Mennonites trace their heritage back to 16 th century Europe.

2. Goshen College: A Heritage & A Future… Mennonites trace their heritage back to 16th century Europe. A small group of people banded together around the idea that the Church and government should be separate.

3. Goshen College: A Heritage & A Future… The group also believed that faith is voluntary and therefore, the baptism of infants conflicted with and individual’s right to choose a life of faith. In 1525, Conrad Grebel began the practice of baptizing adults in Zurich, Switzerland, earning the group the name “Anabaptists.”

4. In response to the radical new concept of adult baptism, the Zurich City Council immediately began the persecution of the “Anabaptists” with a decree in 1525:

5. “Whoever hereafter baptizes someone will be apprehended by our Lords and, according to this present decree, be drowned without mercy.”

6. “Whoever hereafter baptizes someone will be apprehended by our Lords and, according to this present decree, be drowned without mercy.”

7. Governments throughout Europe brutally persecuted the Anabaptists, primarily in response to the group’s refusal to serve in the military.

8. Menno Simmons had a profound impact on the Anabaptists. Some Anabaptists would later come to call themselves Mennonites. In 1536, a Catholic priest converted to Anabaptism and began traveling throughout Europe preaching and writing to further Anabaptist causes.

9. Goshen College A Heritage & A Future…

10. Core Values Scripture reference: Matthew 5:9 compassionate peacemakers Explore ways to work for peace and justice “As Christian peacemakers, we embrace ‘shalom’—the peace that God intends for humanity. We are committed to build the ‘peaceable kingdom’ by practicing loving kindness, restoring justice, practicing anti-racism, loving our enemies and advocating for the dispossessed. We renounce the oppressive, violent, destructive powers of this world—and we are willing to live our lives as examples of God’s peace.”

11. Core Values Scripture reference: Matthew 20:26-28 servant leaders Enter the world ready to lead and serve “We believe that servant leadership is reflected perfectly in the life and person of Jesus Christ. We humbly set aside self-interest for the interests of others, because love for others builds up God’s community. By following Christ’s example, we create a culture characterized by joyful service.”

12. Core Values Scripture reference: II Corinthians 5:18-20 global citizens Experience new ideas and cultures “As responsible global citizens, we see, encourage and celebrate the image of God in others. We welcome and include the ‘stranger’ in our midst—respecting differences in world views while seeking common ground. We wish to transcend barriers between people not only through academic teaching and learning, but also in meaningful cross-cultural exchanges. We go into the world offering our gifts and lives in service to others.”

13. Core Values “We believe our faith is supported by knowledge. As a learning community, we foster a journey of lifelong learning, encouraging one another to seek truth with fervor. This spirit of academic excellence enriches our relationships, our world and our faith in Jesus Christ.” Scripture reference: II Peter 1:5-8 passionate learners Expect excellent academics

14. Core Values “We believe God is the foundation of all wisdom and knowledge. Through Christ we find merciful forgiveness and an invitation to a daily, personal walk empowered by the Holy Spirit. We are led by Christ in our search for truth.” Scripture reference: I Corinthians 3:11

15. Strategic History and contributing factors for Goshen College • 2-5 Year plans are traditional—which has been appropriate to the volatile nature the institution • External opinions have, until very recently, been regarded as uninformed and therefore unimportant

16. Strategic History and contributing factors for Goshen College • Mennonite Church has been gradually becoming more accepting of “outside” opinions in recent years • The college has been experiencing financial difficulties—including having to cut $1 million from the 2002-03 budget, followed by another $1 million cut last year

17. Strategic History and contributing factors for Goshen College • The college seems to have corrected its financial struggles—the budget seems to be balancing for the year • Final budget standing will not be determined until the new student class and tuition dollars arrive in the fall

18. Step 1: Perform analysis of current conditions for the college Step 2: Revise Mission Statement Step 3: Develop Vision Statement Step 4: Develop Core Elements of the strategic plan Step 5: Develop and implement tactics to accomplish Core Elements, thereby accomplishing the Strategy, Vision and Mission Goshen College into the Future: Developing The Strategic Plan

