Strategic Plan for School of Public, Nonprofit & Health Administration
Strategic Plan for School of Public, Nonprofit & Health Administration
Mission
The School of Public, Nonprofit and Health Administration educates
students for lives of active citizenship as contributing members of
their local, regional, national, and global communities, and
professional careers in government, nonprofit and health care organizations.
Vision
SPNHA aspires to be a pre-eminent source for community and public
service education by providing an innovative, professional curriculum
with dedicated and inspired teaching, scholarship, and service to the
community. SPNHA is committed to developing in our students the
capacities for ethical judgment, critical thinking, and the skills and
leadership necessary to fulfill multiple roles as effective managers and
public servants.
Value Statement
We value: Liberal education Academic excellence in learning,
teaching and research A culture of collegiality and collaboration
Diversity, civic discourse, and democratic communities Community
Engagement International perspectives and experiences Management
skills Ethical commitment Study of public, nonprofit and private
sector collaboration. Diversity of ideas Innovation Informed
decision making Social justice
Strategic Priorities, outcomes, and key objectives
Strategic Priority Area 1: Actively engage learners at all levels.
Outcome A: Grand Valley's learning environment is personal, challenging, and transformational, supporting excellent academic programs and co-curricular opportunities.
Outcome B: Grand Valley is diverse and inclusive.
Outcome C: Grand Valley has mutually beneficial relationships, partnerships, collaborations, and connections with local, state, national, and world communities.
Outcome D: Grand Valley supports innovative teaching, learning, integrative scholarly and creative activity, and the use of new technologies.
Strategic Priority Area 2: Further develop exceptional personnel.
Outcome A: Grand Valley's learning environment is personal, challenging, and transformational, supporting excellent academic programs and co-curricular opportunities.
Outcome B: Grand Valley is diverse and inclusive.
Outcome C: Grand Valley has mutually beneficial relationships, partnerships, collaborations, and connections with local, state, national, and world communities.
Strategic Priority Area 3: Ensure the alignment of institutional structures and functions.
Outcome B: Grand Valley is diverse and inclusive.
Strategic Priority Area 4: Enhance the institution's image and reputation.
Outcome A: Grand Valley's learning environment is personal, challenging, and transformational, supporting excellent academic programs and co-curricular opportunities.
Outcome E: Grand Valley strategically allocates its fiscal, human, and other institutional resources.