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