School of Professional Studies shares Strategic Framework

The School of Professional Studies (“SPS”) has published its unit-level strategic framework, designed to reflect and support the priorities of Framing Our Future.

In September 2023, SPS initiated the process of developing a strategic framework by convening the SPS team and key stakeholders to review Framing Our Future and discuss early impressions and implications for SPS. In addition to holding multiple in-person discussions, written input was solicited from staff, faculty, students and program advisory board members.

Through its ongoing work and new strategic initiatives, SPS aims to create an academic environment that not only provides quality education but also ensures accessibility and welcome to individuals from diverse backgrounds. This effort aims to establish SPS as a dynamic hub that responds to the evolving needs of working professionals in an online learning environment.

To catalyze innovation and collaboration, SPS will serve as a platform that fosters partnerships across all WFU schools as well as with industry experts and surrounding communities. This interdisciplinary and interconnected approach to education encourages the exchange of ideas and expertise across and beyond academic disciplines, ultimately enriching the educational experience and contributing to the university’s overarching goal of excellence and relevance in all aspects of its endeavors. And while research is not a part of the mission of SPS, faculty are positioned to make meaningful contributions to the future of their respective professions as scholar practitioners.

As we navigate this strategic journey, our values and principles guide us toward a future where education is not only a means to personal success but also a force for positive change in the world.

SPS Strategic Framework

Read the full SPS strategic framework document below.