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For a Greater Hood

A Strategic Plan for Hood College
2022-2026

In This Section

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Goal 1: An Enhanced Student Experience

Enhance a holistic and accessible student experience grounded in Hood’s mission  
Emphasize academic achievement through learning outcomes grounded in the liberal arts and professional programs, personalized classroom experiences, and robust experiential learning opportunities 
Support the establishment of a high-impact learning experience in the curriculum, ensuring that all faculty and students have the opportunity to access and engage in such robust learning opportunities
Expand co-curricular activities and programs that emphasize personal growth, leadership and wellness 
Enhance and expand athletics program

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Goal 2: Diversity, Equity & Inclusivity Initiatives

Develop diversity, equity and inclusivity initiatives to advance Hood’s vision of being an inclusive community that supports the wellbeing of every member of the Hood community
Conduct a comprehensive review and analysis of retention rates for all students with focus on diversity in order to create and amplify policies and procedures that strengthen retention 
Examine and improve structural policies and practices that impact diverse students, faculty and staff 
Review and consider diversity in our business practices
Proactively develop additional wellness initiatives

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Goal 3: The School of Behavioral & Health Sciences

Establish The Ruth Whitaker Holmes School of Behavioral and Health Sciences
Identify and launch new undergraduate and graduate programs

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Goal 4: Biomedical Research & Training

Establish a Biomedical Research and Training Center with a mission, vision and goals
Identify curriculum and programs

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Goal 5: Baltimore & Washington

Expand Hood’s presence in the Baltimore and greater Washington, DC areas
Expand corporate partnerships into this region 
Increase undergraduate and graduate recruitment in this region

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Goal 6: Branding & Marketing

Strengthen regional and national branding and marketing to enhance Hood’s reputation 
Rebuild recruitment marketing to be outcomes-focused 
Revise and update messaging platform