The Renaissance Plan posted 4/1/06

Adrian College is in the midst of a Renaissance. The Renaissance Plan is an exciting set of initiatives and improvements designed to raise enrollment and take the College to the next level.

The Renaissance Plan is tied directly to Adrian’s enrollment goals. In order to achieve an economy of scale, the College aims to raise enrollment from where it is now at under 1,000 students to 1,400

As President Jeffrey R. Docking outlined at his inauguration, the College seeks to greatly enhance its academic programs as part of the Renaissance Plan. It will seek to establish new programs that are consistent with its institutional history, popular with today’s students, important to the nation’s future, and that can lead graduates to jobs that can support a family and a reasonable lifestyle.

A few ideas for changes to academics as part of the Renaissance Plan include:

Enhanced Experiential Learning Opportunities

Adrian should lead the way in field experience, internships, hands-on workshops, shadowing opportunities, and service learning. Externships and a January term are distinct possibilities. Emphasis would be on learning by “doing.”

Expanded Communication program

In a world of increasing sophistication in how we communicate, Adrian is considering an interdisciplinary program that combines computer information systems with English, communication, art and business.

Institute for Entrepreneurism, Ingenuity and Inventiveness

To meet the needs of a changing world, Adrian will consider establishing an institute whose sole purpose is to teach students how to think creatively about improving existing products and ideas.

For more about academics, read President Docking’s inaugural speech.

As part of the plan, many exciting improvements are being made in the area of facilities and enhancements.