2022-2027 Strategic Plan
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ThispastMarch,wehonoredourhistory, celebratedwhoweare,andgotexcitedabout ourfutureduringthe15thAnniversaryofUWC CostaRica.Itwasremarkabletorealizehow muchourschoolhasgrownandwhatwehave achievedovertheseyearssincewe transitionedfrombeinganSOSChildren’s VillageHighschool.Withcommitmentand determination,weovercamemanyobstacles. Thisgivesustheinspirationandenergyto moveforwardnowintoournextera. More thanever,theworldneedsmoregenerations ofyoungpeopletobepositivechangemakers, seekers,risk-takers,andglobalcitizens.
Weareveryexcitedtosharethisofficial presentationofournew5-yearStrategicPlan, whichrepresentsthecollege’sevolution comingfromourpreviousStrategicPlan.While thepandemicdelayedourformalplanning process,thesetwoyearshavegivenusgreater clarityofourvisionandpurposeandshowed usthepath forward.
SUSTAINABILITYisourNorthStar. During thesetwoyears,wehavebeenexploringwhat thattangiblymeansinhowwelive,teach,and learnandhowwecontributetobeing proactivecitizensofthisplanet.Our2022-2027 StrategicPlansolidifiesthisoverarchinggoal ineveryaspectofourschoollifeand organization.ThisPlandefinesaclose collaborationwithourenvironment,local communities,and CostaRica.
Ourconcretelong-termSustainabilitygoalsof thisStrategicPlanarerealistic.Twoyearsago, EijkandRose-MarievanOtterloo’sgenerosity
allowedustoacquirelandadjacenttothe BraulioCarrilloNationalParktobegin planninganewsustainablecampusinthis uniqueenvironment.Theirextraordinary generosityandbeliefinUWCCostaRicawill enableustobringmoreyoungpeopleand educatorstothistransformativeexperienceof living,learning,andgrowingwithinnature.In theselasttwoyears,ourstudentsandteachers havebeendeeplyexploringanddiscovering thegiftsandresponsibilitiesofthisexceptional environment.
This2022-2027StrategicPlanalsounderscores ouruniquelocationhavingCostaRicaasthe hostcountry.UWCCostaRicaisveryproudto bepartofacountrythatisarolemodelfor sustainabilityandaleaderintheinternational campaignforclimatechangeaction.Weare committedtosupportingeducationinour regionthroughincreasingLATACstudentsat UWCCostaRicaandasactivecollaborators andpartnerswitheducatorsandstudents throughoutCostaRica,LatinAmerica,andthe Caribbean.Weaspiretobealeadingschoolin sustainability,andforthis,wehavecreateda SustainabilityFramework.Weaspiretoupdate oureducationalmodelconcerningthenew globalrealities.Wearecommittedto promotingwell-beingandcareinour communityandsurroundingareas.Andto developevenmoreinstitutionalmaturity throughefficiencyinallouroperations.
Wehopeyouwillbeactivepartnersinrealizing thisambitiousmission.Likeourstudents,we needpeopleofcourageandconscience,
audaciousoptimism, energy,andadesireto helpusgivemanymore generationsofyoung peopleavitalstartto realizetheirpositivegoals.
Insolidarity, SusanandMauricio.
“Feweducationalinstitutions intheworldarereally committedtocreatinga StrategicPlanalignedtotheir visionandvalues,andfewer havethetalent,congruency, andspirittomakeithappen. Wearereallyhonoredto collaboratewithUWCCosta Rica,anorganizationaheadof itstimeandarolemodelfor highschoolswantingtohave animpactonourmost pressingchallenges.”
GálikaTeam,Mexico.
ThankyoutotheGálikateam, RicardoHerreraandAntonio Galván,forcontributing,ona probonobasis, toUWCCosta Rica'sStrategicPlanning process. Wearegratefulfor yourexpertiseandguidance.
Acknowledgements& Participants
UWCCostaRica’s Community
TotheUWCCostaRicacommunity,which hascontinuallydemonstratedcourage, resilience,creativity,andahugeheartto overcomeeverychallengeovertheyears.
SpecialDonors
Manythankstoallourspecialdonorsfor theirsignificantsupportofUWCCosta Ricathroughourfirst15yearsandin helpinguscrafttheimportantfutureof ourCollege.