19. Mennonite Heritage Philosophical objections to competition Location Study Service Term Church Ambivalence toward Higher Education Christian/Mennonite Niche Peace-making/Global Citizen Emphasis Name Recognition Academics Lack of Reputation “Secularization does not apply at Goshen College” Study Service Term Mennonite Students “Other than Mennonite” Students Decreasing Number of Mennonite Students Infusion of Heritage and Curriculum Name Recognition Tuition dependence World-view—International Perspective and Faculty Generational Trending “Secularization” Financial standing “Secularization does not apply at Goshen College” SWOT Analysis S S W W T T O O (Rowley & Sherman)

20. Large Resource Base Small Resource Base Zone 1 Research More Provider-Oriented Educational Systems Specialty Small Community Colleges Comprehensive More Consumer-Oriented Educational Systems Zone 3 Zone 2 Strategic Positioning (Rowley & Sherman)

21. Description Enrollment Highest Degree Cost 4-yr undergrad., traditional/non-traditional liberal arts, Mennonite, residential, etc. 900 Bachelor’s $22,120 Eastern Mennonite University 4 + yr undergrad, grad, traditional/ non-traditional,liberal arts, Mennonite, residential, etc. 922 Master’s $22,990 Fresno Pacific University 4 + yr undergrad, grad, traditional/ non-traditional,liberal arts, Mennonite, residential, etc. 2,000 Master’s $12,150 (Rowley & Sherman) Competitive Spreadsheet

22. MISSION VISION GOALS ACTIONS Strategic Planning Operational Planning (Dr. Van Gray)

23. MISSION: Goshen College is a community of learners providing an environment which fosters personal, social, intellectual, and spiritual growth and which builds confidence, acceptance, and identity necessary for purposeful, Christian living in Church and society. MISSION PREFERRED FUTURE VISION CORE ELEMENTS GOALS ACTIONS (Dr. Van Gray)

24. PREFERRED FUTURE: Serving the individual, the Church and our global community, Goshen College aims to set the standard of excellence for Christ-centered education that is academically progressive, building on a firm foundation of Mennonite heritage, within a supportive and inclusive environment. MISSION PREFERRED FUTURE CORE ELEMENTS ACTIONS

25. CORE ELEMENTS: • Develop and encourage global citizenship • Build, develop and advance the Mennonite heritage and tradition • Develop the student population • Provide students with outstanding academics opportunities • Provide students with outstanding facilities • Improve the endowment and financial standing of the college MISSION PREFERRED FUTURE CORE ELEMENTS ACTIONS

26. MISSION PREFERRED FUTURE CORE ELEMENTS ACTIONS • CORE ELEMENTS (by 2020): • Develop and encourage global citizenship • Increase international faculty to 85% • Increase students studying abroad to 85% • Achieve a “missional” community • Build, develop and advance the Mennonite heritage and tradition • Community awareness/outreach • First six-weeks curriculum • Simmons Sabbatical Faculty Award • Develop the student population • Increase student population to 1,500—60% increase • Increase faculty to meet student need—maintaining 16:1 ratio • Missional student community

27. MISSION PREFERRED FUTURE CORE ELEMENTS ACTIONS CORE ELEMENTS (by 2020): • Provide students with outstanding academic opportunities • International faculty • Facilities • Excellence in Academics Task Force • Student Scholarship programs • Provide students with outstanding facilities • New residence hall construction • Bridge construction • Renovation of residence hall • Renovation of museum • Improve the endowment and financial standing of the college • Increase endowment to $175 million (current is $77 million—endowment per student will increase from $85,500 to $116,600)

28. MISSION PREFERRED FUTURE CORE ELEMENTS ACTIONS ACTIONS: THE THREE PHASE PLAN PHASE 1 (2005-2010)— • Core Element 1 (Global Citizenship): • Increase percentage of students studying abroad to 73% (current is 68%) • Increase percentage of faculty who have studied or lived abroad to 70% (current is 65%) • Core Element 2 (Mennonite Heritage): • Develop and implement First Six Weeks curriculum • Develop and implement the Simmons Sabbatical program for faculty • Core Element 3 (Student Population): • Build student enrollment to 1,100 (increase of 50 students per year) • Add two new admission recruiting positions—one position will be designated to work exclusively with Mennonite prospective students • Add 14 new faculty positions (increase of 3 positions per year)

29. MISSION PREFERRED FUTURE CORE ELEMENTS ACTIONS ACTIONS: THE THREE PHASE PLAN PHASE 1 (2005-2010)— • Core Element 4 (Academics): • First six-weeks curriculum • New staff/faculty • Orientation • Formation of the Excellence in Academics Task Force (deadline for recommendations to the college: 2008) • Development and implementation of the Sattler Student Scholars scholarship program which will provide 10 full-tuition scholarships for top student scholars in each new student class

