President's Report 2020

Q. How has the plan been successful?

Q. What’s the vision for future planning? As the nation faces a continued decline in the national number of college-eligible students, commonly referred to as the enrollment cliff, we are working to ensure we can continue to be nimble and relevant to the students we serve. We are so very fortunate to have such a robust online format that allows us to be thoughtful and flexible with our undergraduate and graduate student populations. Athletics growth is a strong enrollment growth strategy for the College as 44% of our campus student body are athletes. We’ll be adding a men’s volleyball team and sprint football next fall, and there are several new sports on the future list for both men and women. We will soon be reaching our maximum capacity for space and are currently looking at how to grow efficiently and effectively while continuing to build momentum over the next five to 10 years. On the future capital projects list is an expansion of the Knoerle Center, new athletic facilities at the north athletic complex, and another new residence hall. In new program growth, the College is actively looking at partnerships that might provide new avenues for academic growth in health sciences and technology areas while building on programs where we have a niche such as equine and leadership. We have a great leader in President Dottie King. Her vision inspires us year after year to find new and innovative ways to move the College forward. A few years ago, she challenged the faculty and staff to start dreaming again. From that time until now, it is clear that Providence has joined our efforts as we continue to be blessed by those who bring something to the plan — ideas, initiative and funding. My job is to be the bus driver — I invite those who want to make a difference to join me, President King and the Cabinet as we head toward a collective goal for the future of The Woods. Our 40-member steering committee has done an excellent job in making sure we continue on our trajectory. She works hard to help make our stakeholders aware of the needs of the College and her vision in the community, state and on a national level. Left: President King poses with SMWC students at the College sponsored Christmas parade for downtown Terre Haute, part of our College Town awareness initiative.

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