Vision and Strategy

Our Vision

By 2030, we will transform Seattle University’s relationship with central Seattle by expanding trusting partnerships and deepening learning to advance justice, remove institutional barriers and educate changemakers.

Our Strategies for 2030

Strengthen & Enhance

Strengthen and enhance the Seattle University Youth Initiative pathway.

Foster Leadership

Foster leadership through transformational learning experiences.

Reimagine Systems

Reimagine systems by pursuing equity through innovation and iteration.

Strategies Defined

Strengthen and enhance the Seattle University Youth Initiative pathway of learning and enrichment activities with youth and families living in central Seattle by:
- Refining and expanding mentoring, tutoring, afterschool programming, early learning, classroom support, and summer opportunities.
- Enhancing parent leadership and the home-to-school connection.
Foster leadership through transformational learning experiences by:
- Fully integrating community engaged learning into university academic programs and courses
- Offering high quality University student employment opportunities in central Seattle
- Increasing faculty and community partner capacity for community based participatory research and the dissemination of lessons learned
Reimagine systems by pursuing equity through innovation and iteration by:
- Serving as the hub for campus and community leaders to incubate and implement systemic solutions in education, housing, the economy, the environment, health care, and technology.

2030 Goals and Measurements

Goal 1:: By 2030, Seattle University and its community partners will provide a pathway of support for 1,000 neighborhood youth and their families.

As a result:

Neighborhood scholars will have an increased sense of belonging and more confidence in their ability to thrive in their academic careers.

Caregivers will have a deeper sense of belonging and have greater confidence in how to support the academic careers of their scholars.

40 neighborhood scholars will be pursuing their undergraduate degrees at Seattle University.
Goal 2:: By 2030, all Seattle University students will have a high quality community engaged learning experience.

As a result:

Seattle University students will feel better connected to the community and have an enriched SU experience.

The retention and graduation rates of Seattle University students will increase.

Seattle University graduates will be even more prepared to positively contribute to the workforce and lead for a just and humane world.
Goal 3:: By 2030, Seattle University will be a hub for campus and community leaders to incubate and implement solutions to the complex challenges facing Seattle.

As a result:

Dozens of campus departments will work alongside local residents, institutions, and organizations through long-term reciprocal partnerships.

Seattle University’s local and national reputation for high quality academics grounded in solving real world issues will increase.

Vision and Strategy

Our Vision

Our Strategies for 2030

Strategies Defined

2030 Goals and Measurements

Goal 1:

Goal 2:

Goal 3: