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Our Strategic Plan

A Vision for the Future

A better world through teaching and learning

This is a pivotal moment for the Poorvu Center as we launch into our second decade promoting educational excellence across Yale and beyond.  

Through the Center’s collaborative teams, we engage with faculty across Yale to support their teaching and pedagogical development while working with students to prepare them for success, both in and out of the classroom. As we look ahead to our next decade, we strive to bring recognition to Yale as the research university most committed to teaching and learning. We will do this through a comprehensive new strategic plan that will guide our work over the next few years.

Poorvu Center Strategic Plan

2025 - 2028 Goals and Objectives

Key Strategies

Enhance Poorvu’s cohesiveness by advancing shared Center goals and cross-team collaboration.

Intentionally gather, analyze, and reflect on all forms of data - including external trends - to inform the Center’s priorities, evaluate impact, and proactively lead the University in matters related to teaching and learning on campus and beyond.

Maintain a steadfast commitment to equity through the Center’s internal operations and external engagements.

Goal I

Comprehensive Offerings

We will provide forward-thinking teaching and learning programs and services to remain a dependable resource and valuable partner for all within the Yale community and beyond.

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Goal II

Reach & Visibility

Our reputation and impact will reach across the campus and around the world.

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Goal III

Collaboration

We will cultivate robust relationships with partners at and beyond Yale to advance excellent teaching and learning.

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Goal IV

Data-Informed Strategies

We will effectively gather, analyze, and reflect on data in all forms to inform our internal operations and processes while deepening our impact.

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Goal V

Organizational Systems & Culture

We will cultivate an internal culture grounded in clear structures, efficient operations, and thoughtful leadership where all staff feel welcome, engaged, and equipped to thrive.

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Poorvu Center Strategic Plan

2025 - 2028 Goals and Objectives

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