We Rise to New Heights
It’s a new day at Mount St. Joseph University.
Inspired by the vision of the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati and grounded in more than a century of educational excellence, To New Heights: Strategic Plan 2030 charts a bold course for the future of the Mount.
Our vision is to become the Midwest’s premier destination campus—a place where students are known by name, supported at every step, challenged to reach their full potential, and inspired to make a difference. By combining transformative learning, meaningful mentorship, a vibrant campus life, and unparalleled career preparation, we will ensure that every student graduates ready to thrive in a changing world and lead a life of purpose.
Together, we are building on our legacy of service and compassion while creating a university experience that is uniquely the Mount: personal, transformative, and deeply connected to the communities we serve.
HOW WE ACHIEVE OUR VISION
Our values run deep and cultivate a community that makes the Mount different. How we engage with one another—our students, our workforce, the world—through our values in action, demonstrates our dedication to excellence and the common good.
These values are: 1) Charity, sharing kindness and a generous spirit, upholding the well-being of others, 2) Collaboration, partnering to achieve results and valuing diverse opinions, 3) Commitment, seeking continuous improvement and honoring our shared goals, and 4) Curiosity, engaging with the strategic plan, demonstrating an openness to explore, experiment, and create.
Provide an unsurpassed student experience that nurtures mind, body, and spirit.
- Provide a robust student life that fosters relationships and connections by regularly assessing all co-curricular and extracurricular experiences, and committing to continuous improvement based on these assessment processes.
- Foster greater engagement with MSJ alumni and other professionals at regional, national, and global organizations to enhance investment in the Mount and broaden student employment opportunities.
- Embed the Mount's Catholic Identity and Heritage into the student experience to guide discovery of purpose.
Become a national leader in student-centered success and support.
- Implement a Student Success Plan for all MSJ students that includes academic, professional, and personal development dimensions.
- Create a comprehensive undergraduate onboarding and First-Year experience that delivers a relationship-rich education.
Enhance operational strength and high impact infrastructure investment.
- Bolster the Mount's financial resources through increased capacity for grant-seeking and the development of corporate partnerships.
- Identify and implement a new Student Information System (SIS) and centralized Student Experience Dashboard to enhance collaboration and efficiency in all areas of operations.
- Implement a fundraising strategy that prioritizes a new Health Sciences Building and Phase-In Plan to update all existing classrooms, offices, and public spaces by 2030.
Foster a community that embodies a culture of care and belonging.
- Position the Mount as a top place to work by promoting meaningful collaborations, enhancing workflow processes, streamlining campus-wide communications, and providing opportunities for professional growth.
- Create an environment to recruit and retain talented faculty and staff.
Raise the MSJ University Profile with contemporary, integrative, and distinctive academic programs.
- Integrate high impact practices for student professional readiness into every academic program.
- Ensure that academic tracks and programs respond to changing demographics and the rapidly-evolving global economy.
- Position the School of Business and Communication to be a leading regional choice for students and professionals.
According to Niche.com's 2024 rankings, Mount St. Joseph University shines as the #2 Best Catholic College and the #5 Best Value College in Ohio.
With Gratitude
We appreciate the time, talent, and insight that so many shared during the strategic planning process. Thank you to more than 1000 members of the Mount Community—students, alumni, faculty, staff, and Board of Trustees—for your engagement, and to the Strategic Planning Team.
We are excited to celebrate our recent campus transformations, including our state-of-the-art Esports Arena, Seton Lobby, Welcome Center, and Information Desk. Our new lower level Seton Commons area and The Den Game Room is coming soon in Fall 2026.
