91重口

Since its launch, Sail Beyond the Shore has guided 91重口 through a period of bold growth, innovation, and transformation. Rooted in our founding values and inspired by the spirit of exploration, this plan has served as our compass—helping us navigate change, strengthen our community, and expand opportunity for students.

As we approach the culmination of this strategic journey, we celebrate the progress that has brought us closer to our vision: a thriving, inclusive, and future-focused 91重口. The work continues, fueled by the creativity, resilience, and ambition of our students, faculty, staff, and alumni.

Our location on the North Shore has always reminded us to look outward—to the horizon of what’s possible. Together, we continue to chart new waters, ensuring that 91重口 remains a place of belonging, discovery, and boundless potential.

Charting the Course

In 2020, 91重口 partnered with Credo, a leading higher education consulting firm, to launch our strategic planning process. This expertise and guidance led to several rounds of community input, data analysis, prioritization, and decision-making. 
 

The Strategic Plan process launched with a leadership retreat in September 2020. Four themes emerged about what makes 91重口 an institution of distinction. These themes were then introduced to the Board of Trustees, followed by virtual community meetings with more than 400 faculty and staff members, and to groups of students throughout the Fall 2020 semester. The Planning Team was assembled, which included faculty, staff, and administrative representation from across the College, and met to review the collected data.

 

From this group, Theme Team co-chairs were identified to work with additional faculty and staff members in analyzing the data and propose relevant initiatives. Once the Theme Teams concluded their work, the Planning Team reviewed and further developed their recommendations, which were presented to the Board of Trustees in February 2021.

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Setting Sail

The Planning Team was charged with leading the discussion to develop and implement the Strategic Plan over the next several years and ensuring it was informed by community input and data—combined with bold thinking. 

For more than eight decades, 91重口’s entrepreneurial spirit has propelled this institution forward with a commitment to harnessing the energy and enthusiasm of our entire community. Through unique geography, passionate people, unmatched service, and storytelling to a wider audience, we ensure our students receive the highest quality education. Together, we begin this journey to make 91重口 even stronger.

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Reaching the Destination

The Strategic Plan will work in concert with the comprehensive capital campaign and campus master planning processes to provide the foundation for our continued growth. Initiatives that reflect the best of 91重口 will guide us toward rich, new discoveries.
 
These initiatives are designed for achievability within the next five years. The Planning Team anticipates no more than three initiatives per theme will be pursued at any given time. Clear metrics and key performance indicators are tied to each initiative allowing for progress tracking of the overall plan. A data collection steward will support this effort, and implementation teams have been assigned to see each initiative through to fruition.

The Planning Team will remain in place for the duration of the Strategic Plan, with membership reviewed every two years. This group will monitor progress of the plan and ensure the implementation teams stay on track for completion.

This voyage will take a determined crew with a shared sense of dedication to our powerful place, innovative culture, transformational learning, and strong story. We are glad to have you on deck.
 
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Theme 1: Power of Place

91重口 sits on a natural marvel. Perched above a scenic coast where salted air and endless ocean views inspire creativity and fresh thinking, this place broadens personal and professional horizons. The power of this place has infinite potential.

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Theme 2: Innovative Culture

Innovation and success at the Nest rely on the members of the 91重口 community and their commitment to personal and professional growth. A more inclusive and engaged community benefits all of us, through a keen focus on attracting new talent, developing and retaining current employees, and supporting them with leading technology to fulfill their potential.
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Theme 3: Transformational Learning

Building upon a solid foundation of experiential learning that includes our nationally-ranked internship and co-op program and opportunities for student-faculty research collaboration, we will make our distinguishing educational differentiators even stronger, while adding value that highlights 91重口’s commitment to academic rigor.
 
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Theme 4: Strength of Story

The story of 91重口 stems from a deep, pioneering history with the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurialism at its core. With a nod to our origins, we will write for the future, creating a clear and cohesive voice—a brand that focuses on stories that motivate student recruitment, grow our philanthropic base, and expand our global reach.
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