Annual Report 2010-2011 - Father Ryan High School

strategic plan
for 2015
For 85 years, Father Ryan has been an exceptional
model for Catholic education, with a reputation
that continues to resonate throughout Nashville
and beyond. In fact, many Father Ryan graduates
are distinguishing themselves in venues across the
nation and in many parts of the world, using their
Father Ryan education and experience to bring
about remarkable changes in people’s lives.
As we look toward 2015, the 90th Anniversary of
our founding, the time is right for us to broaden
our thinking about how Father Ryan continues to
excel in the realm of Catholic education. What sets
us apart from other diocesan Catholic schools?
How can we enhance the educational experience?
After a thorough strategic planning process—one
that has involved parents, faculty, staff, alumni,
students and clergy—we now have a five-year plan
for orderly growth that addresses those questions.
The goal of that growth is bold—to create a new
standard in Catholic education. Its meaning,
however, is simple and true to our history: through
our programs and activities, Father Ryan will be
seen by the nation’s diocesan Catholic schools as a
model to be emulated.
This strategic plan is the next step on Father
Ryan’s continual pathway to excellence. With
our core values as our compass, we must embark
together to strengthen our mission and reaffirm
our commitment to provide our students with an
experience that is truly a sterling example of the
best Catholic education in the country.
The Vision:
Our Strategic Goal
Following the evolution of the core values and core
purpose, the strategic planners developed a vision
and our strategic goal which is to be realized by
2015. It is intended to be transformational while
remaining true to the core mission and identity of
Father Ryan High School.
By 2015, Father Ryan High School will be
nationally recognized as the measure of excellence
for secondary Catholic education. This concrete
vision comes with several strategic issues that
represent both obstacles to overcome and
opportunities to seize over the course of the
strategic plan’s implementation. As Father Ryan
works to realize its goal of being the national
measure of excellence for secondary Catholic
education, we must address:
+ Student diversity and inclusivity
+ Preparing students for 21st century global
realities
+ Faculty/student innovation and distinction in the
arts, athletics and academics
+ Spiritual education and formation
+ Catholic community life
+ Attracting and retaining the best faculty and staff
with salaries and benefits in line with Catholic
social teaching
+ Creating a culture of philanthropy
To view the complete strategic plan, go to
www.fatherryan.org.
Annual REPORT 2010 | 2011