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Strategic Framework
Fellow Revolutionaries,
As a community, we have reached an important milestone in the development of GW’s Strategic Framework. After months of thoughtful collaboration across our university, we are pleased to share a draft of our strategic framework for community review and feedback.
First and foremost, we want to express our deepest gratitude to the hundreds of community members who have engaged in this process so far. Your participation in community conversations, creation of idea briefs, and other thoughtful feedback have been invaluable in shaping the framework to date. The community’s engagement reflects our shared passion and commitment and is one of many reasons that GW stands among the nation’s most distinguished universities.
GW's new strategic framework embodies our community’s shared vision and priorities, and we look forward to joining you as OneGW—aligned in support of our mission and resolved to achieve our highest aspirations. As we move forward, the framework will continue to depend on the collective wisdom and energy of us all. On this site, we invite you to learn more about the strategic framework process, view the draft framework, and provide your comments and feedback.
Thank you for your continued partnership in shaping GW's future.
Sincerely,
Ellen M. Granberg
President
Christopher Alan Bracey
Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs
Professor of Law
About the Process
This draft framework represents the culmination of the work of many individuals across the university, starting in spring 2024, and incorporates substantial input from community conversations, idea submissions, and written feedback.
GW’s Strategic Framework:
How It Differs from a Traditional Plan
Unlike traditional strategic plans that detail specific initiatives with predetermined implementation steps, our strategic framework is a living document that articulates broad, visionary priorities to guide our decision-making over the next five to seven years. This approach allows for innovation and adaptability as new opportunities arise—a critical advantage as we continue to establish ourselves as a preeminent institution in a rapidly evolving higher education landscape.
Timeline
- February 2024
Announcement of strategic framework development - Early Spring 2024
Advance work: Future-focused conversations and special engagement sessions - Spring - Summer 2024
Strategic theme development
Board of Trustees endorses themes - Fall 2024
Research and Work Phase
Innovation Committee subgroups meet, review research and generate work product
Conversation Phase
Community conversations and special engagement sessions
Innovation Committee completes draft report for Steering Committee - Spring - Summer 2025
Deliverable Phase
Steering Committee distills the Innovation Committee’s draft report into final report of recommendations for review by the President and Provost
Strategic Framework presented to and approved by Board of Trustees
Implementation begins - Fall 2025
Planned launch of Strategic Framework