Strategic Plan
Framing our Future
Wooster’s three-year strategic plan charts significant actions that will fuel our progress well beyond 2027.
Our Strategic Direction
Building on Wooster’s momentum

While The College of Wooster is always evolving, there are moments in our history when our momentum is especially concentrated on specific challenges of the time. This is one of those moments. Wooster’s three-year strategic plan, Framing our Future, charts significant actions that will fuel our progress well beyond 2027.

Developed with contributions from many across our community, Framing our Future harnesses Wooster’s collective creativity and innovation to bring our extraordinary education to those who will thrive here, drawing students through academic innovations, experiential learning for all, and vibrant residential campus neighborhoods.

The College of Wooster campus
The College of Wooster
A community built for what comes next.
The Framework
Three pillars. One shared future.
Framing our Future is organized around three pillars that guide the College’s priorities through 2027.
I
Pillar I
Achieve Financial Vitality for Extraordinary Student Experience
Strategic Priorities
Enroll growing cohorts of students who will thrive and succeed
Launch programs and initiatives to enhance curricular competitiveness
Enhance student success
Bolster revenue streams from external events and sponsorships
Inspire philanthropic success
Implement and embed key practices for long-term financial discipline
Strategic Plan Working Groups +
Build First-Year Enrollment
Kent Kille · Cathy Finks · Jason McGrath · Mark Graham · Eric Seideman
Increase College Entry through Pathways
Krista Martin · Michelle Johnson · Jen Bowen · Matt Krain · James West · April Gamble · Jason McGrath · Cathy Finks · Aaron Swick
Spring Start Program
Cathy Finks · Amy Behrman · Clare Sigrist · Krista Martin
Professional Skills Summer Institute
Peter Abramo · Lin Hillis · Steve Crawford · Nyathi Musabeyezu
Expand Summer Growth and Enrollment
Jen Bowen · Alicia Brazeau · Madonna Hettinger · Jeff Gershman · Laura Neill
Online Pre-College Program
Cathy Finks · Jason McGrath · Sarah Ozar · Emily Armour · Kate Gullata · Amber Larson · Dana Kennedy
Enhance Success and Revenue Through Retention
Jen Bowen · Cathy Finks · Sarah Ozar · Kayla Campbell · Mark Graham · Amber Larson · Lynn Holleran · Sarah Ackerman · Michael Miyawaki
Events and Sponsorships
Darlene Hauenstein · Alexa Konstantinos · Mike Mathis · Marjorie Shamp · Jeff Gershman · Tracy Holtz · Anna Duke · Lynn Holleran
Inspire Philanthropic Success
Rachel Chisnell · Kara Morrow · Lynn Holleran · Megan Conklin · Carolyn Ciriegio · Matt Mariola
II
Pillar II
Re-ignite our Mission and Vision
Strategic Priorities
Clarify and champion our fundamental identity and brand
Elevate and amplify our distinctive education
Increase our impact as an intentional training ground for local/global problem solving
Strategic Plan Working Groups +
Transform Brand Identity
Caity Stanowick · Leah Anderson · Anna Duke · Erin Perna · Alexa Konstantinos · Rich Danch · Steve Crawford · Anne Ober · Melanie Long
Maximize Experiential Learning
Ashley Kistler · Sarah Sobeck · Meagen Pollock · Ryan Ozar · Madison Aberegg · Joan Furey
Maximize Impact of I.S.
Kara Morrow · Mark Graham · Erzo Regan · Heather Guarnera · Bridget Milligan · Peter Pozefsky · Meagen Pollock · Zach Sharrow
Network of Global Partners
Sarah Sobeck · Ibra Sene · Marion Duval · Steve Crawford · Charlie Polinko · Sujith Sajan · Scott Parillo
Foster Student Capacity for Intercultural Dialogue
Sarah Sobeck · Lin Hillis · Jake Marion · Kayla Campbell · Christie Harris
III
Pillar III
Build our Community for the Future
Strategic Priorities
Strengthen the student community
Become an Employer of Choice
Enhance College-Community collaborations in the Greater Wooster region
Strategic Plan Working Groups +
Launch Infrastructure Renewal
Angila Tracey · Rebecca Burgstahler · Beau Mastrine
Wooster Village Concept
Angila Tracey · Rebecca Burgstahler · Beau Mastrine
Enhance Residential Life Space
Rachel David · Erica Adams · Josie Mcaninch · Carly Jones · Julia Zimmer · Sharon Rice · Angila Tracey · Joe Kirk
Leverage Athletics for Community Building
Annie Murphy · Christine Dunson · Brendan Bittner · Katie Shideler · Brian Clymer · Kevin Smith · Libby Ladrach · Lynn Holleran
Cultivate an Inclusive Work Environment
Jake Marion · Kayla Campbell · Hannah Reikowsky · Christine Harris · Lin Hillis · Joe Kirk
Embed Innovative Workplace Practices
Jennifer Williams · David Putman · Vince DiScipio · Lin Hillis · Pam Stanley
Create Culture of Leadership and Professional Development
Christine Harris · Sarah Lindeman · Lin Hillis · Libby Ladrach · Sarah Sobeck
Enhance College Collaboration in the Wooster Region
Angila Tracey · Lynn Holleran · Jill Munro · Laura Neill · Matt Dilyard · Dana Kennedy · Sarah Dunlap
2027
Looking Ahead
The work continues.
We look forward to reporting our progress as we accomplish the goals outlined in each pillar.