Journey of the Heart and Mind

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STRATEGIC PLAN 2015-2020

Setting the Course for OLPs Future

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Journey of the Heart and MindMission Statement 2

Board of Directors 3

Strategic Planning Task Force Committee 3

Strategic Planning Process 4

STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

Form Hearts and Minds in the Catholic Tradition with the Charism of OLPs CSJ Founders 5

Pursue, Achieve, and Preserve Academic Excellence 7

Grow and Sustain Valuable Resources 9

Engage and Serve the Community as Socially Responsible Leaders 11

Modernize the OLP Campus and Facilities 13

Master Site Plan 15 Framework 17

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COVER: ALUMNA ANNA REEDER 12 POSES DURING ONE OF HER WORLDWIDE ADVENTURES

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Our Mission StatementThe Academy of Our Lady of Peace is a Catholic, liberal arts oriented, college preparatory secondary school dedicated to the education of young women. As a Catholic school, it is committed to helping its students become active participants in building Christs kingdom of justice, love and peace. As a school rooted in the values of the Sisters of St. Joseph, it promotes the cultivation of gentleness, peace and joy as we respond to the needs of the dear neighbor both in our midst and in our human community. Through its college preparatory program, its mission is to empower its students to become knowledgeable in those skills needed to achieve success in post-secondary studies, and to make informed and values-driven decisions in the context of todays world. As a result of these endeavors, and working with parents as our educational partners providing a family context of faith-in-action, the Academy of Our Lady of Peace strives to graduate responsible women educated to the needs of society.

The Academy of Our Lady of Peace (OLP) is a Catholic, college preparatory secondary school dedicated to the education of young women. For more than 132 years, OLP academic tenets have remained grounded in the spirit of excellence and innovation characterizing the founding Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. OLPs rigorous curriculum reflects a tradition of self-improvement and empowerment and embraces 21st Century readiness for

the future. The result of these endeavors combined with parents as the educational partners provides a context of faith-in-action family partnership.

Through academic, social and spiritual learning experiences, OLP strives to develop women who will act as changemakers in our global society, committed in their dedication to serve, without distinction, the dear neighbor.

3Board of DirectorsJohn Mike Coughlin, Board Chairperson

Lauren Lek, Head of School

Patricia Boer 55

Msgr. Richard Duncanson

Dr. Nora Faine-Sykes 78

Michael Guerrero

Susan Hause

Clair Kennedy 81

Damian McKinney

Gayle McMahon

Martha McRoskey

Sister Jill Marie Napier, CSJ

Coreen G. Petti

Barbara Picco

Sister Virginia Rodee 53, R.S.C.J.

Rita A. Scherrei, Ph.D

Antonina R. Sciuto-Morales 76

Peg Stehly

Strategic Planning Task Force CommitteeMartha McRoskey, Chair

Paula Brock

Sandra Qualiato Brue 62

Angela Dalfio Cascarano 69

Barry Crane

Lisa Danaher

Sarah Dunn, PhD 01

Peg Eddy

Greg Hecht

Jessica Hooper

Margot Meier Howard

Christian Hulburt

Laura Impastato 66

Lauren Lek, Head of School

Diana Marjip-Chuh

Damian McKinney

Ann Navarra 63

Mary OConnor DDS

Mary Caratan Sloper 58

Sonia M. I. Stepovich

John Wilson, PhD

The Strategic Plan was supported by Lisa J. Ritchie, MA and Jeanne E. Schmelzer, CFRE, of Netzel Grigsby Associates, inc.

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Our Strategic Planning Process

For more than 130 years OLP has educated young

women to excel in college and beyond, grounded

in the Catholic faith and exemplifying the qualities

of the CSJ tradition. Significant changes in the

world, in the San Diego community, and at OLP

itself, prompted the development of a strategic

planning process to collectively study the schools

history, examine its current status, identify its

strengths and opportunities for growth, and create

guideposts for achieving its full potential.

For a six-month time span between summer and

winter of 2014 to 2015, the OLP community was

engaged in a strategic planning process virtually

all stakeholders were invited to participate. Five

compelling strategic priorities emerged through

the guidance of the Strategic Planning Task

Force, school leadership, Board of Directors and

Netzel Grigsby Associates Inc., strategic planning

consultants.

The purpose of this Strategic Plan is to provide the

Academy of Our Lady of Peace with a road map for

its development over the next three to five years.

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STRATEGIC PRIORITY

Form Hearts and Minds in the Catholic Tradition with the Charism of OLPs CSJ FoundersRationale Statement: OLP has been guided by Catholic values and the CSJ tradition for more than 130 years. In todays complex and constantly changing world, it continues to be of quintessential importance to weave these values and traditions into every aspect of OLP.

GoalIn the spirit of the CSJ founders, OLP will embrace the charism of unity, reconciliation, gentleness, peace, and joy to empower and facilitate the growth of each member of the OLP communitys relationship with Jesus Christ; in turn, all will solidify their dedication to serve, without distinction, the dear neighbor.

Objectives Provide formative learning experiences, across curricular disciplines, to

allow students to encounter and grow in their knowledge of Christ.

Increase opportunities for student faith formation through liturgical celebrations, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, retreats, and service immersions.

Continue to provide ongoing opportunities to deepen the collective understanding of the charism of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet as is lived throughout all aspects of the OLP school experience.

Provide ongoing support and opportunities for faculty and staff faith formation through regular prayer, retreats, and participation in national Catholic conferences.

7Pursue, Achieve, and Preserve Academic ExcellenceRationale Statement: OLP is known for its academic rigor and excellence in college preparation. Poised to build on this reputation, OLP is committed to taking transformative steps to lead the way as a Catholic, single-gender college preparatory school. OLPs faculty and students act in service to humanity, excel intellectually, and value growing in their understanding of God, creation, themselves, and the world.

GoalIncorporate innovative educational and research-based practices throughout the curriculum to meet the demands of the 21st century and ensure the success of graduates in post-secondary education.

Objectives Provide innovative, research-based best practices in teaching, supported by

ongoing access to professional development for all faculty and staff in their fields of

study.

Evaluate and augment current educational course offerings to ensure alignment in

scope and sequence with university requirements. Ensure curriculum fulfills 21st

century teaching and learning pedagogical practices.

Continue to develop teaching methodologies in support of all students achieving

academic success, especially those students with learning differences.

Continue to investigate additional strategies for supporting parents and students in

the collegiate process; leverage alumnae success in mentoring current students.

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ExcellenceAcademic

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ResourcesSustainability

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Grow and Sustain Valuable ResourcesRationale Statement: As the oldest high school in San Diego, OLPs commitment to educating young womencultivating the change makers of tomorrownecessitates an ongoing consideration of the global, technological, and environmental demands of the 21st century. In order to ensure the vitality of OLPs mission and values, a commitment to the ongoing stewardship of human, physical, and financial resources is

required.

GoalEnsure OLPs long-term financial stability, growth,

and sustainability through sound fiscal policies and a

wide variety of funding sources. Grow the fundraising program until all resources are developed to their fullest potential.

Objectives Develop and implement a five-year strategic Financial Plan to serve as

a long-range planning tool.

Develop a shared sense of fiscal responsibility among all stakeholders,

facilitated through increased financial literacy and stewardship, a

spirit of transparency, and clear communications.

Grow the endowment and expand annual sources of revenue thro