Message from the President

I am very pleased to announce that the Board of Trustees has approved Forming Leaders Who Transform the World: Loyola Marymount University Strategic Plan 2012-2020, which will guide the university’s decisions and actions through the end of the decade. 

The strategic plan is the result of a collaborative, inclusive and transparent process involving hundreds of individuals throughout the LMU community, and it clearly reflects my charge to focus on academic excellence, enhancement of our Catholic, Jesuit, and Marymount identity and mission, and the strategic management of our resources.

The Trustees’ approval of the strategic plan is only the first step.  As noted in the timeline, the next step will be for each school and college, as well as each division, to begin developing unit-level plans with specific action items that align with the university plan.

In addition, Provost Hellige will be responsible for ensuring that university-level initiatives are implemented and processes are put in place to track progress on initiatives, align resources with strategic priorities, and hold units accountable for aligning their work with the university’s priorities.

This is an exciting time at LMU.  As we begin our second century, I am confident that our strategic plan will advance us toward realizing our vision.

David W. Burcham
President