"The mission of Earlham College, an independent, residential college, is to provide the highest quality undergraduate education in the liberal arts, including the sciences, shaped by the distinctive perspectives of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers)." We aim to provide a transformative experience for young women and men.

The central question for strategic planning is how we can serve this purpose better.

Charge to the committee:

• gather up the fruits of planning efforts in qhich we have been engaged
• review available data from Earlham sources and from others
• consult appropriately with faculty, students, staff, alumni, the Board of Trustees and others.
• allow opportunities for further comment and discussion
• present a document to the faculty for approval before the end of April
• present the draft strategic plan to the Board of Trustess for final approval in June

Foci of the work of strategic planning:

• mission and goals
• strengths/weaknesses/opportunities/threats
• program priorities
• relationship analysis
• resource analysis
• priority setting regarding staffing and facilities needs
• assessment

Engagement with the community:

• individuals and standing committees will be asked to provide input
• the committee will likely hold open session and invite written submissions
• the committee will maintain a website

Some uses of the strategic plan will be to provide a foundation for:

• budget priorities
• grant-seeking priorities
• accreditation self-study
• campus baster plan
• campaign priorities