FY26-30 Strategic Plan

FY26-30 Strategic Plan Overview

Priorities and Goals

We deliver high-quality academic programs and transformative student experiences

  • Support students with timely degree completion and employment or acceptance into graduate programs
  • Increase student satisfaction with their learning experiences
  • Expand interprofessional learning experiences across the college

We inspire faculty and staff excellence

  • Attract, develop, and retain high-performing faculty and staff
  • Improve organizational integration and efficiency
  • Expand strategic revenue opportunities

We advance scientific discovery and innovation

  • Support the success of all research-active faculty
  • Develop interdisciplinary synergistic research areas of emphasis
  • Increase external visibility and impact of CPH research

We invest in dynamic partnerships in our communities

  • Enhance and expand collaborative public health partnerships for education, research, and practice
  • Strengthen faculty engagement and service to the community

We foster a culture of inclusive excellence

  • Foster an inclusive environment where all students thrive
  • Foster a culture of engagement where all faculty and staff thrive
  • Strengthen the college's shared governance

The College of Public Health at a glance


Vision

Building healthier futures for all through interprofessional education, innovative research and dynamic partnerships


Mission

Creating a healthier tomorrow for all, prioritizing prevention today


Values

  • Growth mindset 
  • Respect 
  • Integrity 
  • Compassion 
  • Excellence

About the College

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500+
Community partners
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192
Full-time faculty and staff
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5
Academic units
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$17 million
in research awards
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20 miles
to Washington, D.C.
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5
Undergraduate degrees
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11
Graduate degrees
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11
Certificates
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95%
First-year retention rate
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95%
Students met with an academic advisor

CPH Students

3,084

Total students enrolled

1,788

Total undergraduate students

1,296

Total graduate students

 

98% Students participated in an experiential learning opportunity

81% Positive career outcomes among undergraduate and graduate students

70% From historically underrepresented identities (undergraduate and graduate)

43% Pell Grant eligible (undergraduate)

36% First-generation (undergraduate)

23% First-generation and Pell Grant eligible (undergraduate)

*Fall 2024-Spring 2025 student demographics

student working at MAP clinic assisting father and son