A Jesuit University of Distinction for a Time of Change
Reigniting Our Strategic Directions 2022-2027
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The Future of Seattle University
President Peñalver introduces Reigniting Our Strategic Directions.
Our Mission and Vision
Guided by and in support of our mission, Reigniting Our Strategic Directions articulates the important work Seattle University must do over the next five years to further our mission and to advance the long-term vision for the university:
Mission
Seattle University is dedicated to educating the whole person, to professional formation and to empowering leaders for a just and humane world.
Vision
To be one of the most innovative and progressive Jesuit and Catholic universities in the world, educating with excellence at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels.
Each goal in Reigniting Our Strategic Directions has been carefully enhanced in collaboration with our Seattle University community to foster mission-aligned growth and bring focus to expanding our commitment to students, faculty, staff and alumni. As we examine the university and move forward, the foundation and goals will serve as our guide on the path that allows us not only to imagine but to shape a Seattle University that is recognized for its excellence, purpose and impact.
Remaining Anchored in our Jesuit and Catholic Character
Seattle University’s Jesuit and Catholic character is the very foundation of its mission and identity. From our commitment to educating the whole person to our dedication to inclusive excellence, it suffuses everything we do. Seattle University will discern how to continue to live out its Jesuit heritage in light of the transition to lay leadership for the first time in its 130-year history. We will explore organizational and programmatic changes to honor, sustain and enhance Seattle University’s Jesuit identity, ensuring it is represented at the highest level of the university’s leadership. Additionally, we will commit to institutional participation in Pope Francis’ Seven-Year Journey Toward Integral Ecology, through the Laudato Si’ Action Platform and in community with other Catholic universities.
Next Steps
Reigniting Our Strategic Directions
Moving forward, we will continue implementing the goals of our strategic plan with a renewed purpose that aligns with our mission and vision, empowering working groups to implement key initiatives while providing regular progress reports to the community. Seattle University students, faculty and staff may explore the working groups and initiatives on our internal Reigniting Our Strategic Directions website.