and students to create an inclusive environment and to build an appreciation for diversity both within and beyond the curriculum.

Elevate

interpersonal relationships and strengthen connections to the community for all constituents through shared experiences and the celebration of Academy traditions; further develop confidence and leadership skills with a focus on service to others through our school counseling program and a relevant, robust extracurricular program.

VALUES-BASED

experience

CULTURE OF

excellence

“An education in the fullness of humanity

should be the defining feature of Catholic schools.”

–Pope Francis

Foster the development of independent, reflective learners who are consistently challenged to think critically, reason with authentic data, and apply problem-solving skills in real world scenarios.

Create opportunities for students to live the mission and appreciate the values inherent in a Catholic education that encourages commitment to social justice, nurtures deep appreciation of our multicultural society, and cultivates responsible global citizens who actively participate in the transformation of their world.

Explore avenues to expand and enrich counseling services to best meet the dynamic academic, social and emotional needs of our young women thus ensuring they reach their full potential and emerge lifelong learners who are confident, empowered and dedicated to faith, knowledge, and service.

Enhance educational opportunities in technology and promote standards for innovative teaching and learning that develop capable, responsible, technologically-savvy digital citizens who may thrive in a digital world.

Encourage young citizens to build a more diverse, equitable and inclusive world nourished by their education and experiences.

the legacy excellence

SUSTAINING CULTURE OF

SUSTAINING

thelegacy

“We make a living by what we get,

we make a life by what we give.”

–Mother Teresa

Focus on strategic, sustainable, targeted enrollment goals by highlighting our mission in all communications and showcasing the advantages and lifetime impact of an Academy education and experience to secure our future as a highly acclaimed Catholic high school for young women in the state of New Jersey.

Enhance the enrollment management process to include leveraging community support in student recruitment and emphasizing a personalized admissions experience for families to attract and retain students.

Promote the Academy’s legacy of academic excellence and unique SEAsterhood (through various web-based interfaces), with an emphasis on engaging past and current students as well as bolstering enrollment and long-term viability in a competitive environment.

Engage in systematic, strategic planning and collaboration among the Board of Trustees and CFO to ensure that the financial health of the Academy is sustained and advanced by focusing on a shared vision which includes a commitment to established goals.

Strive to advance a major gift program and create an endowment to build a sustainable, long term investment which will safeguard the financial health of the Academy and steward good will among all stakeholders.

SUSTAINING THE

legacy

A Future of Promise The Academy of Saint Elizabeth community of constituents:

Board of Trustees, administration, faculty, staff, students, families, and

alumnae will work collaboratively over the next six years to ensure this focused vision for the future of our beloved school is acted upon with

integrity and commitment, always dedicated to core values and founding principles. Our goal is to build upon our fine legacy while preparing

young women to meet the challenges of the twenty-first century with knowledge, understanding, faith, grace and confidence. With focused

attention to the tenets of this plan, the Academy will flourish for future generations and remain an exemplary, prestigious Catholic, college preparatory school for young women in the state of New Jersey.

“We have all been called by God

to work on a masterpiece.”

– St. Vincent De Paul

BOARD OF TRUSTEES Monique Degnan, P '20 Chairwoman Nicole Chase '87 Vice Chairwoman Josephine Serrano, P '07 Secretary James Garret, P '20 & '21 Treasurer Deborah Baseil, P '08 Stephanie M. Brown Meghan Barret Burke

Sister Patricia Butler, SOC DanaLynn T. Colao Deirdre Gaffney, P '20 Sister Merris Larkin, SOC Michael Martinez Antoinette Plewa '72, P '02 Andrea Pribula '07 Dr. Elizabeth Azar Principal

“Real generosity toward the future

lies in giving all to the present.”

– Pearl S. Buck