HONOR DUTY RESPECT - The Citadel

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the path to principled leadership and academic excellenceBy Mark DanesThe Citadel continues to pursue strategies that will expand public appreciation forthe unique mission of the college as we usher in 170 years of achieving excellence in theeducation and development of principled leaders.This year, as we close the first, three-year phase of our strategic planning process, the Blueprint, weinitiate the actions declared in the next strategic plan, the LEAD Plan 2018.Why “LEAD?” It’s what we do: Leadership Excellence and Academic Distinction.The theme of this plan also aligns with our upcoming campuscommunications campaigns and the activities of The CitadelFoundation—all of which spring from the mission of principledleadership development. Our collective strategic planningprocedures are carefully designed to ensure the success of theinstitution and that of our graduates.During the fall of 2011, a team of faculty, staff and campusleadership began the important process of defining, shaping andpositioning the future successes of the college. The campus askedand studied the question: How do we want to be perceived in fiveto 10 years?To answer this question, the college engaged the campuscommunity in a discussion of the institution’s strategic goalsand vision, culminating in the LEAD Plan 2018, The Citadel’sstrategic plan.“This planning document communicates The Citadel’s prioritiesand lays the foundation for a successful fundraising effort that58
The LEAD Plan 2018 is structured along the sameeight strategic initiatives as the Blueprint, but the specificaction items and performance metrics that track ourprogress have been advanced. Readers can view the planin its entirety at citadel.edu/theleadplan2018.will propel the institution to new heights of academic andleadership prominence,” said President Lt. Gen. John W. Rosa.“Building on the Blueprint and in step with our mission and corevalues, the LEAD Plan 2018 includes the top priorities for TheCitadel. We are confident that these strategic initiatives capturethe highest aspirations of our campus community and provide asolid foundation for setting goals, establishing benchmarks andexpressing a clear vision and roadmap for our future.”We are extremely proud of The Citadel in 2012, particularlyas we embrace new challenges and considerations of nationalleadership building to the November election. Our mission isas relevant today as it has ever been, and the country’s call forprincipled leadership grows ever stronger—the proof is in thenumbers. The college matriculated 779 freshmen on Aug. 11,the largest class in more than 50 years and the sixth straightThe LEAD Plan 2018 is structured along the same eight strategicinitiatives as the Blueprint, but the specific action itemsand performance metrics that track our progress have beenadvanced. Readers can view the plan in its entirety at citadel.edu/theleadplan2018. The LEAD Plan 2018 also includes anend-state: Strengthen The Citadel into a nationally recognizedcollege for the education and development of principled leaders.As we take stock of the last few years, The Citadel’s strategicplanning empowered the college to face historic economichardships and grow while other institutions of higher educationwere forced to cut programs. The Citadel has clearly navigated thenew landscape and realized innovations. Innovation in curriculaand program growth. Innovation in service to our students andfamilies. Innovation in facilities. Innovation in developing newregional partners in industry and the Lowcountry community.In true Citadel fashion, the college faces each challenge andemerges stronger.“During the next six years, we will implement the objectivesand actions of the LEAD Plan 2018 to achieve our institutionalobjective to be more competitive on the national stage. Andto demonstrate full accountability for all of our constituents,this plan is grounded by specific key performance indicatorsthat serve as our tangible performance targets,” said Brig. Gen.Sam Hines, provost and dean of the college. “Pursuing this vitaleffort will permit us to deliver distinct value that advances TheCitadel as the foremost institution in the South for educatingand developing principled leaders.”year that The Citadel has matriculated more than 700 incomingfreshmen. Our graduate college also remains strong, providingvital workforce support to South Carolina’s diversifiedindustries with expanding programs in education, businessadministration, science, engineering, project management andhomeland security.We invite you to visit the college in person or online and sharein our pride. If you have ideas about our strategic direction, wewould be honored to discuss them with you.Here’s to the next 170 years….59
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