Lindenwood Magazine - Fall 2021

34 FALL 2021 EDITION THE LINDENWOOD 35 FALL 2021 EDITION THE LINDENWOOD GROWTH Future LOOKING FORWARD LOOKING FORWARD Lindenwood University enters the third decade of the new millennium determined to position itself as one of the Midwest’s premier private universities and we need your help as we embark on this exciting next chapter. Join fellow alumni and friends in supporting our New Horizons Initiative, an opportunity to help shape the Lindenwood of the future. In supporting New Horizons, you are fundamentally helping to transform our university for years to come. This comprehensive effort reaches all corners of our campus impacting both physical and programmatic infrastructure including: • An undergraduate nursing program set to launch in the fall of 2024 allowing Lindenwood to play a vital role in addressing the need for nurses both in the state of Missouri and around the country. • A video board in Hunter Stadium that supports the re-imagined game day experience for fans and supports evenue generation opportunities from corporate sponsors. • A state-of-the-art E-Sports competitive space for one of our newest varsity programs. Your gift will help to attract the best students and student- athletes and prepare them to become the kind of leaders who thrive in a global environment. The New Horizons Initiative challenges our collective Lindenwood community to help reach an aggressive goal of $3 million in the next year. We are counting on people like you to partner with us on this bold vision for the future of Lindenwood University. Make your gift or learn more by contacting Lindenwood Advancement at (636) 949-4903 or advancement@lindenwood.edu . NEW HORIZONS ADAPT. BUILD. ENGAGE. In October, Lindenwood kicked off a five-year strategic plan to transform the institution. Through a year-long process of brainstorming, creativity, and planning, the University identified six strategic objectives which form a roadmap for how the university will Adapt, Build, and Engage to become The Next Great Learner-Centric University . Each strategic objective is accomplished through a set of “operate-innovate” initiatives, based on Harvard University business professor and author, Dr. J.P. Kotter’s “Dual Operating Model”. This roadmap culminates in four strategic outcomes by Fall 2026: 12,000 students, 100 partners, a top-of-mind brand, and $165 million in revenue. MAKE A GIFT HERE BRAND VISION Brand storytelling framework that demonstrates LU's difference. DESTINATION LINDENWOOD Destination Lindenwood will transform the university and the City of St. Charles into a welcoming and engaging college town that becomes the go-to destination for cultural, civic, and athletic events that attract student interest, community and corporate support, and love and appreciation for our Lions. DIVERSIFY THE PRIDE Increasing diversity to create a learning environment where transformative ideas are shared, deliberated, and enacted. LINDENGAGE A for-profit business that provides tier one and tier two support services while providing students with real job experience that leads to higher paying roles after graduation. LINDENWOOD GLOBAL Create an online division that provides a personalized online educational experience that adapts to students’ individual learning styles and achieves their personal, academic, and professional outcomes MICRO-CREDENTIAL INFRASTRUCTURE Delivering rapid, on-demand skills development at scale through a state-of-the-art micro-credential infrastructure to meet the growing ‘in-and-out’ learner needs. LEARNER ENGAGE NEEDS & EXPECTATIONS How will we engage them to win their hearts and strengthen the relationship? BUILD What’s missing that we need to build? ADAPT 1 3 2 How will we adapt to meet their needs and expectations?