Implementation

The strategic plan outlines nearly 50 ideas to illustrate how Kenyon's strategic priorities could be advanced. An important first step of implementation was to conduct market research to understand how the ideas could be prioritized, operationalized and scaled for maximum impact. This provides a foundation for a broader implementation effort.

Working Groups

Seven working groups were appointed in the spring of 2024 to make specific recommendations to move key initiatives forward. A steering committee will review the recommendations and determine the timelines, sequencing and resources required for next phases of implementation.

Academic Opportunities

Assess how interdisciplinarity is supported at Kenyon and how both the concept and the work might be expanded.

Wendy Singer, chair; Siobhan Fennessy, Lynn Hampton, Noelle Jordan, Jodi Kovach, Erin Leatherman, Hewlet McFarlane, Pashmina Murthy, Ryan Smith, Sarah McKee

Experiential Learning

Determine how experiential learning can be supported so that it is an integral part of every Kenyon student’s experience.

Bob Milnikel, chair; Jianhua Bai, Julie Brodie, Tom Giblin, Bruce Hardy, Manami Ishimura, Alyssa Lawrence, Chris Levesque, Megan Monaghan, Lee Schott, Margaret Stevenson, Sarah Tancredi, Alice Teall, Tory Weber

Personal and Community Well-Being

Propose a cohesive set of programs that support a shared vision for a thriving student community and foster personal growth and belonging.

Judy Holdener, chair; Amy Badertscher, Holly Baker, Marc Bragin, James Jackson, Yvonne Johnson, Sam Hughes, Carrie Knell, Holly Levin, Ted Mason, Tiffany McCallen, Don Miller, Karen Osgood, Leah Reuber, Paula Turner

Integrated Advising

Determine how to effectively integrate the many ways that students receive guidance and support at Kenyon — from first-year and major advising to career counseling and personal development.

Travis Landry, chair; Marne Ausec, Jay Corrigan, Erika Farfan, Annie Gordon, Tom Hawks, Sarah Heidt, Sheryl Hemkin, Brian Janssen, Chris Kennerly, Jessica Pruett, Robin Hart Ruthenbeck, Reggie Sanders, Lee Schott

Data Bridges

Identify and develop a plan for adopting an information system that supports integrated advising and promotes student success.

Paul Kandel and Ashleigh Baker, co-chairs, Brooke Baker, Patty Burns, Sonia Corrigan, PJ Glandon, Ellen Harbourt, Tom Hawks, Holly Levin, Iris Levin, Rebecca Matney, Ryan Motevalli-Oliner, Lee Schott, Craig Slaughter, Grant Wallace

Strategic Enrollment Opportunities

Revisit the strategic plan’s enrollment models and revenue targets against current viability; identify pipelines and partnerships to support the plan’s talent, diversity and revenue goals.

Chair, Diane Anci; Paul Kandel, Sandra Mazlagic (HCRC), Hewlet McFarlane, Ryan Motevalli-Olner, Karen Osgood, Pratham Patel, Chris Renaud, Craig Slaughter, Steve West (HCRC)

Strategic Revenue Opportunities

Identify opportunities to expand or alter current campus offerings to maximize revenue and reputation as well as identify potential new revenue streams.

Chris Gillen, chair; (Diane Anci or Hewlet McFarlane as members), Todd Bell, Todd Burson, Nicole Dutton, Colleen Garland, Daisy Desrosiers, Lindsey Interlante (Ohio 5), Susan Morse, Justin Newell, Abby Serfass, Ian Smith