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Strategic Plan

DEVELOP STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS

Although, historically, many colleges and universities, especially small, private institutions, have chosen to go it alone when facing periods of challenge, modern times demand a shift in strategy. While the volatility of the higher education environment has rendered many institutions vulnerable, Mount Union is committed to transcending the barriers as we pave the way for student success. A partnership evolution may be the catalyst for not only surviving but thriving in the higher education arena. 

A student working with a patient in a PA classroom

STRATEGIC ACTION #1

Partner with employers to explore programmatic development based on their training, continuing education, and degree-required needs.


Action Owner

William Cunion

  

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2024-2025 GOALS AND UPDATES


Goal #1
Continue to explore certifications and other non-credit credentials.

Goal Owner
William Cunion

Fall 2024 Update
Outreach with provosts and deans at other OAC schools is being conducted to benchmark these efforts.

Students leaving a local eatery with frozen yogurt

STRATEGIC ACTION #2

Enhance community and corporate partnerships, explore co-branding opportunities, and leverage our alumni network to allow for more community-engaged research and experiential learning for students.


Action Owners

Logan Aguiniga and Patrick Heddleston
   

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2024-2025 GOALS AND UPDATES


Goal #1
Build relationships with businesses in the Alliance and surrounding community to foster financial and networking support. 

Goal Owner
Logan Aguiniga and Patrick Heddleston

Fall 2024 Update
An update will be available in the spring/summer of 2025.

A local band performing in the Alliance community

STRATEGIC ACTION #3

Partner with regional officials and community leaders to foster continued collaboration and enhance Alliance and its offerings.


Action Owner

Gregory King
      

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2024-2025 GOALS AND UPDATES


Goal #1
Continue conversations with city and business leaders and MKSK consulting to develop a plan for improvements in Alliance.

Goal Owner
Gregory King and Patrick Heddleston

Fall 2024 Update
An initial plan has been created by MKSK that involved a discussion between Aultman Alliance Hospital (AAH) and the University of Mount Union.

A student working in a criminal justice lab

STRATEGIC ACTION #4

Collaborate with other institutions to offer academic pathways to enhance affordability and reduce the time it takes to earn a degree.


Action Owners

Bryan Boatright and William Cunion
   

Learn More About Pathways and Articulations

2024-2025 GOALS AND UPDATES


Goal #1
Continue to explore course-sharing options with other four-year institutions.

Goal Owner
William Cunion

Fall 2024 Update
OAC schools continue to express interest in such collaborations, but nothing to date has gotten off the ground. The University is in discussions about using the Acadeum platform for a closed consortium and measuring the potential impact.