University Planning
 | Future Directions A message from Paul Locatelli, S.J. All of us realize it is important for the University community to reflect formally from time to time on the meaning and relevance of a Santa Clara education. Since Santa Clara, as a Jesuit university, embraces the educational philosophy of educating the whole person of solidarity for the 21st century globalizing world, we need to ask what this means concretely for Santa Clara students. I want the campus community to participate in the conversations about how and where a Santa Clara education should be going and what a Santa Clara graduate should know to be an effective leader in 2010 and beyond. Future Directions Conversations  |
Santa Clara University is committed to a strategic planning process that seeks to turn vision into action. We invite you to review the following documents.
Future Directions: Achieving National Prominence as a Catholic, Jesuit University - January 27-28, 2005
This joint meeting was held to address the future directions of a Santa Clara education in the globalizing world of the 21st century and Santa Clara’s aspirations for national prominence. The discussions about learning for a 21st century global society will enhance our mission as a Jesuit, Catholic university and help us improve the quality and distinctiveness of the education we offer.
2001 University Strategic Plan
1998 University Strategic Plan
Santa Clara University's Strategic Plan is a living document which in its current form was adopted by the Board of Trustees in 1998.
1999 WASC Accreditation Self-Study
Santa Clara University's Self-Study Report for reaffirmation of accreditation was submitted to the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) in September 1999.
2000 WASC Visiting Team Report - (PDF)
The report of the WASC visiting team to the Santa Clara University was submitted to the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities in January 2000.
Reaffirmation of Accreditation
The Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of WASC reaffirmed the accreditation of Santa Clara University in March 2000.
Executive Summary of Strategic Plan, Self-Study, and Visiting Team Recommendations - PDF version
The recommendations of the University's Strategic Plan, Self-Study Report, and WASC visiting team are summarized for each of the four major themes that connect these documents; learning outcomes, community of scholars, integrated education, and resources for excellence.
