Elon University - NewCentury@Elon

The NewCentury@Elon Strategic Plan was created in 2000. Click on the link below to find out more about the foundations of the plan as it was first conceived.

NewCentury@Elon Phase II

Elon graduate The Elon University community has embarked on Phase II of its long range strategic plan, NewCentury@Elon, which was originally created in 2000. Phase II shares the same overarching goal as Phase I of the plan:

To be a national model of engaged learning, founded upon our traditions of innovation and community.

NewCentury@Elon Phase II has three main objectives. Click on the links below to learn more about the action steps in support of each goal.

Among the major goals of NewCentury@Elon Phase II are the following:

Use research and discussions from the Academic Summit to increase academic challenge and enhance learning
Complete the Academic Village for the arts and sciences
Review and expand programs that will attract and retain a diverse student body, faculty and staff
Award innovation and creativity grants to students, faculty and staff to pursue ideas that promote engaged teaching and learning
Create additional international study centers similar to Elon's current centers in London and Costa Rica
Establish national program sites in several major U.S. cities to create additional student opportunities for internships, service, leadership and research experiences
Develop a premier program in Career Services
Broaden university efforts to be a responsible corporate citizen in the community
- Develop an environmental sustainability plan for the Elon campus
- Expand partnerships with local school systems and community agencies
Significantly increase the endowment, providing additional support for scholarships, program support, faculty development and other NewCentury@Elon priorities

Elon University Mission Statement

Rooted in the historic tradition of the United Church of Christ, Elon University embraces its founders' vision of an academic community that transforms mind, body, and spirit and encourages freedom of thought and liberty of conscience.

To fulfill this vision, Elon University acts upon these commitments:

a. We nurture a rich intellectual community characterized by active student engagement with a faculty dedicated to excellent teaching and scholarly accomplishment.

b. We provide a dynamic and challenging undergraduate curriculum grounded in the traditional liberal arts and sciences and complemented by distinctive professional and graduate programs.

c. We integrate learning across the disciplines and put knowledge into practice, thus preparing students to be global citizens and informed leaders motivated by concern for the common good.

d. We foster respect for human differences, passion for a life of learning, personal integrity, and an ethic of work and service.


NewCentury@Elon Home Planning process for Phase II The NewCentury@Elon Strategic Plan was created in 2000. Click on the link below to find out more about the foundations of the plan as it was first conceived.	NewCentury@Elon Phase II The Elon University community has embarked on Phase II of its long range strategic plan, NewCentury@Elon, which was originally created in 2000. Phase II shares the same overarching goal as Phase I of the plan: To be a national model of engaged learning, founded upon our traditions of innovation and community. NewCentury@Elon Phase II has three main objectives. Click on the links below to learn more about the action steps in support of each goal. Goal 1 - Enhance academic excellence Goal 2 - Provide facilities to support excellence Goal 3 - Provide resources to support excellence Among the major goals of NewCentury@Elon Phase II are the following: Use research and discussions from the Academic Summit to increase academic challenge and enhance learning Complete the Academic Village for the arts and sciences Review and expand programs that will attract and retain a diverse student body, faculty and staff Award innovation and creativity grants to students, faculty and staff to pursue ideas that promote engaged teaching and learning Create additional international study centers similar to Elon's current centers in London and Costa Rica Establish national program sites in several major U.S. cities to create additional student opportunities for internships, service, leadership and research experiences Develop a premier program in Career Services Broaden university efforts to be a responsible corporate citizen in the community - Develop an environmental sustainability plan for the Elon campus - Expand partnerships with local school systems and community agencies Significantly increase the endowment, providing additional support for scholarships, program support, faculty development and other NewCentury@Elon priorities	Elon University Mission Statement Rooted in the historic tradition of the United Church of Christ, Elon University embraces its founders' vision of an academic community that transforms mind, body, and spirit and encourages freedom of thought and liberty of conscience. To fulfill this vision, Elon University acts upon these commitments: a. We nurture a rich intellectual community characterized by active student engagement with a faculty dedicated to excellent teaching and scholarly accomplishment. b. We provide a dynamic and challenging undergraduate curriculum grounded in the traditional liberal arts and sciences and complemented by distinctive professional and graduate programs. c. We integrate learning across the disciplines and put knowledge into practice, thus preparing students to be global citizens and informed leaders motivated by concern for the common good. d. We foster respect for human differences, passion for a life of learning, personal integrity, and an ethic of work and service.