Regis University's Strategic Framework
Regis University's strategic framework is more than a planning document. It is a reflection of who we are, what we believe and where we are headed as a Jesuit Catholic institution. Organized around three pillars, it captures our shared commitment to building a university that is academically excellent, financially resilient and genuinely dedicated to building a more just and humane world through transformative education at the frontiers of faith, reason and culture.
Pillar 1: Lead with Mission, Accountability and Shared Purpose
We will strengthen Regis University's ability to fulfill its Jesuit Catholic mission through aligned leadership, effective governance, transparent decision-making and a culture of accountability, collaboration and shared responsibility. By fostering trust, clarity and institutional effectiveness, we will create the conditions necessary for every strategic priority to succeed.
Implement a governance framework that clarifies institutional priorities, decision rights and accountability structures.
Embed the 4 Cs into leadership practices, governance processes and cross-divisional work.
Develop a university-wide framework for measuring progress, assessing outcomes and ensuring alignment with strategic priorities.
Strengthen meaningful participation by faculty, staff, students, alumni and trustees in advancing the University's mission and strategic goals.
Ensure organizational structures, committees and leadership teams are designed to support agility, collaboration and effective implementation of strategic priorities.
- Governance framework implemented and reviewed annually.
- Annual campus climate survey demonstrates improved confidence in communication and decision-making.
- Institutional effectiveness dashboard established and reported regularly to campus and Board leadership.
- Participation in shared governance bodies increases annually.
- Leadership and committee structures reviewed every two years to ensure alignment with strategic priorities.
Pillar 2: Transformative Jesuit Education for Student Success and Societal Impact
Regis University will be the leading Jesuit Catholic Hispanic-Serving university and a national model for transformative, mission-driven higher education. Distinguished by academic excellence, student success, Ignatian formation and equitable outcomes, students are prepared to lead meaningful lives, thrive in their professions and contribute to a more just and humane world. Students experience innovative teaching, experiential learning, vocational discernment, community engagement and a commitment to student success.
Regis will provide rigorous, relevant and innovative academic programs that respond to student interests, workforce needs, societal challenges and the University's mission.
- Complete a comprehensive academic portfolio review and establish a continuous program vitality and sustainability process.
- Assess academic programs and launch or redesign at least five academic programs aligned with workforce demand, emerging industries, or community need.
- Generate a culture of assessment using program-level dashboards tracking enrollment, retention, graduation and career outcomes.
- Increase participation in internships, clinicals, undergraduate research, service-learning and other experiential learning opportunities by 15%1.
- Increase graduate placement reporting rates to 80%2.
1Quality Initiative has baseline.
2CCPD has baseline.
Regis will create an integrated student experience that promotes persistence, well-being, engagement, belonging, career readiness and timely degree completion for all learners.
- Increase first-year retention by at least one percentage point annually.
- Implement an institution-wide student success dashboard and predictive analytics model.
- Reduce DFW rates to less than 25% for all students (for each class)
- Increase utilization of advising, tutoring, career services and student support resources.
- Implement a fully integrated student success model across Academic Affairs and Student Affairs.
- Expand transfer pathways, articulation agreements and adult learner enrollment opportunities.
Regis will provide a transformative educational experience rooted in Ignatian spirituality, vocational discernment, integral ecology, service, reflection, cultivating a faith that does justice and care for the whole person.
- Develop university-wide mission learning outcomes.
- Integrate Ignatian pedagogy and reflection practices into all academic programs.
- Increase participation in mission-focused programs, retreats, service-learning and immersion experiences.
- Embed vocational discernment and career reflection throughout the student experience.
Servingness is Regis’ mission-inspired commitment to intentionally designing every aspect of the university from teaching and advising to policies, partnerships and student support, to ensure that all students, particularly those historically underserved, have equitable opportunities to belong, succeed, graduate and lead. Servingness reflects our commitment to transforming the institution, not asking students to adapt to it.
- Establish institution-wide servingness indicators and annual reporting.
- Implement annual equity-gap reviews for retention, graduation, career outcomes and student engagement.
- Launch targeted success initiatives for first-generation, Pell-eligible, transfer, commuter and historically underserved students.
- Establish a coordinated university strategy to advance and communicate Regis' Hispanic-Serving identity.
- Increase faculty and staff participation in culturally responsive teaching, advising and leadership development.
Regis will deepen partnerships with employers, schools, healthcare organizations, nonprofits, faith communities and civic organizations to strengthen student learning, workforce development and societal impact.
- Establish new community, employer, educational and industry partnerships that support experiential learning and workforce preparation.
- Expand community-based learning opportunities in every college.
- Increase participation in internships, field placements and community-engaged projects.
- Develop new pathways connecting academic programs to workforce and community needs.
Pillar 3: Institutional Stewardship for Mission and Impact
Rooted in Jesuit tradition and in service of others, Regis University embraces stewardship as a sacred trust. Through shared responsibility and generous service, we will build a vibrant, resilient institution: one that educates the whole person, sustains the people who carry out our mission and meets the changing needs of our world with courage, creativity and hope.
Guided by faithful stewardship of all we have been given, Regis will nurture the present and long-term vitality of our institution, building a foundation strong enough to carry our mission forward for our community and generations of students yet to come.
- Align resources with institutional priorities and enrollment realities
- Strengthen long-term financial sustainability
- Invest strategically in priorities that advance the University's future
- Steward University resources responsibly and transparently
- Ensure strong internal controls, regulatory compliance and audit integrity
Regis will nurture a community grounded in trust and collaboration, where faculty and staff are empowered to support one another and our students, creating a place where people, purpose and institution flourish together.
- Align organizational structures with institutional priorities
- Strengthen leadership and cross-functional collaboration
- Foster an engaged workplace rooted in shared responsibility
- Invest in the people and resources that help our community flourish
- Support professional growth and develop leaders at every level of the University
Regis will reimagine our services and systems with creativity and care, clearing complexity so that students, faculty and staff can spend less time navigating bureaucracy and more time thriving in community.
- Simplify business processes and reduce unnecessary complexity
- Improve administrative services for students, faculty and staff
- Modernize technology and operational systems
- Increase efficiency while enhancing service quality
- Promote innovation and continuous improvement
Regis will weave together academic, financial, enrollment, workforce and facilities planning into one shared vision, ensuring that the decisions we make today are a faithful step toward the future we envision together.
- Integrate strategic, financial, enrollment, workforce and capital planning
- Align resource allocation with institutional priorities
- Coordinate planning across divisions
- Strengthen long-range planning and institutional resilience
- Connect planning to shared priorities and measurable outcomes
Regis will embrace discernment, fostering a culture a of honest reflection, shared accountability and continuous learning that deepens our collaboration and guides faithful stewardship into the future.
- Define institutional goals and measurable outcomes
- Implement meaningful dashboards and reporting
- Strengthen assessment and institutional learning
- Use results to inform planning and continuous improvement
- Promote transparency and shared accountability