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Strategic Plan

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Tomorrow’s WesternU Begins Today

“Today is your opportunity to build the tomorrow you want.”
― 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

Humanism – Scholarship – Integrity

Priorities

Culture of Excellence and Support –  Sustainable Growth –  Enhanced Campus Experience and Infrastructure

Strategic Priorities

  1. Culture of Excellence and Support
    1. Establish mentorship programs
    2. Promote professional development
    3. Improve internal communication and transparency
    4. Foster psychological safety and recognition
    5. Enhance Governance and Operational Systems


  2. Sustainable Growth
    1. Build WesternU through philanthropy and purpose
    2. Expand clinical and research enterprises
    3. Implement a clear research strategy
    4. Develop workforce-aligned academic programs
    5. Optimize Institutional Processes and Technology Platforms
    6. Strengthen partnerships and community engagement


  3. Enhanced Campus Experience and Infrastructure
    1. Create student-centered and wellness spaces
    2. Modernize learning environments
    3. Improve amenities and accessibility
    4. Invest in simulation and digital learning technologies

Strategic Planning Committee

Chaired by Dr. Joshua Cameron & comprised of representation across all branches of governance and both campuses

Historical Review of WesternU Strategic Plans