In 2021, Interim Provost Sarah Peyre, dean of the Warner School of Education and Human Development, led the initial planning process and handed the direction of the project to Provost David Figlio, who joined the University in July 2022. Working with a Steering Committee Work Group of senior leaders, Figlio continued to advance progress with the objective of introducing the strategic plan to senior leaders, the Board of Trustees, and volunteer leaders in February 2023. Throughout the planning process, the University’s leadership and Board of Trustees have provided direction and input on the development of these five goals. Input from students, faculty, and staff has been sought out and incorporated at different stages of the planning and development process.