Shelby&GaleDavis
Rose-Marie& EijkvanOtterloo
Facilitators
RicardoHerrera,AntonioGalvánLuna, GálikaMéxico.PriscillaBogantes(UWC CostaRicaProjectCoordinator).
Leaders
SusanMullins(BoardChair)andMauricio Viales(HeadofSchool).
4 Acknowledgements&Participants|2022-2027StrategicPlan
BoardMembers
EricMuñoz(BoardVice-President),Kevin FerreiravanLeer(BoardSecretary/UWCCosta RicaAlum),TomDickerson(Board-Finance/ UWCAtlanticCollegeAlum),LaurieFrank (Board-EducationandGovernance),Angel Pérez(Board).
ManagementTeam
AnnetteGrew(AdmissionsDirector),Guillermo Chan(AdministrationandFinanceDirector), JosePabloRojas-Brewer(Development Director/UWCUSAAlum),LoriMarek(Deputy Head), LuisAbarca(Co-curricularDirector), NatalieTaylor(ResidentialLifeDirector), VanessaCéspedes(HHRRDirector). Former directors:AbedeenRemtulla(InterimDeputy Head), NancySolís(FormerCo-curricular Director),LeilaMata(FormerResidentialLife Director).
Students&Alums
AnugyaKoirala(StudentCouncil),Frida Figueroa(LatacFamily),SofíaPacheco´18 (CostaricanAlum).
Educators
AndrésMontero(TheaterandFrenchTeacher), SofíaQuirós(SustainabilityCoordinator), CristinaGomar(Marketingand Communications),AnaSobrado(Residence Coordinator),LorenaSilvestri(Outreach& Innovation).
NationalCommittee
IngridMadrigal(Admissions/CostaRicaNC).
OurEducationalModel
TheUWCCostaRicaEducationalModelis basedontheUWCInternationalEducational Model.Fromnowon,emphasizing sustainabilityasacorecompetencyand intentionallyincorporating theexperiential learningapproachinalleducationalprograms oftheschool.
OurMission
Tocultivateinyoungpeoplethepassionand abilitytoservehumanityandourplanet— learningfromnatureandfromeachotherfora lifetime.
OurPrinciples
LearningfromNatureandfromEachOtherfor aLifetime.
OurValues
Empathy,Reciprocity,andAccountability.
ActionLines
Nature-BasedEducation
Actionsrelatedwithour Educational–pedagogical focus,curriculum,programs, projects,learninginnature, andnewpedagogiesfor thefuture
Strategy &Governance
Sustainability Framework
ForthefirsttimeinUWCCostaRica's history, theCollegehasdevelopeda SustainabilityFrameworkthatservesasa pillarfortheStrategicPlanProcess.Our focusonsustainabilityrespondstothe momentofgrowthinwhichtheschool findsitselftowardstheconstructionofa newcampus,whichwillprovide exceptionaleducationalopportunitiesfor youngpeoplefromallovertheworldto live,reflect,understand,andputinto practicesustainabilityatanindividualand collectiveleveltowardstheparadigmshift neededforasustainablefuture. Wehope tosuccessfullycarrythisthroughthe wholecommunity’sengagementandthe effortsdrivenbytheStrategicPlan leaders.
Actionsregardingstrategic vision,organizationalstructures andteamsneededtoimplement andgivecontinuity
Alliances& Community Engagement
Actionsreferringto partnershipsandworking withcommunitiesin relationshipsofreciprocity
Architecture, Infrastructure& Landscape
Actionsrelevanttophysical space,anddesignofour structures,buildingsandspacesfor learningandliving
WeareHowWeConsume Actionsrelatedtobuildingawarenessandimprovingour habitsofconsumptionandwaste
StrategicPlan Development Timeline
Nov2020-Jun2021
Researchandselectionofthe consultantswhowillworkon theStrategicPlan.
July-Dec2021
Planning,methodology design,andpreparations.
December2021
Betweenstudents,alumni, educators,boardmembers, andfriendsmakeaplanto accomplishtheprojects
Jan-Feb2022
FirstversionoftheStrategic Planisdelivered.Approvalof the5strategiclinesbythe BoardMembers.
Feb-April2022
Focusonthemilestones developmenttosetaclear roadmap,andtheadjustment ofobjectives,actions,and datesfortheimplementation.
March2022
TheStrategicPlangoespublic! Thecommunicationinternally andexternallyofficially begins.
