TRANSFORMATION AND INNOVATION 2025 The five proposed priorities, in non-ranked order, are:
ANNOUNCING OUR NEW STRATEGIC PLAN CREATE A COMMUNITY COMMITTED TO STUDENT SUCCESS AND ENRICH, ENHANCE AND STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY CORE VALUES
GROW AND DIVERSIFY REVENUE STREAM TO THE INSTITUTION
IMPROVE STUDENT SATISFACTION, SUCCESS AND RETENTION
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As Bloomfield College charts its course in a new transformative era of its 151-year history, it must determine its position in the local, regional, and global community. The College’s new strategic plan will not only assess the multiple challenges and changes affecting the higher education landscape, it will also outline the Institution’s immediate path as a national leader in the education and success of minority students. “I am excited to announce the launch of our new strategic plan, put in place to unleash the special power of Bloomfield College,” said Dr. Marcheta P. Evans, Bloomfield College President. “Created by Trustees, faculty, students, staff, alumni, and members of our external community, our plan will set the course for the future of Bloomfield College.” The College’s newly-formed Strategic Planning Council (SPC) has announced five proposed priorities as part of its college-wide strategic plan. The SPC is comprised of individuals who were selected to serve on the council, including Dr. Evans; Trustees; the vice presidents of the College; numerous faculty and staff; student representatives, and members of Bloomfield Township. Dr. Patrick Lamy, Vice President for Student Affairs and Community Relations, and Matt Frankel, a media, government affairs, and crisis management
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strategist who was brought on as a consultant, act as co-chairs of the SPC. “We, along with members of the SPC, believe these priorities encompass the input we received from the community,” said the co-chairs in a written statement. “The priorities embody a powerful set of commitments that will allow us to determine an updated and realistic vision and direction for the future of Bloomfield College.” The SPC developed the following five proposed strategic priorities after engaging Trustees, students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members through surveys, meetings, and town halls. The Council also relied on an extensive review of campus performance data and previous plans, studies, and reports to inform the strategic priorities. Founded in 1868, the College’s past achievements and experiences helped bring Bloomfield College to its present day as a nationally recognized institution known for providing access and opportunities to students who may have been historically and systematically excluded from the world of higher education. More information about the strategic planning process is available online: bloomfield.edu/strategic-plan
ESTABLISH STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS TO GROW STUDENT ENROLLMENT
INVESTMENT IN ACADEMIC INNOVATION AND INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE
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