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2040 Strategic Plan

2040 Strategic Plan

As Life University looks to the future, it is important to have a clear vision of what that future will be.

Life University strives to position itself as the pre-eminent leader in chiropractic healthcare, as well as a thought leader in advocating for positive change in health care policy.  In 2006, the Board of Trustees conceived a strategic plan for what the University will be by the end of the decade.  This plan was known as the 2020 Vision.

With the successful execution of the 2020 vision, thus in 2020 The Board of Trustees approved a new strategic plan called the 2040 Strategic Plan.

The 2040 strategic plan is a multi-year, multi-phase plan split into 4 phases as follows:

Phase 1: Aligning For The Future [2020-2023]

Phase II: Bridging To The Future [2023-2025]

Phase III: Building The Future [2026-2030]

Phase IV: Manifesting The Future [2031-2040]

 


Phase I: Aligning For The Future [2020-2023]


Institute Transformational Practices

  • Data project phase I: The semester conversion project.
  • Life University University Phase I (Core training beyond employee orientation).
  • Systems, technology, and data modernization.

Strengthen Values

  • Expand Life’s value throughout curriculum.
  • Develop and implement LIFE’s brand strategy.
  • Launch “Diversity To Inclusion”.
  • “LIFE Pride” Implementation.

World Class Academics

  • Semester curriculum development Fall 2023.
  • Grow undergraduate program with comprehensive enrollment plan.
  • Clinic systems transformation Phase I.
  • Life academic master plan phase I

Exceptional Student Experience

  • Create additional student spaces on campus.
  • Build Student Union.
  • Build sophomore housing.
  • Expand athletic facility.
  • Develop Exceptional Student Experience list.

Financial Health

  • Continue generating operating surpluses.
  • Institute Alumni Engagement Plan.
  • Implement LSA Strategic Plan.

Expand Life’s Influence

  • Expand Rubicon influence.
  • Roll out international expansion through CES.

Formidable Research

  • Launch Life research agenda: Phase I.
  • Expand collaborative research initiatives.

 


Phase II: Bridging To The Future [2023-2025]


Institute Transformational Practices

  • Data project, Phase II.
  • Center for Strategic Planning and Values.

Strengthen Values

  • Values Audit/Assessment.
  • Create Transformational Practices Blueprint.
  • Ongoing brand strategy.

World Class Academics

  • Implement semester curriculum University-wide.
  • Grow undergraduate programs with comprehensive enrollment plan.
  • Clinic system transformation, Phase II.
  • C semester curriculum implementation.
  • LAMP, Phase II.

Exceptional Student Experience

  • Implement Exceptional Student Experience, Phase I.
  • Bridge to Success Career Transition.
  • Build parking structure.
  • Learning Resource Center as funding allows

Financial Health

  • Endowment campaign, Phase 1, $5 Million.
  • Capital Campaign Plan.
  • Full implementation of Alumni Engagement Plan

Expand Life’s Influence

  • Establish additional undergraduate learning sites.
  • Establish Center For Health Care Policy.
  • Create international student exchange program.
  • Host Chiropractic Profession Summit.
  • Expand Rubicon influence.

Formidable Research

  • Life Research Plan, Phase II (Establishing as Vitalistic track record).

 


Phase III: Building The Future [2026-2030]


Institute Transformational Practices

  • Life University University, Phase II.
  • Data project, Phase III.

Strengthen Values

  • Ongoing brand strategy.

World Class Academics

  • Clinic system, Phase III.
  • Lamp, Phase III.
  • Grow undergraduate programs with enrollment plan.

Exceptional Student Experience

  • Upper class D.C student housing.

Financial Health

  • Endowment campaign, Phase II, $10 Million.

Expand Life’s Influence

  • Establish strong international presence.

Formidable Research

  • Life research plan, Phase III, Establishing a Vitalistic track record.

 


Phase IV: Manifesting The Future [2031-2040]


Institute Transformational Practices

  • Life University University for career and personal development.
  • Leadership program.
  • Ongoing data project.

Strengthen Values

  • Completion of brand strategy.

World Class Academics

  • Realized undergraduate program with enrollment plan.

Exceptional Student Experience

  • Expand student experience tied to LifeTown
  • Build swimming pool facility.

Financial Health

  • Endowment plan, Phase III, $20 Million.
  • Launch debt acceleration plan.

Expand Life’s Influence

  • LifeTown: Wellness/Fitness center/Daycare/Specialized care/Auditorium-movie theatre/Research/Student space/Vitalistic vendors.
  • Sacred spirit “spirit of life” Facility (M Lot), Octagon, Meeting space.