August2022
Weareready! Theimplementationwill officiallystart.
TheProcess
Thestrategicplanningprocesswas initiatedbyacommitteecomprisedof boardmembers,managementteamand staffmembers,andGálikaconsultants, AntonioGalvánandRicardoHerrera,who directedtheroutetoaccomplishthe20222027StrategicPlan.Thecommittee definedthecriteriatoguidetheprocess, suchascontinuityandevolutionfromthe previousstrategicplan,community ownershipandengagement,audacityand relevance,accountability,clarity,and simplicity.
Theprocessstartedwithanintense introspectiveexercisewheremany communitymembersgathered informationaboutthecurrentstateofthe schoolinaspectssuchasmission fulfillment,uniqueness,growthand success,regionalimpact,alumni engagement,marketposition, governance,educationalmodel,human resources,amongothers.Thisinformation wasanalyzedandusedasinputfor informeddiscussionsthatresultedinthe presentdocument.
AfterthecreationofthefiveStrategicLines, themanagementteam,alongwithStrategic PlanleadersandBoardMembers,workedon definingobjectivesthatwillguideusfor5 yearsandinitiativestobedefinedand implementedonanannualbasis.Theplanwill beimplementedthroughthree-monthsprints thatwillendwithamonitoringandevaluation sessionwhereeveryStrategicLineChampion willbeaccountablefortheresults accomplishedandsubsequentlywillbein chargeofdefiningthenextquarter'saction plan.
Themonitoringandevaluationprocessofthe planwillbeheldinternallyandreported annuallytoUWCCostaRica’scommunity throughvariouscommunicationchannels.As isthecaseforsuccessfulstrategicprocesses, thisdocumentisnotcarvedinstone.The implementationofthestrategywillcontinue tobealivingprocess,adjustingtointernaland externalcircumstancestorespondto challengeswhilemaximizingopportunities.
Weareveryproudtosharewithallour communitytheplanthatwillkeepleadingus tobecomethebestversionof UWCCostaRica.
TheStrategicPlanningsessionsincluded thevoiceofcommunitymembers, includingstudents,educators,board members,andalumni,allowingeveryone toexpresstheirviewsandperspectiveson thefuture,makingthisacollaborativeand democraticexercisefordefiningthekey focusareasorStrategicLinesoftheschool forthenextfiveyears.Alongwiththe StrategicPlan,wegatheredinformation fromthecommunityintheMarket ResearchandSustainabilityFramework, whichnourishedtheStrategicPlan.
ThePlan
Inalignmentwiththemostpressingglobal challengesandthecommitmentto sustainabledevelopment,peace,and education,withspecialemphasisonLatin AmericaandtheCaribbean,UWCCostaRica's 2022-2027StrategicPlanplacessustainability, reciprocity,anditsprinciplesasthecore.
Sustainabilitydefinedinitsbroadestmost holisticsenseasamindsetandethical guidelineforbalanceandwellbeing.
Sustainabilityof theplanet,itsecosystems, andourliveswithinit.Thisviewunderstands environmental,social,andeconomic sustainabilityasconcentriccircles,where natureencompasseseverythingandallhuman actionsarebutoneelementwithinamuch larger,sharedcommunityoflife.Sustainability ishowwecarefor,adaptto,andlearnfromthe limitsandgiftsofnature.
Movingfurther,weembracetheconceptof reciprocity,asemphasizedbyJeffNorris (BiologyTeacheratUWCCostaRica):
“Theconceptofreciprocityisdeeplyrootedin indigenouswaysofknowing,basedon experience,observation,experimentation,but alsoinvokesasomewhatspiritualcomponent orkinship.Humansarepartofnature.”
Reciprocityisthereforeanessential componentinunderstandingourselvesaspart ofaninterconnectedanddiversewhole,where eachactionhasaneffectonsomethingelse.
UWCCostaRica, SustainabilityFramework, ExecutiveSummary.
EveryStrategicLine,objective,and initiativedefinedinthisStrategicPlan contributestobiggeractionlines containedintheSustainability Framework,suchasNature-based Education,StrategyandGovernance,We areHowweConsume,Architecture, InfrastructureandLandscape, PartnershipsandCommunity Engagement.
