The Next 100:
Transforming the Generations
Life Pacific University’s Strategic Plan
A Letter from our President
Transforming the Generations builds upon LPU’s rich heritage, pentecostal ethos, and commitment to empowering generations of Christ followers. As we work together towards and beyond our 100-Year Centennial, we do so with intention and expectant enthusiasm. The plan is flexible and thoughtful with the purpose of engaging the entire community to meaningful action. Our prayer is that God would continually give us guidance and grace as we move forward on mission for the transformational development of students into leaders, prepared to serve God in the Church, the workplace, and the world.
Sincerely,
Beginning in Fall 2019, soon after the appointment of LPU’s 11th president, the University began work on a new strategic plan to guide the institution’s efforts and assure long-term viability. The approved plan, The Next 100: Transforming the Generations, provides the institution with a course of action for the next five to seven years during which LPU will celebrate its centennial (2023).
The Strategic Planning Committee met from September to January, reviewing LPU’s mission, vision, and value statements, and creating five strategic goals with supporting objectives and specific initiatives to accomplish each objective. The Board of Trustees approved the strategic plan in February 2021.
The plan is guided by LPU’s board, informed by internal and external data, and modeled after best practices in higher education with timelines and accountability measures. The process incorporated voices across the institution including trustees, executives, faculty, staff, students, alumni, and external constituents from the local community and the Foursquare Church.
Mission
Life Pacific University is an institution of biblical higher education existing for the transformational development of students into leaders prepared to serve God in the Church, the workplace, and the world.
Vision
Life Pacific University will be recognized worldwide as a premier pentecostal institution, within the Foursquare tradition, characterized by a diverse community of Spirit-empowered students, scholars, and practitioners whose hearts and minds are devoted to Christ and His Kingdom.
Values
- Excellence – we strive for academic and professional excellence in behavior, communication, attitude, work, and all we do: in our functioning as an institution of higher education and in our personal lives.
- Unity – we work together to accomplish the mission of the University through intentional relationship with colleagues, students, and strategic partners in the spirit of humility, collaboration, and openness.
- Service – we serve God, one another, and those beyond our institution with servant leadership, authentic hospitality, encouragement, and contribution knowing that our work is unto the Lord for the common good.
- Empowerment – we strengthen the LPU community with information, tools, and resources to achieve desired results, displaying value for others through trust, positivity, accountability, and commitment to the pursuit of individual and collective growth.
- Celebration – we cultivate a vibrant culture that passionately engages the mission, vision, and values of the LPU community; celebrating and honoring the accomplishments of staff, faculty, students, and stakeholders; worshipping God in all things.
Sustainability & Advancement
A. Establish a budget process that leads to positive annual net revenue with accurate forecasts and contingencies for unmet goals and shifts in the higher education environment.
B. Secure diverse and sustainable funding through a well-developed, achievable advancement plan supported by adequate infrastructure.
C. Increase enrollment through market-relevant strategies to achieve Enrollment Plan targets of 400 FTE in traditional programs and 300 FTE in non-traditional programs by 2025.
D. Extend LPU’s reach and strengthen its financial resources by providing students with innovative and quality academic programs marked by excellent instruction leading to the achievement of institutional, program, and course learning outcomes that result in employment in their desired fields.
E. Ensure that the athletic department and programs are properly structured to accomplish LPU’s goals in terms of mission fulfillment, enrollment, net revenue, campus morale, and institutional branding.
F. Maximize the utilization of campus facilities.
I.
LPU will achieve long-term sustainability through resource stewardship, quality programs, and institutional advancement.
I.
LPU will achieve long-term sustainability through resource stewardship, quality programs, and institutional advancement.
Sustainability & Advancement
A. Establish a budget process that leads to positive annual net revenue with accurate forecasts and contingencies for unmet goals and shifts in the higher education environment.
B. Secure diverse and sustainable funding through a well-developed, achievable advancement plan supported by adequate infrastructure.
C. Increase enrollment through market-relevant strategies to achieve Enrollment Plan targets of 400 FTE in traditional programs and 300 FTE in non-traditional programs by 2025.
D. Extend LPU’s reach and strengthen its financial resources by providing students with innovative and quality academic programs marked by excellent instruction leading to the achievement of institutional, program, and course learning outcomes that result in employment in their desired fields.
E. Ensure that the athletic department and programs are properly structured to accomplish LPU’s goals in terms of mission fulfillment, enrollment, net revenue, campus morale, and institutional branding.
F. Maximize the utilization of campus facilities.
II.
LPU will develop a vibrant culture and solid infrastructure that manages the complexity of a university model.
Culture & Infrastructure
A. Foster a vibrant institutional culture of growth and leadership.
B. Establish a high value for diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels of the institution reflective of the various communities LPU serves.
C. Increase employee satisfaction, welfare, and accountability to promote productivity and retention.
D. Ensure institutional capacity necessary to accomplish the mission and strategic plan through scalable systems and data-driven decision-making.
II.
LPU will develop a vibrant culture and solid infrastructure that manages the complexity of a university model.
Culture & Infrastructure
A. Foster a vibrant institutional culture of growth and leadership.
B. Establish a high value for diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels of the institution reflective of the various communities LPU serves.
C. Increase employee satisfaction, welfare, and accountability to promote productivity and retention.
D. Ensure institutional capacity necessary to accomplish the mission and strategic plan through scalable systems and data-driven decision-making.
Student Success & Transformation
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A. Cultivate a Pentecostal ethos and spiritual campus climate.
B. Ensure the spiritual formation and character development of students.
C. Increase retention and graduation rates to surpass the average of our peer institutions aiming toward equity of outcomes across demographic groups.
D. Enhance student services to increase student support and the student experience.
E. Develop students’ core life skills to prepare them for employment and service.
III.
LPU will demonstrate high levels of student success and wellness through transformative learning experiences and quality support structures.
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LPU will demonstrate high levels of student success and wellness through transformative learning experiences and quality support structures.
Student Success & Transformation
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A. Cultivate a Pentecostal ethos and spiritual campus climate.
B. Ensure the spiritual formation and character development of students.
C. Increase retention and graduation rates to surpass the average of our peer institutions aiming toward equity of outcomes across demographic groups.
D. Enhance student services to increase student support and the student experience.
E. Develop students’ core life skills to prepare them for employment and service.
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LPU will pursue missional advancement through strategic partnerships.
Strategic Partnerships
A. Partner with The Foursquare Church, Foursquare Missions International, Districts, and individual Foursquare churches to provide education and training resources and opportunities.
B. Develop academic and other partnerships with churches and ministries beyond Foursquare.
C. Develop partnerships with corporate sponsors and private industry.
D. Develop strategic relationships with the surrounding community, expanding from San Dimas to the San Gabriel Valley and throughout Southern California, that provide opportunities to serve and to increase awareness of the University.
Brand Visibility & Reputation
A. Use Digital Media to promote the institution and provide resources to constituents.
B. Expand marketing efforts to tell the LPU story and present institutional outcomes.
C. Enhance the profile of LPU through its students, alumni, staff, and faculty.
D. Develop innovative non-academic programs and resources.
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LPU will strengthen its brand visibility and reputation in the marketplace, recognized for its creativity and quality.