By Piya Sarawgi-Fenn ’94, ’02 MBA

We are entering the final year of our current strategic plan, FOCUS 2011. These pages reflect “FOCUS in action” — stories and images that bring our strategic plan to life.

You will see we are continually striving to provide our students rewarding experiences both inside and beyond the classroom. We’re addressing affordability in this changing economy for our traditional and nontraditional student populations. And we are making the necessary investments in structural, fiscal and human resources to ensure the best possible educational experience for future generations of JWU graduates.

This plan was designed to be bold and ambitious, and to advance JWU as a global leader in career education. Goals have deliberately preserved the university’s mission, core values and academic purpose while being proactive and relevant to the dynamic times that our entire university community is witnessing.

Spread the word about the value of a JWU education. You are a vital connection to the larger community and in our shared and ongoing success.

Image top: University President John Bowen ’77 shakes hands with renowned Chef Alain Ducasse, owner and operator of France’s École Nationale Supériure de la Pâtisserie, baking and pastry internship host for JWU sophomores.

For more in-depth information about the strategic goals of FOCUS 2011, view:
Strengthening the Experience
Strengthening Student Potential
Strengthening Career Opportunities
Strengthening the Foundation

For more information, visit Focus 2011 site Send feedback to focus2011@jwu.edu.