ThecommitmenttheCollegeassumes todaychallengesandencouragesour communityatalllevels.Oursuccess dependsoncollectiveandindividual actionscontributingtothecommongood. Inthecomingyears,ourexpandedvision fortheCollegewillincludemore teenagerswhofaceincreasinglydifficult realitiesintheworld,especiallyinthe globalsouth.Wewillexpandour partnershipswithmorepeopleandallied organizationswhoshareourvaluesand missiontotransformlivesthrough education.
ThesearethefoundationsonwhichUWC CostaRicawillcontinuetotangiblybuild ourvisionandmissiontoprovidea transformative“wholelife”educational experienceforyoungpeoplefromthe regionandaroundtheglobeandtobethe changemakersneededtomake sustainability,peace,andcourageous leadership.
2022-2027StrategicPlan
YearOne Initiatives
Y1StrategicLine, Objectives&Initiatives
O:Objective|I:Initiative
1|Transitionto aCultureof Sustainability
Champion:Sustainability Coordinator
Notonlydowewanttoattract thenextgenerationof committedstudentsand educatorstobepartofthe much-neededglobal sustainablesolutions,wealso wanttobeanexampleof sustainabilityinallaspects; fromoperationsand relationshipwiththe surroundingareaofthe campusandhostingcountry, tothefinancialmodeland balancedlifestyleofour community.Placingattention onthetransitionperiodtoget there,wewillXthebestway forwardtoachieveacultureof sustainability.
2|Growingour Educational Model
Champion:DeputyHead
UWCCostaRicawillofferan innovativeandholistic educationalexperiencebased ontheprincipleof sustainabilitythroughan intentionalengagementwith thecommunityinacaringand nurturingenvironment.
O1|Implementandembedthe SustainabilityFrameworkintothe operationsandinfrastructureofUWC CostaRicatocontributetoacultureof sustainability.
I1|Implementthechangemanagement modelregardingtheCultureof Sustainabilityinordertodefineclear outcomesfortheSustainability FrameworkImplementationProcess.
I2|Pilotandimplementsustainability actionsthroughexisting,relevant structuresandareas(Residential, Admissions,DevelopmentandGeneral Services(Kitchen)forthefirstsemester).
03|MakeUWCCostaRica’ssustainability culturevisible,transparentandclearly communicatedamongallareasofthe college.
O2|Ensurearesponsibleandintegrated strategytotransitionthecampusfrom SantaAnatoSanIsidro.
I3|Carryoutasocialimmersionprogram
O4|UWCCostaRica'seducationalmodel willbealignedwiththecollege's sustainabilityframeworkand experientialeducationapproachandthe Latin-AmericanandtheCaribbean context,throughaco-creationprocess.
I8|Ensuretheco-creationofan increasinglyexperientialmodelof collaborativelearning(bothinsidethe schoolandintheirlargercommunities) thatemphasizesreflection.
19|Completeyear1requirementsforthe CISReaccreditationandIBSelfEvaluation Process.
thatincludesculturalmappingand appropriatemethodologiesforresponsible transitionintoSanIsidroaswellasaclearexit strategyfromSantaAnatoensurepositiveand reciprocalrelationshipswithneighboring communities.
I4|Ensuretheappropriatedevelopmentofthe newcampusprojectregardingdesign,useof materialsandspace,duediligence,clean energiesandtechnologies,alignedwiththe educationalmodel.
I5|DesignandimplementaSanIsidro transitionprogramforeducatorsandtheir families.
O3|MakeUWCCostaRica’ssustainability culturevisible,transparentandclearly communicatedamongallareasofthe college.
I6|Promoteprojectsthatvisibilize sustainability-relatedactionswithinthe College,especiallystudent-ledprojectsrelated totraceability,responsibleconsumptionand wasteandtransparentprocessesand managementofresources.
O5|DevelopandimplementaHuman Resourcesstrategytoenablework-life balance.
I10|Developtheschool'scompensationand benefitspolicyanddefinetheimplementation strategyforthefollowingfouryears.
I11|Developandimplementanorganizational climatesurveyandactionplantocontributeto thebestworkingenvironmentandwork cultureintheCollege.
O6|Developandimplementaholistic strategytoensureeducators'physical andemotionalwell-being.
NoinitiativesforYearOne.
