Goal 2. Educate for Impact
William & Mary will reimagine the liberal arts and professional education in the 21st century to ensure the lifelong success of our graduates.
2.a. Spur innovation via new programs and integrated disciplines
- Expand and adapt academic programs to reflect the impact of technology in every field — to better prepare our students for a changing society
- Pursue a more dynamic and influential presence in engineering, computational and information sciences
- Accelerate curricular innovations that combine hands-on and classroom experiences
2.b. Expand access to a W&M education
- Increase scholarship support for undergraduate students to promote affordability
- Enable new points of entry to a W&M education to achieve "smart growth" for all cohorts
- Grow new online, continuing and executive education programs to reach professional and lifelong learners
2.c. Create meaningful pathways for career success
- Provide a funded internship or other applied learning experience for every student
- Expand career pathway initiatives, engaging alumni at all career stages
- Offer credentialing programs for high-demand fields
