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Make Significant Gains in Academic Growth︳Math and reading scores increase by 10% by 2021 Stan Bobowski, VP of Academics

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Support Higher Levels of Achievement︳Redesign HS curriculum, implement flex program, & separate MS from HS Stan Bobowski, VP of Academics

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Foster Greater Engagement in STEM and the Arts︳Focus learning on innovation and problem-solving Stan Bobowski, VP of Academics

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Focus Attention on Social Impact︳Design and implement social impact pathway Stan Bobowski, VP of Academics

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Increase Endowment Growth︳Reduce reliance on endowment Clinton Walters, CFO, Girard Estate

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Develop Culture of Philanthropy at the College︳Institute an annual fund and planned giving program Sylvia Bastani, VP of Advancement & Strategic Partnerships

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Grow Revenue and Fee Generation︳Enhance facilities rental program Sylvia Bastani, VP of Advancement & Strategic Partnerships

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Increase the number of partnerships in STEM and the arts︳ Sylvia Bastani, VP of Advancement & Strategic Partnerships

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Grow our engagement and presence within Philadelphia︳Establish Fund for Girard College Sylvia Bastani, VP of Advancement & Strategic Partnerships

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Grow our footprint as a civic contributor to the city︳Increase service-learning opportunities and hosting events for the city Sylvia Bastani, VP of Advancement & Strategic Partnerships & Stan Bobowski, VP of Academics

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Offer and engage students in meaningful programming to develop their life skills︳Add strong programming in residential life, including fortifying athletic program John Tucker, VP of Student Life

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Phase in work and personal responsibility into daily student life︳John Tucker, VP of Student Life

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Continue to renovate and upgrade dorms and dining experience ︳Upgrade dining experience and sleeping quarters Rich Pavoni, Director of Facilities

Overall progress

In a year of hybrid and remote learning, we made progress in Academic Achievement. The academic team redesigned the high school curriculum, designed student learning experiences for social impact, and increased the number of science and art teachers. This summer, we will review MAP and PSSA data for student achievement and growth.

Wins

• Added three new faculty in science and the arts
• Completed planning for social impact pathway via accreditation process
• Completed high school redesign
• Completed 11^th-12^th college and career planning

Opportunities

• Student achievement <will be updated Summer 2021>
• Continue to build out STEM and the Arts programming; new partnership with Curtis School of Music 

Year 3 recommendation

• Add planning for Kindergarten opening as a goal
• Finish implementation of college and career programming
• Finish freestanding middle school planning
• Add a goal for alumni success
• Add goal for implementing social impact pathway
• Added goal for strong science and math instruction

Overall progress

Girard College increased revenue streams and decreased the reliance on the endowment this year, while also growing the endowment overall. We experienced a strong fundraising year and put the foundations in place for a successful capital campaign.

Wins

• Increased rental program through partnerships with HBO and Netflix
• By October will complete capital campaign feasibility study
• Instituted an annual fund
• Grew the endowment by XX?  <HDW get exact amount>

Opportunities

• Summer camp planning on hold with COVID-19

Year 3 recommendation

• Plan summer camp options for 2022
• Complete renovations in Founders Hall; create plans for rental use of the facility
• Include capital campaign goals in Year 3 plan- determine goal, and kick off quiet phase

Overall progress

Girard College continues to grow its presence within the city of Philadelphia. This year, we were able to both enhance and add high-quality partnerships that will help broaden student access to the arts and sciences. We also set up a group of Philadelphia leaders who will lead the Fund for Girard College.

Wins

• Increased number of partnerships, added three this year, and expanded two
• Global Citizenship, Curtis Institute of Music, Be Holding, Black Doctors COVID-19 consortium & PHA, CHOP & Independence Blue Cross
• Completed initial conversations with Hershey about pre-K programming 
• Early progress on Fund for Girard College

Opportunities

• Continue to explore funding opportunities for refurbishing the organ and turning Chapel into performing arts center 

Year 3 recommendation

• Secure partnership with Hershey for Pre-K
• Kick off implementation of the Fund for Girard College
• Expand social impact partnerships

Overall progress

Residential life at Girard College continues to improve. This year we mad major renovations to our residential buildings. We added important counseling resources to our support staff, and we did the foundational work to implement student programming in year 3 of the strategic plan.

Wins

• Implemented trauma-informed counseling to support student mental health with CHOP

Opportunities

• Continue to fortify athletic program
• Continue to add programming to residential program

Year 3 recommendation

• Move student center planning to 2023-24
• Complete renovations of Allen
• Design and plan personal responsibility activities for residential life
• Hire athletic director and implement comprehensive athletics program

Make Significant Gains in Academic Growth︳Math and reading scores increase by 10% by 2022 Stan Bobowski, VP of Academics

Support Higher Levels of Achievement︳Implement flex program, separate MS from HS, plan for Kindergarten opening, implement college and career programming, track alumni success Stan Bobowski, VP of Academics

Foster Greater Engagement in STEM and the Arts︳Implement strong STEAM programming Stan Bobowski, VP of Academics

Focus Attention on social impact︳Implement social impact pathway as designed by accreditation plan  Stan Bobowski, VP of Academics

Increase Endowment Growth︳Reduce reliance on endowment, even as the College may require investments  Clinton Walters, CFO, Girard Estate

Develop Culture of Philanthropy at the College︳Kick off quiet phase of capital campaign and raise $XM , Kick off the Fund for Girard College Sylvia Bastani, VP of Advancement & Strategic Partnerships

Grow Revenue and Fee Generation︳Plan for summer camp 2022; Founder's Hall  Keenan Dorsey, VP of Administration

Increase the number of partnerships in STEM and the arts︳Increase and enhance the number of high-quality partnerships Sylvia Bastani, VP of Advancement & Strategic Partnerships and Stan Bobowski, VP of Academics

Grow our engagement and presence within Philadelphia︳Transform and renovate the Chapel into a performing arts center by 2024, secure partnership with Hershey School for pre-K Sylvia Bastani, VP of Advancement & Strategic Partnerships

Grow our footprint as a civic contributor to the city︳Expand our partnership engagement Stan Bobowski, VP of Academics

Offer and engage students in meaningful programming to develop their life skills︳Add strong programming in residential life, including fortifying athletic program James Turner, Interim VP of Student Life

Phase in work and personal responsibility into daily student life︳Design and plan work and personal responsibility programming James Turner, Interim VP of Student Life

Continue to renovate and upgrade dorms and buildings ︳Complete renovations of Allen Hall, Set up new playground, Renovate terrarium and hydroponics in greenhouse, other capital improvements Rich Pavoni, Director of Facilities

Talent Development & Retention︳Kick off talent strategy work, hire a Director of Talent Strategy, establish an equity framework, establish talent dashboard Chief Operating Officer

Data Use︳Implement use of paycomm, infinite campus, and other data systems. Host two data summits. All staff increase data use for decisions and bring evidence to the work they are doing. Dr. Lisa Belfield, Director of Data Strategy and Impact

Build a Business Office︳Set up business office, and prepare to set up rental office in SY23 Keenan Dorsey, VP of Administration

Technology︳Update technology, establish comprehensive inventory list, make significant technological strides on campus Keenan Dorsey, VP of Administration

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