3|LifeBalance
Champion:HHRRDirector
Tofulfillourmission,weneedto provideourstudentsand educatorswithalifestylethat promoteswell-being.This includes,butisnotlimitedto, emotionalsupport,competitive compensation,work/personal integration,downandrecharge time,effectiveHHRRstrategies, anddevelopmentopportunities.
O7|Provideasustainableandrobust financialmodelthatensuresthefundingofa newcampusandarobustscholarship program.
I12|Securethefundingforthenew campus.
I13|Defineamarketing,communications, publicrelations,branding,recruitment, salesstrategyandstructure.
I14|OutreachBusinessModelisdefined andimplemented.Startpromotionand pre-sales.
4|Alignmentof theFinancial Model
Champion:Financeand AdminDirector
UWCCostaRicaneedsto developasolidfinancialmodel thatguaranteestherequired resourcestosupportimpactand scaleaswellasthenew infrastructure(campus).We needtofindawayto counterbalancethedependency onthecurrentadmissions modelwithadditionalincome sourceslikeasolidoutreach program,substantial fundraising,andeffective attractionstrategies.
O8|Developandimplementadecisionmakingmodelinallthegovernance structures,informedbytheSustainability Framework.
I15|Analyzethecurrentdecision-making processesinallthegovernancestructures (BoT,MT,Staff)tohaveabaselinediagnostic compared/informedtogovernancemodels proposedinthesustainabilityframeworkand definearecommendationplan.
O9|Establishandcommunicateafoundation forbusinessexecutionthatoutlinesthe operatingmodel,enterprisearchitecture, andengagementmodel,toincrease efficiencyandsystemsintegration,in alignmentwiththeSustainability Framework.
I16|Definethevisionofthearchitecture, theoperatingmodelandthereference businessarchitectureofUWCCostaRica.
I17|Defineaclearsetofindicatorsforthe Monitoring&Evaluationprocessofthe SustainabilityFramework Implementation.
5|Integrated andEfficient Systems
Champion:ITCoordinator
AtUWCCostaRicawehave structuredsystemsandefficient policiesanddecision-making protocolsthatallowustohave solidplanningandexecutionin alloperations.Weoperate proactivelyratherthan reactivelywithahighdegreeof autonomyandaccountability.
2022-2027StrategicPlan
YearTwo Initiatives
Y2StrategicLine, Objectives&Initiatives
O:Objective|I:Initiative
1|Cultivatinga holistic, experiential,and sustainabilitybased educational model
Co-Champions:Sustainability Coordinator&DeputyHead
UWCCostaRicawillofferan innovativeeducationalmodel alignedwithourmission, values,andprinciples.This impliesaholistic,experiential, andsustainability-based educationalmodelconnected totheLatinAmericanand Caribbeancontext.
2|Managinga Responsible Transitiontothe NewCampus
Champion:Transition Manager
Asweanticipatethe inaugurationofournewcampus andprepareforthetransitionto ournewrealityinSanIsidro,our commitmentliesincreatinga student-centeredenvironment alignedwithournewmission. Weprioritizeinformedand collaborativedecisionsthat achieveabalancebetweena cultureofsustainabilityand fiscalresponsibility,ensuringa conscientiousapproachto resourceutilization.
O1|Createaneducationalmodelaligned withourmission,values,andprinciples.
I1|Ensuretheco-creationofaholistic, experiential,andsustainability-based EducationalModelalignedtoournew mission.
I2|CompletetheCISandIBself-studies, meetsubmissiondeadlines,andhostthe synchronousvisit.
03|Integratewellnessandsafety componentsintotheshared understandingandalignmentofthe EducationalModel,emphasizingholistic development,proactiverisk management,andasupportive environment.Ensurecompliancewith childsafeguardingstandardsand establishprotocolsforaddressingstudent well-beingandsafetyconcerns.
O2|Ensureanewcampuswitha responsibleandintegratedtransition fromSantaAnatoSanIsidro.
I5|Implementrelevantcollaborations withcommunitymembersasdefinedby socialimmersionprogramwithSanIsidro community.
I6|Ensuretheappropriatedevelopment ofthenewcampusprojectregarding design,useofmaterialsandspace,due diligence,cleanenergiesand technologies,alignedwiththe educationalmodel.
I7|Defineandimplementatransition strategythatensuresaninformed, empatheticandsmoothtransition process.
