Ramapo College of New Jersey
New Jersey’s Public Liberal Arts College
The Board of Trustees approved the College’s Strategic Plan in December 2007. The
Vision Statement is the foundation for the strategic plan. The three goals are general
statements of strategic direction. The objectives enumerated under each goal provide a
framework in which institutional priorities can be determined and resources allocated.
VISION STATEMENT
Ramapo College aspires to be the premier public college in the greater New Jersey/New
York metropolitan area providing a high quality education across programs whose
curricula are founded on a commitment to the liberal arts.
STRATEGIC GOALS
Goal #1:
Enhancing Academic Excellence
Goal #2:
Investing In The Future
Goal #3:
Enriching College Life and Community Presence
INSTITUTIONAL PRIORITIES (FY 2010- 2011/FY 2011-2012)
Priority #1: Meeting Middle States Expectations
Priority #2: Enhancing Student Engagement
Priority #3: Renovating Academic and Administrative Space
Priority #4: Increasing Revenue Generation
PRIORITY/ GOAL/ OBJECTIVE ALIGNMENT
I. Priority #1: Meeting Middle States Expectations
Goal #1:
Enhancing Academic Excellence
Objective: The College will provide high quality academic experiences at the
undergraduate and graduate levels.
Strategies:
- Implement a plan for the assessment of student learning
- Improve academic attainment/scholastic environment
- Review, assess, and ensure rigor within the Course Enrichment
Component
II. Priority #2: Enhance Student Engagement
Goal #1:
Enhancing Academic Excellence
Goal #3:
Enriching College Life and Community Presence
Objective: The College will promote campus safety and security and lifestyle
practices that focus on safety, health and avoiding the abuse and illicit use
of alcohol and other drugs.
Strategy:
- Hold a forum on student engagement to develop action items.
III. Priority #3: Renovating Academic and Administrative Space
Goal #1:
Enhancing Academic Excellence
Objective: The College will place high priority on the provision and modernization of
classrooms, laboratories, and other space consistent with academic plans.
Strategies:
- Renovate science and other academic facilities
- Replace roofs on academic buildings
- Upgrade the HVAC system in the student center
Objective: The College will reduce expenditures on non-renewable resources.
Strategies:
- Seek alternate energy solutions
Solar panels in parking lots
Cogeneration solutions to reduce energy consumption
Waste Renewal
IV. Priority #4: Increase Revenue Generation
Goal #2:
Investing in the Future
Objective: The College will actively seek initiatives, consistent with the College
mission, that generate revenue.
Strategies:
- Invest in marketing initiatives that elevate institutional visibility
- Pursue marks of distinction
- Increase enrollment of international, adult, and graduate Students
Objective: The College will identify the strategic initiatives for which funding
support will be sought from the College Foundation.
Strategies:
- Launch a comprehensive campaign
- Focus on student scholarships and capital construction
November 2010