We’re ALL FOR growing our reach with purpose and integrity
We will illuminate our distinctive impact and expand our geographic and reputational reach. We will leverage our momentum to boldly tell the distinctive and powerful story of St. Thomas.
We will uplift our academic programs to attract students, faculty and staff to St. Thomas. Through our comprehensive fundraising campaign, we will endow faculty positions that allow St. Thomas to recruit and retain faculty who have a profound impact on our students through extraordinary teaching, faculty-student research partnerships, mentorship of experiential learning activities, and other distinctive practices that contribute to our students' academic lives. We will also provide resources for faculty to be effective in their work with students and to thrive at St. Thomas.
As we grow into our identity as a national Catholic university, our campuses will reflect that momentum—becoming more vibrant, energized destinations for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. We will invest in on-campus housing that meets evolving student needs, foster a dynamic culture that builds pride and community, and enhance the livability of the surrounding area. We will strengthen the vibrancy of both the Minneapolis and St. Paul campuses, ensuring both campuses support a cohesive and engaging St. Thomas experience. To support these goals, we will evaluate campus operations to maximize energy, activity, and connection throughout the year. We will prioritize athletics, academics, and the arts as opportunities to come together as a full campus community -- improving internal and external communications to improve our sense of belonging, intellectual environment, and Tommie spirit.
Our partnerships are central to our mission and can provide opportunities for our community to thrive. To deepen our impact and broaden our reach, we will strengthen collaborations that broaden the horizons of our academic mission—positioning St. Thomas as a convener of ideas, innovation, and inclusive engagement.
We will further promote the vibrancy of athletics as we increase expectations of national competitiveness. At the same time, we will more fully align university operations and systems to support the success of Athletics and enhance the student-athlete experience. Achieving comprehensive excellence and increasing national competitiveness will require deeper collaboration across the university—streamlining processes, improving communication, and ensuring that all departments are working together to remove barriers and holistically support our student-athletes.
