The 2002 Plan

Challenging Students to Make a
Difference in the World


Educational Programs

  • Roanoke will strengthen current programs and initiate additional programs that form the foundation for its mission in liberal education.
  • Roanoke will implement a bold plan to internationalize the educational experience for its students.
  • Roanoke will enrich the learning environment through emerging computer and communication technology.

Students, Faculty, and Staff

  • Roanoke's professional environment will emphasize the primacy of teaching and scholarship in support of teaching.
  • Roanoke will support and recognize individualized learning experiences for students.
  • Roanoke will attract and retain faculty and staff of the highest competence and commitment.
  • Roanoke will attract and retain students best able to benefit from its educational experience.

Community

  • Roanoke College will make explicit its vision for the liberal arts experience.
  • Roanoke will accent the quality of student life through an emphasis on personal and social growth.
  • Roanoke will encourage service and leadership opportunities for all members of its community.
  • Roanoke will nurture its partnerships with the Roanoke Valley.

Institutional Support

  • Roanoke will provide a superior environment which supports the mission of the college.
  • Roanoke will provide sufficient faculty, staff, and resources to ensure that programmatic objectives are achieved.
  • Roanoke will emphasize sound planning, increased financial strength, and prudent stewardship.

By accomplishing these and other aims of The 2002 Plan, Roanoke College will become one of this nation's premier liberal arts colleges.


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