Strategic Plan: Viking Bold

Strategic Plan: Viking Bold Strategic Plan: Viking Bold Viking Bold Viking Bold: The Journey to 2030 is the strategic plan designed to lead Augustana through 2030. For 160 years, Augustana has been providing students an education of enduring worth and preparing leaders and visionaries who impact and influence every aspect of society. As the world continues to change, the need for AU graduates — cultivated to be servant leaders — is more important than ever before. As we attract new members into our university community, our core values nurture and guide them. Augustana instills a sense of calling and purpose in students' lives and encourages all of us to be lifelong learners, to explore and to lead, and to always live these values boldly. Viking Bold | The Journey to 2030 Phase II Key Successes Measures of Success Capital Projects in Progress Viking Bold Phase I Accomplishments The campaign, charged with securing $175 million, will provide financial support for the first two phases in the following areas: Establish new academic structures and centers that sustain excellence, facilitate growth, and cultivate innovative and impactful teaching, learning, and research in order to provide an education of enduring worth. Establish new academic programs grounded in the liberal arts that challenge the intellect while responding to the needs and interests of students. These programs will grow enrollment, diversify revenue and address workforce priorities of the local community and region. Enroll 3,000+ undergraduate and graduate students and provide a welcoming and inclusive environment as different backgrounds, experiences and ways of thinking encourage learning, acceptance and service. Make an Augustana education more affordable and accessible for more students with innovative scholarship partnerships among alumni and regional organizations while adapting the university business model and operations to ensure financial sustainability. Recruit and retain exceptional student-athletes to maintain academic and athletic excellence and enhance their collegiate experience through academic and wellness support, community engagement, and service opportunities. Transition to NCAA Division I intercollegiate athletics to provide student-athletes the opportunity to compete at a higher level, elevate the profile of the university, and inspire Sioux Falls to enthusiastically embrace Augustana University as the hometown team by serving the community and integrating our mission with its needs. Transform the physical campus to include new and enhanced facilities that serve the educational, spiritual and holistic needs of Augustana’s students, faculty, staff, and inspire others in the community who utilize our campus. Transform Augustana into a dynamic digital campus through emerging technologies, excellent connectivity, and best practices in cybersecurity that serve student learning, enable innovative teaching and research, and support the university’s business processes and overall mission. Dennis '78 and Julie '82 Anderson — Co-Chairs Lowell '80 and Deb '77 Stortz — Co-Chairs Jane Zaloudek '72 — Co-Chair Jill Aanenson '93, member of Board of Trustees Micah '04 and Jaci '05 Aberson Dan '81 and Becky '81 Blue Dennis Bly '94 Tom Davis '83, member of Board of Trustees Kayla Eitreim '05 Rob Fouberg '92 Jim '70 and Marcia '74 Fry Curt '69 and Glenda '68 Hage Suzie O'Meara Hernes '97 Dennis '73 and Patsy '74 Holzwarth Matt '93 and Mel '92 Johnson Bill '82 and Lorrae '82 Lindquist John '90 and Jeanelle '91 Lust Marty Moore '94 Kevin '79, member of Board of Trustees, and Linda Nyberg Jeff Oakland '02 Jim Odland '77 Stacie Schubert '93 John Simko '61 Melinda (Mindy) Keith '89, member of Board of Trustees John '92 and Rachelle Sutton III Bob '61 and Trish Swanhorst John and Lee '76 Thomas Tom VerDouw '08 Nate White '00