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Feb 9, 2026·StrategicPlan
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Shorter College Strategic Plan 2036
This Strategic Plan, titled 'Building Bridges to 2036,' outlines Shorter College's long-term direction, focusing on four key pillars: Academic Innovation, Student Development & Success, Entrepreneurial Enterprise, and Institutional Sustainability. The plan aims to enhance student learning, increase enrollment and retention, diversify revenue streams, and ensure long-term financial viability and reputational strength. It emphasizes education, community, innovation, and excellence to further its mission as a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) and foster continuous growth.
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Shorter College's comprehensive plans focus on default management, retention, student success, and career services. The plans aim to lower the cohort default rate (CDR) by implementing strategies identified by the Default Management Task Force, enhance student retention through academic and student affairs initiatives, and improve student outcomes through academic support, tutoring, and career development programs. The plans also emphasize creating a nurturing Christian environment and providing accessible, affordable, and high-quality education to help students achieve their academic goals and increase their employment potential.
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