YearTwo
O4|PromoteprojectsthatmakesustainabilityrelatedactionsmorevisiblewithintheCollege, especiallystudent-ledprojectsrelatedto traceability,responsibleconsumptionand waste,andtransparentprocessesand managementofresources.
I8|DesignandimplementaSanIsidro transitionprogramforstaffandtheirfamilies.
O3|DevelopandimplementaHuman Resourcesstrategytoenablework-life balance.
I9|Definethecompensationstrategyforthe followingfouryears.
I10|Implementanorganizationalclimate surveyandactionplantocontributetothe bestworkingenvironmentandworkculturein theCollege.
O4|Provideasustainableandrobust financialmodelthatensuresthefundingofa newcampusandarobustscholarship program.
I11|Systematizeauniqueperformance evaluationprocessandgeneratespaces forfeedbackandprofessional development.
3|LifeBalance
Champion:HHRRDirector
Tofulfillourmission,weneedto providethestaffwithalifestyle thatpromoteswell-being.This includes,butisnotlimitedto, emotionalsupport,competitive compensation,work/personal integration,downandrecharge time,effectiveHHRRstrategies, anddevelopmentopportunities.
I12|Continuesecuringthefundingforthe newcampus.
I13|DefinewhichEndowmentFund Modeltofollow,tosecurefuture scholarshipsfunding.
I14|Defineamarketingand communicationsstrategyforrecruitment, outreach,andpublicrelations.
I15|Theredefinedproductcatalogis functionalandinthetestingperiod.
4|Alignmentof theFinancial Model
Champion:Development Director
UWCCostaRicaneedsto developasolidfinancialmodel thatguaranteestherequired resourcestosupportimpactand scaleaswellasthenew Campus.Weneedtofindaway tocounterbalancethe dependencyonthecurrent admissionsmodelwith additionalincomesourceslikea solidoutreachprogram, substantialfundraising,and effectiveattractionstrategies.
O5|Developandimplementadecisionmakingmodelinallthegovernance structures,informedbythesustainability framework.
I16|Conductacomprehensiveassessmentto evaluatethealignmentofexistinggovernance structuresanddecision-makingprocesses withsustainabilityobjectives,whileidentifying gapsandareasforimprovementinintegrating sustainabilityintodecision-making.
I17|Conductacomprehensiveassessmentof theorganization'scurrentoperatingmodel, enterprisearchitecture,andengagement modeltoevaluatetheefficiency,integration levels,andsustainabilityintegrationgaps,
therebyidentifyingareasforimprovement withintheexistingfoundation.
O6|Establishacomprehensive operationalmodeltoensureincreased efficiency,andsystemsintegration,and tofosteracultureofsustainability throughouttheorganization'sprocesses andstructures.
I18|Implementandsystematize sustainabilityactionsthroughexisting operationalstructuresandareas.
5|Integrated andEfficient Systems
Champion:Finance& OperationsDirector
AtUWCCostaRica,wewillbe structuringsystems,refining policies,andestablishing decision-makingprotocolsto enablesolidplanningand executionacrossalloperations. Wewilloperateprioritizingthe cultureofsustainabilityand fosteringacultureofhigh autonomyandaccountability.
2022-2027StrategicPlan
YearThree Initiatives
Y3StrategicLine, Objectives&Initiatives
O:Objective|I:Initiative
1|Cultivatinga holistic, experiential,and sustainabilitybased educational model
Champion:Sustainability Coordinator.Mentor:Laurie FrankandDarleneFisher.
UWCCostaRicawillofferan innovativeeducationalmodel alignedwithourmission, valuesandprinciples.This impliesaholistic,experiential andsustainability-based educationalmodeland connectedtotheLatin AmericanandCaribbean context.
2|Managinga Responsible Transitiontothe NewCampus
Champion:TransitionCoordinator.
Asweanticipatethe inaugurationofournewcampus andprepareforthetransitionto ournewrealityinSanIsidro,our commitmentliesincreatinga student-centeredenvironment alignedwithournewmission. Weprioritizeinformedand collaborativedecisionsthat achieveabalancebetweena cultureofsustainabilityand fiscalresponsibility,ensuringa conscientiousapproachto resourceutilization.
O1|Createaneducationalmodelaligned withourmission,values,andprinciples.
I1|FollowingGSNNDeliverable (InstructionalModeland5-year implementationplan),developan ExperientialEducationmodelutilizing cross-curricularandcross-areaplanning.
