Recognize Winthrop’s Unique Distinctiveness

• Enhance and promote Winthrop’s unique qualities and strengths, establishing its reputation for academic excellence, inclusive innovation, and community impact.

Broaden Regional Presence

• Expand Winthrop’s educational reach and influence by leveraging strategic partnerships and digital innovation.

Elevate Institutional Prominence

• Position Winthrop within the upper echelon of national educational rankings, demonstrating our commitment to academic excellence and distinction.

Establish Prestigious Institutes of Excellence

• Develop at least two institutes of excellence that specialize in cutting-edge fields and underscore Winthrop’s distinct position and leadership in pivotal academic and research areas.

Advance Comprehensive Student Intellectual Development

• Elevate student intellectual growth by dedicating resources to faculty and staff development programs that nurture critical and innovative thinking for personal and professional success.

Provide High Quality Academic Advising and Mentoring

• Cultivate a robust advising and mentoring ecosystem focusing on delivering personalized guidance and support to foster student success during their academic journey and beyond.

Innovate Forward-looking Academic Programs

• Introduce new or modify existing academic programs that are predictive of future workforce trends, responsive to economic development, and reflective of evolving student interests.

Re-envision the General Education Curriculum

• Update and revise Winthrop's general education curriculum to embody the institution's role as a premier regional public comprehensive university.

Ensure Timely Degree Attainment

• Streamline the path to on-time graduation, adapting educational pathways to align with student ambitions and market trends.

Elevate Campus Life Experience

• Craft a campus life experience at Winthrop that offers a rich tapestry of events, social opportunities, and cultural activities.

Expand Experiential Learning Opportunities

• Integrate innovative learning programs into Winthrop’s curriculum that offer real-world experience, with a focus on local industry partnerships.

Boost Student Retention and Graduation Rates

• Implement initiatives at Winthrop to support student retention and graduation, providing a consistent and supportive learning journey from enrollment to graduation.

Elevate Student Well-being and Residential Experience

• Create a supportive, holistic environment that addresses the well-being and residential needs of all Winthrop students by integrating wellness services with an enriched living-learning experience.

Cultivate Alumni for Life

• Instill a lifelong connection and commitment amongst Winthrop alumni, transforming them into active participants and contributors to the university’s vision.

Foster Strategic Alliances and Corporate Partnerships

• Develop robust partnerships with corporations locally and nationally, offering value through talent, research, and community engagement while securing support and investment for Winthrop.

Winthrop as the Epicenter of Community Engagement and Development

• Position Winthrop as a pivotal contributor to the community’s growth and vitality in Rock Hill and beyond, engaging deeply in local development, educational initiatives, and public welfare.

Bolster Fundraising for Future Growth

• Create and implement a robust and comprehensive fundraising strategy that will secure the resources necessary to ensure that Winthrop has the ability to remain competitive and thrive in the future

Ensure Financial Resilience

• Elevate Winthrop’s financial health by diversifying revenue sources, optimizing resource allocation, and making strategic investments.

Develop a Next-Gen Campus

• Elevate Winthrop’s physical and digital landscape into a cutting-edge, advanced and integrated cohesive environment.

Foster Collective Excellence

• Cultivate a university culture defined by perpetual learning, transparent communication, and a shared pursuit of excellence.

Forge Strategic Public-Private Partnerships

• Initiate and cultivate Public-Private Partnerships (P3) to co-develop mixed-use spaces on university-owned property, enhancing campus amenities and diversifying revenue sources through collaborative ventures in the public and private sectors.