Strategic Plan - Newark Academy
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Strategic Plan - Newark Academy
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Putting People First:
A Plan for the Future of Newark Academy (2023-2027)
In 2023, on the eve of Newark Academy's 250th anniversary, the Strategic Planning Committee of NA's Board of Trustees launched its most recent strategic plan. The plan's targeted set of goals both capitalizes on the school's enviable position of strength and ensures NA will successfully meet its mission for years to come.
SUPPORT FACULTY & STAFF – OUR GREATEST ASSET
PRIORITIZE AN EXCELLENT STUDENT EXPERIENCE
PROMOTE AUTHENTIC & MEANINGFUL COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
COMMIT TO IMPACTFUL SPACES & SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES
Support Faculty and Staff — Our Greatest Asset
Renew our commitment to providing all faculty and staff with the resources and support to grow, succeed and thrive throughout their careers
Synthesize, coordinate, expand and communicate institutional efforts around innovative, skills-based teaching and learning, cementing Newark Academy as a leader among independent schools
Recommit to efforts to ensure that Newark Academy’s administration, faculty and staff reflect the diversity of our student body through an evaluation and revision of institutional hiring and retention practices
Prioritize an Excellent Student Experience
Evaluate and “refresh” student life to improve its design and implementation, ensuring that the holistic experience is joyful, healthy, equitable, inclusive, and meaningful
Renew commitment to excellence beyond the classroom
Promote Authentic & Meaningful Community Engagement
Establish deep, lifelong connections with Newark Academy alumni
Cultivate our historical connection with the city of Newark
Continue to identify ways to engage parents and promote their understanding of the school’s mission, programs and approach
Renew commitment to excellence beyond the classroom
Commit to Impactful Spaces & Sustainable Practices
Create and institute a “top-down, bottom-up” institution wide sustainability plan
Create an updated Campus Master Plan to ensure a clear timeline and appropriate allocation of resources to address facility needs in service of the student experience and the needs of faculty and staff
Establish a long-term strategic enrollment management plan that ensure long-term financial sustainability, informs future planning, and empowers the school to achieve its mission and institutional goals
Formulate a plan to ensure the long-term financial sustainability of the institution
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Patricia Budziak, Chair
Tom Ashburn
Catherine Atwell
John H. Bess ’69
Nancy Celente
David Crall
Samuel W. Croll III ’68
Matt Dandola
Basel Kayyali
Lou Scerra
Marc Schwartz
Alexis Sommers
Liz Woodall
Skip To Main Content
Putting People First:
A Plan for the Future of Newark Academy (2023-2027)
In 2023, on the eve of Newark Academy's 250th anniversary, the Strategic Planning Committee of NA's Board of Trustees launched its most recent strategic plan. The plan's targeted set of goals both capitalizes on the school's enviable position of strength and ensures NA will successfully meet its mission for years to come.
SUPPORT FACULTY & STAFF – OUR GREATEST ASSET
PRIORITIZE AN EXCELLENT STUDENT EXPERIENCE
PROMOTE AUTHENTIC & MEANINGFUL COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
COMMIT TO IMPACTFUL SPACES & SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES
Support Faculty and Staff — Our Greatest Asset
Renew our commitment to providing all faculty and staff with the resources and support to grow, succeed and thrive throughout their careers
Synthesize, coordinate, expand and communicate institutional efforts around innovative, skills-based teaching and learning, cementing Newark Academy as a leader among independent schools
Recommit to efforts to ensure that Newark Academy’s administration, faculty and staff reflect the diversity of our student body through an evaluation and revision of institutional hiring and retention practices
Prioritize an Excellent Student Experience
Evaluate and “refresh” student life to improve its design and implementation, ensuring that the holistic experience is joyful, healthy, equitable, inclusive, and meaningful
Renew commitment to excellence beyond the classroom
Promote Authentic & Meaningful Community Engagement
Establish deep, lifelong connections with Newark Academy alumni
Cultivate our historical connection with the city of Newark
Continue to identify ways to engage parents and promote their understanding of the school’s mission, programs and approach
Renew commitment to excellence beyond the classroom
Commit to Impactful Spaces & Sustainable Practices
Create and institute a “top-down, bottom-up” institution wide sustainability plan
Create an updated Campus Master Plan to ensure a clear timeline and appropriate allocation of resources to address facility needs in service of the student experience and the needs of faculty and staff
Establish a long-term strategic enrollment management plan that ensure long-term financial sustainability, informs future planning, and empowers the school to achieve its mission and institutional goals
Formulate a plan to ensure the long-term financial sustainability of the institution
divider
Patricia Budziak, Chair
Tom Ashburn
Catherine Atwell
John H. Bess ’69
Nancy Celente
David Crall
Samuel W. Croll III ’68
Matt Dandola
Basel Kayyali
Lou Scerra
Marc Schwartz
Alexis Sommers
Liz Woodall