continue to be grateful for the opportunity to serve Manchester University. It has been wonderful traveling to meet our alumni, meeting current students, and chatting with new families and students who are considering Manchester. I have enjoyed working with our faculty on transformational policies and curriculum changes, and connecting with staff who work hard to make sure that Manchester is a great place to learn and work.
Over the past few months, our strategic plan accomplishments include:
- Acceptance of transfer credits
- Doctor of Physical Therapy accreditation
- Enhancing Manchester curriculum with intentional experiential learning
- Completion of a compensation study to provide fair and equitable pay
- Sharing the Manchester story with prospective students, employers, alumni and the community
- Creation of a Master of Business Administration degree utilizing our strong foundation from the Gilbert College of Business
- Recipient of the $500,000 Science of Reading Grant
- Submission of a Lilly Endowment Inc. College and Community Collaboration initiative grant proposal
- Aligning our budget to current resources
- Creating pathways from high school to Manchester
- Developing a plan for deferred maintenance on campus
- Sharing stories through alumni visits and community meetings.
As I look toward the future of Manchester, my highest priorities are:
- Experiential Learning for undergraduate students
- High School pathways leading to Manchester from Wabash and surrounding counties
- Adult education opportunities
- Matriculation from North Manchester to Fort Wayne
Our alumni often ask us how they can help. Of course, we always appreciate financial gifts to Manchester to support opportunities for our students, but what is even more important is telling your friends and family about Manchester. Encourage them to consider Manchester for their higher education experience. Every time I visit alumni, I hear about how Manchester changed their lives. Tell people your story and continue to live the Manchester mission every day!
Stacy Hendricks ’96 Young, President