THE WINTHROP PLAN

MAHONY UNVEILS NEW STRATEGIC GOALS AND

Winthrop University President Dan Mahony laid out how the university will become a student-centered national model in his first State of the University address on Thursday, Sept. 22, in Byrnes Auditorium.

Mahony called for a team effort that builds on Winthrop’s past successes, including its strong reputation, focus on students, and its willingness to adapt to the changing realities of public higher education. “The Winthrop Plan: A Strategy to Become a National Model for a Student-Centered University Experience” will guide the university through 2025. The plan includes initiatives to drive enrollment, retention, student success, diversity and fundraising.

The strategic planning process began in fall 2015. Mahony met with members of each department and office to gather feedback that would start to shape the planning process. The plan development was led by a strategic planning committee comprising faculty, staff and students, with the support of seven work- ing groups which focused on key areas of priority. Their work provided the basis for the new strategic plan that Mahony debuted.

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