Strategic Plan
Tomorrow’s WesternU Begins Today
― Ken Poirot
Tomorrow is no longer a place on the horizon—it is the promise we’re shaping today. At WesternU, tomorrow lives in every lecture, every lab, and every act of care and curiosity. It is written by the hands of students who dream, faculty who inspire, staff who uplift, and communities we serve with purpose. It calls us to imagine boldly, act with purpose, and lead with humanism.
As a community of healers, educators, scholars, and innovators, we hold the responsibility to not only imagine what tomorrow can be—but to build it with intention, integrity, and purpose. Tomorrow will demand innovation, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to health and healing.
To date, stakeholders from all five branches of governance have collaborated to establish a framework for our future. Together, they have identified three Strategic Priorities that are essential for the university’s success and sustainability. These focus areas will serve as the foundation for Tomorrow’s WesternU Strategic Plan.
Today, we are engaging all members of the WesternU community to embrace this framework, envision Tomorrow’s WesternU, and help us chart our path forward. Leading this initiative is the WesternU Strategic Planning Committee, which is committed to a rigorous timeline and dedicated to capturing the collective vision for the future of WesternU.
The future of our university—and the future of healthcare—begins with what we choose to build today for tomorrow. And we are ready.
Mission
“To teach, to heal, together”
To produce, in a humanistic tradition, health care professionals and biomedical knowledge that will enhance and extend the quality of life in our communities.
Vision
“WesternU – A Solution to Healthcare Needs and Workforce Shortages”
WesternU aims to be a global leader in health science education, research, and service, addressing healthcare workforce shortages and advancing human and animal health through innovative and humanistic approaches.
Values
Science – Caring – Humanism
Priorities
Sustainable Growth – Enhance Campus Experience and Infrastructure – Culture of Excellence and Support
Strategic Priorities
Sustainable Growth:
- Establish clear, defined goals and a strategic roadmap for the university.
- Pursue tuition independence through scholarship and professorship programs, revenue-generating clinics, interprofessional collaboration, and strategic expansion while maintaining a unified identity.
- Determine and implement a clear research strategy.
Enhanced Campus Experience and Infrastructure:
- Improve and modernize campus infrastructure, including space planning and updates to master plans.
- Develop a strong, cohesive brand identity.
- Create a central student center that addresses student needs for quiet spaces, food, and activities.
- Expand hybrid and online learning opportunities.
Culture of Excellence and Support:
- Cultivate a supportive and transparent culture for faculty, staff, and students.
- Ensure adequate time for faculty mentorship and student support.
- Build a unified front across all campuses, prioritizing quality over quantity in all endeavors.
- Improve resources for staff and faculty development.
Strategic Planning Committee
Chaired by Dr. Joshua Cameron & comprised of representation across all branches of governance and both campuses
Dr. Joshua Cameron (Chair)
Dr. Bradley Andresen
Dr. Stephanie Bowlin
Dr. Andrea Guiffrida
Dr. Di Lacey
Simone Miller
Dr. Elizabeth Andrews (Chair)
Dr. NeeCee Cornish
Liliana Martinez
Maxwell McDaniel
Joshua McFarlen
Carlos Mendez
Torria Thomas
Dr. Jasmine Yumori
Elizabeth Zamora
Jesse Corrington (Chair)
Dr. Stephanie Bowlin
Raymond Garcia
Dr. Bradley Henson
Rick Leeper
Dr. Mary Lopez
Carlos Mendez
Paige Morgan