PNW's Next Strategic Plan

Purdue University Northwest is in the process of developing our new strategic plan, “Excellence Evolving,” which will guide and focus PNW’s journey from 2025-2030.

Mission, Vision and Ongoing Progress

After considering all of the university-wide conversations and subsequent feedback, the Strategic Planning Steering Committee now has the final versions of the PNW Mission and Vision.

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Excellence Evolving

As an institution committed to academic excellence, innovation and student success, it is essential that we continuously evolve and adapt to meet the changing needs of our students, our region, and our world. With this in mind, “Excellence Evolving” will set forth a bold vision for the future of our institution, grounded in our core values and driven by our collective aspirations.

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Partners in Planning

Thank you to everyone who participated in our Strategic Plan Engagement Meetings! You provided valuable feedback about the data collected to date, the ongoing strategic planning process and feedback from focus-group sessions.

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People discuss the strategic plan on PNW's Westville campus.

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Chancellor Holford joins a strategic planning brainstorming session

Participants in a strategic-planning session on PNW's Westville campus

PNW employees participate in a strategic-plan brainstorming process.

Strategic Planning Timeline

May to August 2024

Discovery and Data Gathering

Analyze Our Internal and External Environments

Strategic Planning Planning Process Announced
Steering Committee Named
Data Gathering and Benchmarking

September 2024

Analyze and Synthesize Data

Identify Themes Emerging from the Data

Finish Data Gathering and Agree on a Plan for a Synthesis Meeting (Whole University)
Synthesize the Data and Create a Report for the University
Bring a Microcosm of the University Together to Interpret Data and Set High-Level Strategy

October to December 2024

Act on the Data

Evaluate and Select Strategic Options

Develop High-Level Draft Strategy
Iterate the Strategy to the Objective Level and Prioritize

January to February 2025

Build the Plan

Align Activities for Consistency

Develop Strategic Initiatives for the Prioritized Objectives
Initiate the Strategic Plan

Strategic Plan Announcements

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Strategic Plan: Mission, Vision and Ongoing Progress

After considering all of the university-wide conversations and subsequent feedback, the Strategic Planning Steering Committee now has the final versions of the PNW Mission and Vision.

Participants in a strategic planning meeting on PNW's Westville campus

Thank You for Participating in Strategic Planning Strategy Sessions. Now, Next Steps!

Approximately 400 people participated in two days of PNW strategic plan strategy sessions, providing valuable feedback about the collected data, the ongoing strategic planning process and the strategic sessions.

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Strategic Planning Committee: Discovery Report

The Strategic Planning Steering Committee conducted more than 45 internal and external focus group sessions with over 500 participants, including students, faculty, staff, and community partners. Their feedback informed a Discovery Report that will be the starting point for the development of PNW’s new strategic plan.