I2|IntegrateCIS/IBReport recommendationsinStrategicandAnnual Plansandbeginimplementation.
03|Fosterhealthy,safeandmeaningful adult-studentrelationshipsthroughthe developmentofanActionPlanfor Safeguarding,informedbySafeguarding ConsultantReportanddefiningadult roleswithincampuslifespaces.
O2|Ensureanewcampuswitha responsibleandintegratedtransition fromSantaAnatoSanIsidro.
O4|Promotestudentagencyand accountabilitythroughplanning, development,execution,assessmentand follow-upofstudent-ledactivitiesthroughCAS experiences,AoCandbespokeprojectsthat respondtospecificneedsinalignmentwith theeducationalmodel.
I5|GenerateSanIsidrocommunity stakeholdermaptostructureoutcommunity engagementplanwithSanIsidro organizationsandagentsandalignwith educationalmodelannualplans.
I6|Advancethedevelopmentofthenew campusproject,ensuringthatdesignand constructionalignwithourmission,visionand valueswhilealsofosteringthedevelopmentof thenewfacilitiesandservicescateringto studentandstaffneedsandpromotingoncampuslearningexperiences,aswellasa greatplacetowork.
I7|Defineandimplementatransitionstrategy thatensuresaninformed,empatheticand smoothtransitionprocess.
I8|DesignandimplementthetransitionHR planfromSantaAnatoSanIsidro
O3|DevelopandimplementaHuman Resourcesstrategytoenablework-life balance.
I9|ImplementStage2oftheCompensation andBenefitsStrategy
I10|Createanactionplantoaddress criticalareasofimprovementfromthe resultsoftheclimatesurvey,cultivating anorganizationalcultureinlinewithour mission.
I11|LaunchtheInitialPerformance EvaluationCycletoestablishthe foundationforarobustprocessand initiatestructuredfeedbackmechanisms alignedwithannualplans.
3|LifeBalance
Champion:HRDirector. Mentor:ErickMuñoz.
Tofulfillourmission,weneedto providethestaffwithalifestyle thatpromoteswell-being.This includes,butisnotlimitedto, emotionalsupport,competitive compensation,work/personal integration,downandrecharge time,effectiveHHRRstrategies, anddevelopmentopportunities.
O4|Provideasustainableandrobust financialmodelthatensuresthefundingofa newcampusandarobustscholarship program.
I12|Continuesecuringthedonationcash flow.
I13|Definetheendowmentcashflows anddonationsystemsfortheScholarship EndowmentFund.
I14|Executingthemarketingand communicationsstrategyforrecruitment, sales,andpublicrelations.
I15|O&Icontributes$307ktothe College'sincomethroughitsprograms andofferings.
4|Alignmentof theFinancial Model
Champion:Development Director.Mentor:MichaelStern.
UWCCostaRicaneedsto developasolidfinancialmodel thatguaranteestherequired resourcestosupportimpactand scaleaswellasthenew Campus.Weneedtofindaway tocounterbalancethe dependencyonthecurrent admissionsmodelwith additionalincomesourceslikea solidoutreachprogram, substantialfundraising,and effectiveattractionstrategies.
O5|Developandimplementanintegrated sustainability-focuseddecision-makingand operationalmodelacrossallgovernance structuresandorganizationalprocessesto enhanceefficiency,fostersustainability,and promoteholisticsystemsintegration.
I16|Conductacomprehensiveassessmentto evaluatethealignmentofexistinggovernance structures,decision-makingprocesses, operatingmodel,enterprisearchitecture,and engagementmodelwithsustainability objectives.
I17|Identify,unifyandoptimizekeyprocesses toimproveefficiencyand,coordinationinthe criticalareasoftheorganization.
I18|Advanceanddeepenenvironmental managementmonitoringthroughnational certifications(BanderaAzul,Carbono Neutralidad)whiledraftingan EnvironmentalManagementPlanin alignmentwitheducationalmodelforSan Isidrocampus.
5|Integrated andEfficient Systems
Champion:Finance& OperationsDirector.Mentor: AntonioGalván.
AtUWCCostaRica,wewillbe structuringsystems,refining policies,andestablishing decision-makingprotocolsto enablesolidplanningand executionacrossalloperations. Wewilloperateprioritizingthe cultureofsustainabilityand fosteringacultureofhigh autonomyandaccountability.