The world needs a Baylor to be about God’s work here and across the nations and to all the ends of the Earth. This Strategic Plan builds on Baylor’s distinctive pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, scholarship and community, grounded in faith and pursuing wide-ranging impact in Waco, across Texas and the United States and around the world. The plan also prepares the University to impact emerging and yet defined new areas of need throughout the globe.
Fulfilling the Commitments and Strategies framed within the four overarching themes outlined in this plan will require a renewed alignment of Baylor’s leadership – Board of Regents, President, President’s Council and Deans and academic leadership – and collaboration among its faculty, staff and students. From this alignment will emerge a clear and consistent voice that will permeate the University’s work across all areas. Identifying opportunities for financial investment in areas of growth and greatest need will be a critical part of planning for the future philanthropic campaign. The campaign will come alongside and inspire others to experience Baylor’s momentum and want to be a part of the impact we can make together in our world. Success will require renewed and energetic support from the Baylor Family – alumni, friends, parents, students, faculty and staff who invest their time, talents and resources in meaningful ways that support new opportunities to touch lives around the world. New global partnerships and revenue streams also will be vital to providing financial resources for these bold commitments.
These upcoming years in the life of the University will be a time of growth as we inspire our students and the greater Baylor Family to pursue lives of leadership and service informed by a view of God’s call to love Him and love others in ways that contribute to the flourishing of people around the world.
Commitment I: Equipping Students to Flourish
The Baylor experience is dynamic and distinct. With more than 20,000 students from 100 countries and all 50 states, our community represents a vibrant mosaic of people, ideas, intellects, cultures and aspirations. Baylor’s undergraduate educational experience is nationally recognized for its first-year experience, excellent teaching and quality core curriculum.
Commitment II: Broadening Interdisciplinary Research and Impact
The work of a Christian research university must be informed, first and foremost, by its faith commitment. It is crucial that Baylor be recognized as a global expert on issues at the intersection of Christianity and society.
Commitment III: Building A Vibrant, Caring, Global Community
A vibrant, caring, global community is a cornerstone of the Baylor experience. This sense of Christian community is most often cited by students, faculty, staff and alumni as a strength of the University.
Commitment IV: Demonstrating Christian Stewardship
Baylor belongs first and foremost to God, as we are instruments for God’s work around the world. As such, we are stewards of what God has entrusted to our care, including every part of the University that makes life at Baylor distinct.