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Steward - Objective 1

Objective: Sustain the financial viability of the School, and each of its departments.

Key Performance Indicators:

  • Growth in new MPH, MHA, 4+1, and summer programs
  • Growth, profitability, and market share in existing online programs
  • Growth in grant funding, by various types, including foundations
  • Growth in gifts to endowments and current uses, increase engagement with donors and alumni
  • Department ending balances and operating margins

Strategy 1: Diversify and increase revenue sources, including grants, gifts, U+ and grad revenue.

Action Steps:

  • Increase enrollment in new and existing MPH, MHA, 4+1, post-bac, and summer programs
  • Improve the website to better tell the program’s story and attract students, employers, and donors.

Strategy 2: Continually assess allocation and utilization of existing and new resources in alignment with the mission and goals of the School.

Action Steps:

  • Build industry partnerships on workforce training, internships, jobs & commercialization of research.
  • Enhance philanthropy and fundraising. Grow alumni engagement and legacy giving programs.

Strategy 3: Improve business processes, streamline operations, optimize use of funds.

Action Steps:

  • Evaluate resource usage annually, focusing on outcomes, cost-effectiveness, and school priorities.
  • Map and review key administrative workflows across depts to identify inefficiencies, redundancies & pain points

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SPHHS Strategic Plan 2024-2034
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Connect - Objective 1
Connect - Objective 2
Educate - Objective 1
Educate - Objective 2
Innovate - Objective 1
Innovate - Objective 2
Innovate - Objective 3
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Engage - Objective 2
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