Alignment with Pepperdine University 2030 Strategic Plan
Appendix D indicates the alignment of each objective and initiave in the Seaver College 2030 Strategic Plan with similar content in the Pepperdine University 2030 Strategic Plan. The various components of the University plan are detailed in the following tables.
Animating Convictions
| Abbreviation | Number | Title |
|---|---|---|
| AC1 | 1 | All Things Hold Together in Christ |
| AC2 | 2 | Unyielding Commitment to the Relentless Pursuit of Both Academic Excellence and Christian Faith and Values |
| AC3 | 3 | Lead with Courage, Integrity, and Humility |
| AC4 | 4 | Strengthen Our Shared Sense of Belonging and Celebrate God's Diversity |
| AC5 | 5 | Embody the Distinctive Spirit of Pepperdine |
Empowering Commitments
| Abbreviation | Number | Title |
|---|---|---|
| EP1 | 1 | Expanded Resources and Partnerships |
| EP2 | 2 | Sharing the Pepperdine Story to Strengthen Our Reputation and Brand |
| EP3 | 3 | Advancing Strategic Innovation and Mission-Enhancing Technology |
Strategic Objectives
| Abbreviation | Number | Title |
|---|---|---|
| SO1 | 1 | Foster and Promote a Culture of Academic Excellence and an Enhanced Commitment to Integrative Learning and Scholarship |
| SO2 | 2 | Cultivate a Vibrant Community Grounded in the Christian Mission and Guided by Incarnational Faith |
| SO3 | 3 |
Deliver a Transformative Educational Experience that Holistically Prepares Students to Be Global Servant Leaders |
| SO4 | 4 | Strengthen and Deepen a Community of Belonging |
| SO5 | 5 | Elevate the University's Presence and Impact in Malibu, in Los Angeles, and around the Globe |
| SO6 | 6 | Innovatively Reimagine the University’s Model for Academic and Operational Excellence |
Each strategic priority contains two to four goals and each goal details two to five objectives. For the sake of brevity, the goals and objectives for each strategic priority are not listed in this appendix. In the following tables, alignment with specific a specific strategic priority, goal, and objective is indicated using the following nomenclature scheme.
SO#G?*, where # and ? indicates the number of the specific strategic priority and
goal, and * is the letter used to identify the objective. This nomenclature scheme
aligns with the syntax of the University Strategic Plan and the reader is encouraged to review that plan for detailed information on each
goal and objective.
Thriving Community
| Objective | University Plan(Animating Convictions & Empowering Commitments) | Initiative | University Plan (Strategic Priorities) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inclusion and Racial Equity Strategy | AC1; AC3; AC4 | Diversity in curriculum | SO4:G1c |
| Student cultural competence | SO4:G1c; SO4:G1d | ||
| Foster diverse student body | SO4:G1b | ||
| Improve retention and support for students of color and international students | SO4:G1c | ||
| Improve faculty, staff, and administrator diversity | SO1:G1a; SO2:G1a; SO4:G1b | ||
| Advance cultural and cross-cultural intelligence | SO4:G1c | ||
| Examine practices for bias | SO4:G1c | ||
| Improve campus climate | SO4:G1d; SO4:G3a | ||
| Develop mentoring programs for faculty and staff of color | SO1:G1a | ||
| Intellectual hospitality programming | SO4:G3a | ||
| Aspirational Spaces | AC4 | Revitalize curricular spaces | |
| Develop new "third space" | SO3:G2a; SO3:G2c | ||
| Culture of Innovation | AC5; EC1; EC3 | Enhance practices based on learning during recent disruptions | SO1:G4a |
| Augment staff development, new programming | SO2:G1a; SO2:G1b | ||
| Initiate programs to encourage and reward innovation | SO6:G2a | ||
| Partner with University to support faculty and staff childcare | SO1:G1e | ||
| Development | AC1 | Programming to enhance physical, mental, and spiritual well-being | SO3:G2a; SO3:G2b |
| Alumni | AC5; EC2 | Alumni programming | SO4:G2a; SO4:G2c; SO4:G2d |
Global Engagement
| Objective | University Plan(Animating Convictions & Empowering Commitments) | Initiative | University Plan (Strategic Priorities) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Engagement | AC3; AC5 | Use Los Angeles to enrich curricula and experiential learning | SO5:G1a: SO5:G1b |
| Establish a study-away program in Downtown Los Angeles | SO5:G1b | ||
| Synergistic Partnerships | AC3; AC5; EC1 | Collaborative relationships with international universities | |
| Develop certificate and similar educational programs | SO1:G3b; SO4:G2d; SO6:G3e | ||
| Expanded Service | AC2; AC3 | Expand service learning and social entrepreneurship | SO2:G2a; SO2:G3a; SO2:G3b |
| Support for faculty and student research and creative activity | SO1:G1a; SO1:G1c; SO1:G2c; SO1:G2d; SO1:G4a; SO1:G4b; SO3:G2b |
Inspired Graduates
| Objective | University Plan(Animating Convictions & Empowering Commitments) | Initiative | University Plan (Strategic Priorities) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curricula Prepares Students for the 21st Century | AC1; AC 2; AC3; AC4; AC5; EC3 | Review and revise General Education (GE) program | SO2:G2c; SO2:G4c; SO3:G3a; SO3:G4b; SO4:G1c |
| Develop process for regular ad recurring GE review | |||
| Academic majors programs continually assessed and revised | SO1:G3b; SO2:G2c; SO3:G3a; SO3:G4b; SO4:G1c | ||
| Intercultural learning in Malibu and IP | SO3:G3b; SO4:G1c; SO4:G1d; SO5:G2a; SO5:G2b | ||
| Increase cultural immersion in international programs | SO3:G3a | ||
| Vocational and career programming included in curriculum | SO3:G3a; SO4:G2c | ||
| Exploration of technology-focused pedagogy | SO1:G4a; SO1:G4b | ||
| Co-curricular programming review and development | SO3:G3a; SO4:G1c | ||
| Holistic Development of Students | AC1; AC3 | Expand student access to faculty and staff | SO1:G1c; SO3:G3b |
| Review of convocation | SO2:G2a; SO2:G2b; SO2:G2c; SO3:G2c | ||
| RISE/resilience programming in partnership with Student Affairs | SO3:G2b | ||
| Improvement of graduation, retention, and settled rates | SO3:G1b | ||
| Expanded Navigate360 utilization for student success | |||
| Signature experience for graduating seniors | |||
| Faculty Enhancement | AC3; EC1 | Examine faculty responsibilities and workload | SO1:G1c |
| Maintain and advance commitment to academic excellence | SO1:G1-4 | ||
| Increased support and assistance for scholarship | SO1:G1a; SO1:G1b; SO1:G1c; SO3:G3b | ||
| Enhance faculty development | SO1:G2c | ||
| Affordable and Accessible Seaver Experience | EC1 | Expanded scholarships and financial assistance | SO4:G2b; SO6:G1a; SO6:G3a |
| Develop new revenue sources | SO4:G2b; SO6:G3a | ||
| Sunset programs where appropriate | SO4:G2d; SO6:G3e | ||
| Programs to limit family and student indebtedness | SO6:G2a; SO6:G2c | ||
| International program scholarships | SO6:G1a |