30. MISSION PREFERRED FUTURE CORE ELEMENTS ACTIONS ACTIONS: THE THREE PHASE PLAN PHASE 1 (2005-2010)— • Core Element 5 (Facilities): • New residence hall construction • Fundraising to commence immediately • Construction to begin 2009 • Move-in date: 2010, capacity: 400 • All-weather bridge over railroad tracks

31. MISSION PREFERRED FUTURE CORE ELEMENTS ACTIONS ACTIONS: THE THREE PHASE PLAN PHASE 1 (2005-2010)— • Core Element 6 (Financial Standing): • Expansion of the donor base • Recruitment of new donors • Grant writing • Capital campaign • Zero-based budgeting • Surplus operational budget funds go to strategic plan implementation

32. MISSION PREFERRED FUTURE CORE ELEMENTS ACTIONS ACTIONS: THE THREE PHASE PLAN PHASE 1 (2005-2010) FINANCIAL DISPERSEMENT—

33. MISSION PREFERRED FUTURE CORE ELEMENTS ACTIONS ACTIONS: THE THREE PHASE PLAN PHASE 2 (2010-2015)— • Core Element 1 (Global Citizenship): • Increase percentage of students studying abroad to 80% • Increase percentage of faculty who have served or lived abroad to 77% • Core Element 2 (Mennonite Heritage): • Select the new Simmons Sabbatical faculty award recipient • Core Element 3 (Student Population): • Build student enrollment to 1,300 (increase of 50 students per year) • Add 14 new faculty positions (increase of 3 positions per year)

34. MISSION PREFERRED FUTURE CORE ELEMENTS ACTIONS ACTIONS: THE THREE PHASE PLAN PHASE 2 (2010-2015)— • Core Element 4 (Academics): • Implementation of Excellence in Academics Task Force recommendations and action items • 10 additional (total 20) Sattler Student Scholars • Core Element 5 (Facilities): • Residence hall renovation project

35. MISSION PREFERRED FUTURE CORE ELEMENTS ACTIONS ACTIONS: THE THREE PHASE PLAN PHASE 2 (2010-2015)— • Core Element 6 (Financial Standing): • Expansion of the donor base • Recruitment of new donors • Grant writing • Capital campaign • Zero-based budgeting • Surplus operational budget funds go to strategic plan implementation

36. MISSION PREFERRED FUTURE CORE ELEMENTS ACTIONS ACTIONS: THE THREE PHASE PLAN PHASE 2 (2010-2015) FINANCIAL DISPERSEMENT—

37. MISSION PREFERRED FUTURE CORE ELEMENTS ACTIONS ACTIONS: THE THREE PHASE PLAN PHASE 3 (2015-2020)— • Core Element 1 (Global Citizenship): • Increase percentage of students studying abroad to 85% • Increase percentage of faculty who have studied or lived abroad to 85% • Core Element 2 (Mennonite Heritage): • Select new Simmons Sabbatical faculty recipient • Core Element 3 (Student Population): • Build student enrollment to 1,500 (increase by 50 students per year) • Add 14 new faculty positions (increase by 3 positions per year)

38. MISSION PREFERRED FUTURE CORE ELEMENTS ACTIONS ACTIONS: THE THREE PHASE PLAN PHASE 3 (2015-2020)— • Core Element 4 (Academics): • Implementation of Excellence in Academics Task Force recommendations and action items • 10 additional (total 20) Sattler Student Scholars • Core Element 5 (Facilities): • Center for Global Citizenship construction project

39. MISSION PREFERRED FUTURE CORE ELEMENTS ACTIONS ACTIONS: THE THREE PHASE PLAN PHASE 3 (2015-2020)— • Core Element 6 (Financial Standing): • Expansion of the donor base • Recruitment of new donors • Grant writing • Capital campaign • Zero-based budgeting • Surplus operational budget funds go to strategic plan implementation

40. MISSION PREFERRED FUTURE CORE ELEMENTS ACTIONS ACTIONS: THE THREE PHASE PLAN PHASE 2 (2010-2015) FINANCIAL DISPERSEMENT—

41. Goshen College A Heritage & A Future… Mennonite & Missional in 2020