As Haverford concludes the implementation of the Plan for Haverford 2020, the College has begun a new strategic planning process that will articulate fresh priorities as Haverford anticipates entering its third century. Between now and 2022 all members of the extended Haverford community are invited to share their best thinking about the College’s future.

Strategic Planning Resources Website

All members of the Haverford community are invited to share their ideas for Haverford’s future and suggestions for the planning process.

• Via webform (name optional)
• Email planning [at] haverford.edu
• Contact any member of the Steering Committee
• Be on the lookout for community events about planning, both in Haverford Engage and your email inbox, with a "strategic planning" keyword

Approximate Timeline

• Fall 2019: Strategic Planning Steering Committee develops planning framework and begins community outreach in conjunction with self-study process
• Spring 2021: SPSC proposes Emerging Areas; Community comment period ensues
• Summer/Fall 2021: Targeted planning work conducted across three focal areas
• Spring 2022: First draft of plan assembled; review and refinement begins
• Summer/Fall 2022: Review and refinement continues en route to final draft plan, ultimately for approval by the Board of Managers

2020-2021 Strategic Planning Steering Committee

• Wendy Raymond, president (chair), Ex officio
• Sam Aronson ‘22, Student representative
• David Harrower, assistant director of facilities management for planning and design, Staff representative
• John Jayasankar '22, Student representative
• Michelle Leao, director of student engagement and leadership and assistant dean of the College, Appointed staff
• Jess Lord, vice president & dean of admission and financial aid, Ex officio
• Laura McGrane, associate professor of English, Faculty representative
• John McKnight, dean of the College, Ex officio
• Zach Oberfield, associate professor of political science, Faculty representative
• Linda Strong-Leek, provost, Ex officio
• Helen White, associate professor of chemistry and environmental studies, Faculty representative
• Staffed by: Jesse Lytle, vice president & chief of staff, Ex officio