Defining Â鶹´«Ã½â€™s Edge: What Sets Us Apart?
What makes Â鶹´«Ã½ special? How should we continue to stand out in the years ahead? As we shaped our next strategic plan, we wanted to hear from students, faculty, staff, and community members about the qualities that defined Â鶹´«Ã½ and the bold moves needed to make for the future.
Participants shared their ideas on what differentiated Â鶹´«Ã½ and how the university could sharpen its competitive edge. Their insights helped inform a strategic direction designed to ensure Â鶹´«Ã½ remained a leader in education, innovation, and community impact.
I hope Â鶹´«Ã½ continues to promote its unique geographic location in South Jersey, highlighting our beautiful waterfront campuses. With both a lake and an ocean, as well as our proximity to three major cities, we have a lot to be proud of!
Nicole Suprun
I hope Â鶹´«Ã½ continues to strive for growth as a leader in coastal and pinelands research, and a steward of our environment. That is where it all began - a coastal campus nestled in the woods. Given the rapid pace of environmental change in these areas, there remains much work to do and innovation to seek. Â鶹´«Ã½ is positioned to lead - I hope we seize the opportunity.
Steve Evert
I hope Â鶹´«Ã½ can maintain the wonderful ways that make it unique while also making necessary adaptations to better its future.
Nico Musitano
I dream of a culture at Â鶹´«Ã½ that is transparent, innovative, inclusive, and concordant.
Esther Lawrence
I hope that Â鶹´«Ã½ can keep the good parts that it has and still make changes that will foster a better future. I want to be part of that change at Â鶹´«Ã½.
Chad Roberts
I want Â鶹´«Ã½ to flourish as a thriving, diverse, and creative community where everyone has access to opportunities. In order to strengthen the economy and improve people's quality of life, I hope to see more money being spent on education, jobs, and local companies. Our strategic plan should place a high priority on community involvement, sustainable infrastructure, and public safety. By working together, we can create a future in which Â鶹´«Ã½ is a shining example of development, resiliency, and harmony.
George Hayes
I hope Â鶹´«Ã½ continues to develop its partnerships to cultivate a thriving regional community.
Roland Regos
I hope Â鶹´«Ã½ maintains, and grows, its deep commitment to interdisciplinary learning.
Heather McGovern
