St Hilda's College Strategic Plan 2019-2021

STRATEGIC PLAN

20192021

Be, Belong, Become, Achieve and Lead

our vision

St Hilda’s develops authentic leaders, problem-solvers and change agents for a global society.

Our motto Communitas means a ‘community in feeling’ or ‘oneness in spirit’. We care about each other and making a difference beyond our community.

our values

• Honesty, integrity and mutual respect • Commitment to diversity, inclusion and respect for difference • A climate of openness which encourages genuine engagement and the expression of differing views • Enthusiasm, flexibility and innovation • High achievement in academic, sporting and cultural endeavours • Unique pastoral and supportive community • Development of students who serve our wider community

our mission Our mission is to enable students to explore passions and interests and build the confidence they need to lead. We do that through cultivating authenticity, believing that each individual has unique strengths and talents and providing opportunities for each individual to shine.

Students discover their own unique leadership style and develop a strong narrative about their own style.

Our Strategic Parameters TRANSFORMATIVE EDUCATION

FIRST CHOICE COLLEGE

ENGAGED COMMUNITY

SUSTAINABLE FUTURE

St Hilda’s College education is designed for individual transformation with a special focus on leadership development.

St Hilda’s College is recognised as a first choice College for the University of Melbourne, delivering an Oxbridge model of educational experience.

St Hilda’s College is an engaged community, with passionate, active alumni acting as ambassadors, mentors, friendraisers and donors for the College.

St Hilda’s College has a sustainable future, with financial, environmental and community sustainability as the prime focus.

transformative education Develop every student:

• personalised learning and development plans outlining the St Hilda’s development promise • cultivate ethical leadership through a unique and comprehensive leadership and learning program • ensure employability skills are at the heart of our education, providing networks and opportunites for all students.

leading college • Recognised for innovation and thought leadership • Outstanding alumni regularly featured at faculty dinners and college events • Student body selection reflects the diversity of the University • Targeted scholarships including access and merit-based for recruitment

doing good • Inclusive and diverse community • Sustainability a key value of the College with solar energy, recycling and local food as key pillars of our operations • Volunteering in the community from orientation week to valedictory - we are here to serve • Social enterprise development at the heart of our employability program

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