Help Shape The Citadel’s Next Strategic Plan
The Citadel is beginning a year-long process to develop its next strategic plan, and input from our campus community will be essential throughout this work.
Please use the links below to submit your ideas and help shape the future direction of The Citadel. Your participation will help ensure that the new strategic plan is informed by the perspectives, experiences, and ideas of the broader Citadel community. Thank you for taking the time to contribute to this important work.
Strategic Initiatives
Academic Programs & Curriculum
Elevate academic excellence through rigorous, experiential, and career-integrated programs that connect discovery to real-world impact.
Reputation, Brand & Enrollment
Strengthen The Citadel’s national reputation by unifying its brand to attract an increasingly competitive applicant pool, and establishing the institution as the nation’s premier leadership college.
Leadership Development
Distinguish the South Carolina Corps of Cadets and The Citadel as the nation’s model for principled, service-minded, and adaptive leadership development.
Al, Cyber & Technology
Advance the Citadel as the pre-eminent college in the nation in Al, Cyber, and Computing.
Operations, Efficiency & Financial Resilience
Drive institutional excellence by strengthening financial stability through bold fundraising, revenue growth, and operational efficiencies—building a $1B endowment.
Athletics & Athletic Facilities
Compete successfully within the Southern Conference by advancing student-athlete excellence.
Campus Infrastructure & Facilities
Develop a modern campus environment that advances learning, innovation, and institutional excellence.
People & Workplace
Champion an exceptional workforce by recruiting, developing, and retaining outstanding faculty and staff.
Student Success & Career Readiness
Prepare every cadet and student for lifelong success through an integrated experience that connects education, leadership and character development, and career readiness.
Community & External Engagement
Engage the state’s cultural, economic, and civic life through public service, workforce partnerships, and high-impact collaboration.
Workshop Dates
Objective Brainstorming and Submission Process
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| October 20, 2026 | 2:30–3:30 p.m. | Thompson Hall 203 |
| October 27, 2026 | 12:30–1:30 p.m. | Thompson Hall 203 |
| October 29, 2026 | 2:00–3:00 p.m. | Thompson Hall 203 |
Budget Development
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| November 3, 2026 | 2:00–3:00 p.m. | Bond Hall 295 |
| November 5, 2026 | 2:00–3:00 p.m. | Bond Hall 295 |
How to Submit an Objective Proposal
- Access templates and resources
- The submittal form asks for four things, in this order:
- Choose the strategic initiative your objective proposal aligns with.
- Submit your objective proposal.
- Submit your objective budget worksheet.
- Submit your objective budget justification.
For questions, please contact Karin Roof, Ph.D. @ kroof1@citadel.edu