MOMENTUM 2030
MOMENTUM 2030 is Mercy University’s strategic plan for the years ahead. It reflects our commitment to sustained progress through bold leadership, focused execution, shared alignment and measurable outcomes. Grounded in our mission and powered by our people, MOMENTUM 2030 builds on our strengths while accelerating progress toward our future. This page outlines the priorities, principles and actions that guide how we move forward together.
This is how we move forward by making it right, right now.
MOMENTUM 2030 is More Than a Plan
It’s a strategy built for action. MOMENTUM 2030 is a shared framework that aligns our people, resources and outcomes across the University, guiding decisions at every level. It connects our goals, decisions and day-to-day work, ensuring that how we lead, where we invest and what we measure are intentionally aligned to drive student success and institutional strength.
MOMENTUM 2030 focuses on:
- People — empowering faculty and staff to do their best work
- Resources — using our time, talent and investments responsibly and strategically
- Outcomes — delivering measurable progress for our students and our institution
The Five MOMENTUM 2030 Pillars
These five focus areas represent where we are investing our energy, resources and creativity and how we are translating strategy into action as we build momentum toward 2030.
Enrollment Growth
Growing with Purpose and Intention
Through strategic program development, broader geographic reach and an enhanced student experience, Mercy is expanding access to new student populations while maintaining academic quality and institutional focus.
- Strategic program growth aligned to demand and sustainability
- Broader geographic reach through online and hybrid learning
- Modern, student-centered facilities that support learning and growth
This approach ensures growth is intentional, sustainable and aligned with student demand.
Student Success
Supporting Every Student, Every Step of the Way
Mercy is strengthening the academic and co-curricular experience to ensure students feel supported, challenged and prepared to persist, graduate and succeed.
- Excellence in teaching, learning, and academic quality
- Integrated academic, personal and student support services
- Clear, structured pathways from enrollment through completion
Together, these efforts reinforce Mercy’s commitment to persistence, completion and meaningful student outcomes.
Great Careers
Preparing Students for Meaningful Futures
Mercy connects education to opportunity by aligning academic programs with workforce needs and real-world experience, ensuring graduates are career-ready and confident.
- Career-aligned curriculum informed by employer demand
- Work-based learning experiences, including embedded internships
- Strong employer, industry, and community partnerships
This pillar ensures that learning at Mercy translates into opportunity beyond graduation.
Employee Engagement
A Workplace Where People Can Do their Best Work
Our people power our progress. We are fostering a culture that values engagement, collaboration, recognition and professional growth across the institution.
- A positive, inclusive, supportive and human-centered workplace culture
- Competitive compensation, benefits and employee resources
- Opportunities for professional development, leadership and growth
When our people are supported and engaged, the entire institution moves forward.
Fiscal Sustainability
Building a Strong and Sustainable Future
Mercy is strengthening its foundation through responsible stewardship, operational excellence and long-term planning to support our mission today and into the future.
- Financial sustainability, transparency and accountability
- Operational efficiency, innovation and smart use of resources
- Long-term planning aligned to mission, enrollment and academic priorities
This foundation allows Mercy to invest confidently in students, programs and people.
